Here's an updated list of endgame bonuses from professions for Cataclysm. If you see anything missing please add! Some of the things are also taken from the previous list from WotLK compiled by Eilt here - http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...sions-Overview - some of the bonuses such as the engineering perks may still be useful in cataclysm.
If you are looking for full profession lists you can see Boubouille's excellent front page article here http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/...une-MMO-Report
Tailoring
Cloak Enchants:
- Lightweave Embroidery - Embroiders a subtle pattern of light into your cloak, giving you a chance to increase your spell power by 580 for 15 sec when casting a spell.
- Darkglow Embroidery - Embroiders a magical pattern into your cloak, giving you a chance to restore 800 mana when you cast a spell.
- Swordguard Embroidery - Embroiders a magical pattern into your cloak, causing your damaging melee and ranged attacks to sometimes increase your attack power by 1000 for 15 sec.
Leg Enchants: same stats as the boe leg enchants but greatly reduced costs and available at lower skill level
Alchemy
Mixology - allows you to receive double durations on flask as well as a bonus to stats, this is now gained at skill 1 and comes automatically when you learn Alchemy. However, the in game tool tips state "You recieve and increased effect and duration when you drink any elixir or flask you are able to make" therefore this automatic ability is only applicable to items that you have the required skill level yourself to make.
Trinket: there are four Alchemy specific trinkets available in Cataclysm, Lifebound Alchemist Stone, Quicksilver Alchemist Stone, Vibrant Alchemist Stone, Volatile Alchemist Stone
You may only wear one of the four.
Blacksmithing
Socket Bracer and Socket Gloves provide you with the stats of two extra gems.
Enchanting
Ring Enchants:
- Enchant Ring - Agility - Permanently enchant your own ring to increase Agility by 40.
- Enchant Ring - Greater Stamina - Permanently enchant your own ring to increase Stamina by 60.
- Enchant Ring - Intellect - Permanently enchant your own ring to increase Intellect by 40.
- Enchant Ring - Strength - Permanently enchant your own ring to increase Strength by 40.
Inscription
Shoulder Enchants:
- Felfire Inscription - Permanently adds 130 Intellect and 25 haste rating to shoulder armor.
- Inscription of the Earth Prince - Permanently adds 195 Stamina and 25 dodge rating to shoulder armor.
- Lionsmane Inscription - Permanently adds 130 Strength and 25 critical strike rating to shoulder armor.
- Swiftsteel Inscription - Permanently adds 130 Agility and 25 mastery rating to shoulder armor.
Jewelcrafting
Allows 3 JC only gems to be socketed into a gear set.
Red Gems:
- Bold Chimera's Eye - 67 Strength
- Brilliant Chimera's Eye - 67 Intellect
- Delicate Chimera's Eye - 67 Agility
- Flashing Chimera's Eye - 67 Parry Rating
- Precise Chimera's Eye - 67 Expertise
Yellow Gems:
- Fractured Chimera's Eye - 67 Mastery Rating
- Mystic Chimera's Eye - 67 Resilience Rating
- Quick Chimera's Eye - 67 Haste Rating
- Smooth Chimera's Eye - 67 Critical Strike
- Subtle Chimera's Eye - 67 Dodge Rating
Blue Gems:
- Rigid Chimera's Eye - 67 Hit Rating
- Solid Chimera's Eye - 101 Stamina
- Sparkling Chimera's Eye - 67 Spirit
- Stormy Chimera's Eye - 84 Spell Penetration
Trinkets: There are 5 entry level JC only trinkets
- [Figurine - Demon Panther]
- [Figurine - Dream Owl]
- [Figurine - Earthen Guardian]
- [Figurine - Jeweled Serpent]
- [Figurine - King of Boars]
Leatherworking
Bracer Enchants:
- Draconic Embossment - Stamina - Emboss the pattern of dragons onto your bracers, permanently increasing Stamina by 195.
- Draconic Embossment - Intellect - Emboss the pattern of dragons onto your bracers, permanently increasing Intellect by 130.
- Draconic Embossment - Strength - Emboss the pattern of dragons onto your bracers, permanently increasing Strength by 130.
- Draconic Embossment - Agility - Emboss the pattern of dragons onto your bracers, permanently increasing Agility by 130.
Leg Enchants: same stats as the boe leg enchants but greatly reduced costs and available at lower skill level
- Dragonbone Leg Reinforcements - Permanently attach dragonbone leg reinforcements onto your pants, increasing attack power by 190 and critical strike rating by 55.
- Charscale Leg Reinforcements - Permanently attach charscale reinforcements onto your pants, increasing Stamina by 145 and Agility by 55.
Engineering
Engineering Gems: An addition for Cataclysm are Engineering Gems (Cogwheels) which ONLY currently have sockets in Engineering Helms.
- [Flashing Cogwheel] - Parry Rating +208.
- [Fractured Cogwheel] - Mastery Rating +208.
- [Precise Cogwheel] - Expertise Rating +208.
- [Quick Cogwheel] - Haste Rating +208.
- [Smooth Cogwheel] - Critical Strike Rating +208.
- [Subtle Cogwheel] - Dodge Rating +208.
- [Rigid Cogwheel] - Hit Rating +208.
- [Sparkling Cogwheel] - Spirit +208.
Helms: Engineers can craft the following engineer-only helms.
- [Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades]
- [Agile Bio-Optic Killshades]
- [Camoflauge Bio-Optic Killshades]
- [Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades]
- [Energized Bio-Optic Killshades]
- [Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades]
- [Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades]
Gloves:
- Synapse Springs - Permanently attaches synapse springs to a pair of gloves, allowing a skilled engineer to increase their prmary stat by 480 for 12 sec. The gloves can only be activated every minute.
- Quickflip Deflection Plates - Permanently attaches quickflip deflection plates onto gloves, allowing you to increase your armor by 1500 for 12 sec. Gloves can only be activated once every minute.
- Tazik Shocker - Permanently attaches a tazik shocker to your gloves, allowing a skilled engineer to deal 4320 to 5280 Nature damage to an enemy at long range. The shocker can only be used once every 2 min.
- Spinal Healing Injector - Permanently attaches a specialized injector kit to your gloves, allowing you to inject a Mythical Healing Potion directly into your bloodstream for increased effect.
- Z50 Mana Gulper - Permanently attaches a specialized grip to your gloves, allowing you to power-drink a Mythical Mana Potion for increased effect.
You can now place a regular enchant on gloves, in addition to the tinker.
Belt:
- Grounded Plasma Shield - Permanently attaches grounded plasma generators to your belt, allowing you to activate a powerful shield that absorbs 16200 to 19800 damage.
- Invisibility Field - Permanently attaches thousands of tiny mirrors to your belt, allowing you to turn invisible while out of combat. Can be activated once every 5 min.
- Cardboard Assassin - Permanently attaches a tiny device on your belt, allowing you to create a Cardboard Assassin that enemies will attack. Lasts 15 sec. Can be used once every 5 min.
Skinning
Master of Anatomy - Skinning all those dead animals has broadened your anatomical knowledge, increasing your critical strike rating by 80
Mining
Toughness - All your hard work spent mining has made you exceptionally tough, increasing your Stamina by 120.
Herbalism
Lifeblood - Uses your skill in Herbalism to absorb energy and nutrients from the earth, instantly healing minor wounds and granting 480 haste rating for 20 sec. Can be used while stealthed or invisible. Instant.