Are you looking to maximize your crafting potential in the new War Within expansion? Tailoring is a fantastic profession that not only allows you to create stylish gear but also synergizes well with any other profession in World of Warcraft. Unlike some professions that rely on specific gathering skills, Tailoring stands alone, making it a versatile choice for any player. Pairing it with gathering professions like Herbalism, Mining, or Skinning can further boost your gold-making capabilities as you explore the new zones. Enchanting is another popular combination, creating a powerful crafting duo without needing to gather materials directly.
This comprehensive War Within Tailoring guide will walk you through the quickest and most cost-effective path to level your Tailoring skill from 1 to 100. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting, this guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and material lists to reach max level efficiently.
Finding Your Tailoring Trainer
To begin your Tailoring journey in the War Within, you’ll need to locate a Tailoring trainer. You can find the War Within Tailoring trainer in Dornogal, the new hub city.
Materials Shopping List for Tailoring 1-65
Below is an estimated shopping list to level your Tailoring up to skill level 65. Keep in mind that material quantities may vary slightly based on crafting luck and potential skill point gains. For leveling purposes, the quality of materials doesn’t matter, so always opt for the most affordable options available from vendors or the Auction House.
- 200 x Weavercloth
- 300 x Mosswool Thread
- 510 x Spool of Weaverthread
- 6 x Storm Dust
- 3 x Exquisite Weavercloth Bolt
- 3 x Leyline Residue
- 30 x Writhing Sample
For levels beyond 65, the crafting paths become more diverse with various optional recipes, bags, and spellthreads, so a precise shopping list becomes less applicable.
Step-by-Step War Within Tailoring Leveling Guide (1-100)
Let’s dive into the detailed leveling process to maximize your Tailoring skill in the War Within expansion.
Levels 1-10: Unraveling Weavercloth
- Action: Use Unraveling on approximately 200 x Weavercloth.
- Materials: 200 x Weavercloth
Unraveling excess Weavercloth is a great way to kickstart your Tailoring journey and gain initial skill points quickly.
Levels 10-25: Crafting Weavercloth Bolts
- Recipe: Weavercloth Bolt
- Materials per craft: 6 x Spool of Weaverthread, 6 x Weavercloth
- Craft approximately: 51x Weavercloth Bolts
- Total Materials: 306 x Spool of Weaverthread, 306 x Weavercloth
You’ll need to purchase Mosswool Thread, which is conveniently sold by the Tailoring supply vendor near your trainer in Dornogal. This recipe will efficiently boost you through the early levels.
Tailoring Specializations Unlock at Level 25
Upon reaching Tailoring skill level 25, you’ll unlock Tailoring Specializations. This is a crucial point in your profession journey, offering diverse paths to specialize in. Initially, you may wonder which specialization to choose, but the good news is that you’ll eventually be able to master all four specializations. You’ll need 50 skill points to unlock the second, 60 for the third, and 75 for the fourth specialization.
To help you decide and understand the best paths, we recommend checking out our comprehensive War Within Tailoring Specialization Guide. This guide details each specialization and sub-specialization, providing example builds to get you started and informed decisions for your crafting journey.
Levels 25-35: Profession Accessories
- Recipes (Choose 3 of any):
- Materials per craft (Example – Weavercloth Tailor’s Coat): 2 x Storm Dust, 1 x Exquisite Weavercloth Bolt
- Craft 3 accessories (mix and match): You can craft 3 of any combination of these profession accessories. Choose based on your other professions if applicable.
- Total Materials (for 3 Weavercloth Tailor’s Coats): 6 x Storm Dust, 3 x Exquisite Weavercloth Bolt
Crafting profession accessories not only grants skill points but also provides useful items, especially the Weavercloth Tailor’s Coat, which you should equip to show off your tailoring pride!
Levels 35-45: Pioneer’s Perfected Gloves
- Recipe: Pioneer’s Perfected Gloves
- Materials per craft: 3 x Mosswool Thread, 2 x Weavercloth Bolt
- Craft approximately: 1x Pioneer’s Perfected Gloves
- Total Materials: 3 x Mosswool Thread, 2 x Weavercloth Bolt
This recipe provides a solid skill point boost in this level range.
Levels 45-48: Polishing Cloths
- Recipes (Craft 1 of each):
- Materials per craft (each): 2 x Leyline Residue, 1 x Weavercloth Bolt
- Craft 1 of each cloth:
- Total Materials: 4 x Leyline Residue, 2 x Weavercloth Bolt
Crafting one of each polishing cloth variant will bridge the gap to the next major leveling bracket.
