Cataclysm Blacksmithing Leveling Guide: Fast & Efficient 1-525

Are you looking to maximize your Blacksmithing profession in Cataclysm Classic? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the quickest and most straightforward path to level your Blacksmithing skill from 1 to 525. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting your crafting journey, this Cataclysm Blacksmithing Guide provides all the information you need to become a master blacksmith.

If you’re still in the process of leveling your character and want to reach level 85 efficiently, consider using a leveling guide like Zygor’s 1-85 Leveling Guide. It can significantly speed up your leveling process, allowing you to focus on professions like Blacksmithing sooner.

Materials Needed for Cataclysm Blacksmithing

Before you begin your blacksmithing journey, gather the necessary materials. This is an approximate list to guide your gathering efforts for leveling Blacksmithing to 525.

Classic (1-300)

The Burning Crusade (300-350)

Wrath of the Lich King (350-425)

Cataclysm (425-525)

Note: This is an estimated list. The exact quantities may vary slightly based on crafting luck and recipe choices.

Finding Blacksmithing Trainers

To begin or advance your Blacksmithing skills, you’ll need to visit trainers located throughout Azeroth. Here are some key trainers for both Horde and Alliance factions:

Horde Trainers:

Alliance Trainers:

Seek out these trainers in major cities to learn new skill levels and recipes as you progress.

Leveling Your Cataclysm Blacksmithing Profession

Follow these step-by-step instructions to efficiently level your Blacksmithing profession in Cataclysm Classic.

Apprentice Blacksmithing (1-75)

• 1 – 75:
  • 30 – 65 55x Rough Grinding Stone – 110 Rough Stone. Save approximately 10 Rough Grinding Stones for later use.

Journeyman Blacksmithing (75-150)

Visit a Blacksmithing trainer in a major city to learn Journeyman Blacksmithing. (Requires character level 10)

• 75 – 125:

  • 90 – 100 10x Runed Copper Belt – 100 Copper Bar

• 100 – 125:

  • 105 – 110 5x Runed Copper Belt – 50 Copper Bar
  • 110 – 125 Continue crafting Runed Copper Belts or switch to Coarse Grinding Stone if you have saved Rough Grinding Stones.

Expert Blacksmithing (150-225)

Visit your trainer again to learn Expert Blacksmithing. (Requires character level 20)

• 125 – 225:
  • 140 – 150 10x Patterned Bronze Bracers – 50 Bronze Bar, 20 Coarse Grinding Stone

Green Dye required for Patterned Bronze Bracers can be purchased from Tailoring and Leatherworking supply vendors.

- **150 - 165** Continue crafting Patterned Bronze Bracers.
- **165 - 190** 25x [Green Iron Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/cata/spell=3501) - 150 Iron Bar, 25 Green Dye



- **190 - 225** Continue crafting Green Iron Bracers.
- **200 - 210** 30x [Solid Grinding Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/cata/spell=9920) - 120 Solid Stone. *Keep at least 10 Solid Grinding Stones for the 225-235 range.*

If you plan to craft Plans: Mithril Spurs later, consider making more Solid Grinding Stones now.

Artisan Blacksmithing (225-300)

Learn Artisan Blacksmithing from your trainer. (Requires character level 35)

• 225 – 300:

  • 235 – 250 Purchase Plans: Mithril Spurs from the Auction House.

    • 15x Mithril Spurs – 60 Mithril Bar, 45 Solid Grinding Stone

  • Alternative Recipe: 15x Mithril Coif – 150 Mithril Bar, 90 Mageweave Cloth

  • 250 – 260 Continue crafting Mithril Spurs or Mithril Coif.

  • 260 – 275 15x Thorium Bracers – 120 Thorium Bar

  • 275 – 290 Continue crafting Thorium Bracers.

  • 290 – 300 Return to your trainer to learn new recipes and craft 10 items from trainer-taught recipes, such as Thorium Shield Spike or Heavy Thorium Helmet.

Master Blacksmithing (300-375)

Visit your trainer and learn Master Blacksmithing. (Requires character level 50)

• 300 – 375:

  • 305 – 316 11x Fel Iron Plate Belt – 44 Fel Iron Bar.

