Malachite is obtained through either mining or prospecting, or surfing the AH.
It’s one of the first gems you’ll get in the game, and you’ll be needing them to level up your Jewelcrafting, or the other professions noted at the bottom of this page.
I don’t normally sell these gems on their own, but rather craft things to sell for a higher price on the AH. Then again, depending on the gem, it’s always wise to check first.
FAQ
What addons are used to gather Malachite?
While this gem can be gathered from certain mining nodes, I’m going to go ahead and pass on mentioning the specific addons for farming ore. Instead, I’ll mention addons that are best used for prospecting ore into gems.
- TradeSkillMaster offers a variety of tools for you to use, but it can also be used to prospect ore.
- Looks like DestroyusPro can mass prospect the ore you have (as well as disenchant and mill).
What professions benefit from Jewelcrafting?
There are three different secondary professions you can choose from that coincide with Jewelcrafting, as far as Malachite goes. Please note that while you can gather gems from Mining, we’re leaving the profession out, as it’s not viable and doesn’t help the profession itself.
- Blacksmithing
- Engineering
- Jewelcrafting
With Blacksmithing, equipment can be crafted, though they aren’t attached to any transmog sets.
Engineering can get you a bunch of odds and ends, but if you want to help out the farmers who need to dive under the water in order to search for things, they’ll be able to craft Deep Dive Helmet.
Jewelcrafting is something you’re actually going to be needing in order to even prospect ore to get this and many other gems. Unless you’re going to depend on the Auction House and Mining alone to gather these. Aside from prospecting, you can craft rings with this profession.
How do you gather Malachite?
There aren’t many ways to gather gems in their uncut form, therefore leaves it to you to decide what method you think is best. These ways are the following:
- Prospecting ore and turning said ore into gems.
- Looking for the gems on the AH, which can be expensive, depending on the gem.
- Farming a zone for ore, which should be your last choice, unless you need other farmed material.
Prospecting
- Prospecting 200 Copper Ore net me 22 Malachite.
Farming
Farm Copper Ore
I farmed my route for Darkshore and came up with this:
- After hitting the time 14:50, I obtained 5 Malachite.
Professions
If you’re curious as to how much gold you can possibly gain from the items listed below, you can always check out The Undermine Journal, choose your region, and then your realm. After that, search for the items below and see what they’ve been selling for lately.
Blacksmithing
Copper Battle Axe
Skill: 35 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
Don’t have access to heirlooms? These are a good investment for those who can wield an axe and want an extra boost in stamina and strength.
Requires:
- (12) Copper Bar
- (2) Weak Flux
- (2) Malachite
- (2) Rough Grinding Stone
- (2) Light Leather
Gemmed Copper Gauntlets
Skill: 60 | Equipment | Learned via World Drops
Eh, just something for people who want a boost in their crit department.
Requires:
- (8) Copper Bar
- (1) Tigerseye
- (1) Malachite
So maybe the Gemmed Copper Gauntlets don’t offer much more than some crit to your attacks, but what about an infinity gauntlet that might hide some kind of cookies that could pack one heck of a whollop with their sugar rush?
Makes you wonder if Thanos ever got his hand caught in a cookie jar.
Engineering
Crude Scope
Skill: 60 | Usable | Learned via Profession Trainer
It increases the damage on bows or guns, but unfortunately, you can’t see the scope on the weapon itself.
Requires:
- (2) Copper Bar
- (2) Malachite
- (1) Handful of Copper Bolts
Deepdive Helmet
Skill: 230 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
Good for farmers who intend on gathering materials underwater, such as the herb Stranglekelp, or the ore found in Thousand Needles.
Requires:
- (8) Mithril Bar
- (1) Mithril Casing
- (1) Truesilver Bar
- (4) Tigerseye
- (4) Malachite
Gnomish Universal Remote
Skill: 125 | Equipment | Learned via Vendors
One of the first possible crappy items an Engineer can make–and by crappy I mean it’s possible it can malfunction on use. Aside from that, have fun controlling mechs.
Requires:
- (6) Bronze Bar
- (1) Whirring Bronze Gizmo
- (2) Flask of Oil
- (1) Tigerseye
- (1) Malachite
Mechanical Squirrel Box
Skill: 60 | Companion | Learned via World Drops
Teaches you how to make the battle pet known as Mechanical Squirrel. Typically a decent seller.
Requires:
- (1) Handful of Copper Bolts
- (1) Copper Bar
- (2) Malachite
Speaking of “universal remotes,” they actually aren’t just for the gnomes to tinker around with–you can purchase one yourself, and they’re actually amazing. You no longer have to use five different remotes for a variety of different things. Everything is on a single remote.
But like Gnomish technology it has its flaws–the remote has a software program that needs to be known by installers, and some Amazon sellers don’t offer the software to program it.
Jewelcrafting
Malachite Pendant
Skill: 20 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
This is one of the rings that JCers can mass produce and disenchant for materials. So they’re a quick profit on the AH, if priced right, for that reason.
Requires:
- (1) Malachite
- (1) Delicate Copper Wire
Inlaid Malachite Ring
Skill: 30 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
A good ring for specific classes who use agility. Specifically twinks in BGs go for this, but again, a good disenchanting ring. Just note it uses a bit more material.
Requires:
- (2) Malachite
- (2) Copper Bar
Bronze Band of Force
Skill: 65 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
A nice ring for an increase on both intellect and weapon damage. If you plan to sell these, check the AH before wasting the materials to craft it.
Requires:
- (2) Bronze Bar
- (1) Bronze Setting
- (3) Malachite
- (3) Tigerseye
- (2) Shadowgem
