Enchanting in WoW Classic

Section: Professions 1 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 19.10.2026

Enchanting is a unique WoW Classic profession that applies permanent enhancements to equipment. On WoW Classic X5 (1.12.1, x5 rates) enchanters are in demand in every raid group. Step-by-step leveling with recipes for every range: Enchanting guide 1–300.

Contents

Why Level Enchanting
Leveling 1–300
Top Raid Enchants
Enchanting + Tailoring Combo

Why Level Enchanting

Apply top enchants to your own gear without paying a middleman
Earn gold from enchanting services (enchant others' gear for materials + tip)
Disenchant unwanted loot into materials (Arcane Dust, Illusion Dust, etc.)

Leveling 1–300

Enchanting levels through disenchanting items and applying enchants:

Range	Method
1–100	Disenchant Lv 1–20 greens, simple enchants on gloves/shields
100–200	Enchant Bracer – Minor Agility, disenchant Lv 20–40 items
200–265	Enchant Cloak – Greater Defense, Enchant Bracer – Strength
265–300	Enchant Bracer – Greater Strength, Enchant Cloak – Superior Defense; Crusader is a 300-skill recipe

Tip

buy cheap green items from the AH and disenchant them. On x5 prices are lower due to fast farming.

Top Raid Enchants

Slot	Enchant	For
Weapon	Crusader	Warriors, paladins
Weapon	Lifestealing	Rogues, warriors
Weapon	Spell Power	Casters
Gloves	Riding Skill	Everyone
Cloak	Subtlety	All raiders
Head/Legs	Not the profession: Dire Maul arcanums (Shen'dralar) or Zul'Gurub class enchants (Zandalar Tribe)	Everyone

Enchanting + Tailoring Combo

Perfect combo: craft Runecloth Gloves → disenchant into Illusion Dust. Sell the dust or use it for expensive enchants. On x5 this is fast and profitable.

FAQ

Does Enchanting make gold in WoW Classic?

Yes: enchanting services for weapons and armor are always in demand. On x5, raid enchants (Enchant Weapon – Crusader, Lifestealing) command high prices. You also sell Enchanting materials on the AH.

What do I need to level Enchanting?

Lots of green (and blue) items to disenchant. Best combo is Tailoring: craft cloth items and disenchant them right away. On x5 cloth farms fast, making leveling cheaper than on standard servers.