Whether you are just getting started with your very first World of Warcraft toon or you are someone who is looking for a whole new way to play, leveling is going to be on your mind, and chances are good that your professions are not far behind it! Professions are something that some people love, some people don’t bother with and other people are just plain confused by. What do you need to know about your primary and secondary professions, especially if leveling is a priority?

The first thing to keep in mind is that professions are not necessary when you want to level. Whether you have professions or not, you will be able to get to level 80 and there are definitely level 80 players out there who have never touched a profession. It is important to remember that professions do take time and if you are more interested in getting to 80 than mining or picking flowers, you can always pick up a profession later on.

With that in mind, however, remember that professions are far from useless. Consider First Aid, Cooking and Fishing, the three secondary professions. Even if you are speed leveling to 80, First Aid can be leveled easily because you will simply be using the cloth that drops from the mobs you fight for bandages. These bandages can be helpful if you are playing a class that does not heal itself, and if you want to round out your First Aid, there is always cloth on the Auction House that you can use for this very purpose.

Another thing to keep in mind is the bonuses that you can get with some professions. For instance, Herbalism is a gathering profession and even if it seems a little dull, it can get you Lifeblood, which is a heal over time. If you are playing a cast will no ability to heal, this can be essential. On the other hand, when you take Skinning, which can also be leveled as you kill mobs, you will pick up the bonus Master of Anatomy, which gives you a better chance of landing critical hits. Consider how impressive this could make your combat ability and how well this can work for you in the long run!

When it comes right down to it, the primary professions are all ways for you to make gold. If you are saving up for a flying mount or if you happen to be a very gear dependent class, it can make a difference, but if you are only interested in leveling, you might not want to bother. Take some time and look into how you are playing and what you want to do. First Aid can help you devote less time to eating and drinking and it can also help during fights, but beyond that, the other professions can be safely passed up! Check out a WoW leveling guide to find out what else might help you level and what you can let go.

Nubun Alliance Guide is the experience of a professional WOW Player who started playing the game at its beta release. Check Mike Miller’s website for more WOW Leveling Guide news and articles. Hit your 80 in no time.

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