Welcome to the ultimate guide for leveling Blacksmithing in WoW Classic! This comprehensive walkthrough will show you the fastest and most efficient path to master Blacksmithing, taking you from skill level 1 all the way to 300.
Blacksmithing is a fantastic profession in Classic WoW, allowing you to craft powerful weapons and armor. However, it’s also known for being resource-intensive, particularly in terms of ores. Therefore, we highly recommend pairing Blacksmithing with Mining. Leveling Mining alongside Blacksmithing will not only provide you with a steady supply of the necessary materials but also save you a significant amount of gold that would otherwise be spent at the Auction House. If you’re looking to level Mining as well, be sure to check out our Classic Mining Leveling Guide 1-300 for a complementary profession 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. We recommend exploring Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide, a popular choice for efficient leveling in Classic WoW.
Are You Playing Cataclysm Classic?
It’s important to note that if you’re playing Cataclysm Classic, this guide might not be entirely accurate for the 1-300 leveling portion due to changes in trainers and recipes. For Cataclysm Classic Blacksmithing, please refer to our dedicated Cataclysm Blacksmithing Leveling Guide.
Blacksmithing Guide Sections:
Essential Shopping List for Blacksmithing
To effectively level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic, you’ll need a substantial amount of materials. Here’s a comprehensive shopping list to help you gather everything you need. Remember that these are estimates, and the exact quantities may vary slightly depending on crafting luck and recipe availability.
If you are planning to gather the ores yourself, pairing Blacksmithing with Mining is highly recommended. To maximize your farming efficiency, check out our detailed ore farming guides:
Copper Ore Farming Guide (Icon for Copper Ore Farming Guide) Tin Ore Farming Guide (Icon for Tin Ore Farming Guide) Iron Ore Farming Guide (Icon for Iron Ore Farming Guide) Mithril Ore Farming Guide (Icon for Mithril Ore Farming Guide) Thorium Ore Farming Guide (Icon for Thorium Ore Farming Guide)
Finding Classic Blacksmithing Trainers
To begin your Blacksmithing journey, you’ll first need to learn the profession from a trainer. You can find Blacksmithing trainers in most major cities in WoW Classic. You must be at least level 5 to learn a profession.
Finding a trainer is easy. Simply ask any guard in a city for directions to the Blacksmithing trainer, and they will mark the trainer’s location on your map with a red flag.
Below are lists of Blacksmithing trainers for both the Horde and Alliance factions:
Horde Blacksmithing Trainers:
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Alliance Blacksmithing Trainers:
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Leveling Your Blacksmithing Skill in Classic WoW
Now, let’s dive into the leveling process. Follow these steps to efficiently increase your Blacksmithing skill from 1 to 300.
Blacksmithing Apprentice (Skill 1 – 75)
- Skill Level 1 – 75: Focus on crafting Rough Grinding Stones.
- Craft approximately 55 – 65 Rough Grinding Stones: This will require around 110 Rough Stone.
- Important: Keep at least 10 Rough Grinding Stones as you’ll need them later.
- Recipe: Rough Grinding Stone
- Materials: 2 x Rough Stone per Rough Grinding Stone
- Trainers: Any Blacksmithing Trainer can teach you Apprentice Blacksmithing and the initial recipes.
Becoming a Journeyman Blacksmith
To progress beyond skill level 75, you need to become a Journeyman Blacksmith. This requires finding an Expert Blacksmith Trainer. You must be at least level 10 to learn Journeyman Blacksmithing. Note that not all Blacksmithing trainers can teach you this level; you need to seek out a designated Expert trainer.
Here are the NPCs who can train you in Journeyman Blacksmithing for both factions:
Horde Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers:
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Alliance Journeyman Blacksmithing Trainers:
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Blacksmithing Journeyman (Skill 75 – 150)
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Skill Level 75 – 90: Continue crafting Rough Grinding Stones if you haven’t reached skill level 75 yet. If you have, start with the next item.
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Skill Level 90 – 100: Craft Runed Copper Belts.
- Craft approximately 10 Runed Copper Belts: This will require about 100 Copper Bars.
- Recipe: Runed Copper Belt
- Materials: 10 x Copper Bar per Runed Copper Belt
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Skill Level 100 – 105: Craft Runed Copper Belts.
