Blacksmithing in Classic World of Warcraft is a powerful profession, allowing you to craft sturdy armor and formidable weapons. Leveling this profession can be a rewarding journey, providing valuable gear for yourself or to sell for profit. This Blacksmithing Guide Classic is designed to be your comprehensive resource, showing you the fastest and easiest path to master blacksmithing from skill level 1 to 300 in Classic WoW.
To maximize efficiency, especially in resource gathering, consider leveling Blacksmithing alongside Mining. Blacksmithing consumes a significant amount of ore, and having Mining not only saves you gold but also enhances your gameplay experience. If you’re interested in leveling Mining, check out our Classic Mining Leveling Guide for a complementary skill-up strategy.
If you are still on your journey to level 60 or starting a new character, consider using a leveling guide to expedite the process. Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide is a popular choice that can significantly accelerate your leveling speed, allowing you to reach endgame content and profession mastery faster.
Essential Materials for Classic Blacksmithing (Shopping List)
Before embarking on your blacksmithing journey, gathering the necessary materials is crucial. Having these resources readily available will streamline the leveling process and minimize interruptions. Below is a comprehensive shopping list of materials you’ll need to level Blacksmithing from 1 to 300 in Classic WoW Classic. Farming these ores yourself with Mining is highly recommended for cost efficiency.
- Rough Stone
- Copper Ore
- Tin Ore
- Coarse Grinding Stone
- Bronze Bar (requires Copper and Tin)
- Iron Ore
- Green Dye
- Iron Bar (smelted from Iron Ore)
- Steel Bar (requires Iron and Coal)
- Solid Stone
- Mithril Ore
- Mithril Bar (smelted from Mithril Ore)
- Dense Stone
- Thorium Ore
- Thorium Bar (smelted from Thorium Ore)
- Star Ruby
- Aquamarine
- Rugged Leather
- Mageweave Cloth
For efficient farming routes for ores, please refer to our detailed guides:
Copper Ore Farming Guide
Tin Ore Farming Guide
Iron Ore Farming Guide
Mithril Ore Farming Guide
Thorium Ore Farming Guide
Finding Your Blacksmithing Trainer in Classic WoW
To begin your blacksmithing training, you’ll need to find a Blacksmithing Trainer. You can locate basic trainers in most major cities. Remember, you must be at least level 5 to learn a profession. To easily find a trainer, simply ask any city guard for directions; they will mark the Blacksmithing trainer’s location on your map with a red flag.
Horde Blacksmithing Trainers:
- Harnna Ironstove in Orgrimmar
- Zor Steelheart in Thunder Bluff
- Sarana Songweaver in Silvermoon City
- Golrum in Undercity
Alliance Blacksmithing Trainers:
- Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge
- Gundrak in Stormwind City
- Ironus Coldsteel in Darnassus
- Therum Deepforge in The Exodar
Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers (Requires Skill Level 75)
To progress beyond skill level 75, you need to become a Journeyman Blacksmith. This requires character level 10 and must be learned from specific trainers, often Expert Blacksmiths.
Horde Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers:
- Harnna Ironstove in Orgrimmar
- Zor Steelheart in Thunder Bluff
Alliance Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers:
- Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge
- Gundrak in Stormwind City
Expert Blacksmithing Trainers (Requires Skill Level 150)
Reaching skill level 150 requires Expert Blacksmithing. You must be character level 20 to learn this from Artisan Blacksmith trainers.
Expert Blacksmithing Trainers:
- Saru Steelfury (Horde) in Orgrimmar
- Bengus Deepforge (Alliance) in Ironforge
Artisan Blacksmithing Trainer (Requires Skill Level 225)
To break past skill level 225 and reach the master level, you need Artisan Blacksmithing. This requires character level 35 and can be learned from a Master Blacksmith.
Artisan Blacksmithing Trainer:
- Brikk Keencraft (Neutral) in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale
Step-by-Step Classic Blacksmithing Leveling Guide (1-300)
This section provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to efficiently level your Blacksmithing skill from 1 to 300 in Classic WoW. Follow these crafting steps to maximize your skill gains and minimize material waste.
