Welcome to the ultimate guide for leveling your Engineering skill in Classic World of Warcraft! Engineering is a fantastic profession, renowned for its gadgets, bombs, and quirky inventions that can give you a real edge in both PvE and PvP. If you’re looking to craft everything from useful trinkets to powerful explosives, then Engineering is the profession for you.
For the most efficient and cost-effective leveling experience, Engineering pairs exceptionally well with Mining. Gathering your own ores will save you a significant amount of gold compared to purchasing everything from the Auction House. If you’re also planning to level Mining, be sure to check out our comprehensive Classic Mining Leveling Guide.
If you’re still on your journey to level 60, or perhaps starting a new character, consider using a leveling guide to speed up the process. Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide is a popular choice that can help you reach max level much faster, allowing you to dive into professions like Engineering sooner.
Essential Shopping List for Classic Engineering
Before you embark on your Engineering journey, it’s wise to gather the materials you’ll need. If you’re a Miner, you can farm these ores yourself. Click on the links below for detailed farming routes:
Copper Ore Farming Guide
Alt text: Copper Ore icon from World of Warcraft, link to copper ore farming guide.
Tin Ore Farming Guide
Alt text: Tin Ore icon from World of Warcraft, link to tin ore farming guide.
Iron Ore Farming Guide
Alt text: Iron Ore icon from World of Warcraft, link to iron ore farming guide.
Mithril Ore Farming Guide
Alt text: Mithril Ore icon from World of Warcraft, link to mithril ore farming guide.
Thorium Ore Farming Guide
Alt text: Thorium Ore icon from World of Warcraft, link to thorium ore farming guide.
Cataclysm Classic Note
Please be aware that Cataclysm Classic introduces significant changes to trainers and recipes. If you are playing Cataclysm Classic, you should follow our dedicated Cataclysm Engineering Leveling Guide for the most accurate and effective information.
Finding Engineering Trainers in Classic WoW
To begin your Engineering training, you’ll need to find an Engineering trainer. You can learn Apprentice Engineering from trainers in most major cities once you reach level 5. Simply ask any guard in a city for directions to the Engineering trainer, and they will mark the location on your map.
For efficient leveling, especially to skill level 200, it’s recommended to start in Orgrimmar (Horde) or Ironforge (Alliance). These cities host trainers who can teach you up to Expert Engineering, minimizing travel time during your initial skill progression. Trainers in other major cities typically only teach Journeyman level recipes, requiring you to eventually travel to Orgrimmar or Ironforge anyway.
Horde Engineering Trainers
Alliance Engineering Trainers
Leveling Your Classic WoW Engineering Skill: Step-by-Step
Before you start crafting, make sure you have a Blacksmith Hammer in your inventory. You can purchase this from Blacksmithing or Engineering supply vendors, usually located near your trainer, or from any general goods vendor.
Gnome Engineering Racial Bonus
If you’re playing a Gnome, you have a significant advantage! Gnomes possess the Engineering Specialization racial passive, granting +15 Engineering skill. This bonus means recipes will remain orange (guaranteed skill-up) for 15 extra skill points, allowing you to gain more skill-ups from lower-level recipes and potentially save gold.
Apprentice Engineering (Skill Level 1 – 75)
- Skill Level 30 – 50: Craft approximately 30 x Handful of Copper Bolts using 30 Copper Bars. You’ll need these Copper Bolts for the next step, so keep them!
Alt text: Handful of Copper Bolts icon from World of Warcraft. - Skill Level 51 – 75: Craft approximately 30 x Rough Copper Bomb using 30 Copper Bars, 30 Handfuls of Copper Bolts, 60 Rough Blasting Powder, and 30 Linen Cloth.
Journeyman Engineering (Skill Level 75 – 150)
To progress past skill level 75, you need to learn Journeyman Engineering. Not all trainers offer this level of training; you need to seek out a Journeyman Engineering Trainer. This requires your character to be level 10 or higher.
Journeyman Engineering Trainers can be found at:
Horde Journeyman Trainers
Alliance Journeyman Trainers
- Skill Level 75 – 90: Craft approximately 60 x Coarse Blasting Powder using 60 Coarse Stones. Hold onto these, as you’ll use them later.