- Craft approximately 5 Runed Copper Belts: This will require about 50 Copper Bars. This may take you to or close to 105, depending on how many you made earlier.
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Skill Level 105 – 125: Craft Coarse Grinding Stones.
- Craft approximately 20 Coarse Grinding Stones: This will require about 40 Coarse Stone.
- Recipe: Coarse Grinding Stone
- Materials: 2 x Coarse Stone per Coarse Grinding Stone
Becoming an Expert Blacksmith
To advance past skill level 150, you must become an Expert Blacksmith. This requires finding an Artisan Blacksmith Trainer. You need to be at least level 20 to learn Expert Blacksmithing. Similar to Journeyman, not every trainer offers this level; you must find a specific Artisan trainer.
For Horde players, Saru Steelfury in Orgrimmar is the Expert Blacksmithing trainer. Alliance players should seek out Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge.
Blacksmithing Expert (Skill 150 – 225)
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Skill Level 125 – 140: Craft Coarse Grinding Stones if you haven’t reached 140. Otherwise, move to the next item.
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Skill Level 140 – 150: Craft Patterned Bronze Bracers.
- Craft approximately 10 Patterned Bronze Bracers: This will require 50 Bronze Bars and 20 Coarse Grinding Stones.
- Recipe: Patterned Bronze Bracers
- Materials: 5 x Bronze Bar, 2 x Coarse Grinding Stone per Patterned Bronze Bracers
- Tip: Green Dye, required for this recipe, is sold by Tailoring and Leatherworking supply vendors.
Green Dye is sold by Tailoring and Leatherworking vendors. (Image of Green Dye with alt text: “Green Dye item icon, purchasable from Tailoring and Leatherworking vendors in WoW Classic”)
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Skill Level 150 – 165: Craft Heavy Grinding Stones.
- Craft approximately 20 Heavy Grinding Stones: This will require 60 Heavy Stone.
- Recipe: Heavy Grinding Stone
- Materials: 3 x Heavy Stone per Heavy Grinding Stone
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Skill Level 165 – 190: Craft Green Iron Bracers.
- Craft approximately 25 Green Iron Bracers: This will require 150 Iron Bars and 25 Green Dyes.
- Recipe: Green Iron Bracers
- Materials: 6 x Iron Bar, 1 x Green Dye per Green Iron Bracers
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Skill Level 190 – 200: Craft Heavy Grinding Stones.
- Craft approximately 10 Heavy Grinding Stones: This will require 30 Heavy Stone.
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Skill Level 200 – 210: Craft Solid Grinding Stones.
- Craft approximately 30 Solid Grinding Stones: This will require 120 Solid Stone.
- Important: Keep at least 10 Solid Grinding Stones for the 225-235 skill range.
- Tip: If you plan to craft Plans: Mithril Spurs later, keep all of the Solid Grinding Stones you make, as you will need many more.
- Recipe: Solid Grinding Stone
- Materials: 4 x Solid Stone per Solid Grinding Stone
Blacksmithing Specializations: Armorsmith or Weaponsmith
At Blacksmithing skill level 200 and character level 40, you can choose to specialize in either Armorsmithing or Weaponsmithing. These specializations allow you to craft particularly potent armor or weapons, respectively. Specializing is optional for leveling Blacksmithing; you can choose to specialize later or not at all if you prefer.
For detailed information on becoming an Armorsmith or Weaponsmith, refer to our dedicated specialization guides:
Armorsmith Specialization Guide (Icon for Armorsmith Specialization Guide) Weaponsmith Specialization Guide (Icon for Weaponsmith Specialization Guide)
If you’re undecided about which specialization to choose, we’ve compiled a list of recipes for each to help you make an informed decision:
List of Weaponsmith and Armorsmith Recipes in Classic WoW
Becoming an Artisan Blacksmith
To continue your Blacksmithing journey beyond skill level 225, you must achieve Artisan Blacksmith status. This requires finding a Master Blacksmith Trainer. You must be at least level 35 to learn Artisan Blacksmithing. Again, not every trainer can teach you this level; you need to find a Master trainer.
Brikk Keencraft, located in Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale, is the Artisan Blacksmithing trainer for both Horde and Alliance players.
Blacksmithing Artisan (Skill 225 – 300)
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Skill Level 225 – 235: Craft Steel Plate Helms.
