Mists of Pandaria Classic: Top gold Tips

Battle pets are a goldmine in Mists of Pandaria Classic due to the introduction of the pet battle system, which increases demand for rare companions. Here's how you can capitalise on this:

Argent Tournament Dailies: Head to the Argent Tournament grounds in Icecrown to earn Champion Seals. These dailies take about 10 minutes each day and involve simple tasks such as hitting target dummies or killing Scourge enemies. After a week of Aspirant Seals to rank up, you'll earn Champion's Seals, which can be exchanged for pets like the Dun Morogh Cub or Ammen Vale Hatchling (40 seals each). These pets currently sell for between 5,000 and 20,000 gold on the Auction House, and are expected to increase in value when pet battles go live.

Darkmoon Faire: Available every other week in Cataclysm Classic, the Darkmoon Faire offers pets such as the Darkmoon Balloon. These are currently account bound, but will be tradeable in Mists of Pandaria. Stockpile them by completing daily quests on Darkmoon Island.

Auction House Investments: Scout the auction house for undervalued pets such as the Magic Lamp (400 gold) or the Personal World Destroyer (20,000 gold). Rare pets such as the Parrot Cage (Hyacinth Macaw) or Swift Lovebird can be flipped at a profit when demand spikes.

Tip: Use addons like The Undermine Journal to track pet prices across servers. If you have multiple accounts, run dailies at the same time to double your efficiency. A two-person mount like the Sandstone Drake

Having multiple level 85 characters before Mists of Pandaria launches unlocks significant advantages, especially for farming and crafting. Here's why and how:

Why Alts Matter: Each character gains access to their own Sunsong Ranch in the Valley of the Four Winds, where you can grow herbs, ores, cloth, or cooking ingredients. More alts mean more farms, which increases your resource output. In addition, daily crafting cooldowns for professions such as Tailoring, Alchemy and Inscription (e.g. Scroll of Wisdom for Darkmoon Cards) are per character, increasing your gold-making potential.

Leveling Strategy: Aim to get all characters to level 85 in Cataclysm Classic. Wait for the Joyous Journeys buff (50% XP bonus) and combine it with resting XP for up to one level per hour. Focus on efficient questing zones such as Mount Hyjal or Vashj'ir, and use Heirloom gear to speed up the process.

Tip: Spread professions across your alts to cover Tailoring, Alchemy and Inscription for daily cooldowns. If you're short on time, consider the Sha-Infused Epic Pack for a level 85 boost.

Invest Gold Wisely

Gold tends to lose value with each new expansion, so convert your wealth into items that hold or increase in value:

Battle Pets: As mentioned above, rare pets are a safe bet. Look for deals on pets with high market values, like the Elementium Geode or Durotar Cub, and store them in your Guild Bank for later sales.

Crafting Materials: Stockpile materials such as Elementium Ore or Volatile Life, which may see spikes in demand for leveling professions in Mists of Pandaria. Use addons like TradeSkillMaster to identify profitable items.

Transmog and Mounts: Rare transmog items or mounts like the Reins of the Spectral Tiger can be flipped for profit as players seek cosmetics in the new expansion.

Tip: Check the auction house daily for deals and avoid overspending on speculative items. Save some liquid gold for early Mists of Pandaria expenses such as mounts and gear upgrades.

Professions are key to generating wealth in Mists of Pandaria. Focus on these:

Inscription: The Scroll of Wisdom (daily cooldown) is essential for crafting Darkmoon cards, which can be combined to create high-value trinkets. Level Inscription to 525 now to be ready.

Tailoring and Alchemy: Both offer daily cooldown crafts (e.g., Imperial Silk for Tailoring, Living Steel for Alchemy) that produce valuable items. Max these professions on your alts for multiple cooldowns.

Gathering Professions: Mining and Herbalism benefit from Sunsong Ranch, letting you farm ores and herbs without leaving Halfhill.

Tip: Use the Icy Veins profession guides to plan your skill-ups efficiently. If you're low on materials, buy cheap stacks at the Auction House during off-peak hours.

Sign up for the Mists of Pandaria Classic beta on Battle.net to test content early. This will give you a head start on mastering Monk gameplay, raid strategies, or pet combat mechanics. Use the beta to decide your main character's class and specialization—Windwalker Monks are especially strong in this expansion.

Tip: Join WoW Community Discords or Reddit threads to share your beta experiences and learn from other testers. The Warcraft Tavern forums are a great place to discuss class builds and raid preparation.

To streamline your preparation:

Dailies: Dedicate 20-30 minutes each day to Argent Tournament and Darkmoon Faire quests. Multi-box if possible to maximize rewards.

Auction House Scans: Spend 5-10 minutes a day checking for cheap pets or materials. Set up alerts with addons such as Auctionator.

Leveling Sessions: Schedule 1-2 hour sessions during Joyous Journeys to level alts efficiently. Use rested XP to minimise grind time.

Tip: Create a checklist in Google Keep or Notion to track your daily tasks and character progress. This keeps you organized and motivated.

Start now in Cataclysm Classic to gain gold, level alts, and stockpile pets. The sooner the better for a smooth start.

Yes, Argent Tournament and Darkmoon Faire pets can now sell for 5,000-20,000 gold, and probably more in Mists of Pandaria.

Aim for 3–5 alts to maximize Sunsong Ranch and profession cooldowns, but even one extra alt helps.

Inscription is top-tier due to Darkmoon Cards, followed by Tailoring and Alchemy for daily cooldown crafts.

No, but multi-boxing dailies or quests with two accounts (and a two-man mount) will double your efficiency if you can manage it.

Preparing for Mists of Pandaria Classic is all about smart planning—stockpiling gold, leveling alts, and mastering professions will set you up for success. Keep following MMOJUGG for more WoW guides and updates as we count down to Pandaria's launch. See you in Azeroth!