This Classic WoW Blacksmithing Leveling Guide is designed to provide you with the most efficient and straightforward path to maximize your Blacksmithing skill from level 1 to 300.
Blacksmithing is a profession that heavily relies on ores. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to level Blacksmithing in tandem with Mining. Attempting to purchase all necessary materials from the Auction House can become very expensive. If you’re also looking to level your Mining skill, be sure to check out our Classic Mining leveling guide 1-300.
For those still in the process of leveling their character or starting a new alt, Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide is a tool that can significantly accelerate your journey to level 60.
Playing Cataclysm Classic?
If you are playing Cataclysm Classic, it’s important to use the updated guide. Please refer to our Cataclysm Blacksmithing Leveling Guide for the most accurate information, as there have been changes to trainers and recipes relevant to the 1-300 skill range.
Blacksmithing Guide Sections:
Shopping List
Below is a comprehensive shopping list detailing all the materials you will need to efficiently level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic.
If you have Mining and prefer to farm the required ores yourself, we have dedicated farming guides available:
[Copper Ore Farming Guide](Copper Ore Farming Guide)
[Tin Ore Farming Guide](Tin Ore Farming Guide)
[Iron Ore Farming Guide](Iron Ore Farming Guide)
[Mithril Ore Farming Guide](Mithril Ore Farming Guide)
[Thorium Ore Farming Guide](Thorium Ore Farming Guide)
Classic Blacksmithing Trainers Locations
You can begin your Blacksmithing journey by learning the profession from any of the NPCs listed below. However, you must reach character level 5 before you are eligible to learn Blacksmithing.
To find a trainer in-game, simply ask a guard in any major city for directions to the Blacksmithing trainer. Their location will then be marked on your map with a red flag.
Horde Blacksmithing Trainers:
Alliance Blacksmithing Trainers:
Leveling Blacksmithing in Classic WoW
Blacksmithing Level 1 – 75: Apprentice Blacksmith
- 30 – 65: Craft approximately 55 x Rough Grinding Stone – Requires 110 Rough Stone. Make sure to save around 10 Rough Grinding Stones as you will need them later.
Journeyman Blacksmithing
To progress your Blacksmithing skill beyond 75, you will need to train Journeyman Blacksmithing. Note that not all Blacksmithing trainers offer this level of training; you need to seek out an Expert Blacksmith. This training is available starting at character level 10.
You can learn Journeyman Blacksmithing from the following NPCs:
Horde Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers:
Alliance Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers:
Blacksmithing Level 75 – 125: Journeyman Blacksmith
- 90 – 100: Craft 10 x Runed Copper Belt – Requires 100 Copper Bar.
- 105 – 110: Craft 5 x Runed Copper Belt – Requires 50 Copper Bar.
Expert Blacksmithing
To continue leveling past 150 in Blacksmithing, you must learn Expert Blacksmithing. This level of training is not provided by every trainer; you must find an Artisan Blacksmith. Expert Blacksmithing becomes available at character level 20.
Horde players can learn Expert Blacksmithing from Saru Steelfury in Orgrimmar. Alliance players can find Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge to learn Expert Blacksmithing.
Blacksmithing Level 125 – 225: Expert Blacksmith
- 140 – 150: Craft 10 x Patterned Bronze Bracers – Requires 50 Bronze Bar and 20 Coarse Grinding Stone.
- 165 – 190: Craft 25 x Green Iron Bracers – Requires 150 Iron Bar and 25 Green Dye. Green Dye can be purchased from Tailoring and Leatherworking supply vendors.
- 200 – 210: Craft 30 x Solid Grinding Stone – Requires 120 Solid Stone. Keep at least 10 of these for the 225-235 skill range. If you intend to acquire the Plans: Mithril Spurs recipe, it’s advisable to keep all of them, as you will need to craft an additional 100 later on (or you can craft them when needed).
