TBC Anniversary Pre-Patch will launch on January 13, 2026. With the launch date approaching and the end of Phase 6 of WoW Classic 20th Anniversary approaching, you need to prepare in advance to create a perfect start for TBC Classic Anniversary.
When your WoW 20th Anniversary Phase 6 ends, your server will automatically transition to The Burning Crusade version. If you are a dedicated WoW 20th Anniversary player, you can now farm enough resources in the game to make your TBC journey smoother.
Next, I will introduce the important reserve resources that can be farmed in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary and will be carried over to WoW TBC Anniversary Pre-Patch, and how to obtain them.
Gold farming locations
Gold is the most consumable resource in the game, and it is indispensable regardless of which version server you are on. Especially in The Burning Crusade, a normal flight costs 800 gold, while an epic flight costs a whopping 5000 gold. Therefore, your primary goal is to continuously farm WoW Classic 20th Anniversary gold.
Here are the most popular gold farming locations in WoW Classic 20th Phase 6:
1. Eastern Plaguelands (EPL)
As the most severely affected area in Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands offers players a substantial gold reward. You'll need to acquire the following here:
- Plaguebloom
- Black Lotus
- Rich Thorium
- Runecloth
- Scourgestones
You can exchange these items for enough gold through auctions or by trading.
2. Silithus
Silithus is one of the zerg-infested areas in southern Kalimdor. You can use Twilight Cultist sets here to summon Twilight Members, obtaining Abyssal Signet or Abyssal Crest, both profitable trade items.
If you're lucky, you might also find extra Rich Thorium and Black Lotus here, both top-tier core resources.
3. Winterspring
Winterspring is a frozen valley in northern Kalimdor. These are your primary farming targets here:
- Icecap herbs
- Winterfall mobs (Essence of Water)
- Rugged Leather from Frostsabers
Icecap herbs, in particular, are extremely valuable and in high demand, still useful even in the early stages of TBC.
4. Dire Maul Tribute Runs (DM North)
Dire Maul has three winged sections. Players level 55 and above are advised to visit this area, especially North wing, the location of the famous Tribute Runs.
If your character is a Mage, you can solo this; other classes are best suited for a five-person group. After completing Dire Maul Tribute Runs challenge, you will receive the following rewards:
- Gold
- Librams
- Ogre Tannin
- High-value BoEs
5. Swamp of Sorrows
Swamp of Sorrows is widely recognized as one of the best gold farming spots, as it is rich in Blindweed, Gromsblood, and Stonescale Eel, as well as other materials.
You can combine herbalism and fishing here for maximum profit, as the swamp is not only suitable for herb growth due to the sea seeping into the land, but also teeming with creatures.
Materials
Besides gold, you can also stockpile high-value items in WOW 20th. Some can be exchanged for gold, while others are equally useful in TBC Pre-Patch.
1. High-Grade Ores
The most valuable items are high-grade ores. They can be exchanged for a large amount of gold and are also important materials for crafting. You can focus on these ores:
- Thorium Ore
- Rich Thorium
- Arcane Crystal
- Dark Iron Bar
- Dark Iron Ore
Sources:
- BRD
- Winterspring
- Molten Core
- BWL
- BRD Bosses
- Dark Iron Dwarf
These are core resources for crafting high-end gear and pushing your professions. However, too many will take up inventory space. Therefore, you should stockpile only the resources most important to you based on your character's needs.
2. Top-Tier Herbs
Herbs are essential materials for crafting Flask.
- Plaguebloom
- Icecap
- Dreamfoil
- Mountain Silversage
- Golden Sansam
Winterspring and Felwood are important sources of these herbs in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary. If you are an Alchemy profession, farming large quantities of herbs is your top priority.
3. Cloth
Runecloth is the most worthwhile cloth to farm in the game for TBC. As a high-level cloth material, it has a wide range of uses, and its drop sources are relatively numerous:
- Scholomance: Dropped by Skeletal or Elite Undead;
- Stratholme: Dropped by Undead or Elite mobs;
- BRD: Focus on Elite mobs and bosses.
In these locations, you can not only obtain Runecloth but also gold, ores, and herbs, making resource acquisition highly efficient.
4. Rare Recipes
Rare recipes are typically used to craft high-end equipment and items, so even in TBC Anniversary, they are indispensable items that can enhance your class's strength.
The most important of these are Thorium Recipes and Dark Iron Recipes, which can be farmed simultaneously in Blackrock Depths (BRD).
Besides stockpiling sufficient resources, the skills, gear, and character attributes you acquire in WoW Classic 20th Anniversary will carry over to WoW Classic TBC Anniversary Pre-Patch.
However, be aware that there are still some differences between the two game versions. Therefore, you should focus on consumables that are still valuable in TBC, as you'll likely use them extensively at the start of the game.
For other items whose value has decreased, such as Black Lotus, it's best to sell them for gold before Pre-Patch goes live.
In short, to gain a significant resource advantage in Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary, act now!
