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WoW Forever Cooking Leveling Guide 1-300: Fastest Route and Materials

How to level Cooking from 1 to 300 in WoW Forever: the ten-recipe route, meat and spice totals, campfire blueprints, the Iron Oven and every Cooking recipe with its skill colors.

How to level Cooking from 1 to 300 in WoW Forever: the ten-recipe route, meat and spice totals, campfire blueprints, the Iron Oven and every Cooking recipe with its skill colors.

A campsite with a cooking fire, tent, stove and camp features in World of Warcraft: Forever

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Quick answer: Cook Charred Wolf Meat to 50, then move through eight more recipes to 260 and finish with Raging Raptor Ribs at 300. Three of those recipes come from Recipe items.

Cooking leveling route 1-300

World of Warcraft: Forever Cooking uses the usual color system: every orange craft awards a skill point, yellow crafts generally do, green ones do so only occasionally, and grey crafts never do. Pick up each recipe by the point it reaches yellow, then move on while it is still yellow or shortly after it turns green. If the next recipe becomes available sooner than this route indicates, change over early; orange crafts always grant a point. Big Bear Steak, Roast Raptor and Raging Raptor Ribs come from Recipe items rather than trainers; their required skills are 110, 175 and 180, respectively.

  1. 1-50: Charred Wolf Meat
  2. 50-80: Spiced Wolf Meat
  3. 80-110: Coyote Steak
  4. 110-135: Crab Cake
  5. 135-165: Big Bear Steak
  6. 165-185: Goblin Deviled Clams
  7. 185-215: Roast Raptor
  8. 215-240: Goldthorn Tea
  9. 240-260: Spider Sausage
  10. 260-300: Raging Raptor Ribs
SkillCraftMaterials per craftAbout how manyTurns yellow / green / grey
1-50Charred Wolf MeatStringy Wolf Meat5045 / 65 / 85
50-80Spiced Wolf MeatStringy Wolf Meat, Mild Spices5550 / 70 / 90
80-110Coyote SteakCoyote Meat4090 / 110 / 130
110-135Crab CakeCrawler Meat, Mild Spices35115 / 135 / 155
135-165Big Bear Steak
Recipe: Big Bear Steak (skill 110)
Big Bear Meat, Hot Spices35150 / 170 / 190
165-185Goblin Deviled ClamsTangy Clam Meat, Hot Spices30165 / 185 / 205
185-215Roast Raptor
Recipe: Roast Raptor (skill 175)
Raptor Flesh, Hot Spices30215 / 235 / 255
215-240Goldthorn TeaGoldthorn, Refreshing Spring Water40215 / 235 / 255
240-260Spider SausageWhite Spider Meat x230240 / 260 / 280
260-300Raging Raptor Ribs
Recipe: Raging Raptor Ribs (skill 180)
Raptor Flesh x2, Hot Spices x355280 / 295 / 310

Several recipes can stand in without changing the color timing. Roasted Boar Meat (Chunk of Boar Meat) and Herb Baked Egg (Small Egg and Mild Spices) share the yellow and grey points of Charred Wolf Meat at 45 and 85, and like it they are known the moment you learn Cooking. Boiled Clams (Clam Meat and Refreshing Spring Water) lines up with Coyote Steak at 90 and 130. Dry Pork Ribs (Boar Ribs and Mild Spices) is a trainer recipe that turns yellow at 120 and grey at 160, so it can cover part of the Crab Cake stretch. At 280, Steaming Stag Steak, Bear Bruscitti, Swiftstrike Steak, Savory Turtle Stew and Prehistoric Pulled Raptor share the 280 and 310 colors of Raging Raptor Ribs. All five are Recipe items learned at skill 275.


Materials for 1-300

MaterialAbout how many
Hot Spices260
Raptor Flesh140
Stringy Wolf Meat105
Mild Spices90
White Spider Meat60
Coyote Meat40
Goldthorn40
Refreshing Spring Water40
Crawler Meat35
Big Bear Meat35
Tangy Clam Meat30

Campfires, blueprints and food

You can’t cook without a fire nearby, and Cooking owns the Camping system in WoW Forever. The Basic Campfire recipe is known from Cooking skill 1 and takes one Simple Wood. The Basic Campfire Kit reads: “Builds a basic campfire that allows cooking and the placement of up to 3 additional camp features. Players sitting or crafting nearby for 1 min will gain benefits from other camp features.”

