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The importance of Alchemy is obvious to anyone who has played the game of World of Warcraft. Having the ability to call on needed buffs and power-ups in your inventory at any moments notice is a very valuable skill, and can often be the difference between winning and losing.

If you are going to be serious about taking up alchemy, then you are going to need to take up herbalism on one of your characters. Alchemy is heavily dependant on the materials yield from herbalism, and these materials can often end up costing a fortune in the auction house. Being a master herbalist will make leveling an alchemist much less frustrating.

Alchemy is a skill that has been depended on since the beginning of World of Warcraft, so you will not be without a steady source of income and a list of buyers that need your services on a consistent basis. For players that are leveling alone, a potion can offer them the extra boost they need to perform a task on their own, and when it comes to raiding, the services of an alchemist is an absolute requirement. These potions can assist a character in a combination of ways, from boosting up health points, to allowing a character to perform critical attacks more often.

All alchemists will be inclined to customize their skill even further when they reach the end of the road on becoming skill level 450. Each alchemist will have the choice of specializing in one of four fields within alchemy - elixirs, potions, flasks or transmutations. Every field has its strengths, but you must keep in mind that you can only choose one. By specializing in a particular field, you have the ability to make more of that item with less materials.

Before we continue, we want to remind you that it is very wise to use your own source of herbs for alchemy. Going through the auction house requires you to deal with herbalists that sell at very elevated prices, and this will end up costing a lot more than it needs to.

Injectors are another important feature you should take note of for your potions. Normally, you can only carry potions in stacks of 5. When it comes to raiding, this can quickly fill up your inventory. But with injectors, you will have the ability to carry 20 potions per stack, which optimizes valuable space in your inventory.

Alchemists are capable of transmuting one material to another and no doubt it’s a bonus for the raiders. But it also costs you one day to cool down and a bar for each transmutation. Some may find it time consuming since it gathers all metal you need. Though an expensive exchange, this option can bless you with precious metals. And there is no loss for you if you do not require them, just sell them.

Stick closely to this WoW Alchemy Guide and it will lead you down a path that will be light on your resources, on quick on your time. The services of an alchemist are required throughout the game and are a respected field. With patience, you can join their ranks.