Mastering the Art of Healing: A Guide to Artisan First Aid in WoW Classic
So, you’re ready to take your healing skills to the next level in WoW Classic and become an Artisan First Aider? Excellent choice! In the original World of Warcraft experience, first aid is a vital skill for any adventurer, and reaching the Artisan level opens up powerful healing options. You can learn Artisan First Aid from either Doctor Gustaf VanHowzen or Doctor Gregory Victor once you complete the ‘Triage’ quest. These quests become available after reaching a First Aid skill of 225.
The Path to Artisan First Aid: A Step-by-Step Guide
Leveling to 225
Your first step is to diligently train your First Aid skill to 225. Visit any First Aid trainer in major cities or settlements to learn new ranks as you level up. Don’t forget to purchase recipes for bandages to practice and skill up! Trainers are located in each city and in several other population centers. Ask a guard for directions if you’re lost!
To get higher than 150, you need to purchase the book “Expert First Aid – Under Wraps”, either from an auction house or from Balai Lok’Wein at Brackenwall Village in Dustwallow Marsh. That book will change your “max” from 150 to 225. Then to get Heavy Silk (at 180) purchase the book “Manual: Heavy Silk Bandage”.
The Triage Quest
Upon reaching 225 First Aid skill and level 35, you become eligible for the Triage quest. The specific quest you receive depends on your faction.
- Alliance: Alliance Trauma.
- Horde: Horde Trauma.
These quests lead you to one of two locations:
- Theramore Isle in Dustwallow Marsh: If you’re going to Theramore, seek out Doctor Gustaf VanHowzen. He oversees the training of Theramore’s healers.
- Arathi Highlands: Specific NPC for the horde.
Completing Triage and Becoming an Artisan
The Triage quest itself involves assessing and treating injured patients under pressure. Follow the instructions carefully and use your First Aid skills to stabilize the wounded. Successfully completing this quest earns you the title of Artisan First Aider and unlocks the ability to learn Artisan First Aid recipes.
Where to Train Artisan First Aid
Once the Triage quest is complete, you must train Artisan First Aid with either Doctor Gustaf VanHowzen or Doctor Gregory Victor.
- Alliance: Doctor Gustaf VanHowzen is located on the ground floor of Foothold Citadel on Theramore Isle in Dustwallow Marsh.
- Horde: Doctor Gregory Victor can be found in Arathi Highlands. He is located on the west side of the castle, look for a crack in the castle wall nearest the road to find him.
Congratulations, you’re now an Artisan First Aider! Keep practicing your skills and crafting those high-level bandages to keep yourself and your allies alive in the dangers of Azeroth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About First Aid in WoW Classic
1. Where can I find a First Aid trainer to start learning the profession?
You can find First Aid trainers in almost every major city and town. Ask a guard for directions, and they’ll point you to the nearest trainer. For example, in Stormwind, you can find Shaina Fuller in the Cathedral of Light. In Ironforge, Nissa Firestone is located at the top floor of the shop Ironforge Physician.
2. What level do I need to be to learn Artisan First Aid?
You need to be at least level 35 to undertake the Triage quest, which is a prerequisite for learning Artisan First Aid.
3. Do I need to complete the Triage quest to train as an Artisan First Aider?
Yes, completing the Triage quest is essential. It demonstrates your understanding of basic First Aid principles and prepares you for the challenges of more advanced healing.
4. What’s the maximum First Aid skill level in WoW Classic?
The maximum First Aid skill level in WoW Classic is 300.
5. Where can I learn Expert First Aid to raise my skill above 150?
You need to purchase and read the book “Expert First Aid – Under Wraps.” It can be found at the Auction House, or purchased from Balai Lok’Wein in Brackenwall Village, Dustwallow Marsh.
6. Where do I find the Manual: Heavy Silk Bandage recipe?
The Manual: Heavy Silk Bandage recipe is sold by the same vendor that you purchased “Expert First Aid – Under Wraps” from, Balai Lok’Wein in Brackenwall Village, Dustwallow Marsh.
7. Is First Aid a primary or secondary profession?
First Aid is a secondary profession. This means you can learn it in addition to two primary professions, such as Herbalism and Alchemy.
8. Can any race or class learn First Aid?
Yes, any race or class can learn First Aid. It’s a universal skill that benefits all adventurers.
9. What are the benefits of leveling First Aid?
Leveling First Aid allows you to create more powerful bandages, providing better healing for yourself and your allies. It’s especially useful for classes that lack self-healing abilities.
10. Does First Aid help in PvP (Player vs. Player) combat?
Yes, definitely! Being able to quickly bandage yourself or a teammate can turn the tide of battle in PvP situations.
11. Is First Aid still useful in raids and dungeons?
Absolutely! While healers are the primary source of healing in group content, First Aid can supplement their efforts and provide crucial emergency healing during intense encounters.
12. Is it worth leveling First Aid if I already have healing abilities?
Yes, even if you have healing abilities, First Aid can be a valuable backup plan. It provides a consistent source of healing that doesn’t rely on mana or cooldowns.
13. Where do I find Doctor Gustaf VanHowzen?
Doctor Gustaf VanHowzen is located on the ground floor of Foothold Citadel on Theramore Isle in Dustwallow Marsh.
14. Do first aid trainers in classic wow teach you the skill?
Yes, first aid trainers teach you all ranks of First Aid. Trainers are located in each city and in several other population centers.
15. What happened to the first aid in world of warcraft?
The First Aid profession was removed with the pre-patch for Battle for Azeroth. Instead of having a separate category for the profession, now alchemists can make antidotes and tailors can make bandages.
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