Embarking on the blacksmithing journey in Classic World of Warcraft (WoW) and aiming for the maximum skill level of 300? This Classic Blacksmithing Guide is your ultimate resource. Blacksmithing, a vital crafting profession, not only allows you to forge powerful weapons and sturdy armor but also pairs perfectly with Mining. Leveling these professions in tandem is highly recommended to ensure a steady supply of ores and reduce reliance on the Auction House, saving you considerable gold. If Mining is also on your agenda, be sure to check out our comprehensive Classic Mining Leveling Guide for efficient ore gathering strategies.
For adventurers still navigating the leveling process from 1 to 60, consider utilizing Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide. This guide can significantly accelerate your journey to level 60, preparing you for the crafting endeavors ahead.
Are You Playing Cataclysm Classic?
If your adventures are set in the more recent Cataclysm Classic, please utilize our specialized Cataclysm Blacksmithing Leveling Guide. Cataclysm Classic introduces changes to trainers and crafting recipes, making the Cataclysm-specific guide essential for accurate and efficient leveling from 1 to 300.
Essential Sections of this Blacksmithing Guide:
Shopping List for Classic Blacksmithing
Before diving into the forge, gather your resources! Below is a comprehensive list of materials required to level Blacksmithing from 1 to 300 in WoW Classic.
For those who have chosen Mining as their gathering profession and prefer to farm ores directly, our detailed farming guides are invaluable:
Finding Classic Blacksmithing Trainers
To begin your blacksmithing journey, you must first learn the profession from a trainer. You can learn Classic Blacksmithing once you reach level 5. Trainers are located in major cities and towns throughout Azeroth.
To locate 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:
Alliance Blacksmithing Trainers:
Leveling Your Classic Blacksmithing Skill
Follow these step-by-step instructions to efficiently level your Blacksmithing skill from 1 to 300.
Blacksmithing Apprentice (Skill Level 1 – 75)
- Skill Level 1 – 75:
- 30 – 65: Craft approximately 55 x Rough Grinding Stone using 110 Rough Stone. Keep around 10 Rough Grinding Stones for later use.
Image of Rough Grinding Stone icon. Essential for early blacksmithing levels in Classic WoW.
Becoming a Journeyman Blacksmith (Requires Skill Level 75)
To advance beyond skill level 75, you need to become a Journeyman Blacksmith. This requires seeking out an Expert Blacksmith Trainer. Journeyman Blacksmithing is available from level 10 onwards.
Horde Journeyman Blacksmith Trainers:
Alliance Journeyman Blacksmith Trainers:
Blacksmithing Journeyman (Skill Level 75 – 150)
- Skill Level 75 – 125:
- 90 – 100: Craft 10 x Runed Copper Belt using 100 Copper Bars.
- 105 – 110: Craft an additional 5 x Runed Copper Belt using 50 Copper Bars.
Image of Runed Copper Belt icon. A useful item to craft during the Journeyman Blacksmithing phase in Classic WoW.
Reaching Expert Blacksmith Status (Requires Skill Level 150)
To continue your blacksmithing progression past level 150, you must achieve Expert Blacksmith status. Locate an Artisan Blacksmith Trainer to learn this advanced skill. Expert Blacksmithing is available from character level 20.
Horde players can find Saru Steelfury in Orgrimmar, while Alliance players should seek out Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge to become Expert Blacksmiths.
Blacksmithing Expert (Skill Level 125 – 225)
- Skill Level 125 – 225:
- 140 – 150: Craft 10 x Patterned Bronze Bracers using 50 Bronze Bars and 20 Coarse Grinding Stones.
- 165 – 190: Craft 25 x Green Iron Bracers using 150 Iron Bars and 25 Green Dyes. Green Dye can be purchased from Tailoring and Leatherworking supply vendors.
- 200 – 210: Craft 30 x Solid Grinding Stone using 120 Solid Stones. Retain at least 10 Solid Grinding Stones for the 225-235 skill range. Consider making more (around 100 extra) if you plan to craft Plans: Mithril Spurs later.
Image of Patterned Bronze Bracers icon. A crafting recipe for leveling Expert Blacksmithing in Classic WoW.
Image of Green Dye icon. A vendor item needed for crafting Green Iron Bracers in Classic WoW Blacksmithing.
Image of Green Iron Bracers icon. Another recipe option for leveling Expert Blacksmithing in WoW Classic.
Image of Solid Grinding Stone icon. Crafting Solid Grinding Stones helps level Blacksmithing and provides materials for future recipes in Classic WoW.
