Alchemy Guide for Season of Discovery (SoD) Phase 8

Luxrah Luxrah • Updated June 7, 2025

Phase 8 of Season of Discovery retains the 300 skill cap introduced in Phase 3 for professions, allowing players to max out all of their crafting and gathering skills in case they haven’t already done so. For the Alchemy profession, that means you’ll be able to brew up almost any potion or elixir in the game, as well as a few new recipes that have been added for this season.

Alchemy Leveling & Trainers

Check out our Classic Alchemy Guide for trainer locations, a leveling guide, and more. Everything in that guide applies to Season of Discovery except for the level requirements for higher skill ranks (level 26 for Expert and level 41 for Artisan). There are some new recipes that are exclusive to Season of Discovery which we’ll cover in this guide, but they aren’t needed for leveling.

Learning Artisan Alchemy

From Phase 3 onward, players were able to level their professions all the way to 300 skill, or Artisan level – the maximum skill for Vanilla WoW.

Artisan Alchemy can only be learned from these specific trainers:

Alchemy Specializations

Upon reaching 275 Alchemy skill, Alchemists are now able to pick up two crafting specialization quests that will increase the yield of their crafting recipes.

These quests are Mixology for Fun and Profit, which increases the number of potions and elixirs you’ll craft, and Master of Transmutation, which increases the number of items you’ll produce with transmutation recipes.

For a walkthrough of these quests, check out our Alchemy Specialization Quests Guide.

New Alchemy Recipes for Season of Discovery

Several new recipes have been added to the Alchemy profession for Season of Discovery.

  • Phase 7 did not include any new Alchemy recipes.
  • Phase 5 did not add any new recipes.

Phase 8 Alchemy Recipes

Here are the best Alchemy recipes you can craft in Phase 8 of Season of Discovery, sorted by type.

Flasks

Vanilla flask recipes can now be easily acquired from Pix Xizzix. You may still continue to gain the recipes in the traditional Vanilla Wow way by looting recipes dropped from level 60 bosses, although this method is far more time-consuming considering the drop chances. There are also new flask recipes for Phase 6 that require the old flasks as an ingredient.

You may still acquire the previous available Flask recipes which were tied to the Phase 3 Sunken Temple raid chain quest even in Phase 8.

In Phase 8, there is a new Alchemy Lab in New Avalon, found in the basement of the keep. That means you can craft flasks without having to clear a path to the tables in Scholomance or Blackwing Lair.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Flask of Ancient KnowledgeRecipe: Flask of Ancient KnowledgeGreater Eternal Essence x1
Qiraji Stalker Venom x1
Flask of Supreme Power x1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of MadnessRecipe: Flask of MadnessGreater Eternal Essence x1
Ancient Sandworm Bile x1
Flask of Chromatic Resistance x1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of the Old GodsRecipe: Flask of the Old GodsGreater Eternal Essence x1
Monstrous Silithid Chitin x1
Flask of the Titans x1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Unyielding SorrowRecipe: Flask of Unyielding SorrowGreater Eternal Essence x1
Hive Thistle x1
Flask of Distilled Wisdom x1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Petrification
It can be acquired as a random loot drop from several mobs or bought from Pix XizzixStonescale Oil x 30
Mountain Silversage x 10
Black Lotus x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of the Titans
It can be acquired from General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire or bought from Pix XizzixStonescale Oil x 10
Gromsblood x 30
Black Lotus x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Distilled Wisdom
It can be acquired from Balnazzar and Grand Crusader Dathrohan in Stratholme or bought from Pix XizzixDreamfoil x 30
Icecap x 10
Black Lotus x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Supreme Power
It can be acquired from Ras Frostwhisper in Scholomance or bought from Pix XizzixDreamfoil x 30
Mountain Silversage x 10
Black Lotus x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Chromatic Resistance
It can be acquired from Gyth (Mount of Rend Blackhand) in Upper Blackrock Spire or bought from Pix XizzixIcecap x 30
Mountain Silversage x 10
Black Lotus x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Everlasting NightmaresEarned by completing the epic crafting quest chain for Phase 3Nightmare Seed x10
Inert Mantle of Nightmares x1
Crystal Vial x1
Flask of Restless DreamsEarned by completing the epic crafting quest chain for Phase 3Nightmare Seed x10
Inert Mantle of Nightmares x1
Crystal Vial x1