Basic Campfire Kit tooltip beside a campfire in World of Warcraft: Forever
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A player near the fire may contribute one camp feature, with a 1-hour cooldown shared by all camp features. To receive the buffs, sit beside the fire briefly and wait until you become rested.

The bigger fires and camp items come from Blueprint recipes:

  • Blueprint: Journeyman Campfire is learned at skill 90 and made from one Star Wood. The kit needs Cooking 140 to use and allows up to 5 additional camp features.
  • Blueprint: Cookie’s Feast is learned at skill 140 and uses Mystery Meat x2, Heavy Kodo Meat x1 and Soothing Spices x1.
  • Blueprint: Expert Campfire is learned at skill 200 and made from one Thick Logs. The kit needs Cooking 220 to use and allows up to 10 additional camp features.
  • Blueprint: Iron Oven is learned at skill 300 and uses Simple Flour x10, Refreshing Spring Water x5 and Soothing Spices x4.

Cookie’s Feast reads “Lay out Cookie’s Feast that contains Stamina-boosting food.” The Iron Oven reads “Places an Iron Oven required for the most advanced cooking recipes.” Camp items that need skill 140 or higher come from drops in dungeons and raids. The upgraded campfire blueprints also give Cooking skill-ups while they are orange or yellow. Journeyman Campfire turns yellow at 95 and Expert Campfire at 205.

Crafted food in WoW Forever was adjusted, and it can now grant a small experience bonus along with stat boosts. Food buffs also received a major update. Many dishes carry “Nutritious Food” or “Nutritious Drink” in their tooltip, and a campsite is the natural spot to refresh those buffs.


Every Cooking recipe

WoW Forever has 116 Cooking recipes, and only 11 of them are on the trainer list. Recipe items teach the rest, so check the skill each one needs before you plan around it. Many recipes use raw fish, which makes Fishing the natural partner profession.

