One of the biggest grinds in World of Warcraft professions is reaching the maximum amount of spendable knowledge points. To make things easier, a dedicated player crunched the numbers and determined the earliest possible dates for maxing out each profession. The results, originally compiled in a personal spreadsheet, have now been shared for anyone looking to plan their progression.
How These Dates Were Calculated
The calculations take into account all known sources of profession knowledge, including:
✔️ Darkmoon Faire bonuses
✔️ First crafts for Season 2 PvP items
✔️ New knowledge sources expected in Patch 11.1
✔️ A new treatise reward, assumed to be a one-time Renown unlock
For accuracy, the spreadsheet assumes Patch 11.1 will arrive in week 9 of 2025 (February 26 for EU players). Since World of Warcraft is currently in week 21 of the expansion and week 3 of 2025, players can now estimate how much longer they’ll need to grind.
The Earliest Dates for Maxing Knowledge in Each Profession
Here’s when each profession is expected to hit the max amount of spendable knowledge points:
| Profession | Knowledge Cap | Earliest Max Date | Weeks Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 480 | Week 27 (2025 W9) | 6 weeks |
| Skinning | 400 | Week 27 (2025 W9) | 6 weeks |
| Alchemy | 565 | Week 29 (2025 W11) | 8 weeks |
| Tailoring | 670 | Week 29 (2025 W11) | 8 weeks |
| Enchanting | 640 | Week 30 (2025 W12) | 9 weeks |
| Mining | 500 | Week 30 (2025 W12) | 9 weeks |
| Herbalism | 560 | Week 31 (2025 W13) | 10 weeks |
| Inscription | 780 | Week 31 (2025 W13) | 10 weeks |
| Leatherworking | 800 | Week 34 (2025 W16) | 13 weeks |
| Jewelcrafting | 720 | Week 36 (2025 W18) | 15 weeks |
| Blacksmithing | 865 | Week 38 (2025 W20) | 17 weeks |
(Updated: Leatherworking, Jewelcrafting, and Blacksmithing have been adjusted up by one week due to the lack of new PvP recipes.)
What This Means for Players
For those looking to complete their knowledge grind as soon as possible, these dates offer a clear roadmap. If maximizing a profession’s knowledge is a priority, it might be worth focusing on professions that cap out sooner, like Engineering or Skinning, while keeping an eye on the long road ahead for Blacksmithing.
Factors That Could Change These Dates:
✅ If Patch 11.1 is delayed, all professions will take longer to max out.
✅ Additional knowledge sources (like new treasures) could shorten the grind.
✅ If any hidden changes are introduced in upcoming updates, the timeline may shift.
Final Thoughts: The End Is in Sight!
For those deep in the profession grind, the finish line is closer than it seems. Whether it's just a few more weeks for Engineering or several months for Blacksmithing, this breakdown should help players plan their efforts efficiently and avoid wasting potential knowledge gains.
For now, keep farming, crafting, and gathering—because the max knowledge cap is finally within reach!
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