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Professions: change history
47 changes across 6 patches (Mar 2, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for World of Warcraft (Retail), back to Feb 25, 2026.
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FixFixed an issue where players were not receiving Tidal Spark Dust from quests such as "Trailing Xal'atath" and "Midnight: World Tour".
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Fixed an issue where players were not receiving Tidal Spark Dust from quests such as "Trailing Xal'atath" and "Midnight: World Tour".
AdjustRaised the base cap of Tidal Spark Dust to 3 (was 1).Source line
Raised the base cap of Tidal Spark Dust to 3 (was 1).
FixCookingFixed a bug where the tooltips for Hearty Loa's Gathering, Hearty Amani Cornucopia, and Hearty Feast of Knowledge listed incorrect stat values.Source line
Fixed a bug where the tooltips for Hearty Loa's Gathering, Hearty Amani Cornucopia, and Hearty Feast of Knowledge listed incorrect stat values.
FixFixed an issue that prevented Flat Snakeskin Canopy from being crafted.Source line
Fixed an issue that prevented Flat Snakeskin Canopy from being crafted.
FixFixed an issue that prevented Flat Snakeskin Canopy from being added to the decor collection when used.Source line
Fixed an issue that prevented Flat Snakeskin Canopy from being added to the decor collection when used.
AdjustJewelcrafting and Tailoring Profession Knowledge books from the forces of Zul'jarra should now correctly award profession Knowledge. Players who got the books prior to this fix should be given the Knowledge retroactively (with realm restarts).Source line
[With realm restarts] Jewelcrafting and Tailoring Profession Knowledge books from the forces of Zul'jarra should now correctly award profession Knowledge. Players who got the books prior to this fix should be given the Knowledge retroactively.
FixFixed an issue that caused Contract: Zul'jarra's Forces to sometimes incorrectly apply Amani Tribe Contract when used.Source line
Fixed an issue that caused Contract: Zul'jarra's Forces to sometimes incorrectly apply Amani Tribe Contract when used.
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FixFixed an issue where Empowered Mulch would result in no herbs being gathered.
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Fixed an issue where Empowered Mulch would result in no herbs being gathered.
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FixCookingFixed an issue with Hearty Well Fed being refreshed by standard Well Fed foods.
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Fixed an issue with Hearty Well Fed being refreshed by standard Well Fed foods.
AdjustAdjusted the cost of Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic to 5 Heraldry (was 4) to be in line with other crafted PvP chestpieces.Source line
Adjusted the cost of Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic to 5 Heraldry (was 4) to be in line with other crafted PvP chestpieces.
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AdjustCooking and vendor refreshments now restore health and mana based on a percentage, rather than a fixed amount.
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Cooking and vendor refreshments now restore health and mana based on a percentage, rather than a fixed amount.
AdjustThe Deftness stat now scales at a slower rate for Dragonflight, Khaz Algar, and Midnight professions.Source line
The Deftness stat now scales at a slower rate for Dragonflight, Khaz Algar, and Midnight professions.
- Developers' notes: As a side effect of squishing stats and item levels, Deftness scaled disproportionately faster than other professions stats, making it trivial to reach 100%+ Deftness in Dragonflight and Khaz Algar professions. This change brings Deftness back in line to expected values.
AdjustAdded 1 Fused Vitality to Professions Weekly Quests.Source line
Added 1 Fused Vitality to Professions Weekly Quests.
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AdjustGems will now be found more regularly when prospecting Midnight ore.
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Gems will now be found more regularly when prospecting Midnight ore.
FixFixed an issue where Recipe: Vicious Thalassian Flask of Honor was Bind on Pickup.Source line
Fixed an issue where Recipe: Vicious Thalassian Flask of Honor was Bind on Pickup.
AdjustThe Midnight version of Green Thumb now appropriately awards double the herbs when used on Midnight herbalism nodes.Source line
The Midnight version of Green Thumb now appropriately awards double the herbs when used on Midnight herbalism nodes.
AdjustAlchemyRecipe: Entropic Illuminant is no longer bind-on-pickup.Source line
Recipe: Entropic Illuminant is no longer bind-on-pickup.
FixBlacksmithingFixed an issue with Living Steel Weapon Chain applying to weapons above 80 Item Level.Source line
Fixed an issue with Living Steel Weapon Chain applying to weapons above 80 Item Level.
AdjustHerbalismVengeful Lashers woken up by gathering wild herbs in Zul'Aman are now friendly with everyone except for the herbalist who woke them up.Source line
Vengeful Lashers woken up by gathering wild herbs in Zul'Aman are now friendly with everyone except for the herbalist who woke them up.
FixInscriptionFixed an issue with Darkmoon Rot effects not doing damage to enemies above level 90.Source line
Fixed an issue with Darkmoon Rot effects not doing damage to enemies above level 90.
AdjustLeatherworkingPrimal Spore Binding is now activated by more class abilities and now favors your current role when activating.Source line
Primal Spore Binding is now activated by more class abilities and now favors your current role when activating.
AdjustLeatherworkingThalassian Herbtender's Cradle now has a Finishing Reagent slot available when crafting.Source line
Thalassian Herbtender's Cradle now has a Finishing Reagent slot available when crafting.
AdjustThalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers now cost 4 Competitor's Heraldries to craft (was 5).Source line
Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers now cost 4 Competitor's Heraldries to craft (was 5).
