Lesser Moonstone can be obtained from either prospecting Tin Ore or Iron Ore. Either way, you’ll be competing with obtaining it over multiple other gems as well. Good news is, also either way, you’re still going to net a decent amount of these, given you have a lot of either ore.
FAQ
What are your PC specs?
- You can find them on my PC specs page.
What addons are used to gather Lesser Moonstone in WoW?
- The addon Routes.
- The addon FarmHUD.
- The addons Gathermate2 and WoWGatheringNodes.
What professions benefit from Jewelcrafting?
There are two different secondary professions you can choose from that coincide with Jewelcrafting, as far as Lesser Moonstone 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.
Engineering can make you a cloak that’ll grant you invisibility for a short amount of time. Guess the gnomes were trying for Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak, but it sort of fell flat.
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 a variety of rings.
How do you gather Lesser Moonstone?
Prospecting
Farming
Farm Tin Ore
I farmed my routes for Hillsbrad Foothills and came up with this:
- It took me 13 minutes to obtain 5 Lesser Moonstone.
I farmed my routes for Ashenvale and came up with this:
- It took me 1 hour, 30 minutes to obtain 5 Lesser Moonstone.
Farm Iron Ore
I farmed my routes for Western Plaguelands and came up with this:
- It took me 44 minutes to obtain 5 Lesser Moonstone.
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
Mighty Iron Hammer
Skill: 145 | Equipment | Learned via World Drop
Just goes to show the hammer is mightier than the sword, right?
Requires:
- (6) Iron Bar
- (2) Strong Flux
- (1) Elixir of Ogre’s Strength
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (2) Coarse Grinding Stone
- (2) Medium Leather
Shining Silver Breastplate
Skill: 145 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
A darn good chest piece alternative to certain others, but the price of materials might be pretty hefty, depending.
Requires:
- (20) Bronze Bar
- (2) Moss Agate
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (2) Iridescent Pearl
- (4) Silver Bar
Hardened Iron Shortsword
Skill: 160 | Equipment | Learned via Vendor
Apparently it’s a good sword if you want to imitate the Stormwind guards. An example would be Alliance protector (classic).
Requires:
- (6) Iron Bar
- (2) Strong Flux
- (1) Heavy Grinding Stone
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (3) Heavy Leather
Iron Counterweight
Skill: 165 | Usable | Learned via World Drop
Perfect for adding more haste onto your weapon for an increase in attack and casting speed.
Requires:
- (4) Iron Bar
- (2) Coarse Grinding Stone
- (1) Lesser Moonstone
Golden Iron Destroyer
Skill: 170 | Equipment | Learned via World Drop
Double-grip this bad boy and start crushing bones as a warrior, paladin, or death knight.
Requires:
- (10) Iron Bar
- (4) Gold Bar
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (2) Strong Flux
- (2) Heavy Leather
- (2) Heavy Grinding Stone
Moonsteel Broadsword
Skill: 180 | Equipment | Learned via Vendor
Who needs to praise the sun when you’ve got a sword that boosts both crit and haste?
Requires:
- (8) Steel Bar
- (2) Strong Flux
- (2) Heavy Grinding Stone
- (3) Lesser Moonstone
- (3) Heavy Leather
Polished Steel Boots
Skill: 185 | Equipment | Learned via World Drop
But what if you forget to polish them after crafting?
Requires:
- (8) Steel Bar
- (1) Citrine
- (1) Lesser Moonstone
- (2) Heavy Grinding Stone
Dazzling Mithril Rapier
Skill: 240 | Equipment | Learned via World Drop
Your enemies will be too bedazzled to even see their death coming.
Requires:
- (14) Mithril Bar
- (1) Aquamarine
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (2) Moss Agate
- (1) Solid Grinding Stone
- (2) Mageweave Cloth
Engineering
Moonsight Rifle
Skill: 145 | Equipment | Learned via World Drop
You’d think since it has a scope, your accuracy would be on point.
Requires:
- (3) Bronze Tube
- (3) Whirring Bronze Gizmo
- (1) Heavy Stock
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
Gnomish Cloaking Device
Skill: 200 | Equipment | Learned via Vendor
A nice tool to save you from death if you’re in a tight spot, or if you just want to get past enemies undetected for a short period.
Requires:
- (4) Gyrochronatom
- (2) Jade
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (2) Citrine
- (1) Fused Wiring
Jewelcrafting
Bronze Torc
Skill: 80 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
Perfect for making you hit a little harder while taking a bit less damage in the process.
Requires:
- (6) Bronze Bar
- (1) Bronze Setting
- (1) Lesser Moonstone
Heavy Silver Ring
Skill: 90 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
It’s unique–equipped, so don’t try to wear two of these at one time. It won’t happen.
Requires:
- (2) Silver Bar
- (1) Bronze Setting
- (1) Malachite
- (1) Lesser Moonstone
Amulet of the Moon
Skill: 110 | Equipment | Learned via Vendor
Its beneficial use of boosting party members with vitality is great for dungeons and PVP.
Requires:
- (2) Lesser Moonstone
- (1) Bronze Setting
Moonsoul Crown
Skill: 120 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
A useful headpiece for PVP if you’re a magic-user.
Requires:
- (3) Lesser Moonstone
- (3) Small Lustrous Pearl
- (4) Soul Dust
- (4) Silver Bar
- (2) Mana Potion
Wicked Moonstone Ring
Skill: 125 | Equipment | Learned via Vendor
Honestly, it doesn’t seem as wicked as the name implies.
Requires:
- (1) Lesser Moonstone
- (1) Shadow Oil
- (4) Iron Bar
Golden Ring of Power
Skill: 180 | Equipment | Learned via Profession Trainer
Actually quite easy to make with the mats and can be used by a variety of classes,
Requires:
- (4) Gold Bar
- (1) Lesser Moonstone
- (1) Jade
- (1) Citrine