Elixirs

For this guide, we’ve categorized elixirs as consumables that last for more than a few minutes.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Elixir of AlacrityRecipe: Elixir of Alacrity
Sold by Khur Hornstriker in Silithus
Dreamfoil x2
Hive Thistle x2
Qiraji Stalker Venom x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of the Honey BadgerRecipe: Elixir of the Honey Badger
Sold by Khur Hornstriker in Silithus
Mountain Silversage x2
Hive Thistle x2
Qiraji Stalker Venom x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of the IronsideRecipe: Elixir of the Ironside
Sold by Khur Hornstriker in Silithus
Icecap x2
Hive Thistle x2
Qiraji Stalker Venom x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of the Mage-LordRecipe: Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Sold by Khur Hornstriker in Silithus
Plaguebloom x2
Hive Thistle x2
Qiraji Stalker Venom x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Greater FirepowerRecipe: Elixir of Greater Firepower
Drops from the following mobs in Searing Gorge:
Dark Iron Slaver
Dark Iron Taskmaster
Dark Iron Watchman
Fire Oil x3
Firebloom x3
Crystal Vial x1
Spirit of Zanza
Reward from Zanza’s Potent Potables (Purchasable from Rin’wosho the Trader)1 x Zandalar Honor Token
Swiftness of Zanza
Reward from Zanza’s Potent Potables (Purchasable from Rin’wosho the Trader)1 x Zandalar Honor Token
Sheen of Zanza
Reward from Zanza’s Potent Potables (Purchasable from Rin’wosho the Trader)1 x Zandalar Honor Token
Mageblood Potion
Recipe: Mageblood Potion
Taught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Rin’wosho the Trader (Revered Reputation)
Rin’wosho the Trader (Revered Reputation)
Dreamfoil x 1
Plaguebloom x 2
Crystal Vial x1
Major Troll’s Blood Potion
Recipe: Major Troll’s Blood Potion
Taught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Rin’wosho the Trader (Honored Reputation)
Rin’wosho the Trader (Honored Reputation)
Gromsblood x 1
Plaguebloom x 2
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of the MongooseRecipe: Elixir of the Mongoose
Dropped by:
Legashi Rogue in Azshara
Jadefire Rogue in Felwood
Mountain Silversage x2
Plaguebloom x2
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Greater AgilityTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Goldthorn x1
Sungrass x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Brute ForceRecipe: Elixir of Brute Force
Rare reward from the repeatable quest Dadanga is Hungry! in Un’Goro Crater
Gromsblood x2
Plaguebloom x2
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of GiantsRecipe: Elixir of Giants
World Drop
Gromsblood x1
Sungrass x1
Crystal Vial x1
Greater Arcane ElixirRecipe: Greater Arcane Elixir
World Drop
Dreamfoil x3
Mountain Silversage x1
Crystal Vial x1
Arcane ElixirTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Blindweed x1
Goldthorn x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Shadow PowerRecipe: Elixir of Shadow Power
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Maria Lumere in Stormwind City
Algernon in Undercity
Ghost Mushroom x3
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Frost PowerRecipe: Elixir of Frost Power
Reward from:
Wow Alliance Crest A Smokywood Pastures Thank You!
A Smokywood Pastures Thank You!
(Only Available During Winter Veil)
Wintersbite x2
Khadgar’s Whisker x1
Leaded Vial x1
Elixir of the SagesRecipe: Elixir of the Sages
Dropped by:
Scarlet Archmage in Eastern Plaguelands
Scarlet Cleric in Eastern Plaguelands
Scarlet Curate in Eastern Plaguelands
Scarlet Enchanter in Eastern Plaguelands
Plaguebloom x2
Dreamfoil x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Greater IntellectTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Blindweed x1
Khadgar’s Whisker x1
Crystal Vial x1
Gift of ArthasRecipe: Gift of Arthas
Dropped by:
Skeletal Flayer in Western Plaguelands
Slavering Ghoul in Western Plaguelands
Arthas’ Tears x1
Blindweed x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Superior DefenseRecipe: Elixir of Superior Defense
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Soolie Berryfizz in Ironforge
Kor’geld in Orgrimmar
Stonescale Oil x2
Sungrass x1
Crystal Vial x1
Mighty Troll’s Blood PotionRecipe: Mighty Troll’s Blood Potion
World Drop
Liferoot x1
Bruiseweed x1
Leaded Vial x1
Elixir of FortitudeRecipe: Elixir of Fortitude
World Drop
Wild Steelbloom x1
Goldthorn x1
Leaded Vial x1
Elixir of Dream VisionRecipe: Elixir of Dream Vision
World Drop
Purple Lotus x3
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Greater Water BreathingTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Ichor of Undeath x1
Purple Lotus x2
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Water BreathingTaught by any Alchemy trainerStranglekelp x1
Blackmouth Oil x2
Empty Vial x1
Catseye ElixirTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Wow Alliance Crest Ainethil in Teldrassil
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Doctor Herbert Halsey in Undercity
Fadeleaf x1
Goldthorn x1
Leaded Vial x1
Elixir of Detect UndeadTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Arthas’ Tears x1
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Detect DemonTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Gromsblood x2
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Coalesced RegretRecipe: Elixir of Coalesced Regret
Sold by:
Kzixx in Duskwood
Zixil in Hillsbrad Foothills
Stranglekelp x5
Grave Moss x5
Soul Dust x1
Leaded Vial x1

