11.2 GoldFarm Part 2: The Sleeping Bear

Moudi refers to a "sleeping bear" as a hidden, potentially explosive gold-making opportunity in WoW Patch 11.2. He believes that certain systems and items, not yet released or fully understood, might suddenly become highly valuable when the raid opens up, catching many players off-guard.

 

Key Points from Moudi’s Analysis

1. Unique Faction Unlocks Tied to Raid Progression

  • In Patch 11.2, a new reputation faction unlocks only after killing the last boss in the Undermine raid. This is a first for WoW, as factions have never been tied so directly to a raid boss kill before.

  • There are three cartel factions. Each week, you can make a "deal" (contract) with one, granting you world quests and other content specific to that cartel.

2. Inscription Contracts & New Profession Reagent

  • Inscription can craft "deals" (contracts) for these factions—but they require a rare profession reagent.

  • This reagent is rarely dropped by Forge Weaver Aras in Manforge Omega and is tradable on the Auction House.

  • Moudi speculates that if this reagent is only used for contracts, its value might drop, but it could become much more valuable if Blizzard ties it to other recipes or rewards.

3. Timing, Renown, and Market Fluctuations

  • Contracts require Renown 8 with the faction, which typically takes eight weeks—possibly aligning with Patch 11.2.5.

  • If nothing changes and the system stays locked for eight weeks, the reagent’s price might fall as supply builds up.

  • But, if additional uses are added or the contracts unlock high-demand rewards (like mounts), prices could spike instead.

4. Gold Making Strategy

  • Moudi’s "sleeping bear" is the chance to farm or invest in these rare profession reagents early, before their true demand becomes clear.

  • Early collectors or market controllers could make a big profit if the reagents become key to progression or valuable rewards later in the patch.

Moudi’s Advice and Takeaways

  • Pay attention to raid-gated faction unlocks and rare profession reagents.

  • Consider farming or investing in rare raid-dropped reagents early on, before most players realize their potential value.

  • Keep an eye on patch updates and datamining for any new uses for these items.

  • Moudi’s approach is all about spotting patterns in WoW patches and preparing before the masses.


Moudi’s "sleeping bear" is a gold-making opportunity tied to new, raid-gated profession reagents and faction contracts in Patch 11.2. Those who prepare early—by farming or investing in these reagents—could see huge profits if they become crucial for progression or rewards as the patch unfolds.

5 Aug 2025