RecipeTypeMaterialsYellow / greyLearned from
Peace TeaSoothing DrinksRefreshing Spring Water, Peacebloom x230 / 45Recipe: Peace Tea (skill 25)
Skywall SouffleStamina FoodSmall Egg x2, Simple Flour30 / 45Recipe: Skywall Souffle (skill 25)
Venomous SmoothieDelightful DrinksRefreshing Spring Water, Mild Spices, Small Venom Sac30 / 45Recipe: Venomous Smoothie (skill 25)
Tasty Raptor BitesIntellect FoodRaptor Egg, Mild Spices x435 / 75Recipe: Tasty Raptor Bites (skill 25)
Pincer BitesMiscellaneous CuisinesCrawler Claw, Simple Flour40 / 55Recipe: Pincer Bites (skill 35)
Brilliant SmallfishAttack Power FoodRaw Brilliant Smallfish45 / 85Recipe: Brilliant Smallfish (skill 1)
Charred Wolf MeatEveryday MealsStringy Wolf Meat45 / 85Known when learned
Crispy Bat WingIntellect FoodMeaty Bat Wing, Mild Spices45 / 85Recipe: Crispy Bat Wing (skill 1)
Gingerbread CookieWinter Veil TreatsSmall Egg, Holiday Spices45 / 85Recipe: Gingerbread Cookie (skill 1)
Herb Baked EggStamina FoodSmall Egg, Mild Spices45 / 85Known when learned
Roasted Boar MeatStrength FoodChunk of Boar Meat45 / 85Known when learned
Slitherskin MackerelAttack Power FoodRaw Slitherskin Mackerel45 / 85Recipe: Slitherskin Mackerel (skill 1)
Kaldorei Spider KabobEveryday MealsSmall Spider Leg50 / 90Recipe: Kaldorei Spider Kabob (skill 10)
Spiced Wolf MeatAgility FoodStringy Wolf Meat, Mild Spices50 / 90Trainer
Beer Basted Boar RibsStrength FoodCrag Boar Rib, Rhapsody Malt60 / 100Recipe: Beer Basted Boar Ribs (skill 25)
Scorpid SurpriseMiscellaneous CuisinesScorpid Stinger60 / 100Recipe: Scorpid Surprise (skill 20)
Egg NogWinter Veil TreatsSmall Egg, Ice Cold Milk, Holiday Spirits, Holiday Spices75 / 115Recipe: Egg Nog (skill 35)
Roasted Kodo Meat (makes 2)Stamina FoodKodo Meat, Mild Spices75 / 115Recipe: Roasted Kodo Meat (skill 35)
Breakfast OmeletteStamina FoodSmall Egg, Mild Spices x480 / 95Recipe: Breakfast Omelette (skill 75)
Smoked Bear MeatStrength FoodBear Meat80 / 120Recipe: Smoked Bear Meat (skill 40)
Boiled ClamsEveryday MealsClam Meat, Refreshing Spring Water90 / 130Trainer
Coyote SteakAgility FoodCoyote Meat90 / 130Trainer
Fillet of Frenzy (makes 2)Fisherman's DelightsSoft Frenzy Flesh, Mild Spices90 / 130Recipe: Fillet of Frenzy (skill 50)
Goretusk Liver PieStrength FoodGoretusk Liver, Mild Spices90 / 130Recipe: Goretusk Liver Pie (skill 50)
Loch Frenzy DelightFisherman's DelightsRaw Loch Frenzy, Mild Spices90 / 130Recipe: Loch Frenzy Delight (skill 50)
Longjaw Mud SnapperAttack Power FoodRaw Longjaw Mud Snapper90 / 130Recipe: Longjaw Mud Snapper (skill 50)
Rainbow Fin AlbacoreSpell Damage FoodRaw Rainbow Fin Albacore90 / 130Recipe: Rainbow Fin Albacore (skill 50)
Strider Stew (makes 2)Intellect FoodStrider Meat, Shiny Red Apple90 / 130Recipe: Strider Stew (skill 50)
Blood Sausage (makes 2)Strength FoodBear Meat, Boar Intestines, Spider Ichor100 / 140Recipe: Blood Sausage (skill 60)
Thistle TeaMiscellaneous CuisinesSwiftthistle, Refreshing Spring Water100 / 140Recipe: Thistle Tea (skill 60)
Royal TeaSoothing DrinksIce Cold Milk, Mageroyal x2105 / 125Recipe: Royal Tea (skill 100)
Slimy SmoothieDelightful DrinksIce Cold Milk, Mild Spices x2, Spider Ichor105 / 120Recipe: Slimy Smoothie (skill 100)
Crab CakeIntellect FoodCrawler Meat, Mild Spices115 / 155Trainer
Twice-Spiced Raptor SliceIntellect FoodRaptor Flesh, Mild Spices x2115 / 150Recipe: Twice-Spiced Raptor Slice (skill 75)
