Herbalism Basics
2. On Outland, high-level herbalists can ”skin” certain creatures such as the Bog Lords and Giants of Zangarmarsh, for bonus herb drops from their corpses.
Herbalism is a great way to make money. Sell Herbs to other players in the Auction House.
Liferoot Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest, Stranglethorn Vale, The Hinterlands, Wetlands
Terocone Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley
First of all make your way to the nearest herbalism trainer. Often, alchemists are situated nearby herbalists, so you can learn both closely related skills in the same location.
Arthas’ Tears 220 open
Ancient Lichen Dungeons Only
Wintersbite 195 open
Khadgar’s Whisker Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Azshara, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Hinterlands
Icecap 290 cliffs
Firebloom Badlands, Blasted Lands, Searing Gorge, Tanaris
Specific herbs can be found in the following locations:
Plaguebloom Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Western Plaguelands
Kingsblood 125 open
Terocone 325 near trees
Mountain Silversage Azshara, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Silithus, Un’Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands, Winterspring
Fel Lotus*** - -
Plants can be found underwater and even in caves.
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Silverleaf Darkshore, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Loch Modan, Mulgore, Silverpine Forest, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Thunder Bluff, Tirisfal Glades, Westfall
Wildvine** -
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If while adventuring you spot a yellow dot on your mini map, you’ve found a plant! Move your cursor over to your mini-map and hold it over the dot. A small window will appear and display the name of the plant. If you decide you want to harvest it, begin running toward it. Watch out for any monsters in your path that may attack you.
Felweed Hellfire Peninsula, Zangarmarsh, Nagrand, Blade’s Edge Mountains, Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley, Netherstorm
Blindweed 235 near water
Icecap Winterspring
Fadeleaf Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Badlands, Dustwallow Marsh, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Hinterlands
*Swifthistle is found along with Briarthorn and Mageroyal.
Purple Lotus 210 near ruins
Herbalism Etiquette
Wild Steelbloom 115 cliffs
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Plaguebloom 285 open
Earthroot Darkshore, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Loch Modan, Mulgore, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Tirisfal Glades, Westfall
You can also find Herbs in instances, which are not listed. Herbs can also be found in treasure chests or when killing certain monsters.
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Bruiseweed 100 near buildings or cliffs
Peacebloom Darkshore, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Loch Modan, Mulgore, Silverpine Forest, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Tirisfal Glades, Westfall
Wild Steelbloom Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Badlands, Desolace, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stonetalon Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, The Barrens, Thousand Needles, Wetlands
Grave Moss 120 graveyards
Swifthistle* -
Approach the plant. Once you’re close enough, the action cursor will light up and you can begin harvesting. If you fail on your first attempt, try again. All plants have a minimum skill requirement before you can attempt to harvest them. If your skill is too low, you won’t be able to collect the herbs. Once you’re successful, a window displaying the contents of the plant will open. Each plant usually contains one to three herbs. Right-click the herbs in this window to move them to your backpack. After you collect the herbs, the plant disappears.
Tailors can create special herb carrying bags that have extra slots to carry Herbs.
Getting Started
Fadeleaf 160 near trees
There is an enchant that can increase your Herbalism skill allowing you to pick higher level Herbs
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Some high level herbs are also found in The Botanica, The Slave Pens, The Steamvault, The Underbog.
***Fel Lotus can be found inside most Outland herbs.
Netherbloom 350 open
If you’re in a party with more than one herbalist, share the plants you find with them.
Black Lotus Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Silithus, Winterspring
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Mana Thistle Nagrand, Blade’s Edge Mountains, Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley, Netherstorm
Stranglekelp 85 in water
Arthas’ Tears Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Western Plaguelands
1. Some of the best drops for herbs (of random types) are found on fungoid elementals, such as the ones near the tar pits of Un’Goro Crater or near the oasis in Tanaris.
Dreamfoil 270 open
Peacebloom 1 open
Liferoot 150 edge of water/streams
Sungrass Azshara, Blasted Lands, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Feralas, Silithus, The Hinterlands, Un’Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands
Mana Thistle 375 open
Briarthorn Ashenvale, Darkshore, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Loch Modan, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, The Barrens, Westfall, Wetlands
Ragveil Zangarmarsh
Firebloom 205 open
Getting the Goods
Black Lotus 300 open
Dreaming Glory Hellfire Peninsula, Zangarmarsh, Nagrand, Blade’s Edge Mountains, Terokkar Forest, Shadowmoon Valley, Netherstorm
Wildvine** - -
Multiple people can gain skill off the same plant if the first person avoids picking the herbs off the plant. After the plant’s contents box appears, simply press ”Escape” to stand up, and the second person can then gather and have a chance to raise his or her skill.
