WoW Classic Gold Guide: 7 Proven Methods That Still Work in 2026

Making gold in WoW Classic doesn't have to be a grind. These seven methods have stood the test of time and continue to work in 2026.

Method 1: The Auction House Flip

Buy low, sell high. The oldest strategy in the book still works.

What to look for:

• Rare recipes sold by vendors
• Trade goods priced below market value
• Weekend dips in consumable prices

Pro tip: Use the Auctionator addon to track prices over time.

Method 2: Dungeon Farming

Certain drops from dungeons can be incredibly valuable.

Best farms:

• Deadmines: Green drops for disenchanting
• Wailing Caverns: Deviate Scale belts
• Scarlet Monastery: Cloth and blues

Method 3: Herbalism and Mining

Gathering professions never stop being profitable.

Leveling routes:

• Herbalism: Peacebloom in Silverpine → Kingsblood in Hillsbrad
• Mining: Copper in Elwynn → Tin in Loch Modan

Method 4: Crafting Consumables

Players always need potions and food.

Most profitable:

• Major Healing Potions
• Greater Mana Potions
• Brilliant Wizard Oil
• Grilled Squid (for hunters)

Method 5: Rare Mob Camping

Rare mobs drop valuable blues and greens.

Top targets:

• Leech Widow (Hillsbrad)
• Muckshell (Barrens)
• Vultros (Westfall)

Method 6: Fishing Deviate Fish

Fishing in the Barrens for Deviate Fish is tedious but profitable.

Why it works: Deviate Fish sell for gold per stack because of Deviate Delight.

Method 7: Twink Item Enchanting

Low-level enchants for twinks are surprisingly valuable.

Best sellers:

• Crusader enchant
• Lifestealing enchant
• Agility to gloves
• Minor Speed to boots

Gold-Making Mindset

The key to making gold isn't just what you farm - it's how you think.

Golden rules:

1. Patience pays off: Don't undercut massively
2. Diversify: Don't rely on one method
3. Watch the market: Know when to buy and sell
4. Time your sales: Weekends have more buyers

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Posting too many stacks at once: Creates competition
• Ignoring deposit fees: Can eat into profits
• Not checking prices: Always scan the AH before posting
• Giving up too soon: Consistency beats intensity

Tools Every Gold Farmer Needs

• Auctionator: Smart AH posting
• GatherMate2: Tracks gathering nodes
• Recount: For tracking farming efficiency
• TSM (TradeSkillMaster): Advanced AH operations

Conclusion

Making gold in WoW Classic is about consistency, not get-rich-quick schemes. Pick a method that fits your playstyle and stick with it.

Want more gold-making tips? Check out our Gold Guide for advanced strategies.