Archive for the ‘WoW’ Category

World of Warcraft Mining Secrets – Secrets Areas and Tips For Getting Rich With Mining

World of Warcraft Mining is still my favorite Profession to start of with. This is because it is much easier to make gold even in the early levels of gameplay

Alot of WoW gamers focus on mining only in Northrend, this is fine but remember since the introduction of Jewelcrafting that all mining material sells well. Remember, Jewelcrafting requires ores to level up, as well as gems which you can get by Prospecting the ore, this means Mining is an excellent way to start off with if you want to make some gold early on.

A quick tip: WoW Mining in Northrend also allows you not only to get ores, but also Crystallized elements like Water, Earth, Shadow, and green Gems.

Let’s take a look at Azeroth. Azeroth deposits not only produce ore they can also drop stones that are used by Jewelcrafters thereby opening another revenue stream for yourself. This is an easy and inexpensive way to get some Jewelcrafting skill points. I would recommend that you mine ore of all types and keep most of the metal in ore form. Do not smelt it into bars. Why? Because ore can be prospected into gems which are in high demand to a Jewelcrafter. And though Jewelcrafters use the bars as well, you can never change bars back into ore form. Just keeping it in ore form keeps your options open.

Now let me reveal a couple of great spots for mining that I love in Azeroth.

Some of the most valuable mining veins are the thorium veins. If your Mining Profession level is high enough, one of the best ares is the Un’goro crafter as well as Winterspring. There is alot of competition for the ore but they drop alot of thorium and also you get a chance every so often at Arcane crystals, Azerothian diamonds and other valuable gems. Those spots are cool, but remember that they are competitive.

Here’s an area that alot of WoW gamers miss. In Hearthglen Mine in the Northern Western Plaguelands. There is one rich thorium vein just on the outside of the mine, but wait, go inside because there are 2 more. They have a fast respawn time but be careful because the veins inside the mine are guarded by groups of 2 miners. Don’t worry too much though because they are non-elite miners and almost all classes can either solo or distract them. Keep an eye out for those arcane crystals as well! I have sometimes seen a few drop at a time. With that said, this secret spot should pose no issues for most gamers. You need a minimum Mining level of 251 since this is thorium were talking about.

Good luck!

World of Warcraft Mining Profession

Mining in World of Warcraft is one of the best gold makers. Just be sure to sell your stuff in the Auction House in smelted stacks. The Buy out option is one of your best advantages when you sell so make sure you use it. It’s usually best to smelt copper and tin into bronze or vice Versa. Be sure to check the going price and figure out if selling the bases or the product will sell for more.

Lower level mining skill of course wouldn’t make you as much as being on top of the chart and we know it may be a little difficult or frustrating to level. It may take about 1 hour to get to tin level so its not too bad. However tin is a little more aggravating. Near ashenvale there is a place with harpies that has a few nice spots. From there stick to the wall and go south, head over to South Barrens. go around Scorpid, Bristleback and Razormane and you should be able to level your tin in no time.

Mithril is the key to making the most World of Warcraft gold. Engineering and Blacksmiths both need massive amounts to produce the items with their skills. Mithril usually sells off extremely fast a nice price in the auction house.

In southern Kalimdor you’ll find Tanaris, a level 40-50 zone. There are many mineral ores that will make you filthy rich. You can start at Gadgetzan and cut across the desert to start. Be sure to check all the rocks and croppings along the way. The place is dangerous with alot of spawns. Travel along the edge, and then back along the outter boundary circling the map. Thistleshrub valley also has a few hot spots along with Un’Goro crater, Zul’Farrak and the areas close to Gadgetzan. Mining mithril may be a bit hard at low level, but the having the copper and tin will help you get some extra gold to spare until higher level. If you’re level 50 you should be able to farm mithril fine.

This is a simple tip on how to make money at low level. Would be easier if you were an Orc or Troll because of their starting location. Orcs and Troll starts in durotar, for other races you will need to travel a bit further but it should all work pretty well.

You will need to become a Journeyman miner to begin. Durotar has the highest number of copper veins so would be the most ideal place. Once you’ve collected a good amount of copper ore, return to the forge and smelt them. Once your copper ore is turned in bars, follow the path from Razor Hill north to Ogrimmar and then head to the auction house. Talk to one of the auctioneers and set price to 40 silver for buyout and make the price 45-60 silver per 20 copper bars. I’ve seen stacks of copper bars go for 4 gold but average seems more around 80 silver pieces to 1 gold piece. Be sure to check the prices in the auction house first before listing. This is an ideal way to make money at low level.