Mists of Pandaria Classic Enchanting Guide: How to Level, Profit & Enchant Like a Pro

Enchanting has always been one of WoW’s most useful professions—and in Mists of Pandaria Classic, it’s no different. Whether you're boosting your own stats, selling high-end enchants on the Auction House, or supporting your raid team, Enchanting is a top-tier profession for endgame players.

In this guide, we'll break down how to level Enchanting from 1 to 600, what materials you'll need, where to farm them, and which MoP enchants are worth crafting. Whether you're new to the expansion or a returning vet, this MoP Classic Enchanting Guide will have you ready for the marketplace and the battleground.
Mists of Pandaria Classic enchanting

Why Choose Enchanting in MoP Classic?

Enchanting in MoP Classic has three huge advantages:

Powerful stat boosts for weapons, rings, and armor.
A steady gold source, especially if paired with Tailoring or Disenchanting farming.
Solo efficiency, as Enchanters can disenchant their own drops and make gold without relying on others.

Enchanting Trainers in MoP Classic

You can train Pandaria Enchanting at level 500 skill from:

Horde: Laira in Shrine of Two Moons, Vale of Eternal Blossoms
Alliance: Ainderu Summerleaf in Shrine of Seven Stars, Vale of Eternal Blossoms

These trainers will allow you to skill up from 500 to 600.

Enchanting Materials in MoP Classic

Here’s a quick breakdown of the MoP Classic enchanting materials you’ll need:

Material	How to Get
Spirit Dust	Disenchanting green items from Pandaria
Mysterious Essence	Disenchanting rare (blue) items
Ethereal Shard	Disenchanting rare items, especially 429+ iLevel
Sha Crystal	Disenchanting epic (purple) items
Sorcerous Earth/Water	(May be introduced in later patches or from specific recipes)

Enchanting Leveling Guide (1–600)

Levels 1–500

Refer to any of the old world trainers. You’ll want to make the cheapest enchants possible and disenchant greens along the way.

Tip: Pair with Tailoring to mass-produce greens for disenchanting.

Levels 500–600: Mists of Pandaria Enchanting

Here’s an optimized route:

Skill Range	Recipe	Materials Required
500–520	Enchant Cloak – Superior Intellect	1x Mysterious Essence
520–545	Enchant Bracer – Super Strength/Int	4x Spirit Dust
545–575	Enchant Boots – Greater Haste	2x Mysterious Essence
575–600	Enchant Weapon – Windsong	2x Sha Crystal

Alternative final push: Enchant Weapon – Dancing Steel (if you can afford the Sha Crystals).

Where to Farm Enchanting Materials in MoP Classic

Best Spots for Spirit Dust & Mysterious Essence

Dread Wastes and Townlong Steppes – high mob density, solid green/blue drop rate.
Heroic Dungeons – especially Shado-Pan Monastery and Mogu’shan Palace

Best Spot for Sha Crystals

Disenchant epic dungeon gear or world drops from:
- Heroic Scenarios
- Raid Finder loot
- Auction House epics

Pro Tip: Many players undercut Sha Crystals on the AH—grab them cheap and stockpile for high-demand enchants.

Best Enchants in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Weapon Enchants

Dancing Steel – Strength and Agility users
Windsong – Budget option, good procs
Elemental Force – Great for low-level PvP twinks
Colossus – Tanky pick for Warriors and Paladins

Bracer Enchants

Super Intellect / Super Strength / Super Agility – Best-in-slot for most builds

Cloak Enchants

Superior Intellect / Greater Protection – Class-specific choices

Ring Enchants

Only usable by the Enchanter (personal BoP boost):
- Greater Agility
- Greater Intellect
- Greater Strength

Enchanting and Gold-Making in MoP Classic

Enchanting is one of the most profitable professions if you play the AH smart.

Tips for Making Gold:

Watch for patch drops or meta changes — BIS enchants spike in value.
Flip Sha Crystals if they drop below 100g.
Craft scrolls of popular enchants before raid resets or PvP season launches.
Level up fast and be one of the first Enchanters selling in global chat.

Disenchanting for Profit

With Enchanting, every green, blue, or epic you loot has hidden value.

Item Quality	Expected Output
Green	2–4 Spirit Dust
Blue	1–2 Mysterious Essence / Ethereal Shard
Epic	1 Sha Crystal

Pairing Enchanting with Tailoring or solo dungeon farming can keep you stocked without needing the Auction House.

Patch Outlook: What’s Next for Enchanting?

If Blizzard follows the original MoP rollout, future patches may introduce:

New weapon enchants (like Jade Spirit or Dancing Steel upgrades)
New materials from Siege of Orgrimmar
Enchanting-only perks tied to gear enhancements or trinkets

Stay up-to-date and plan your mats accordingly!

Final Tips Before You Start Enchanting

Always have a Rod appropriate to your skill level (runed rods)
Use Vellums to store enchants for sale
Join a trade chat or crafting community for high-end recipe unlocks
Don’t ignore Daily Cooldowns if introduced later

Conclusion

Whether you're looking to push your gear to its peak or make serious gold, Enchanting is a must-have profession in Mists of Pandaria Classic. With the right materials, the right enchants, and some smart Auction House moves, you'll enchant your way to success in both PvE and PvP.

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