Protection Potions

Most of the Greater Protection Potions will be out of reach this phase since their recipes require killing very high-level elites and bosses. You’ll be able to craft the basic versions of these potions, however.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Greater Shadow Protection Potion
Recipe: Greater Shadow Protection Potion
Dropped by:
Shadowmage in Eastern Plaguelands
Dark Adept in Eastern Plaguelands
Shadow Oil x 1
Dreamfoil x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Greater Fire Protection Potion
Recipe: Greater Fire Protection Potion
Dropped by:
Firebrand Pyromancer in Blackrock Spire
Firebrand Invoker in Blackrock Spire
Elemental Fire
Dreamfoil x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Greater Frost Protection Potion
Recipe: Greater Frost Protection Potion
Dropped by:
Frostmaul Giant in Winterspring
Elemental Water
Dreamfoil x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Greater Arcane Protection Potion
Recipe: Greater Arcane Protection Potion
Dropped by:
Cobalt Mageweaver in Winterspring
Dream Dust x 1
Dreamfoil x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Greater Nature Protection PotionRecipe: Greater Nature Protection Potion
Dropped by:
Rotting Behemoth in Western Plaguelands
Decaying Horror in Western Plaguelands
Elemental Earth x1
Dreamfoil x1
Crystal Vial x1
Fire Protection PotionRecipe: Fire Protection Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Nandar Branson in Hillsbrad Foothills
Jeeda in Stonetalon Mountains
Small Flame Sac x1
Fire Oil x1
Leaded Vial x1
Frost Protection PotionRecipe: Frost Protection Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Drovnar Strongbrew in Arathi Highlands
Glyx Brewright in Stranglethorn Vale
Wintersbite x1
Goldthorn x1
Leaded Vial x1
Holy Protection PotionRecipe: Holy Protection Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Xandar Goodbeard in Loch Modan
Wow Alliance Crest Kzixx in Duskwood
Hula’mahi in The Barrens
Swiftthistle x1
Bruiseweed x1
Empty Vial x1
Nature Protection PotionRecipe: Nature Protection Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Logannas in Feralas
Bronk in Feralas
Alchemist Pestlezugg in Tanaris
Glyx Brewright in Stranglethorn Vale
Liferoot x1
Stranglekelp x1
Leaded Vial x1
Shadow Protection PotionRecipe: Shadow Protection Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Harklan Moongrove in Ashenvale
Christoph Jeffcoat in Alterac Mountains
Kingsblood x1
Grave Moss x1
Leaded Vial x1

