How to Level Up Cooking Faster

To speed up the cooking progression, here are some proven tips to New World gold help you efficiently level your Cooking Trade Skill:

1. Establish a Farming Route

Before starting to cook, gather materials through farming. This ensures you have a consistent supply of ingredients, making crafting more efficient.

Level 1-17: Focus on gathering essential items from the following locations:

Herbs & Game: Look for herbs and hunt animals like Turkeys, Rabbits, and Boars near the coasts of Monarch's Bluff and Windsward.

Berries & Wild Vegetables: Collect Berries (Red, Orange, or Purple) and Wild Vegetables like Gourds from bushes and the forest floor.

Animal Products: Hunt animals for Meat and loot Turkey nests for eggs.

Caves and Pirate Coves: Explore caves and pirate coves to gather extra materials like Herbs and Berries.

Farms and Nut Harvesting: Harvest Nuts from fallen branches near mountainsides to make Oil and other key ingredients.

Farming Produce: Visit farms to gather produce like Carrots, Pumpkins, and Squash.

2. Utilize Loot Boxes and Chests

As you explore, loot boxes and chests often contain crafting materials, including key cooking ingredients. Focus on Provision Crates and Reserves, as they are particularly good for gathering food-related ingredients like herbs, meats, and oils.

Tip: Don’t skip any loot chests. Many cooking materials drop frequently from Provision Crates and Reserves, helping you gather ingredients in bulk.

3. Buy Ingredients from the Trading Post

If you’re in a hurry to level Cooking, and money is not an issue, consider buying the ingredients you need from other players via the Trading Post. This will save you time and ensure you always have what you need.

4. Use Proficiency Boost Potions

Boost your gathering speed and crafting effectiveness by using Proficiency Boost Potions. These potions will help you gather materials faster, allowing you to craft more dishes and level up your cooking skill in less time.

Tip: Save your Proficiency Boost Potions for New World gold for sale higher-level recipes that yield more experience, such as those that require rare or expensive ingredients.