Westfall StewMiscellaneous CuisinesStringy Vulture Meat, Murloc Eye, Goretusk Snout115 / 155Recipe: Westfall Stew (skill 75)
Crocolisk SteakAgility FoodCrocolisk Meat, Mild Spices120 / 160Recipe: Crocolisk Steak (skill 80)
Dry Pork RibsStrength FoodBoar Ribs, Mild Spices120 / 160Trainer
Smoked SagefishSpell Damage FoodRaw Sagefish, Mild Spices120 / 160Recipe: Smoked Sagefish (skill 80)
Cooked Crab ClawIntellect FoodCrawler Claw, Mild Spices125 / 165Recipe: Cooked Crab Claw (skill 85)
Savory Deviate DelightMiscellaneous CuisinesDeviate Fish, Mild Spices125 / 165Recipe: Savory Deviate Delight (skill 85)
Savory Whimsyfin DelightMiscellaneous CuisinesWhimsyfin, Mild Spices125 / 165Recipe: Savory Whimsyfin Delight (skill 85)
Clam ChowderEveryday MealsClam Meat, Ice Cold Milk, Mild Spices130 / 170Recipe: Clam Chowder (skill 90)
Dig Rat Stew (makes 2)Everyday MealsDig Rat130 / 170Recipe: Dig Rat Stew (skill 90)
Murloc Fin SoupStamina FoodMurloc Fin x2, Hot Spices130 / 170Recipe: Murloc Fin Soup (skill 90)
Succulent Pork RibsStrength FoodBoar Ribs x2, Hot Spices130 / 170Recipe: Succulent Pork Ribs (skill 110)
Mrrggl SmrrthleDelightful DrinksMelon Juice, Hot Spices x2, Murloc Fin135 / 145Recipe: Mrrggl Smrrthle (skill 125)
Redridge GoulashIntellect FoodCrisp Spider Meat, Tough Condor Meat135 / 175Recipe: Redridge Goulash (skill 100)
Bristle Whisker CatfishFisherman's DelightsRaw Bristle Whisker Catfish140 / 180Recipe: Bristle Whisker Catfish (skill 100)
Crispy Lizard Tail (makes 2)Stamina FoodThunder Lizard Tail, Hot Spices140 / 180Recipe: Crispy Lizard Tail (skill 100)
Seasoned Wolf Kabob (makes 3)Agility FoodLean Wolf Flank x2, Mild Spices140 / 180Recipe: Seasoned Wolf Kabob (skill 100)
Big Bear SteakStrength FoodBig Bear Meat, Hot Spices150 / 190Recipe: Big Bear Steak (skill 110)
Gooey Spider CakeStamina FoodGooey Spider Leg x2, Hot Spices150 / 190Recipe: Gooey Spider Cake (skill 110)
Lean Venison (makes 2)Strength FoodStag Meat, Mild Spices x4150 / 190Recipe: Lean Venison (skill 110)
Root TeaSoothing DrinksMelon Juice, Liferoot x2155 / 185Recipe: Root Tea (skill 125)
Crocolisk GumboAgility FoodTender Crocolisk Meat, Hot Spices160 / 200Recipe: Crocolisk Gumbo (skill 120)
Heavy Crocolisk StewAgility FoodTender Crocolisk Meat x2, Soothing Spices160 / 200Recipe: Heavy Crocolisk Stew (skill 150)
Goblin Deviled ClamsEveryday MealsTangy Clam Meat, Hot Spices165 / 205Trainer
Lean Wolf SteakAgility FoodLean Wolf Flank, Mild Spices165 / 205Recipe: Lean Wolf Steak (skill 125)
Curiously Tasty OmeletStamina FoodRaptor Egg, Hot Spices170 / 210Recipe: Curiously Tasty Omelet (skill 130)
Hot Lion ChopsAgility FoodLion Meat, Hot Spices175 / 215Recipe: Hot Lion Chops (skill 125)
Calcified SmoothieDelightful DrinksSweet Nectar, Hot Spices x3, Large Fang185 / 195Recipe: Calcified Smoothie (skill 180)
Rockscale CodFisherman's DelightsRaw Rockscale Cod190 / 230Recipe: Rockscale Cod (skill 175)
Tasty Lion SteakAgility FoodLion Meat x2, Soothing Spices190 / 230Recipe: Tasty Lion Steak (skill 150)
Giant Scrambled EggsStamina FoodGiant Egg x2, Hot Spices x4195 / 220Recipe: Giant Scrambled Eggs (skill 175)
Triage TeaSoothing DrinksSweet Nectar, Fadeleaf x2195 / 235Recipe: Triage Tea (skill 180)
Bear BrisketStrength FoodBig Bear Meat x2, Hot Spices x3200 / 220Recipe: Bear Brisket (skill 175)
