How to get more Artisan’s Acuity in The War Within

If you’re looking to craft your way to the top in WoW: The War Within, you’re going to need a lot of Artisan’s Acuity to do so. Artisan’s Acuity is a very limited resource, but there are a few ways you can gain more of it when needed.

Where to get Artisan’s Acuity in The War Within

Artisan’s Acuity is the rarest resource you can obtain when it comes to crafting professions. Unlike most resources, it is not obtained via gathering. Instead, it comes most commonly as a byproduct of successful first-time crafts.

First-time Crafts

A first-time craft is exactly what it sounds like: crafts done for the very first time for your profession. Almost every single item that can be crafted will reward Artisan’s Acuity as a bonus reward upon a successful first-time craft. You’ll know if an item is eligible for this reward when you see ‘First-Time Craft’ listed upon looking at its recipe in your profession journal.

Patron Crafting Orders

Eventually, you’ll run out of first-time craftables to earn Artisan’s Acuity from and need to harvest it using an entirely different method. When this happens, the best way to get more is to complete Patron Crafting Orders. These are special crafting orders commissioned to you by many of WoW’s NPCs, including well-known favorites like Millhouse Manastorm (yes really).

To access this, head to your respective crafting profession table and click the Crafting Orders button at the bottom. From here, look at the top of the screen and select Patron. There may be a number beside the word, and this indicates the number of potential NPC Crafting Orders you currently have in waiting.

Selecting any of these NPCS orders will reveal their requirements and what you need to fulfill them. Many times, these NPCs will provide some of their own materials, making it a bit easier on you to complete it. The last important thing for you to look out for are the actual rewards, as not every Patron Crafting Order will reward Artisan’s Acuity. Only some do, so be careful which ones you decide to complete.

Once you’ve exhausted all the Patron Crafting Orders that reward you with Artisan’s Acuity, your only option is to wait for new ones to come to earn more. New orders tend to come in daily, so be sure to check back periodically. This is also why it is critical to use your Artisan’s Acuity wisely, as it is time-gated. These are your primary means of earning Artisan’s Acuity.