How to Make Gold With Alchemy: Transmutation Specialization

In this guide I am going to cover how to make gold with the Transmutation Specialization spec of Alchemy. To start, you need to make sure you have the transmutation specialization from Zarevhi in Netherstorm. 

Also be sure to have the Auctionator and Postal Addons. These will make things a whole lot easier when selling your potions.

I start of by transmuting Epic Gems. The most profitable for me is the Inferno Ruby, but you can also look into Demonseye and Ember Topaz. All you need to do is buy the corresponding uncommon gems and herbs off the AH and your good to go. You will make the most gold off of your procs, but it is always good to make sure that you will make gold without a proc when buying the mats.

Next I make Shadowspirit Diamonds. You will need 3x each of the Cataclysm uncommon gems, and they will make 2x Shadowspirit Diamonds. You can usually pick up the mats for less than the cost of the Shadowspirit Diamonds, so the procs are pure profit. 

Next we are going to use our daily CD of Truegold or Living Elements. I recommend Living Elements, but selling your Truegold CD in trade can be profitable as well. For Living Elements, make sure you go to the correct are for the most profitable volatile.

Uldum: Volatile Air 
Mount Hyjal: Volatile Fire 
Vashj'ir: Volatile Water 
Deepholm: Volatile Earth


In my experience Transmutation Specialization is the most profitable of the three. Remember to always use your daily CD, and to make sure the costs of mats are lower than the cost of the end product, regardless of procs. 


Now go make some gold!



If you are interested in the addons and guides I use to make the most gold possible, check out Manaview's Tycoon addon. Its the best gold making addon I have found, and I personally use it with great results.