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Herbalism is an almost necessary requirement for alchemy. You're going to find herbs all around the world, so why
not get this skill and take advantage of it? Alchemy is a great skill that allows you to generate all sorts of
instant and temporary potions to improve a character's effectiveness.
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First of all, you'll need to make your way to the nearest herbalism trainer.
Often, alchemists are situated nearby herbalists, so you can learn both closely related skills in the same location.
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Once you've acquired the basics, you're ready to go. Herbalism requires no additional items to use. Be
sure to keep a lot of empty bag space for all the herbs you're about to pick up. If you get a lot of
extra herbs that you can't use, you can store them in the bank or sell them to other players.
After you have learned the beginning-level herbalism, you will gain the "Find Herbs" ability, which will display
nearby herbs as yellow dots on your mini-map. To use it, simply drag the icon down to your action bar and
press the corresponding button. Be sure to pay attention to keeping it
active otherwise you may miss important plants!
If while adventuring you spot a yellow dot on your mini map, you've found a plant! Move your cursor over
to your mini-map and hold it over the dot. A small window will appear and display the name of the plant.
If you decide you want to harvest it, begin running toward it. Watch out for any monsters in your path
that may attack you.
Plants can be found underwater and even in caves.
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Approach the plant. Once you're close enough, the action cursor will light up and you can begin harvesting.
If you fail on your first attempt, try again. All plants have a minimum skill requirement before
you can attempt to harvest them. If your skill is too low, you won't be able to collect the herbs. Once
you're successful, a window displaying the contents of the plant will open. Each plant usually contains
one to three herbs. Right-click the herbs in this window to move them to your backpack. After you collect
the herbs, the plant disappears.
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Each plant requires a minimum skill in herbalism to harvest. Depending on the level of the plant, you
may gain skill levels when you succeed in gathering. The further away your skill is from the level
of the plant, the less likely you are to receive a skill increase. The skill required to successfully
use a plant also corresponds to the regions it can be found in. Easier plants are found in the lower-level areas, and more difficult plants in the higher-level zones.
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Peacebloom |
1 |
open |
Silverleaf |
1 |
near trees |
Earthroot |
15 |
cliffs |
Mageroyal |
50 |
open |
Briarthorn |
70 |
near trees |
Swifthistle* |
- |
- |
Stranglekelp |
85 |
in water |
Bruiseweed |
100 |
near buildings or cliffs |
Wild Steelbloom |
115 |
cliffs |
Grave Moss |
120 |
graveyards |
Kingsblood |
125 |
open |
Liferoot |
150 |
edge of water/streams |
Fadeleaf |
160 |
near trees |
Goldthorn |
170 |
cliffs |
Khadgar's Whisker |
185 |
near trees |
Wintersbite |
195 |
open |
Firebloom |
205 |
open |
Purple Lotus |
210 |
near ruins |
Wildvine** |
- |
- |
Arthas' Tears |
220 |
open |
Sungrass |
230 |
open |
Blindweed |
235 |
near water |
Ghost Mushroom |
245 |
caves |
Gromsblood |
250 |
open |
Golden Sansam |
260 |
open |
Dreamfoil |
270 |
open |
Mountain Silversage |
280 |
cliffs |
Plaguebloom |
285 |
open |
Icecap |
290 |
cliffs |
Black Lotus |
300 |
open |
Felweed |
300 |
open |
Dreaming Glory |
315 |
cliffs |
Terocone |
325 |
near trees |
Ragveil |
325 |
open |
Flame Cap |
335 |
open |
Ancient Lichen |
340 |
dungeon |
Netherbloom |
350 |
open |
Nightmare Vine |
365 |
open |
Mana Thistle |
375 |
open |
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*Swifthistle is found along with Briarthorn and Mageroyal.
