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Welcome, adventurer! This WoW Classic Blacksmithing Leveling Guide provides everything you need to know about Blacksmithing, from a quick and easy 1-300 leveling path to the vital information on specializations and the best endgame gear and recipes.
Blacksmithing is a crucial primary crafting profession in WoW Classic, allowing players to turn raw ore and smelted metals into essential items like plate armor, weapons, and utility items such as keys and enchanting rods. While it can be expensive, pairing it with Mining is highly recommended to gather your own materials and significantly offset the costs.
🐐 Best Professions & Classes for Blacksmithing
Best Professions to Pair with Blacksmithing ⛏️
Mining is the ultimate companion profession for Blacksmithing. It provides all the essential raw materials,including ores and stones, which you can smelt into bars and craft into weapons, armor, and utility items. Pairing Blacksmithing with Mining not only reduces your crafting costs but also ensures a steady supply of materials as you level your profession.You can check out a detailed tutorial here: wow classic mining guide 1-300
Best Classes for Blacksmithing
Blacksmithing is especially useful for classes that wear plate armor, as they can craft some of the most powerful gear themselves.
Warriors (DPS & Tank)
Warriors gain the most benefit from Blacksmithing. They can craft high-end weapons and armor, including iconic items like the Lionheart Helm and Nightfall, giving them a strong advantage in both PvE and PvP.
Paladins (Retribution, Holy, Protection)
Paladins also benefit greatly, especially in crafting self-made plate armor and utility items. Gear crafted by Blacksmiths can improve survivability and damage output, making it ideal for both solo and group content.
Hunters & Shamans (Mail-wearers)
While primarily mail-wearers, Hunters and Shamans can still take advantage of certain Blacksmithing items, such as weapons or a few specialized mail pieces. These crafted items can complement their equipment and provide unique bonuses.
📋Blacksmithing Leveling Path 1-300 Materials List
This is the recommended minimum material shopping list to get from 1 to 300. Due to skill-up randomness (especially yellow and green recipes), you may need more materials. Always gather or buy slightly more than listed.
| Material Type | Material | Estimated Quantity |
| Stone | Rough Stone | 160 |
| Coarse Stone | 95 | |
| Heavy Stone | 105 | |
| Solid Stone | 120 | |
| Dense Stone | 20 | |
| Bars | Copper Bar | 150 |
| Silver Bar | 5 | |
| Bronze Bar | 140 | |
| Gold Bar | 5 | |
| Iron Bar | 230 | |
| Steel Bar | 190 | |
| Mithril Bar | 240 | |
| Thorium Bar | 680 | |
| Other | Green Dye | 35 |
| Mageweave Cloth | 150 | |
| Rugged Leather | 80 | |
| Red Power Crystal | 40 | |
| Blue Power Crystal | 20 | |
| Green Power Crystal | 40 | |
| Star Ruby | 15 |
🛠️ WoW Classic Blacksmithing Leveling Guide (1–300)
Everything you need to reach 300 Blacksmithing in WoW Classic. This step-by-step guide will show you the most efficient path, the required materials, and the best training locations — all optimized for minimal waste and easy reading.
🪓 Apprentice Blacksmithing (1–75)
| Skill Range | Recipe | Materials Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–30 | Rough Sharpening Stone ×40 | 40 Rough Stone | Cheap start. Save or sell these. |
| 30–65 | Rough Grinding Stone ×60 | 120 Rough Stone | Save these – needed later. |
| 65–75 | Coarse Sharpening Stone ×25 | 25 Coarse Stone | Easy skill-ups to finish Apprentice. |
Once you reach 75 skill, visit your local Blacksmithing trainer and learn Journeyman Blacksmithing.
🧭 Trainer Tip: You can find trainers in all major cities — Ironforge, Stormwind, Orgrimmar, and Undercity.
⚒️ Journeyman Blacksmithing (75–150)
| Skill Range | Recipe | Materials Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75–90 | Coarse Grinding Stone ×35 | 70 Coarse Stone | Save these for later. |
| 90–100 | Runed Copper Belt ×10 | 100 Copper Bar | Solid early leveling craft. |
| 100–105 | Silver Rod ×5 | 5 Silver Bar, 10 Rough Grinding Stone | Useful for Enchanters. |
| 105–110 | Runed Copper Belt ×5 | 50 Copper Bar | Finish off extra Copper. |
| 110–125 | Rough Bronze Leggings ×15 | 90 Bronze Bar | Push to 125 and prep for Expert. |
At 125 skill and level 20+, train Expert Blacksmithing.