Blacksmithing Leveling 1 – 75 (Apprentice)
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1 – 30: 35x Rough Grinding Stone – 70 Rough Stone
- Tip: Save around 10 Rough Grinding Stones as you’ll need them later.
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30 – 75: 65x Rough Grinding Stone – 130 Rough Stone
- Continue crafting Rough Grinding Stones until you reach skill level 75.
Image alt text: Craft Rough Grinding Stones to quickly level Blacksmithing from 1 to 75 in Classic WoW.
Blacksmithing Leveling 75 – 125 (Journeyman)
Image alt text: Craft Runed Copper Belts to efficiently level Journeyman Blacksmithing in Classic WoW.
Blacksmithing Leveling 125 – 225 (Expert)
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140 – 150: 15x Patterned Bronze Bracers – 75 Bronze Bar, 30 Coarse Grinding Stone
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150 – 155: 7x Patterned Bronze Bracers – 35 Bronze Bar, 14 Coarse Grinding Stone
- Recipe turns green, you might need to make a few more.
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165 – 190: 30x Green Iron Bracers – 180 Iron Bar, 30 Green Dye
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200 – 210: 30x Solid Grinding Stone – 120 Solid Stone
- Keep at least 10 Solid Grinding Stones for later levels.
Image alt text: Craft Green Iron Bracers for effective Expert Blacksmithing leveling in Classic WoW.
Blacksmithing Specializations: Armorsmithing and Weaponsmithing
Upon reaching Blacksmithing skill 200 and character level 40, you gain the option to specialize in either Armorsmithing or Weaponsmithing. These specializations allow you to craft more powerful and specialized items. Choosing a specialization is optional for general leveling but highly recommended for endgame crafting. You can pursue these specializations later even if you initially skip them.
For detailed guidance on becoming an Armorsmith or Weaponsmith, refer to our dedicated guides:
Armorsmith Specialization Quest Guide
Weaponsmith Specialization Quest Guide
If you’re undecided about which specialization to choose, explore the crafted recipes for each to determine which best suits your needs or gameplay style:
List of Weaponsmith and Armorsmith Recipes
Blacksmithing Leveling 225 – 300 (Artisan)
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225 – 235: 15x Steel Plate Helm – 210 Steel Bar, 15 Solid Grinding Stone
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235 – 250: 20x Mithril Spurs – 80 Mithril Bar, 60 Solid Grinding Stone
- Purchase Plans: Mithril Spurs from the Auction House if needed.
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260 – 270: 20x Mithril Spurs – 80 Mithril Bar, 60 Solid Grinding Stone
- Alternatively, if Plans: Mithril Spurs are unavailable, consider purchasing Plans: Thorium Bracers, Plans: Thorium Belt, or Plans: Radiant Belt from the Auction House.
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270 – 295: 35x Imperial Plate Bracers – 700 Thorium Bar, 35 Star Ruby
- Acquire Plans: Imperial Plate Bracers from Derotain Mudsipper in Tanaris after completing the quest chain.
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295 – 300: 7x Imperial Plate Boots – 238 Thorium Bar, 7 Star Ruby, 7 Aquamarine
- Obtain Plans: Imperial Plate Boots from Derotain Mudsipper in Tanaris.
Image alt text: Craft Imperial Plate Boots as the final step to reach 300 Blacksmithing in Classic WoW.
Congratulations! You have successfully leveled your Classic Blacksmithing to 300! This classic blacksmithing guide has provided you with a clear pathway to mastering this essential profession. Blacksmithing not only enhances your character’s capabilities but also opens up opportunities for crafting valuable items for the in-game economy.
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Playing Cataclysm Classic?
For players engaged in Cataclysm Classic, there are updates to trainers and recipes that necessitate a different approach to leveling Blacksmithing. Please use our dedicated Cataclysm Blacksmithing Leveling Guide for the 1-300 skill range to ensure you are following the most accurate and efficient methods for that expansion.