    • Alternatively, craft 16x Thorium Leggings up to skill level 321 if Thorium Bar is cheaper than Fel Iron Bar.

  • 321 – 325 4x Fel Iron Plate Boots – 24 Fel Iron Bar

  • 325 – 335 Continue crafting Fel Iron Plate Boots.

  • 335 – 340 7x Fel Iron Chain Tunic – 63 Fel Iron Bar. You may need to craft more as this recipe might turn yellow.

  • 340 – 350 Continue crafting Fel Iron Chain Tunic.

  • 350 – 375 Recipes learned from trainer, such as Adamantite Sharpening Stone or Adamantite Dagger.

Grand Master Blacksmithing (375-450)

Learn Grand Master Blacksmithing from your trainer. (Requires character level 65)

• 375 – 450:

  • 360-370 10x Cobalt Triangle Shield – 40 Cobalt Bar

  • 370 – 375 Continue crafting Cobalt Triangle Shield.

  • 375-380 5x Cobalt Gauntlets – 25 Cobalt Bar

  • 380 – 385 Continue crafting Cobalt Gauntlets.

  • 385-390 5x Spiked Cobalt Shoulders – 35 Cobalt Bar

  • 390 – 395 Continue crafting Spiked Cobalt Shoulders.

  • 395-400 5x Brilliant Saronite Belt – 30 Cobalt Bar, 25 Saronite Bar

  • 400 – 405 Continue crafting Brilliant Saronite Belt.

  • 405-416 11x Deadly Saronite Dirk – 77 Saronite Bar, 22 Crystallized Air

  • 416 – 420 Continue crafting Deadly Saronite Dirk.

  • 420-425 5x Titanium Rod – 10 Saronite Bar, 5 Titanium Bar

Cataclysm Blacksmithing (450-525)

Visit your trainer to learn Cataclysm Blacksmithing. (Requires character level 75)

• 425 – 525:

  • 425 – 455 Craft recipes that require Folded Obsidium, such as Obsidium Skeleton Key or Obsidium Dagger.

  • 455 – 459 Make 4 items from any recipe that requires 3 Folded Obsidium.

  • 459 – 462 Continue crafting items requiring Folded Obsidium.

  • 462 – 470 Make 8 from one of these belts:

    • Redsteel Belt – 32 Folded Obsidium, 8 Volatile Earth

    • Stormforged Belt – 32 Folded Obsidium, 8 Volatile Earth

    • Hardened Obsidium Belt – 32 Folded Obsidium, 8 Volatile Earth

  • 470 – 475 Continue crafting belts.

  • 475 – 480 1x Cold-Forged Shank – 15 Folded Obsidium, 6 Volatile Earth, 4 Volatile Water.

    • Alternatively, continue crafting Obsidium Skeleton Key up to skill level 480 if you prefer not to sell daggers.

  • 480 – 489 Continue crafting Cold-Forged Shank or Obsidium Skeleton Key.

  • 489 – 494 1x Fire-Etched Dagger – 20 Elementium Bar, 12 Volatile Earth, 4 Volatile Fire

  • 494 – 500 Continue crafting Fire-Etched Dagger.

Blacksmithing 500 – 525: End-Game Leveling

• 500 – 525:

  • Purchase recipes near Blacksmithing Trainers in major cities (excluding Dalaran and Shattrath). These vendors are labeled “Blacksmithing Supplies”.

  • You will need 40 Elementium Bars and 2 Hardened Elementium Bar to buy the necessary recipes.

  • Make three items from one of these recipes:

    • 3x Ornate Pyrium Gauntlets – 30 Elementium Bar, 30 Volatile Water

    • 3x Bloodied Pyrium Gauntlets – 30 Elementium Bar, 30 Volatile Fire

Utilize Darkmoon Faire for a Skill Boost

Don’t forget to check the in-game Calendar for the Darkmoon Faire, which occurs every two weeks. Participating in profession quests at the Faire can grant you +5 skill points to your Blacksmithing, offering a valuable boost. Click here for more details on Darkmoon Faire profession quests.

Congratulations on reaching Blacksmithing skill level 525! If you have any feedback or suggestions for improving this cataclysm blacksmithing guide, please send feedback.

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