Ranking of professions in WoW 11.1

Profession Rating for the Second Season of World of Warcraft: The War Within (WoW TWW 11.1), Based on Gold Farming Relevance and Usefulness at the Start of the Season:

🏆 Tier S — Must Level

• Inscription
  • Why? With the new season, contracts for reputation with the new faction have been added. This will be in demand in the first 2-3 weeks.
  • How to farm? Craft contracts and sell them at the auction house.

🥇 Tier A — High Priority

• Herbalism and Mining

  • Why? New patch — price increase on ores and herbs, especially in the first weeks.
  • How to farm? Gather herbs and ores at spots, sell at the auction house.

• Tailoring

  • Why? Pairs well with farming cloth at spots.
  • How to farm? Gather cloth and craft items for sale.

• Skinning

  • Why? One of the best ways for farming at spots.
  • How to farm? Farm skins from mobs at popular locations.

🥈 Tier B — Useful Professions

• Jewelcrafting

  • Why? In demand at the start of the season for socketing gems into gear.
  • When? Around March 5, when players start actively upgrading their gear.

• Enchanting

  • Why? Always relevant for upgrading new gear and selling fragments.

• Alchemy

  • Why? Potions and elixirs are always in demand. Resources fluctuate in price, which allows for earning on price spikes.

• Fishing

  • Why? Rare fish are highly valued. Pairs well with casual gameplay.

🥉 Tier C — For Enthusiasts

• Blacksmithing

  • Why? Limited income from crafting alloys and tools.

• Leatherworking

  • Why? Low demand for recipes and materials, few useful items.

• Engineering

  • Why? Highly specialized items and a weak market.

• Cooking

  • Why? No talents, low entry barrier — anyone can cook, which reduces the value of the profession.

💡 Summary:

• At the start of the season, Inscription and gathering professions (Herbalism + Mining) will yield the most gold.
• Tailoring and Skinning — excellent for farming at spots.
• After the season starts, switch to Jewelcrafting, Engineering and Alchemy for stable income.

🔥 Tip:

Start with the most profitable professions in the first weeks to catch the demand wave and earn as much as possible at the season's start!