Hardcore Profession Packages by Class
Class profession defaults, alternatives, and the tools each package adds to a difficult route.
Default: Herbalism plus Alchemy for steady solo play with totems, Ghost Wolf, and flexible damage. Alternate: Mining plus Engineering for dungeon and cave control. Skinning plus Leatherworking keeps the mail curve self-fed. Choose the package that covers the part of the kit you use least.
Both hybrids already carry emergency tools. Choose sustain or self-fed gear for a calm route. Choose Engineering for caves, dungeons, and unstable pulls.