For new players, though, earning gold can feel overwhelming. There are endless methods-from complex Auction House strategies to rare mount farms-but not all are beginner-friendly. This guide focuses on WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold straightforward, low-barrier techniques that anyone can use, even at low levels, to start building wealth.
The easiest path to steady income is through gathering professions. As soon as you reach Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or your faction hub, train two gathering skills.
Best combinations for beginners:
Herbalism + Mining: Farm herbs and ores along questing routes.
Skinning + Herbalism/Mining: Kill beasts while questing and skin them for leather.
Why it works:
Herbs, ores, and skins always sell on the Auction House.
Gathering also grants experience while leveling.
Zero gold investment needed-just your time.
Tip: Install GatherMate2 to track nodes on your minimap and plan efficient farming loops.
Questing isn't just for experience-it's a reliable source of raw gold. Past level 60, quest rewards increase dramatically, and by the time you're at max level, World Quests and Callings can provide daily income.
Things to prioritize:
Gold Emissaries: Offer pure gold rewards.
Mission Tables: Send companions on missions for gold or vendor loot.
Sell extra gear: Vendor anything you don't equip.
By simply questing and clearing your bags regularly, you'll have a steady income stream without needing to grind.
Once you've saved up a small gold stash, try flipping on the Auction House. The concept is simple: buy undervalued items and relist them at a fair market price.
Items worth flipping:
Current-expansion herbs and ores.
Enchanting dust and crafting mats.
Transmog gear and battle pets.
Recommended addons:
Auctionator (beginner-friendly, easy scans).
TradeSkillMaster (TSM) (powerful but advanced).
Start small-never sink all your gold at once. With patience, the Auction House can transform you from broke adventurer to budding tycoon.
Running older dungeons and raids is an excellent way to farm raw gold and valuable transmog pieces. Trash mobs drop vendor items, bosses often yield 100–200 gold each, and transmog hunters pay well for rare appearances.
Good legacy raids include:
Black Temple
Icecrown Citadel
Ulduar
Firelands
Most can be cleared solo at WoW Classic Fresh Gold higher levels, netting 500–1500 gold per run, plus the chance at rare mounts like Invincible or Ashes of Al'ar.