FixFixed a bug where Thalassian Competitor's Medallion, Thalassian Competitor's Emblem, and Thalassian Competitor's Insignia were not part of the Gladiator's Distinction item set.Source line
Fixed a bug where Thalassian Competitor's Medallion, Thalassian Competitor's Emblem, and Thalassian Competitor's Insignia were not part of the Gladiator's Distinction item set.
AdjustRecipes sold by Renown quartermasters are now Warbound.Source line
Recipes sold by Renown quartermasters are now Warbound.
AdjustCookingCarve Meat will now function as intended on beasts that are not High Value.Source line
Carve Meat will now function as intended on beasts that are not High Value.
AdjustCookingMound of Mildly-Meaningful Meat will now give Midnight cooking reagents.Source line
Mound of Mildly-Meaningful Meat will now give Midnight cooking reagents.
FixJewelcraftingFixed an issue where the Dual-Function Magnifiers could not be looted.Source line
Fixed an issue where the Dual-Function Magnifiers could not be looted.
AdjustJewelcraftingPrismatic Focusing Iris damage has been reduced by ~50%.Source line
Prismatic Focusing Iris damage has been reduced by ~50%.
AdjustProfession tables in Eversong Woods now dismount players who get close to them.Source line
Profession tables in Eversong Woods now dismount players who get close to them.
AdjustItemsMidnight gems have had their stats increased.Source line
Midnight gems have had their stats increased.
FixItemsFixed an issue where the standard quality Enchant Weapon — Arcane Mastery provided more Mastery than intended.Source line
Fixed an issue where the standard quality Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery provided more Mastery than intended.
AdjustHerbalismVengeful Lashers that appear when gathering Wild herbalism nodes in Zul'Aman will now always drop herbs for the gathering herbalist. Your Perception stat will still contribute towards a chance to get even more herbs from them.Source line
Vengeful Lashers that appear when gathering Wild herbalism nodes in Zul'Aman will now always drop herbs for the gathering herbalist. Your Perception stat will still contribute towards a chance to get even more herbs from them.
AdjustArtisan's Consortium Payouts from Midnight Patron Orders now have a small chance to contain Petrified Roots.Source line
Artisan's Consortium Payouts from Midnight Patron Orders now have a small chance to contain Petrified Roots.
AdjustHerbalismLush Tranquility Bloom now properly grants Knowledge when gathered for the first time.Source line
Lush Tranquility Bloom now properly grants Knowledge when gathered for the first time.
AdjustTailoringThe difficulty for Courtly Shoulders and Courtly Robes has been reduced.Source line
The difficulty for Courtly Shoulders and Courtly Robes has been reduced.
AdjustPatrons will no longer order Alchemy or Tailoring crafts that have a cooldown.Source line
Patrons will no longer order Alchemy or Tailoring crafts that have a cooldown.
FixFixed an issue where the Prismatic Focusing Iris was doing less damage than intended.Source line
Fixed an issue where the Prismatic Focusing Iris was doing less damage than intended.
FixFixed an issue causing the Primal Spore Binding to do less damage and healing than intended.Source line
Fixed an issue causing the Primal Spore Binding to do less damage and healing than intended.
FixEnchantingFixed a bug preventing the Flames of the Sin'dorei enchant from doing its intended amount of damage. The tooltip will be corrected at a later time.Source line
Fixed a bug preventing the Flames of the Sin'dorei enchant from doing its intended amount of damage. The tooltip will be corrected at a later time.
AdjustEnchantingIllusory Adornments no longer replace shoulder enchants.Source line
Illusory Adornments no longer replace shoulder enchants.
AdjustEnchantingIncreased the stats granted by Midnight ring enchants.Source line
Increased the stats granted by Midnight ring enchants.
AdjustTo account for the acquisition of Knowledge in Early Access, two weeks' worth of Knowledge will be granted to players from activities (Crafting Orders, treasure drops, Patron Orders, gathering) during the first full week of Midnight (March 3-10).Source line
To account for the acquisition of Knowledge in Early Access, two weeks' worth of Knowledge will be granted to players from activities (Crafting Orders, treasure drops, Patron Orders, gathering) during the first full week of Midnight (March 3-10).
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NewNew Midnight recipes have been added.
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New Midnight recipes have been added.
AdjustLowered the number of qualities for stackable reagents and consumables to 2 (was 3).Source line
Lowered the number of qualities for stackable reagents and consumables to 2 (was 3).
- Developers' notes: One goal of having qualities is so that players who invest time and effort into their professions can produce more valuable goods. We believe that, as far as reagents and consumables are concerned, this goal is better accomplished by having 2 qualities, normal quality and high quality, with the added benefit of simplifying the system a little.
AdjustSecondary stats from Professions Tools and Accessories will now apply to previous expansions, but will not apply to a higher expansion Profession.Source line
Secondary stats from Professions Tools and Accessories will now apply to previous expansions, but will not apply to a higher expansion Profession.
- Example: Sunforged Needle Set is a Tailoring accessory that can be crafted in Midnight. When equipped, the secondary stat bonus will apply to Dragonflight, The War Within, and Midnight Tailoring, but will not apply to The Last Titan Tailoring.
AdjustFractured Sparks no longer need to be combined into whole Sparks before they can be used in crafting. Whole Sparks drop instead of Fractured Sparks and Spark costs have doubled.Source line
Fractured Sparks no longer need to be combined into whole Sparks before they can be used in crafting. Whole Sparks drop instead of Fractured Sparks and Spark costs have doubled.
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