- Craft approximately 10 Steel Plate Helms: This will require 140 Steel Bars and 10 Solid Grinding Stones.
- Recipe: Steel Plate Helm
- Materials: 14 x Steel Bar, 1 x Solid Grinding Stone per Steel Plate Helm
- Note for Horde Armorsmiths: Horde players considering Armorsmithing specialization should keep approximately 4 of these Steel Plate Helms, as they might be useful for a quest.
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Skill Level 235 – 250: Craft Mithril Spurs.
- Purchase the recipe: You’ll need to buy Plans: Mithril Spurs from the Auction House.
- Craft approximately 20 Mithril Spurs: This will require 80 Mithril Bars and 60 Solid Grinding Stones.
- Recipe: Mithril Spurs
- Materials: 4 x Mithril Bar, 3 x Solid Grinding Stone per Mithril Spurs
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Alternative Recipe for 235-250: If Plans: Mithril Spurs is unavailable or too expensive, you can craft Mithril Coifs instead.
- Craft approximately 15 Mithril Coifs: This will require 150 Mithril Bars and 90 Mageweave Cloth.
- Recipe: Mithril Coif
- Materials: 10 x Mithril Bar, 6 x Mageweave Cloth per Mithril Coif
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Skill Level 250 – 260: Craft Dense Sharpening Stones.
- Craft approximately 20 Dense Sharpening Stones: This will require 20 Dense Stone.
- Recipe: Dense Sharpening Stone
- Materials: 1 x Dense Stone per Dense Sharpening Stone
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Skill Level 260 – 270: Craft Mithril Spurs.
- Craft approximately 20 Mithril Spurs: This will require 80 Mithril Bars and 60 Solid Grinding Stones.
- Recipe: Mithril Spurs
- Materials: 4 x Mithril Bar, 3 x Solid Grinding Stone per Mithril Spurs
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Alternative Recipes for 260-270: If you are unable to obtain Plans: Mithril Spurs, consider purchasing one of these alternative recipes from the Auction House: Plans: Thorium Bracers, Plans: Thorium Belt, or Plans: Radiant Belt.
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Trainer Recipes for 260-270: If Auction House recipes are unavailable, you can use trainer-taught recipes.
- Skill Level 265-270: Craft Imperial Plate Belts.
- Craft approximately 5 Imperial Plate Belts: This will require 110 Thorium Bars, 30 Rugged Leather, and 5 Aquamarines.
- Recipe Source: Learnable from the Imperial Plate Belt quest in Tanaris from Derotain Mudsipper. The quest requires 20 Thorium Bars to start.
- Materials: 22 x Thorium Bar, 6 x Rugged Leather, 1 x Aquamarine per Imperial Plate Belt
- Skill Level 265-270: Craft Imperial Plate Belts.
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Important Recipe Vendor: Derotain Mudsipper in Tanaris offers multiple useful recipes for this skill range. Bring at least 80 Thorium Bars when you visit him to acquire all three recipes (Imperial Plate Belt, Imperial Plate Bracers, and Imperial Plate Boots).
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Skill Level 270 – 295: Craft Imperial Plate Bracers.
- Craft approximately 25 Imperial Plate Bracers: This will require 500 Thorium Bars and 25 Star Rubies.
- Recipe Source: Learnable from the Imperial Plate Bracer quest in Tanaris from Derotain Mudsipper. The quest requires 20 Thorium Bars to start.
- Recipe: Imperial Plate Bracers
- Materials: 20 x Thorium Bar, 1 x Star Ruby per Imperial Plate Bracers
- Note: This recipe may turn yellow before you reach 295 skill, so you might need to craft a few extra.
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Skill Level 295 – 300: Craft Imperial Plate Boots.
- Craft approximately 5 Imperial Plate Boots: This will require 170 Thorium Bars, 5 Star Rubies, and 5 Aquamarines.
- Recipe Source: Learnable from the Imperial Plate Boots quest in Tanaris from Derotain Mudsipper. The quest requires 40 Thorium Bars to start.
- Recipe: Imperial Plate Boots
- Materials: 34 x Thorium Bar, 1 x Star Ruby, 1 x Aquamarine per Imperial Plate Boots
Congratulations! You have successfully leveled Blacksmithing to 300 in Classic WoW!
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