December 9 raids in WoW Forever: what to stock up on now
On December 9, three raids open at once in World of Warcraft: Forever: Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia's Lair (40, which needs the Drakefire Amulet attunement). Thousands of guilds will want consumables the same week. It's the biggest predictable gold event of Forever's first season.
What raiders will buy
| Category | Examples | Why it sells |
|---|---|---|
| Mana and healing potions | Mana potions (Alchemy); Major Healing Potion (now First Aid) | Used every pull, every raid night |
| Elixirs and battle potions | Elixir of the Grizzly; Major Frenzy, Mender's and Spellblasting Potions | New recipes; few alchemists will have them on day one |
| Flasks | Five flasks at Alchemy 300, each needing a Black Lotus and a Crystal Vial | Black Lotus is capped at about 50g, so you know the cost ceiling |
| Buff food | High-level Cooking recipes | Cheap per raid, bought in bulk |
| Bandages | Your highest First Aid bandages | Every raider carries them |
| Enchants | Enchant Gloves - Superior Strength and similar | New raid gear needs enchanting |
| Raw herbs | Every potion and elixir herb | Alchemists who didn't stockpile will pay up |
Healing potions moved to First Aid in Forever, so every character can make them, and in launch week Mana Potions sold for about twice the price of Healing Potions. Alchemists should focus on mana potions, elixirs and flasks.
The timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Now – Nov 30 | Gather or buy potion herbs while prices are falling (Goldthorn and Kingsblood both dropped more than 50% in launch week). Level Alchemy, First Aid and Cooking. |
| Dec 1 – Dec 8 | Craft your stock and bank it on an alt. List a little to test prices, but hold most of it. |
| Dec 9 – Dec 20 | Sell. Prices peak in the first two raid weeks, especially in the hours before evening raids. Restock daily. |
| Late December | Prices settle as supply catches up. Sell what's left; don't hold it hoping for a second spike. |
Don't overdo it
- Don't put more than about a third of your gold into raid stock.
- Prefer items with a second use (leveling, PvP) so unsold stock isn't wasted.
- Don't spend your Journeyman Riding savings on stock.
Want the full playbook?
The Forever Gold Guide: A level 1–60 gold budget, the professions that pay, scarce-material supply chains, crates, the auction house and a week-by-week plan for the December 9 raids. 31 pages, free updates.
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Facts as of November 9, 2026, from the Forever guides. Some details come from the beta or community trackers and may change.