SoD Phase 8 Gold making Guide: Top Tips for 2025

Season of Discovery Phase 8 is creeping closer, and if you're still grinding Phase 7 raids or just itching to prep, one thing's clear: this game's a gold sink. Whether you're decking out a fresh alt or chasing that shiny new mount, you'll need a fat wallet to survive the chaos. We've dissected every goldmaking trick from open-world farming to dungeon runs, turning your playtime into a profit machine. This guide's packed with practical, no-nonsense tips to make you rich in 2025. Let's dive into Azeroth and start banking!

Why It Works: Perfect for fresh alt toons or veterans, these runs are your Phase 8 starter kit.

How To: Hit dungeons like Stratholme, Kazakus Crypts, or Blackrock Depths (level 48+). Collect Tarnished Undermine Reals, trade them in Booty Bay for War-Torn Supply Crates, and crack open goodies like Arcanite Bars, Essence of Air, and scraps. Stratholme's the fan favorite—13 reals per run plus Righteous Orbs (hot for new enchants). Kazakus Crypts drops curios (Core Leather, Essence of Water) if RNG smiles.

Pros: Steady gold + pre-BiS gear. Righteous Orbs skyrocket in Phase 8.  

Cons: Luck-based drops (curios can flop). Dungeon queues if you're not solo.

Gold Per Hour: 50-100g (Stratholme shines with orb luck).

Why It Works: AFK-friendly gold with high-demand loot—Silithus is your go-to oasis.

How To: Farm worms for scraps, Air Elementals for Essence of Air, or Karaji Stalkers for Venom (4-5g each, sells fast). Use a targeting macro to speed up kills—focus on dense spawn zones near hives. Every mob's a gold pinata here.

Pros: Easy, consistent cash. Venom's a hot seller.  

Cons: Contested spots—early birds win. Repetitive if you overdo it.

Gold Per Hour: 80-120g (Venom RNG can spike it).

Why It Works: Soloable, quick, and loaded with premium ores—mining's your ticket to riches.

How To: Run Dire Maul East jump runs (10-12 mins each). Hit guaranteed Rich Thorium Veins for Thorium Ore, Arcane Crystals, and Blue Sapphires. Sell raw or craft into Arcanite Bars for extra profit. Venerable blues add a cherry on top.

Pros: Reliable gold stream. Solo-friendly. High-value mats.  

Cons: Needs mining leveled. Competition can creep in.

Gold Per Hour: 100-150g (Arcanite crafting boosts it).

Why It Works: The king of Phase 8 gold—level alts fast while raking in cash.

How To: As a Shaman, Paladin, Rogue, or Hunter, blast thousands of invasion mobs hourly. Charge for boosting services or farm solo for raw gold and loot. Scales with group size—more bodies, more profit.

Pros: Insane gold (200g+/hr solo, 500g+ boosting). Levels alts quick.  

Cons: Gear-dependent. Hotspots get crowded.

Gold Per Hour: 200-500g (boosting wins big).

Why It Works: Maxed professions are your ATM—craft, gather, profit.

How To: Tailoring (Mooncloth cooldowns), Mining (Arcanite Bars), Alchemy (Salt Shaker tricks)—time your cooldowns right. Stone Scale Oil and Radiated Rejuvenation Potions sell big for raiders. Stockpile mats like Righteous Orbs now for Phase 8 spikes.

Pros: Steady income, low effort. High demand in Phase 8.  

Cons: Upfront leveling cost. Cooldown waits.

Gold Per Hour: 50-100g (scales with market).

Why It Works: Frostmaul Eeko's a goldmine—300g/hr with a sprinkle of luck.

How To: Complete “Luck Be With You” quest, farm Frostmaul Giants in Winterspring's Southern Valley for Frostmaul Eeko (20-25g each). Group up—shared loot means healers can hit 400g/hr.

Pros: Huge hourly gold. Healer-friendly with groups.  

Cons: RNG drops. Contested at launch.

Gold Per Hour: 300-400g (group luck shines).

Why It Works: Phase 8's unsung hero—fishing and cooking bankroll your raids.

How To: Fish Red Gill (100g/hr) between Eastern and Western Plaguelands—no competition, pure chill. Darkclaw Lobsters (rising prices) craft into Darkclaw Crab Bisque (spell power boost). Cook Smoked Red Gill or feasts for 2g profit per item.

Pros: Relaxing gold. Bisque/feasts in demand.  

Cons: Needs skill levels (300+). Slow solo pace.

Gold Per Hour: 100-150g (cooking doubles it).

Stockpile Now: Grab Righteous Orbs, Heavy Scorpion Scales, and Blood of Heroes—prices will soar.  

Max Professions: Tailoring (big bags), Engineering (Nitro Boosts), Leatherworking (ammo bags)—new recipes from Avalon Hub mean first movers win big.  

Boost Early: Invasion boosting gets every profession toon to 60 fast—profit awaits.  

Watch Prices: Pre-Phase 8 farming keeps you ahead of the inflation curve.

Phase 8's looming, and with these goldmaking tricks—from dungeon real runs to fishing feasts—you're set to thrive in 2025's Season of Discovery. Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more Azeroth gold hacks—happy farming!