For players grinding their way through the Wrath of the Lich King content on Warmane, Ulduar isn’t just a legendary raid for lore and loot—it’s also a surprisingly profitable goldmine if you know what to look for. Whether you're raiding solo, duoing with a friend, or running it weekly with a guild, there’s serious profit to be made from this iconic raid. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I consistently make around 11,000 Warmane Gold per reset in Ulduar and share some efficient tips to maximize your runs.
Why Ulduar?
Ulduar sits in Storm Peaks and is home to some of the most sought-after legacy content in the game. From valuable crafting materials and transmog gear to high-value BoEs and raid trash drops, this raid offers a little bit of everything for the gold-focused player. It’s especially attractive to those who prefer a more structured farming experience over open-world grind spots.
Step 1: Target Trash Mobs for Consistent Drops
Before even reaching bosses, the early trash packs in Ulduar can drop a variety of profitable items. Look out for:
Runed Orbs – still popular among crafters and typically sell well.
BoE Epics – like [Boots of the Worshiper] or [Stonerender Gauntlets] which can sell fast at decent prices.
Saronite Bars and Crystallized Elements – dropped or looted off trash, and used in various professions.
A full clear of trash (including resets if your realm allows) can net you 3,000–4,000 gold, depending on server economy and luck.
Step 2: Bosses and High-Value Loot
Every boss has a chance to drop either high-level items (disenchantable into valuable mats) or direct gold from loot sales. Here are the most lucrative ones:
Flame Leviathan: Drops engineering parts and epics—plus, it’s an easy solo if you’ve got decent gear.
XT-002 Deconstructor: Always good for some quick gold, and he drops a few patterns that are still sought-after.
Yogg-Saron: End-boss loot can be surprisingly profitable when disenchanted or sold directly.
Disenchanting all unneeded gear from bosses and selling the shards, essences, and dusts can easily add another 4,000–5,000 gold per clear.
Step 3: Use Professions to Maximize Profit
Having Enchanting or Engineering can boost your yield dramatically.
Enchanting: Disenchant raid epics into Dream Shards or Abyss Crystals.
Engineering: Break down mechanical boss parts into vendorables and auctionable materials.
Add to this some herbalism or mining nodes in the area outside the raid if you're flying to and from the instance—every bit counts toward your 11k target.
Step 4: Sell Smart and Time the Market
Once you’ve bagged all your loot, take the time to check the auction house. Some items fluctuate based on demand and weekday. Use auction tracking addons or sites to decide what’s worth listing now and what should be held onto. And don’t forget to check global prices—especially if you’re aiming to flip the profit into cheap Warmane Coins later.
Bonus Tip: Resell for Warmane Coins
Many players use their raid earnings to purchase cheap Warmane Gold, which they then convert or use toward cheap Warmane Coins. Sites like U4GM are often discussed in the community for comparing market prices, though always check your realm’s rules and TOS before engaging in any exchanges.
Ulduar remains one of the most overlooked yet rewarding raid farms for players on Warmane. With around 11,000 gold per run up for grabs, it’s a great way to build your gold stack without relying on open-world competition or unstable dungeon markets. Just bring your best clear speed, make smart decisions about what to disenchant or sell, and keep an eye on value trends if you plan to convert earnings into cheap Warmane Coins.
Good luck out there—and enjoy the gold rush beneath the Storm Peaks.