**Wildvine can be found with Purple Lotus
Specific herbs can be found in the following locations:
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Peacebloom |
Darkshore, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Loch Modan, Mulgore, Silverpine Forest, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Tirisfal Glades, Westfall |
Silverleaf |
Darkshore, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Loch Modan, Mulgore, Silverpine Forest, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Thunder Bluff, Tirisfal Glades, Westfall |
Earthroot |
Darkshore, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Loch Modan, Mulgore, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Tirisfal Glades, Westfall |
Mageroyal |
Ashenvale, Darkshore, Durotar, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Loch Modan, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, Stonetalon Mountains, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Westfall, Wetlands |
Briarthorn |
Ashenvale, Darkshore, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Loch Modan, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, The Barrens, Westfall, Wetlands |
Swifthistle* |
- |
Stranglekelp |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Azshara, Darkshore, Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, Tanaris, The Barrens, The Hinterlands, Westfall, Wetlands |
Bruiseweed |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Darkshore, Desolace, Hillsbrad Foothills, Loch Modan, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, Stonetalon Mountains, The Barrens, Thousand Needles, Westfall, Wetlands |
Wild Steelbloom |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Badlands, Desolace, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stonetalon Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, The Barrens, Thousand Needles, Wetlands |
Grave Moss |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Desolace, Duskwood, The Barrens, Wetlands |
Kingsblood |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Badlands, Desolace, Duskwood, Dustwallow Marsh, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stonetalon Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Barrens, Thousand Needles, Wetlands |
Liferoot |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest, Stranglethorn Vale, The Hinterlands, Wetlands |
Fadeleaf |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Hinterlands |
Goldthorn |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Azshara, Badlands, Blasted Lands, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Hinterlands |
Khadgar's Whisker |
Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Azshara, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Hinterlands |
Wintersbite |
Alterac Mountains |
Firebloom |
Badlands, Blasted Lands, Searing Gorge, Tanaris |
Purple Lotus |
Ashenvale, Azshara, Badlands, Feralas, Stranglethorn Vale, Tanaris, The Hinterlands |
Wildvine** |
- |
Arthas' Tears |
Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Western Plaguelands |
Sungrass |
Azshara, Blasted Lands, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Feralas, Silithus, The Hinterlands, Un'Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands |
Blindweed |
Swamp of Sorrows, Un'Goro Crater |
Ghost Mushroom |
The Hinterlands |
Gromsblood |
Ashenvale, Blasted Lands, Desolace, Felwood |
Golden Sansam |
Azshara, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Feralas, Silithus, The Hinterlands, Un'Goro Crater |
Dreamfoil |
Azshara, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Silithus, Un'Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands |
Mountain Silversage |
Azshara, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Silithus, Un'Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands, Winterspring |
Plaguebloom |
Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Western Plaguelands |
Icecap |
Winterspring |
Black Lotus |
Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Silithus, Winterspring |
Felweed |
Hellfire Peninsula, Zangarmarsh, Nagrand, Blade's Edge Mountains, Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley, Netherstorm |
Dreaming Glory |
Hellfire Peninsula, Zangarmarsh, Nagrand, Blade's Edge Mountains, Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley, Netherstorm |
Terocone |
Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley |
Ragveil |
Zangarmarsh |
Flame Cap |
Zangarmarsh |
Ancient Lichen |
Dungeons Only |
Netherbloom |
Netherstorm |
Nightmare Vine |
Shadowmoon Valley |
Mana Thistle |
Nagrand, Blade's Edge Mountains, Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley, Netherstorm |
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You can also find Herbs in instances, which are not listed. Herbs can also be found in treasure chests or when killing certain monsters.
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- Some high level herbs are also found in The Botanica, The Slave Pens, The Steamvault, The Underbog.
- Some Herbs in Outland cause various effects when the Herb is picked. An example is Mana Thistle which restores some mana to you. Picking a Nightmare Vine places a negative debuff on you.
- If you're in a party with more than one herbalist, share the plants you find with them.
- Multiple people can gain skill off the same plant if the first person avoids picking the herbs off the plant. After the plant's contents box appears, simply press "Escape" to stand up, and the second person can then gather and have a chance to raise his or her skill.
- Don't pick plants while fighting. Wait until the party is safe before moving over to the plant.
- If you're a Warlock or Hunter you can send your pet in to attack a monster standing on a herb, loot the herb, then
run!
- Don't run off to a plant by yourself without letting the other party members know. If there are monsters in the way, ask the party to clear them for you. Basically, don't do anything to jeopardize the safety of the party while you collect plants.
- There is an enchant that can increase your Herbalism skill allowing you to pick higher level Herbs
- Herbalism is a great way to make money. Sell Herbs to other players in the Auction House.
- Some vendors sell herbs, rarely. You can also find Herbs in some chests. Some monsters commonly drop herbs.
- Sometimes Bloodvine drops from enemies or can be harvested from Zul'Gurub
herbs if the player has a Blood Scythe.
- Tailors can create special herb carrying bags that have extra slots to carry Herbs.
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