Prospect (Level 1) - This lets you find mineral deposits and rocky outcrops. All classes can use this ability, but for miners it will become Auto Prospect and be automatically activated.
Lay of the Land (Level 3) - Use this while Prospect is activated to find the closest mineral deposit/rocky outcrop within your skill range.
Sharp Vision (Level 4) - You will have a 5% better chance of finding items while gathering.
Sharp Vision II (Level 5) - You will have a 15% better chance of finding items while gathering.
Lay of the Land II (Level 6) - Use this while Prospect is activated to find the highest-level mineral deposit/rocky outcrop within your skill range.
Stealth (Miner) (Level 8) - Your speed will be slowed, but you can avoid enemies up to level 20.
Sharp Vision III (Level 10) - You will have a 50% better chance of finding items while gathering.
Preparation (Miner) (Level 12) - This shows the conditions you need to find HQ items while gathering.
Unearth (Level 15) - You will have a 10% better chance of finding HQ items while gathering, except for items that begin with a 0% chance.
Nald'thal's Ward (Level 20) - This raises your fire shard yield by two.
Byregot's Ward (Level 20) - This raises your lightning shard yield by two.
Thaliak's Ward (Level 20) - This raises your water shard yield by two.
Solid Reason (Level 25) - You will get another gathering attempt.
Deep Vigor (Level 25) - After your fourth chain, you can use this to have a 100% chance of finding regular or HQ items.
King's Yield (Level 30) - You will get one additional item during a gathering attempt.
Unearth II (Level 35) - You will have a 30% better chance of finding HQ items while gathering, except for items that begin with a 0% chance.
King's Yield II (Level 40) - You will get two additional items during a gathering attempt.
Truth of the Mountains (Level 46) - This lets you find unspoiled mineral deposits and rocky outcrops.
Toil of the Mountaineer (Level 50) - You will be able to get any otherwise out-of-reach item.