On the fourteenth episode of the Molsan Method podcast, I found a mid-level Tailoring recipe (Cloak of Frozen Spirits) that I’ll be using to try and make some extra gold in World of Warcraft. (5:24)

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On the thirteenth episode of the Molsan Method podcast, I challenge you to pick one crafted item from one of your professions and start making gold in World of Warcraft. Yes, Engineers, you too. (5:13)

 

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On the eleventh episode of the Molsan Method podcast, I discuss how you can use pairs of crafting professions to make gold in World of Warcraft (6:12).

 

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On the third episode of the Molsan Method podcast, I talk about the upcoming changes to Frozen Orbs in World of Warcraft’s 3.3.3 patch. I rolled “need” on a Frozen Orb for the first time in a recent random heroic, and was called out for doing so (3:18).

 

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On the second episode of the Molsan Method podcast, I explain the role Snowfall Ink plays in making gold with Inscription in the World of Warcraft (2:46).

 

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I’ve recently decided to level up my Shaman, changing his main spec from Enhancement to Restoration. Thanks to World of Warcraft patch 3.3, I can queue for random dungeons as a healer while I’m out questing. I put together a quick guide for itemizing a Resto Shammy using nothing but crafted items or bind-on-equip gear. The only exceptions are trinkets and the Shaman relic. Upgrades for these slots can be found by running the Venture Company dailies in Venture Bay.

Before reading this guide, please be aware of some assumptions:

• This guide is intended for players leveling up in Northrend, in preparation to run heroic dungeons
• Yes, I realize that there is better gear from quests and dungeons
• You are going to use only the best available gems and enchants
• The prefix/suffix random BoEs might be better in some cases, but ignored because of their uncertain availability

Here is the breakdown by slot. There are some cases where crafted items from Burning Crusade recipes are viable for leveling, especially Leatherworking’s Netherfury set. C = crafted, WD = world drop, DQ = daily quest. Now, on with it!

Head

Helm of the Lightning Halls (WD, 80)
Stormhide Crown (C, 78)
Duskweave Cowl (C, 75)
Nerubian Helm (C, 74)

Neck

Blood Sun Necklace (C, 75)
Crystal Citrine Necklace (C, 70)

Shoulder

Epaulets of Market Row (WD, 78)
Duskweave Shoulders (C, 77)
Nerubian Shoulders (C, 73)

Back

Wispcloak (C, 80)
Cloak of the Moon (C, 74)
White Remedy Cape (C, 69)

Chest

Revenant’s Breastplate (C, 80)
Stormhide Hauberk (C, 78)
Dark Nerubian Chestpiece (C, 76)

Wrist

Stormhide Wristguards (C, 78)
Bracers of Sizzling Heat (WD, 75)
Bracers of Havok (C, 69)

Hands

Stormhide Grips (C, 78)
Duskweave Gloves (C, 76)

Waist

Sash of Jordan (WD, 80)
Stormhide Belt (C, 78)
Netherfury Belt (C, 67)

Legs

Stormhide Legguards (C, 78)
Netherfury Leggings (C, 67)

Feet

Scaled Icewalkers (C, 77)
Netherfury Boots (C, 69)

Finger

Titanium Spellshock Ring (C, 80)
Runed Mana Band (C, 80)
Ring of Northern Tears (C, 78)
Shadowmight Ring (C, 77)
Sun Rock Ring (C, 70)

Trinket

Arcane Revitalizer (DQ, 74)
Goblin Repetition Reducer (DQ, 74)

Two-Handed Weapon

Zabra’s Misplaced Staff (WD, 77)
Lola’s Lifegiving Branch (WD, 71)

Main Hand Weapon

Titansteel Guardian (C, 80)
Cudgel of Saronite Justice (C, 77)
Melia’s Magnificent Scepter (WD, 75)
The Essence Focuser (WD, 70)

Off-Hand

Zom’s Crackling Bulwark (WD, 80)
Faces of Doom (C, 77)
Saronite Protector (C, 73)
Crystal Pulse Shield (WD, 69)

Totem

Totem of the Bay (DQ, 74)

Here is a general progression of neck pieces for a DPS Death Knight in Northrend for World of Warcraft.

The progression path here is probably the most straight-forward of any slot. One of your first rare items from Northrend will come from the group quest “Breaking Through” in Borean Tundra, available at level 68. Completing this quest will reward you with the Choker of Forceful Redemption which will carry you to at least 72, if not 75.

At level 75, you’ll want to find a Jewelcrafter and make friends with him or her. You can pick up the Jewelcrafter-made Jade Dagger Pendant until you finish the Oracles/Frenzyheart quest chain in Sholazar Basin for the Spiked Collar of Servitude.

If you are questing in Icecrown and need a buffer for this slot in the mid-70s, The Severed Noose of Westwind is available to you from a quest at 78. When you hit level 80, find that Jewelcrafter friend of yours and get the Titanium Impact Choker crafted for you.

1. Level 68 Worgtooth Pendant (668)
   Obtained by: Quest Reward – The Walking Dead (Howling Fjord)
2. Level 68 Choker of Forceful Redemption (909)
   Obtained by: Quest Reward – Breaking Through (Borean Tundra)
3. Level 72 Wyrm-slave Collar (946)
   Obtained by: Quest Reward – Neltharion’s Flame (Dragonblight)
4. Level 75 Jade Dagger Pendant (1167)
   Obtained by: Jewelcrafter or AH (40 gold)
5. Level 76 Spiked Collar of Servitude (1276)
   Obtained by: Quest Reward – A Hero’s Burden (Sholazar Basin)
6. Level 78 The Severed Noose of Westwind (1409)
   Obtained by: Quest Reward – The Admiral Revealed (Icecrown)
7. Level 80 Titanium Impact Choker (1915)
   Obtained by: Jewelcrafter or AH (1200 gold)

Prices and links provided by Wowhead. Gear score provided by Loot Rank (based on the PvE Death Knight template).

One way to make some quick gold on the auction house is to corner the market. The risk/reward for this method is very high, but, if done correctly, can be extremely profitable. I hope to turn this into a weekly series where I choose a different item each week and report on the profitability.

How to Corner the Market

The goal here is to find a particular item, buy all of it low, and resell all of it with a decent markup. You will need to take many factors into consideration when doing this so you don’t get stuck with an item.

• Try to find an item that is in recurring demand and not easily obtainable
• Find an item or a material that is regularly sought after on a daily basis
• Try researching profession leveling guides and see if there are tiers where a particular material is needed in bulk

What to Avoid

You’ll want to stay away from items that can be farmed up with little effort. Copper Bars, for example, are a bad choice. Unless you time it just right and find someone power-leveling Blacksmithing, Engineering, or Jewelcrafting, you’re going to be stuck with these. There are usually a few pages worth of bars already on the auction house, and it can be expensive to buy up the market’s share of Copper Bars. I’ve tried this before with Tin Bars and it didn’t work out so well.

Read on to see the results from this week’s experiment.

A recent post on the Greedy Goblin about “twink enchants” peaked my curiosity about a potential gold-making opportunity. The article discusses twinks, the various old world enchants, and why twinks would want them. But how much will twinks pay for these enchants and what is the cost involved? The complete breakdown after the break.