What you’ll leave with
A profession to try and a small first goal.
Before you start
- Think about what you enjoy doing in game. You don’t need a perfect plan.
Start with the activity, not the numbers
If you enjoy exploring, look at gathering professions. If you like making things, explore equipment crafts or useful supplies. There’s no need to choose based on which list has the most recipes.
A profession is something you’ll spend time doing. The activity matters as much as what you can make.
Choose one thing you would like to make or collect
Open a profession’s introduction. Pick a craft you recognize or a gathering activity you want to try. For a craft, use the materials helper to see what goes into a small batch.
One concrete goal makes the choice easier than comparing hundreds of recipes.
Think about how you’ll get the materials
Check your bags and bank first. For anything missing, decide whether you want to collect it, trade for it, or buy it. If the cost or effort feels too high, choose a smaller first project.
Your first craft should fit the time and resources you have.
Try it before planning the whole journey
Check how to learn the profession and your chosen recipe in game. Make a few crafts or spend a short session gathering, then decide what you would like to do next.
A short trial teaches you more about what you enjoy than a perfect-looking plan on paper.
A quick note before you get going