Blacksmithing Specializations
Upon reaching Blacksmithing skill level 200 and character level 40, you have the option to specialize in either Armorsmithing or Weaponsmithing. These specializations allow you to craft powerful, specialized items. Choosing a specialization is optional for leveling Blacksmithing and can be decided at a later time.
For detailed guidance on how to become an Armorsmith or Weaponsmith, please refer to our dedicated guides:
[Armorsmith Specialization Guide](Armorsmith Specialization Guide)
[Weaponsmith Specialization Guide](Weaponsmith Specialization Guide)
If you are undecided about which specialization to choose, you can review the list we have compiled detailing the crafting capabilities of each:
List of Weaponsmith and Armorsmith Recipes in Classic WoW
Artisan Blacksmithing
To advance beyond Blacksmithing skill level 225, you need to learn Artisan Blacksmithing. This level of training is not available from all trainers; you must locate a Master Blacksmith. Artisan Blacksmithing is available starting at character level 35.
You can learn Artisan Blacksmithing from Brikk Keencraft located in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale.
Blacksmithing Level 225 – 235: Artisan Blacksmith
- 225 – 235: Craft 10 x Steel Plate Helm – Requires 140 Steel Bar and 10 Solid Grinding Stone. Horde players should consider keeping 4 of these helms, as they may be needed if you choose the Armorsmith specialization later.
Blacksmithing Level 235 – 250
Acquire the recipe Plans: Mithril Spurs from the Auction House.
- 235 – 250: Craft 20 x Mithril Spurs – Requires 80 Mithril Bar and 60 Solid Grinding Stone.
Alternative Recipe:
- 235 – 250: Craft 15 x Mithril Coif – Requires 150 Mithril Bar and 90 Mageweave Cloth. This is an alternative if Plans: Mithril Spurs is unavailable or too expensive.
Blacksmithing Level 250 – 260
- 250 – 260: Craft 20 x Dense Sharpening Stone – Requires 20 Dense Stone.
Blacksmithing Level 260 – 270
- 260 – 270: Craft 20 x Mithril Spurs – Requires 80 Mithril Bar and 60 Solid Grinding Stone.
Alternative Recipes for 260-270
If you are unable to obtain the Plans: Mithril Spurs recipe, consider purchasing one of the following recipes from the Auction House as alternatives: Plans: Thorium Bracers, Plans: Thorium Belt, or Plans: Radiant Belt.
Trainer Recipes for 265-270
If the Auction House recipes are not accessible, you can utilize recipes available directly from a trainer:
- 265-270: Craft 5 x Imperial Plate Belt – Requires 110 Thorium Bar, 30 Rugged Leather, and 5 Aquamarine. The recipe for Imperial Plate Belt is obtained from the quest (level 50 requirement) given by Derotain Mudsipper in Tanaris. Completing this quest requires 20 Thorium Bars.
Important Trainer Recipe Note: The next two recipes are also available from the same NPC. Ensure you bring at least 80 Thorium Bars with you to purchase all three recipes in one trip!
Blacksmithing Level 270 – 295
- 270 – 295: Craft 25 x Imperial Plate Bracers – Requires 500 Thorium Bar and 25 Star Ruby. The Plans: Imperial Plate Bracers recipe is a reward after completing the quest Imperial Plate Bracer (level 50 requirement) from Derotain Mudsipper in Tanaris. This quest also requires 20 Thorium Bars. Note that this recipe may become yellow for the last 5 skill points, meaning you might need to craft a few extra to reach 295.
Blacksmithing Level 295 – 300
- 295 – 300: Craft 5 x Imperial Plate Boots – Requires 170 Thorium Bar, 5 Star Ruby, and 5 Aquamarine. The recipe is obtained from the same NPC as the previous recipes, but this quest requires 40 Thorium Bars.
Congratulations on achieving Blacksmithing skill level 300! If you have any feedback or suggestions to improve this guide, or if you find any errors, typos, or incorrect material quantities, please send feedback.