Wintersbite Alterac Mountains
If you’re a Warlock or Hunter you can send your pet in to attack a monster standing on a herb, loot the herb, then run!
Blindweed Swamp of Sorrows, Un’Goro Crater
Sungrass 230 open
Ragveil 325 open
Felweed 300 open
Mountain Silversage 280 cliffs
Goldthorn Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Azshara, Badlands, Blasted Lands, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Hinterlands
3. Another great way to add herbs to your stash is by doing the repeatable Morrowgrain quests in Darnassus and at Feathermoon Stronghold. The magical pouch you are given can be repeatedly used to grow herbs from a random list. The only thing you need to keep this process going is fresh soil from Un’Goro Crater and more Tharlendris seeds, which are purchased from the Morrowgrain questgivers.
Grave Moss Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Desolace, Duskwood, The Barrens, Wetlands
Ancient Lichen 340 dungeon
Gromsblood 250 open
Nightmare Vine Shadowmoon Valley
Briarthorn 70 near trees
Herbalism is an almost necessary requirement for Alchemy. You’re going to find herbs all around the world, so why not get this skill and take advantage of it? Alchemy is a great skill that allows you to generate all sorts of instant and temporary potions to improve a character’s effectiveness.
Herb Skill Required Locations
After you have learned the beginning-level herbalism, you will gain the ”Find Herbs” ability, which will display nearby herbs as yellow dots on your mini-map. To use it, simply drag the icon down to your action bar and press the corresponding button. Be sure to pay attention to keeping it active; otherwise you may miss important plants!
Once you’ve acquired the basics, you’re ready to go. Herbalism requires no additional items to use. Be sure to keep a lot of empty bag space for all the herbs you’re about to pick up. If you get a lot of extra herbs that you can’t use, you can store them in the bank or sell them to other players.
Herb Lists
Sometimes Bloodvine drops from enemies or can be harvested from Zul’Gurub herbs if the player has a Blood Scythe.
Stranglekelp Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Azshara, Darkshore, Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, Feralas, Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, Tanaris, The Barrens, The Hinterlands, Westfall, Wetlands
Purple Lotus Ashenvale, Azshara, Badlands, Feralas, Stranglethorn Vale, Tanaris, The Hinterlands
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Ghost Mushroom 245 caves
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Khadgar’s Whisker 185 near trees
Netherbloom Netherstorm
Ghost Mushroom The Hinterlands
Some vendors sell herbs, rarely. You can also find Herbs in some chests. Some monsters commonly drop herbs.
Some Herbs in Outland cause various effects when the Herb is picked. An example is Mana Thistle which restores some mana to you. Picking a Nightmare Vine places a negative debuff on you.
Silverleaf 1 near trees
Gromsblood Ashenvale, Blasted Lands, Desolace, Felwood
**Wildvine can be found with Purple Lotus.
Golden Sansam Azshara, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Feralas, Silithus, The Hinterlands, Un’Goro Crater
Herb Regions
Swifthistle* - -
Each plant requires a minimum skill in herbalism to harvest. Depending on the level of the plant, you may gain skill levels when you succeed in gathering. The further away your skill is from the level of the plant, the less likely you are to receive a skill increase. The skill required to successfully use a plant also corresponds to the regions it can be found in. Easier plants are found in the lower-level areas, and more difficult plants in the higher-level zones.
Flame Cap Zangarmarsh
Don’t run off to a plant by yourself without letting the other party members know. If there are monsters in the way, ask the party to clear them for you. Basically, don’t do anything to jeopardize the safety of the party while you collect plants.
Goldthorn 170 cliffs
Bruiseweed Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Darkshore, Desolace, Hillsbrad Foothills, Loch Modan, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, Stonetalon Mountains, The Barrens, Thousand Needles, Westfall, Wetlands
Dreamfoil Azshara, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Felwood, Silithus, Un’Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands
Golden Sansam 260 open
Dreaming Glory 315 cliffs
Kingsblood Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Ashenvale, Badlands, Desolace, Duskwood, Dustwallow Marsh, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stonetalon Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, The Barrens, Thousand Needles, Wetlands
Finding Plants
Mageroyal 50 open
Flame Cap 335 open
Don’t pick plants while fighting. Wait until the party is safe before moving over to the plant.
Mageroyal Ashenvale, Darkshore, Durotar, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Loch Modan, Redridge Mountains, Silverpine Forest, Stonetalon Mountains, Teldrassil, The Barrens, Westfall, Wetlands
Earthroot 15 cliffs
Nightmare Vine 365 open
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