Potions

For this guide, we’ve categorized potions as any consumable that lasts five minutes or less.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Major Discolored Healing PotionRecipe: Major Discolored Healing Potion
Quest reward for Wow Alliance Crest Unfamiliar Foulness/ Familiar Foulness
Discolored Beast Heart x1
Plaguebloom x2
Crystal Vial x1
Living Action Potion
Recipe: Living Action Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Rin’wosho the Trader (Friendly Reputation)
Rin’wosho the Trader (Friendly Reputation)
Icecap x 2
Mountain Silversage x 2
Heart of the Wild x 2
Crystal Vial x1
Gurubashi Mojo Madness
Taught by:
Edge of Madness Tablet in Zul’Gurub
Blood of Heroes x 1
Massive Mojo x 1
Powerful Mojo x 6
Black Lotus x 1
Greater Dreamless Sleep Potion
Recipe: Greater Dreamless Sleep
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Rin’wosho the Trader (Friendly Reputation)
Rin’wosho the Trader (Friendly Reputation)
Dreamfoil x 2
Golden Sansam x 1
Crystal Vial x1
Major Rejuvenation Potion
Recipe: Major Rejuvenation Potion
Dropped by:
Multiple bosses in Molten Core
Heart of the Wild x 1
Golden Sansam x 4
Dreamfoil x 4
Imbued Vial x 1
Major Mana Potion
Recipe: Major Mana Potion
Dropped by:
Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance
Dreamfoil x 3
Icecap x 2
Crystal Vial x1
Superior Mana PotionRecipe: Superior Mana Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Ulthir in Darnassus
Algernon in Undercity
Blindweed x2
Sungrass x2
Crystal Vial x1
Major Healing PotionRecipe: Major Healing Potion
Sold by Evie Whirlbew in Winterspring
Golden Sansam x2
Mountain Silversage x1
Crystal Vial x1
Dreamless Sleep PotionTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Purple Lotus x3
Crystal Vial x1
Mildly Irradiated Rejuvenation PotionRecipe: Mildly-Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion
Sold by Ziri “The Wrench” Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan
Crate of Tainted Gniodine Solution x1
Minor Rejuvenation Potion x1
Gnomeregan Fallout x3
Crystal Vial x5
Elixir of DemonslayingRecipe: Elixir of Demonslaying
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Nina Lightbrew in Blasted Lands
Rartar in Swamp of Sorrows
Ghost Mushroom x1
Gromsblood x1
Crystal Vial x1
Mighty Rage PotionRecipe: Mighty Rage Potion
Dropped by Blackrock Slayer in Burning Steppes
Gromsblood x3
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Giant GrowthRecipe: Elixir of Giant Growth
World Drop
Deviate Fish x1
Earthroot x1
Empty Vial x1
Greater Stoneshield PotionRecipe: Greater Stoneshield Potion
World Drop
Stonescale Oil x3
Thorium Ore x1
Crystal Vial x1
Lesser Stoneshield PotionRecipe: Lesser Stoneshield Potion
Quest reward from ! Liquid Stone
Mithril Ore x1
Goldthorn x1
Leaded Vial x1
Magic Resistance PotionRecipe: Magic Resistance Potion
World Drop
Khadgar’s Whisker x1
Purple Lotus x1
Crystal Vial x1
Invisibility PotionRecipe: Invisibility Potion
World Drop
Ghost Mushroom x1
Sungrass x1
Crystal Vial x1
Lesser Invisibility PotionTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Wow Alliance Crest Ainethil in Teldrassil
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Doctor Herbert Halsey in Undercity
Fadeleaf x1
Wild Steelbloom x1
Leaded Vial x1
Limited Invulnerability PotionRecipe: Limited Invulnerability Potion
World Drop
Blindweed x2
Ghost Mushroom x1
Crystal Vial x1
Free Action PotionRecipe: Free Action Potion
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Soolie Berryfizz in Ironforge
Wow Alliance Crest Ulthir in Teldrassil
Kor’geld in Orgrimmar
Stranglekelp x1
Blackmouth Oil x2
Leaded Vial x1
Restorative PotionQuest chain reward from:
Wow Alliance Crest ! Badlands Reagent Run
! Badlands Reagant Run
Elemental Earth x1
Goldthorn x1
Crystal Vial x1
Purification PotionRecipe: Purification Potion
World Drop
Icecap x2
Plaguebloom x2
Crystal Vial x1
Elixir of Poison ResistanceRecipe: Elixir of Poison Resistance
World Drop
Large Venom Sac x1
Bruiseweed x1
Leaded Vial x1
Swim Speed PotionTaught by any Alchemy trainerSwiftthistle x1
Blackmouth Oil x1
Empty Vial x1
Swiftness PotionRecipe: Swiftness Potion
World Drop
Briarthorn x1
Swiftthistle x1
Empty Vial x1

Oils

Alchemists can craft two different kinds of weapon oil plus the unique consumable Oil of Immolation.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Oil of ImmolationTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Firebloom x1
Goldthorn x1
Crystal Vial x1
Frost OilRecipe: Frost Oil
Sold by Bro’kin in Alterac Mountains
Khadgar’s Whisker x4
Wintersbite x2
Leaded Vial x1
Shadow OilRecipe: Shadow Oil
Sold by:
Montarr in Thousand Needles
Bliztik in Duskwood
Grave Moss x1
Fadeleaf x4
Leaded Vial x1

Transmutes

High-level Alchemists gain access to transmutation recipes, which allow them to transform one item (such as a metal bar or an elemental essence) into another of the same kind. Most of these recipes have a shared cooldown of one day.

