Best Professions for Shaman in WoW Forever
Which two professions should your Shaman pick? The best pair while leveling, the best pair at endgame and the reasoning behind each.
Updated October 10, 2026 · WoW Forever beta
Best Shaman professions
While leveling
SkinningSkinners deal extra damage to Beasts and Dragonkin. Beasts are the most common enemy while leveling, and dragonkin matter at endgame, including Onyxia.
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LeatherworkingLeatherworkers make Bracer Armor Kits (attack power, spell power or Stamina), saddles that raise mount speed, and new bags.
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At endgame
HerbalismNatural Talent: increased magic resistance that scales with your Herbalism skill. It helps most against caster-heavy content and is a good passive for healers and casters.
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AlchemyElixirs and flasks you use last 100% longer and are 25% stronger. Alchemists also get the Philosopher's Stone trinket. For raiders who use consumables every week, this is one of the biggest personal bonuses in the game.
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Leatherworking covers leather and mail while leveling. At endgame, Alchemy's stronger, longer flasks suit raid healers and Elemental Shamans.
Other good pairs
Mining and Engineering
Best endgame pair
Engineering uses a lot of ore and Mining supplies all of it. You also get Mining's 5% health bonus. Bombs and gadgets are some of the strongest tools in PvP.
Mining and Blacksmithing
Best for plate wearers while leveling
You mine your own metal, craft your own weapons and armor, and get Repair All plus a Strength camp buff. The extra 5% health makes it a strong tank combination too.
Tailoring and Enchanting
Best for cloth casters
Tailoring needs no gatherer because cloth drops from humanoids, and you find more of it. Disenchant what you craft to level Enchanting, then enchant your own rings.
Best for making gold
Two gathering professions mean you sell everything you collect. You also get both passives, 5% health and magic resistance. You can switch to crafting later, but the new one starts from skill 1.
See every profession, camp buff and pair on the professions guide.
FAQ
What are the best professions for Shaman in WoW Forever?
For leveling: Skinning and Leatherworking. At endgame: Herbalism and Alchemy. Leatherworking covers leather and mail while leveling. At endgame, Alchemy's stronger, longer flasks suit raid healers and Elemental Shamans.
Can I change professions later?
Yes, but if you drop a primary profession and learn another, the new one starts from skill 1. Plan your endgame pair early to avoid leveling a profession twice.