Blacksmithing Specializations: Armorsmith or Weaponsmith (Requires Skill Level 200)
Upon reaching Blacksmithing skill level 200 and character level 40, you can choose to specialize as either an Armorsmith or a Weaponsmith. These specializations allow you to craft exceptionally powerful armor or weapons. Specializing is optional and not required for general Blacksmithing leveling. You can choose to specialize at a later time.
For detailed information on becoming an Armorsmith or Weaponsmith, consult our dedicated guides:
Armorsmith Specialization Guide
Weaponsmith Specialization Guide
If you are undecided about which specialization to choose, review our comprehensive list of recipes available to each specialization:
Weaponsmith and Armorsmith Recipe List
Achieving Artisan Blacksmith Status (Requires Skill Level 225)
To progress beyond Blacksmithing skill 225, you must become an Artisan Blacksmith. Seek out a Master Blacksmith Trainer. Artisan Blacksmithing becomes available at character level 35.
You can learn Artisan Blacksmithing from Brikk Keencraft located in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale.
Blacksmithing Artisan (Skill Level 225 – 300)
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Skill Level 225 – 235:
- Craft 10 x Steel Plate Helm using 140 Steel Bars and 10 Solid Grinding Stones. Horde players should keep approximately 4 of these helms if they plan to pursue Armorsmithing.
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Skill Level 235 – 250:
- Purchase Plans: Mithril Spurs from the Auction House.
- Craft 20 x Mithril Spurs using 80 Mithril Bars and 60 Solid Grinding Stones.
Alternative Recipe:
- Craft 15 x Mithril Coif using 150 Mithril Bars and 90 Mageweave Cloth.
Image of Steel Plate Helm icon. A recipe to craft when leveling Artisan Blacksmithing in Classic WoW.
Image of Mithril Spurs icon. A popular recipe for leveling Artisan Blacksmithing past 235 in Classic WoW.
Image of Mithril Coif icon. An alternative recipe for leveling Artisan Blacksmithing in Classic WoW, using Mithril and Mageweave Cloth.
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Skill Level 250 – 260:
- Craft 20 x Dense Sharpening Stone using 20 Dense Stones.
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Skill Level 260 – 270:
- Craft 20 x Mithril Spurs using 80 Mithril Bar and 60 Solid Grinding Stones.
Alternative Recipes: If Plans: Mithril Spurs are unavailable or too expensive, consider purchasing one of these alternative recipes from the Auction House: Plans: Thorium Bracers, Plans: Thorium Belt, Plans: Radiant Belt.
Trainer Recipes: If Auction House recipes are not accessible, you can utilize recipes learned directly from trainers:
- Skill Level 265-270: Craft 5 x Imperial Plate Belt using 110 Thorium Bars, 30 Rugged Leather, and 5 Aquamarines. The recipe for Imperial Plate Belt is obtained from the Imperial Plate Belt quest in Tanaris from Derotain Mudsipper. You will need 20 Thorium Bars to complete the quest.
Derotain Mudsipper also offers the next two recipes, so ensure you bring at least 80 Thorium Bars to acquire all three recipes!
Image of Dense Sharpening Stone icon. Crafting Dense Sharpening Stones is a straightforward way to gain Blacksmithing skill levels 250-260 in Classic WoW.
Image of Mithril Spurs icon. Re-using Mithril Spurs recipe for Blacksmithing levels 260-270 in Classic WoW.
Image of Imperial Plate Belt icon. A trainer recipe option for leveling Blacksmithing in Classic WoW, requiring Thorium Bars and Rugged Leather.
Blacksmithing Artisan (Skill Level 270 – 295)
- Skill Level 270 – 295:
- Craft 25 x Imperial Plate Bracers using 500 Thorium Bars and 25 Star Rubies. The Plans: Imperial Plate Bracers recipe is a reward from the Imperial Plate Bracer quest in Tanaris, given by Derotain Mudsipper. This quest also requires 20 Thorium Bars. Note: This recipe may become yellow for the last 5 skill points, requiring you to craft a few extra.
Image of Imperial Plate Bracers icon. Crafting Imperial Plate Bracers is effective for leveling Blacksmithing from 270-295 in Classic WoW.
Blacksmithing Artisan (Skill Level 295 – 300)
- Skill Level 295 – 300:
- Craft 5 x Imperial Plate Boots using 170 Thorium Bars, 5 Star Rubies, and 5 Aquamarines. The recipe for Imperial Plate Boots is obtained from Derotain Mudsipper, requiring 40 Thorium Bars for the quest.
Image of Imperial Plate Boots icon. The final recipe in this guide to reach Blacksmithing skill level 300 in Classic WoW.
Congratulations on mastering Classic Blacksmithing and reaching skill level 300! Your feedback is valuable to us. If you have suggestions for improvement, spot any errors, or have alternative material counts, please send feedback.