Alt text: Coarse Blasting Powder icon from World of Warcraft. - Skill Level 100 – 105: Craft approximately 5 x Silver Contact using 5 Silver Bars. If Silver Bars are expensive on your server’s Auction House, you can skip this and continue with Bronze Tubes.
Alt text: Silver Contact icon from World of Warcraft. - Skill Level 105 – 125: Craft approximately 25 x Bronze Tube using 50 Bronze Bars and 25 Weak Flux. Weak Flux is readily available from Engineering Supply vendors near your trainer.
Alt text: Bronze Tube icon and Weak Flux icon from World of Warcraft.
Expert Engineering (Skill Level 150 – 225)
To advance beyond skill level 150, you must learn Expert Engineering. This requires finding an Expert Engineering Trainer (Artisan Engineer in the original article, corrected to Expert for clarity as per WoW terminology). You need to be level 20 or higher to learn Expert Engineering.
Expert Engineering Trainers are:
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Roxxik in Orgrimmar (Horde)
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Springspindle Fizzlegear in Ironforge (Alliance)
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Skill Level 150 – 160: Craft approximately 15 x Bronze Framework using 30 Bronze Bars, 15 Medium Leather, and 15 Wool Cloth. Keep these Bronze Frameworks, as they are used in later recipes. You might gain more than 10 skill points crafting these, potentially reaching towards skill level 160 or even higher. Stop crafting them once they turn green and only make more if you need them later.
Alt text: Bronze Framework icon from World of Warcraft. -
Skill Level 175 – 195: Craft approximately 60 x Solid Blasting Powder using 120 Solid Stones. Save these Solid Blasting Powders as they are needed for higher-level crafts.
Alt text: Solid Blasting Powder icon from World of Warcraft. -
Skill Level 195 – 200: Craft approximately 7 x Mithril Tube using 21 Mithril Bars. Stop crafting Mithril Tubes once you reach skill level 200. Keep around 6 Mithril Tubes if you plan to specialize in Gnomish Engineering at skill level 200.
Alt text: Mithril Tube icon from World of Warcraft.
Artisan Engineering (Skill Level 225 – 300)
To continue your Engineering journey beyond skill level 225, you must learn Artisan Engineering. You’ll need to find an Artisan Engineering Trainer, often referred to as a Master Engineer. You must be level 35 or higher to learn Artisan Engineering.
The Artisan Engineering Trainer is:
- Buzzek Bracketswing in Gadgetzan, Tanaris. He is located just outside the inn, on the left side near the mailbox.
Engineering Specializations: Gnomish vs. Goblin
At Engineering skill level 200, you have the option to specialize in either Gnomish Engineering or Goblin Engineering. Each specialization grants access to unique recipes and gadgets. Some items require a specific specialization to use, while others can be used by any Engineer regardless of specialization. Many crafted items from either specialization can be used by both Gnomish and Goblin Engineers.
For a detailed comparison and guide to choosing the right specialization for you, check out our dedicated guide:
Classic WoW Engineering Specializations Guide
Alt text: Engineering icon from World of Warcraft, link to engineering specialization guide.
- Skill Level 215 – 238: Craft approximately 40 x Mithril Casing using 120 Mithril Bars. Save these Mithril Casings for future recipes.
Alt text: Mithril Casing icon from World of Warcraft. - Skill Level 250 – 260: Craft approximately 30 x Dense Blasting Powder using 60 Dense Stones. You might need to craft slightly more than 30 to reach skill level 260.
Alt text: Dense Blasting Powder icon from World of Warcraft. - Skill Level 285 – 300: Craft approximately 20 x Thorium Tube using 120 Thorium Bars. The Schematic: Thorium Tube is sold by Xizzer Fizzbolt in Everlook, Winterspring, in the first building on the right.
Alt text: Thorium Tube icon and Schematic Thorium Tube icon from World of Warcraft.
Congratulations on reaching Engineering skill level 300 in Classic WoW! We hope this guide has been helpful in your crafting journey. Now you’re ready to create amazing gadgets and dominate Azeroth with Engineering!