Transmutation is the only way to get Arcanite Bars, which will be needed to craft the highly-sought after Nightfall and Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker weapons at level 60. This transmutation will put all of your transmutes on cooldown for two days.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Arcanite BarRecipe: Transmute Arcanite
Sold by Alchemist Pestlezugg in Tanaris
Thorium Bar x1
Arcane Crystal x1
Truesilver BarRecipe: Transmute Mithril to Truesilver
Sold by Alchemist Pestlezugg in Tanaris
Mithril Bar x1
Gold BarRecipe: Transmute Iron to Gold
Sold by Alchemist Pestlezugg in Tanaris
Iron Bar x1
Elemental Fire x3Recipe: Transmute Elemental Fire
Sold by Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths
Heart of Fire x1
Essence of AirRecipe: Transmute Water to Air
Sold by Magnus Frostwake in Western Plaguelands
Essence of Water x 1
Essence of EarthRecipe: Transmute Fire to Earth
Sold by Plugger Spazzring in Blackrock Depths
Essence of Fire x1
Essence of EarthRecipe: Transmute Life to Earth
World Drop
Living Essence x1
Essence of FireRecipe: Transmute Air to Fire
Requires Honored with the Argent Dawn
Sold by:
Argent Quartermaster Hasana in Tirisfal Glades
Quartermaster Miranda Breechlock in Eastern Plaguelands
Argent Quartermaster Lightspark in Western Plaguelands
Essence of Air x1
Essence of UndeathRecipe: Transmute Water to Undeath
World Drop
Essence of Water x1
Essence of WaterRecipe: Transmute Earth to Water
Requires Friendly with Timbermaw Hold
Sold by Meilosh in Felwood
Essence of Earth x1
Essence of WaterRecipe: Transmute Undeath to Water
World Drop
Essence of Undeath x1
Living EssenceRecipe: Transmute Earth to Life
World Drop
Essence of Earth x1

Components

These are materials that can be crafted by Alchemists for use in other recipes.

ItemRecipeMaterials
Flask of Nightmarish MojoEarned by completing the epic crafting quest chain for Phase 3Nightmare Seed x5
Flask of Atal’ai Mojo x5
Crystal Vial x1
Insulating GniodineRecipe: Insulating Gniodine
Sold by Ziri “The Wrench” Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan
Crate of Tainted Gniodine Solution x5
Leaded Vial x1
Goblin Rocket FuelTaught by:
Nixx Sprocketspring in Tanaris
Vazario Linkgrease in The Barrens
Firebloom x1
Volatile Rum x1
Leaded Vial x1
Ghost DyeRecipe: Ghost Dye
Sold by:
Wow Alliance Crest Logannas in Feralas
Bronk in Feralas
Ghost Mushroom x2
Purple Dye x1
Crystal Vial x1
Stonescale OilTaught by:
Wow Alliance Crest Kylanna Windwhisper in Feralas
Rogvar in Swamp of Sorrows
Stonescale Eel x1
Leaded Vial x1
Fire OilTaught by any Alchemy trainerFirefin Snapper x2
Empty Vial x1
Blackmouth OilTaught by any Alchemy trainerOily Blackmouth x2
Empty Vial x1
Philosopher’s StoneRecipe: Philosopher’s Stone
Sold by Alchemist Pestlezugg in Tanaris
Iron Bar x4
Black Vitriol x1
Purple Lotus x4
Firebloom x4
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gerrderr
gerrderr
1 year ago

so nightelf priest alchemist is good to go. nice.

Last edited 1 year ago by gerrderr
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LILITH_SAND
1 year ago

Recently went to take a gander at Trade, and I saw listed some of the potions that are in Phase 2, how is that possible?