Are you looking to max out your Engineering skill in Classic WoW? This comprehensive Engineering Guide will show you the quickest and simplest path to level your Engineering from 1 to 300.
For the most efficient and cost-effective leveling experience, Engineering pairs exceptionally well with Mining. By leveling these professions in tandem, you’ll gather many of the necessary materials yourself, saving significant gold. If you’re also leveling Mining, be sure to check out our Classic Mining leveling guide 1-300. If you choose not to level Mining, you will need to purchase all required materials from the Auction House.
If you are still in the process of leveling your character or starting a new alt, consider using Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide. It’s a fantastic resource to accelerate your journey to level 60.
Engineering Guide Sections:
- Approximate Materials Required
- Classic WoW Engineering Trainer Locations
- Leveling Classic Engineering (1-300)
- Engineering Specializations
Approximate Materials Required:
This is an estimate of materials needed if you are starting from skill level 1 and going all the way to 300. The exact quantities may vary slightly based on crafting luck and recipe availability.
- Copper Bar: 90
- Rough Stone: 60
- Linen Cloth: 30
- Coarse Stone: 60
- Silver Bar: 5
- Bronze Bar: 80
- Weak Flux: 25
- Medium Leather: 15
- Wool Cloth: 15
- Solid Stone: 120
- Mithril Bar: 141
- Dense Stone: 60
- Thorium Bar: 120
If you plan to farm the ores yourself with Mining, these farming guides can be very helpful:
Copper Ore Farming Guide for Classic WoW
Tin Ore Farming Guide for Engineering in Classic WoW
Iron Ore Farming Locations for Classic WoW Engineering
Mithril Ore Farming Guide: Leveling Engineering in WoW Classic
Thorium Ore Farming for 300 Engineering in Classic WoW
Cataclysm Classic Notice
Please note that Cataclysm Classic has introduced significant changes to trainers and recipes. If you are playing Cataclysm Classic, it is recommended to use our dedicated Cataclysm Engineering leveling guide for the most accurate and efficient information.
Classic WoW Engineering Trainer Location
To begin your Engineering journey in Classic WoW, you’ll need to find an Engineering trainer. You can learn Apprentice Engineering from any of the trainers listed below once you reach level 5.
If you’re unsure where to find a trainer, simply ask any guard in a major city for directions to the Engineering trainer. Their location will be conveniently marked on your map with a red flag.
For Horde players, Orgrimmar is a highly recommended starting location, and for Alliance players, Ironforge is ideal. Both cities have trainers that can teach you up to Expert Engineering, allowing you to stay in one location until you reach skill level 200. Trainers in other major cities typically only teach Journeyman recipes, eventually requiring you to travel to Orgrimmar or Ironforge anyway for further training.
Horde trainers:
- Brazie the Tinker in Orgrimmar
- Sovik in Undercity
- Geargrind Spannerwrench in Thunder Bluff
Alliance trainers:
- Springspindle Fizzlegear in Ironforge
- Trixie Quikswitch in Stormwind City
- Gnoarn in Darnassus
Leveling Classic Engineering
Before you start crafting, make sure you purchase a Blacksmith Hammer from a Blacksmithing or Engineering supply vendor, usually located near your trainer. You can also purchase one from any general or trade goods vendor.
Gnome Engineering Racial Bonus
If you are playing a Gnome character, you benefit from a +15 Engineering skill bonus due to their racial passive Engineering Specialization. This bonus means recipes will remain orange (guaranteed skill-up) for 15 extra skill points, potentially saving you gold by allowing you to craft lower-level recipes for longer.
Apprentice Engineering (1 – 75)
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1 – 30 30 x Handful of Copper Bolts – 30 Copper Bar. You will need approximately 30 of these later, so keep them.
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30 – 50 30 x Handful of Copper Bolts – If you didn’t reach 50 by making 30, continue until you do.
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50 – 75 30 x Rough Copper Bomb – 30 Copper Bar, 30 Handful of Copper Bolts, 60 Rough Blasting Powder, 30 Linen Cloth.
