While it’s not a rare herb like Kingsblood or Delicate Feathers, it’s still valuable for various low-level alchemy recipes and disenchanting. Here’s the scoop:
Swiftthistle doesn’t drop directly as a herb itself. Instead, it’s a bonus drop when you pick Briarthorn and Mageroyal. These herbs are plentiful in many level 9-30 zones, making Swiftthistle readily obtainable.
Here are some of the best zones to farm Swiftthistle:
Alliance:
- Westfall: A classic choice, offering plenty of Briarthorn and Mageroyal in the southern region, especially around Sentinel Hill and the Duskwood border.
- Loch Modan: The eastern side, particularly around The Loch and the Blackrock Depths entrance, has a good mix of both herbs.
- Redridge Mountains: Look around the Southfury River and the Stonetalon Mountains border, especially near Stonetooth Quarry.
Horde:
- The Barrens: This vast zone is a popular choice for both herbs and Swiftthistle. Head to the central oasis or the rolling hills on the edges for a good yield.
- Silverpine Forest: A less crowded alternative to The Barrens, offering decent amounts of herbs in the southern and western parts.
- Hillsbrad Foothills: The central and southern regions near Stonehearth and the Arathi Basin border are decent spots.
General tips for efficient farming:
- Use a mount: It significantly speeds up your herb gathering.
- Prioritize zones with dense herb spawns.
- Focus on areas with higher level Briarthorn and Mageroyal.
- Consider grouping with other herbalists.
- Track spawn timers using addons like GatherMate2.
- Remember, Swiftthistle is a bonus drop, so patience is key!
With these tips and zone recommendations, you should be well on your way to gathering a bountiful harvest of Swiftthistle in Classic WoW. Happy hunting!
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