Plain Ol' PaletuskStrength FoodChunk of Boar Meat x2, Mild Spices200 / 230Recipe: Plain Ol' Paletusk (skill 185)
Barbecued Buzzard WingIntellect FoodBuzzard Wing, Hot Spices215 / 255Recipe: Barbecued Buzzard Wing (skill 175)
Carrion SurpriseEveryday MealsMystery Meat, Hot Spices215 / 255Recipe: Carrion Surprise (skill 175)
Giant Clam ScorchoEveryday MealsGiant Clam Meat, Hot Spices215 / 255Recipe: Giant Clam Scorcho (skill 175)
Goldthorn Tea (makes 4)Miscellaneous CuisinesGoldthorn, Refreshing Spring Water215 / 255Trainer
Hot Wolf RibsAgility FoodRed Wolf Meat, Hot Spices215 / 255Recipe: Hot Wolf Ribs (skill 175)
Jungle Stew (makes 2)Agility FoodTiger Meat, Refreshing Spring Water, Shiny Red Apple x2215 / 255Recipe: Jungle Stew (skill 175)
Mithril Headed TroutAttack Power FoodRaw Mithril Head Trout215 / 255Recipe: Mithril Head Trout (skill 175)
Mystery StewEveryday MealsMystery Meat, Skin of Dwarven Stout215 / 255Recipe: Mystery Stew (skill 175)
Roast RaptorIntellect FoodRaptor Flesh, Hot Spices215 / 255Recipe: Roast Raptor (skill 175)
Sagefish DelightSpell Damage FoodRaw Greater Sagefish, Hot Spices215 / 255Recipe: Sagefish Delight (skill 175)
Soothing Turtle BisqueEveryday MealsTurtle Meat, Soothing Spices215 / 255Recipe: Soothing Turtle Bisque (skill 175)
Spicy SmoothieDelightful DrinksMoonberry Juice, Soothing Spices x3, Small Flame Sac215 / 225Recipe: Spicy Smoothie (skill 200)
Briny Seafood StewSpell Damage FoodMurloc Eye x2, Tender Crab Meat, Hot Spices220 / 240Recipe: Briny Seafood Stew (skill 200)
Sunny TeaSoothing DrinksMoonberry Juice, Sungrass x2220 / 250Recipe: Sunny Tea (skill 200)
Raptor RouladenIntellect FoodRaptor Flesh x2, Hot Spices x4230 / 245Recipe: Raptor Rouladen (skill 225)
Savory Stag SlidersStrength FoodStag Meat x2, Hot Spices x3230 / 245Recipe: Savory Stag Sliders (skill 225)
Dragonbreath ChiliEveryday MealsMystery Meat, Small Flame Sac, Hot Spices240 / 280Recipe: Dragonbreath Chili (skill 200)
Heavy Kodo Stew (makes 2)Stamina FoodHeavy Kodo Meat x2, Soothing Spices, Refreshing Spring Water240 / 280Recipe: Heavy Kodo Stew (skill 200)
Spider SausageEveryday MealsWhite Spider Meat x2240 / 280Trainer
Plated ArmorfishArmor FoodRaw Plated Armorfish, Soothing Spices245 / 255Recipe: Plated Armorfish (skill 225)
Wicked SmoothieDelightful DrinksMorning Glory Dew, Soothing Spices x4, Wicked Claw255 / 270Recipe: Wicked Smoothie (skill 250)
Sage's TeaSoothing DrinksMorning Glory Dew, Mountain Silversage x2260 / 290Recipe: Sage's Tea (skill 250)
Cooked Glossy MightfishAttack Power FoodRaw Glossy Mightfish, Soothing Spices265 / 305Recipe: Cooked Glossy Mightfish (skill 225)
Filet of RedgillFisherman's DelightsRaw Redgill265 / 305Recipe: Filet of Redgill (skill 225)
Monster OmeletStamina FoodGiant Egg, Soothing Spices x2265 / 305Recipe: Monster Omelet (skill 225)
Spiced Chili CrabIntellect FoodTender Crab Meat, Hot Spices x2265 / 305Recipe: Spiced Chili Crab (skill 225)
Spotted YellowtailSpell Damage FoodRaw Spotted Yellowtail265 / 305Recipe: Spotted Yellowtail (skill 225)
Tender Wolf SteakAgility FoodTender Wolf Meat, Soothing Spices265 / 305Recipe: Tender Wolf Steak (skill 225)
Undermine Clam Chowder (makes 2)Everyday MealsZesty Clam Meat x2, Hot Spices, Ice Cold Milk265 / 305Recipe: Undermine Clam Chowder (skill 225)
Bat HacheeIntellect FoodMeaty Bat Wing x3, Soothing Spices x2280 / 310Recipe: Bat Hachee (skill 275)
