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The Golden Rule
World of Warcraft: Midnight

The Golden Rule

World of Warcraft: Midnight guide on saving gold. Avoid buying gear over 1000 gold and only purchase mats for crafting skillups.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight guide on saving gold. Avoid buying gear over 1000 gold and only purchase mats for crafting skillups.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Do not buy gear while leveling, and likely not even at level 80.
  2. 2
    It is acceptable to buy crafting materials for less than 1000 gold to craft gear a couple of times.
  3. 3
    Avoid purchasing any gear that costs more than 1000 gold.
  4. 4
    Only buy mats to complete crafting-profession items for skillups.
  5. 5
    Do not spend money on quest objectives that require gold.
  6. 6
    Skip unnecessary training for both professions and class abilities.
  7. 7
    Avoid training off-spec skills.
  8. 8
    Avoid expensive crafts if you will not use them or if their materials are too difficult to acquire, especially when alternatives of the same skill level are easier to obtain.
  9. 9
    Purchases costing 1-5 gold might be worth it only if you know there will be no upgrade for several levels.
Tips
  • Resist the temptation to buy gear, especially expensive items.
  • Focus on acquiring materials for essential crafting skillups.
  • Be selective about which profession and class training you invest in.
  • Prioritize cost-effective crafting options.

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