Levels 48-65: Weavercloth Embroidery Thread
- Recipe: Weavercloth Embroidery Thread
- Materials per craft: 1 x Writhing Sample, 1 x Weavercloth Bolt
- Craft approximately: 30x Weavercloth Embroidery Thread
- Total Materials: 30 x Writhing Sample, 30 x Weavercloth Bolt
This recipe remains effective for a good stretch, though it may turn green in skill level color for the last 5 points or so. You might need to craft a few extra to reach level 65.
At this stage, if you haven’t already, consider choosing the From Dawn Until Dusk specialization as your third specialization. This specialization offers further avenues for profession leveling and lucrative crafting opportunities.
Levels 65-91: Optional Reagents, Bags, and Spellthreads
For levels 65 to 91, you have flexibility in choosing from various Optional Reagents, Bags, or Spellthreads, depending on the recipes you have learned and material availability.
These recipes will transition to yellow at skill level 80 and then green at level 90. Importantly, they don’t require any Bind on Pickup (BoP) reagents, meaning everything you craft can be sold on the Auction House.
If you have multiple characters, crafting Duskweave Bags is highly recommended. These bags are always in demand and can also be sold, although expect competition on the Auction House, which might require patience to sell in bulk.
Alternatively, if you prioritize speed over profit, crafting Duskthread Lining or Dawnthread Lining can be a more cost-effective leveling method, even if they don’t generate profit.
| Item | Reagents | Recipe Source |
|---|---|---|
| Duskweave Bag | 4x Duskweave Bolt, 30x Spool of Duskthread | Specialization: From Dawn Until Dusk (20) |
| Dawnweave Reagent Bag | 4x Dawnweave Bolt, 30x Spool of Dawnthread | Specialization: From Dawn Until Dusk (10) |
| Duskthread Lining | 2x Duskweave Bolt, 6x Spool of Duskthread | Auction House |
| Dawnthread Lining | 2x Dawnweave Bolt, 6x Spool of Dawnthread | Auction House |
Levels 91-100: Epic Armor Crafting and Crafting Orders
While the Optional Reagents, Bags, and Spellthreads mentioned above can technically provide skill points all the way to 100, the last few levels can become slow due to reduced skill gains. If you have unlocked any epic armor recipes through specializations, consider using crafting orders to reach the final levels.
Ideally, aim to reach at least level 97 through the previous methods. Each epic armor recipe provides 3 skill points, meaning you would only need to complete 1 to 3 crafting orders to hit level 100.
If you intend to craft at least one piece of epic armor for yourself, stopping at 97 is highly recommended.
Every epic armor recipe requires a Spark of Omen, a Bind on Pickup (BoP) crafting reagent obtainable only once every two weeks. Due to this time-gated reagent, utilizing the crafting order system for these final levels is a smart approach.
Specialization Recipes for Leveling 91-100
Certain Tailoring specializations offer recipes particularly beneficial for leveling those final points:
Threads of Devotion Specialization
Any recipe learned within the “Threads of Devotion” specialization tree is suitable for leveling up to 100. Choosing any path within this specialization is a solid choice for efficient leveling.
From Dawn Until Dusk Specialization
This specialization splits into two distinct talent trees, both of which offer three recipes each. Either tree provides valuable recipes that can assist in reaching skill level 100.
Utilizing Crafting Orders for Final Levels
Once you’ve acquired recipes from specializations, start exploring Crafting Orders to gain those last few skill points efficiently.
Public Crafting Orders
When you open the Crafting Orders interface, remember to click “Search” in the top left corner of the Public Orders tab, as orders do not load automatically. However, Public Crafting Orders have historically been less popular, and it’s unlikely to change significantly in The War Within. Orders are often completed quickly by other players as soon as they are posted.
Public Orders are also realm-specific, limiting visibility to players on your own realm. On lower population realms, finding Public Orders can be challenging or nonexistent.
NPC Crafting Orders
Fortunately, the new NPC Crafting Orders system provides a more reliable way to level. You will frequently receive epic armor crafting orders from NPCs, although you might need to gain more knowledge points to fulfill some of the more advanced orders.
These NPC orders are personal to you, meaning other players cannot claim them. They function like Personal Orders sent directly by NPCs. However, the orders are randomly generated, so receiving orders for recipes you can immediately craft is not guaranteed.
Personal Crafting Orders
To leverage Personal Crafting Orders for leveling, advertise your services on the trade chat channel. Many players seeking personal orders desire Rank 5 crafted items. Focus your advertising on recipes you can reliably craft at that quality level.
Also, keep an eye on the trade channel in Dornogal to see if anyone is actively requesting items you can craft, offering immediate opportunities to fill Personal Crafting Orders.
By following this guide, you’ll swiftly level your War Within Tailoring and be ready to craft amazing gear and take full advantage of the profession in the new expansion!