Bear BruscittiStrength FoodBig Bear Meat x3, Soothing Spices x3280 / 310Recipe: Bear Bruscitti (skill 275)
Clam LinguineEveryday MealsZesty Clam Meat x3, Soothing Spices x4280 / 310Recipe: Clam Linguine (skill 275)
Grilled SquidCombat Prowess FoodRaw Winter Squid, Soothing Spices280 / 320Recipe: Grilled Squid (skill 240)
Hot Smoked BassCombat Prowess FoodRaw Summer Bass, Hot Spices x2280 / 320Recipe: Hot Smoked Bass (skill 240)
Prehistoric Pulled RaptorIntellect FoodRaptor Flesh x3, Soothing Spices x4280 / 310Recipe: Prehistoric Pulled Raptor (skill 275)
Raging Raptor RibsIntellect FoodRaptor Flesh x2, Hot Spices x3280 / 310Recipe: Raging Raptor Ribs (skill 180)
Savory Turtle StewStamina FoodTurtle Meat x3, Soothing Spices x3280 / 310Recipe: Savory Turtle Stew (skill 275)
Soaring PamplonaIntellect FoodBuzzard Wing x3, Soothing Spices x3280 / 310Recipe: Soaring Pamplona (skill 275)
Steaming Stag SteakStrength FoodStag Meat x3, Soothing Spices x4280 / 310Recipe: Steaming Stag Steak (skill 275)
Sweetpaw JamMiscellaneous CuisinesHyjal Berries x3, Soothing Spices280 / 285Recipe: Sweetpaw Jam (skill 275)
Swiftstrike SteakAgility FoodTiger Meat x3, Soothing Spices x2280 / 310Recipe: Swiftstrike Steak (skill 275)
Flank au PoivreAgility FoodRed Wolf Meat x3, Soothing Spices x3285 / 315Recipe: Flank au Poivre (skill 275)
Nightfin SoupSpell Damage FoodRaw Nightfin Snapper, Refreshing Spring Water290 / 330Recipe: Nightfin Soup (skill 250)
Poached Sunscale SalmonAttack Power FoodRaw Sunscale Salmon290 / 330Recipe: Poached Sunscale Salmon (skill 250)
Baked SalmonSpell Damage FoodRaw Whitescale Salmon, Soothing Spices315 / 355Recipe: Baked Salmon (skill 275)
Lobster StewSpell Damage FoodDarkclaw Lobster, Refreshing Spring Water315 / 355Recipe: Lobster Stew (skill 275)
Mightfish SteakAttack Power FoodLarge Raw Mightfish, Hot Spices, Soothing Spices315 / 355Recipe: Mightfish Steak (skill 275)
Runn Tum Tuber SurpriseIntellect FoodRunn Tum Tuber, Soothing Spices315 / 355Recipe: Runn Tum Tuber Surprise (skill 275)
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops (makes 5)Miscellaneous CuisinesHot Spices, Goblin Rocket Fuel, Deeprock Salt, Chimaerok Tenderloin325 / 365Recipe: Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops (skill 300)

FAQ

What is the fastest way to level Cooking in WoW Forever?

Use Charred Wolf Meat until reaching 50, then take Spiced Wolf Meat to 80. Coyote Steak carries you to 110, followed by Crab Cake through 135. Switch to Big Bear Steak for 165, Goblin Deviled Clams for 185, Roast Raptor for 215, Goldthorn Tea for 240 and Spider Sausage for 260. End the route with Raging Raptor Ribs at 300.

When do you need to train the next Cooking rank?

Apprentice caps skill at 75, Journeyman at 150, Expert at 225 and Artisan at 300. Visit a Cooking trainer before each cap, or your skill stops rising there. Trainers offer higher ranks as your character level and skill go up.

What does the Iron Oven do?

You place it at a campfire, and the most advanced cooking recipes require it. Its Blueprint is learned at Cooking 300.

Iron Oven
Iron Oven

Which Legacy talents help Cooking?

The Professions Legacy tree has three helpful talents: Master Chef gives cooking recipes a chance to yield an extra result, Gourmand extends food-buff duration, and Working Overtime improves the odds of earning a skill point in every tradeskill.