Journeyman Engineering (75 – 150)
To progress beyond skill level 75, you must learn Journeyman Engineering. Not all Engineering trainers offer this level of training; you need to find a Journeyman or higher Engineer trainer. (Requires character level 10)
You can learn Journeyman Engineering from these NPCs:
Horde trainers:
- Brazie the Tinker in Orgrimmar
- Sovik in Undercity
Alliance trainers:
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Springspindle Fizzlegear in Ironforge
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Trixie Quikswitch in Stormwind City
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75 – 90 60 x Coarse Blasting Powder – 60 Coarse Stone. Keep these as you’ll need them later.
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100 – 105 5 x Silver Contact – 5 Silver Bar. If Silver Bar is too expensive, you can continue making Copper Tubes until 105.
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105 – 125 25 x Bronze Tube – 50 Bronze Bar, 25 Weak Flux. Weak Flux is sold by Engineering Supply vendors near your trainer.
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125 – 135 20 x Bronze Tube – Continue making Bronze Tubes until you reach skill level 135.
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135 – 150 20 x Arclight Spanner – 20 Bronze Bar, 20 Medium Leather.
Expert Engineering (150 – 225)
To proceed past skill level 150, you need to train Expert Engineering. This level of training is not available from all trainers; you must seek out an Expert Engineer. (Requires character level 20)
You can learn Expert Engineering from: Roxxik in Orgrimmar and Springspindle Fizzlegear in Ironforge.
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150 – 160 15 x Bronze Framework – 30 Bronze Bar, 15 Medium Leather, 15 Wool Cloth. Keep these as they are used later.
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160 – 175 20 x Bronze Framework – Continue crafting Bronze Frameworks until you reach skill 175.
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175 – 195 60 x Solid Blasting Powder – 120 Solid Stone. Save these for later use.
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195 – 200 7 x Mithril Tube – 21 Mithril Bar. Stop making these once you hit 200. Keep 6 Mithril Tubes if you plan to choose Gnomish Engineering at skill level 200.
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200 – 215 20 x Mithril Tube – Continue crafting Mithril Tubes until you reach skill 215.
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215 – 225 17 x Advanced Target Dummy – 17 Bronze Framework, 17 Solid Blasting Powder, 34 Wool Cloth.
Artisan Engineering (225 – 300)
To advance past skill level 225, you must learn Artisan Engineering. This highest level of training requires you to seek out an Artisan Engineer.
You can learn Artisan Engineering from Buzzek Bracketswing in Tanaris, Gadgetzan. He is located just outside the Inn, on the left side near the mailbox. You need to be level 35 or higher to learn from him.
Engineering Specializations
At Engineering skill level 200, you have the option to specialize in either Gnomish Engineer or Goblin Engineer. Some crafted items and gadgets require a specific specialization to use, while others can be used by any engineer, regardless of specialization. Fortunately, most recipes crafted by one specialization can be used by both.
For detailed information on choosing the right specialization for you, please refer to our comprehensive guide:
Classic WoW Engineering Specializations Guide
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225 – 235 20 x Mithril Heavy Blaster – 20 Mithril Bar, 20 Solid Blasting Powder, 20 Heavy Leather.
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235 – 250 25 x Mithril Casing – 75 Mithril Bar. Save these for later recipes.
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250 – 260 30 x Dense Blasting Powder – 60 Dense Stone. You may need to craft more than 30 to reach skill level 260.
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260 – 285 35 x Unstable Trigger – 35 Mithril Casing, 35 Solid Blasting Powder, 35 Wool Cloth.
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285 – 300 20 x Thorium Tube – 120 Thorium Bar. Schematic: Thorium Tube is sold by Xizzer Fizzbolt in Winterspring, Everlook, in the first building on the right.
Congratulations on reaching Engineering skill level 300 in Classic WoW! We hope this engineering guide has been helpful on your crafting journey.