🔩 Expert Blacksmithing (125–225)
| Skill Range | Recipe | Materials Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125–140 | Heavy Grinding Stone ×35 | 105 Heavy Stone | Save these. Needed later. |
| 140–150 | Patterned Bronze Bracers ×10 | 50 Bronze Bar, 20 Coarse Grinding Stone | Easy steady craft. |
| 150–155 | Golden Rod ×5 | 5 Gold Bar, 10 Coarse Grinding Stone | Vendor-friendly craft. |
| 155–165 | Green Iron Leggings ×10 | 80 Iron Bar, 10 Heavy Grinding Stone, 10 Green Dye | Strong XP gain. |
| 165–190 | Green Iron Bracers ×25 | 150 Iron Bar, 25 Green Dye | Reliable and cheap. |
| 190–200 | Golden Scale Bracers ×10 | 50 Steel Bar, 20 Heavy Grinding Stone | Switch to steel tier. |
| 200–210 | Solid Grinding Stone ×30 | 120 Solid Stone | Save some for later. |
| 210–225 | Heavy Mithril Gauntlets ×15 | 90 Mithril Bar, 60 Mageweave Cloth | Good XP + common mats. |
At 225 skill, visit Brikk Keencraft in Booty Bay to train Artisan Blacksmithing.
⚔️ Artisan Blacksmithing (225–300)
| Skill Range | Recipe | Materials Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225–235 | Steel Plate Helm ×10 | 140 Steel Bar, 10 Solid Grinding Stone | Good, consistent gains. |
| 235–250 | Mithril Coif ×15 | 150 Mithril Bar, 90 Mageweave Cloth | Alternate: Mithril Spurs (rare plans). |
| 250–260 | Dense Sharpening Stone ×20 | 20 Dense Stone | Easy, fast, low cost. |
| 260–270 | Thorium Belt ×10 | 120 Thorium Bar, 40 Red Power Crystal | Tradeable plans (check AH). |
| 270–275 | Thorium Bracers ×5 | 60 Thorium Bar, 20 Blue Power Crystal | Another tradeable plan craft. |
| 275–290 | Imperial Plate Bracers ×15 | 300 Thorium Bar, 15 Star Ruby | Quest reward plans. |
| 290–300 | Thorium Boots ×10 | 200 Thorium Bar, 80 Rugged Leather, 40 Green Power Crystal | Expensive, but best route. |
🛠️ Blacksmithing Trainer Locations – WoW Classic
Apprentice & Journeyman trainers are in major cities. Ask a city guard for help — a red flag will show on your map. Trainers only teach the level below theirs.
| Rank | Skill Range | Min Skill | Min Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 1–75 | 1 | 1 |
| Journeyman | 75–150 | 50 | 10 |
| Expert | 150–225 | 125 | 20 |
| Artisan | 225–300 | 225 | 35 |
Alliance Trainers
Apprentice & Journeyman
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Smith Argus – Goldshire /way 41,65
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Tognus Flintfire – Kharanos, Dun Morogh /way 45.2,52
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Delfrum Flintbeard – Auberdine, Darkshore /way 38.2,41
Expert
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Clarise Gnarltree – Duskwood /way 74,48
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Therum Deepforge – Stormwind /way 56.8,16.6
Artisan
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Bengus Deepforge – Ironforge /way 52,40
No trainers in Darnassus.
Horde Trainers
Apprentice & Journeyman
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Dwukk – Razor Hill, Durotar /way 52,40.6
Expert
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James Van Brunt – Undercity /way 61.2,29.2
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Karn Stonehoof – Thunder Bluff /way 39.6,55.6
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Traugh – The Crossroads, Barrens /way 51.2,28.8
Artisan
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Saru Steelfury – Orgrimmar /way 82.2,23
Expert & Artisan
Expert Trainers (125 skill, level 20): Bengus Deepforge (Ironforge), Saru Steelfury (Orgrimmar)
Artisan Trainer (200 skill, level 35): Brikk Keencraft – Booty Bay /way 29,75.4
Only Brikk teaches Artisan Blacksmithing.
Blacksmithing Specialization: Armorsmith vs. Weaponsmith
At Skill Level 200 and Character Level 40, you must choose a specialization. This choice is PERMANENT unless you unlearn the entire profession.
🛡️ Armorsmith
Armorsmiths focus on plate armor, crafting best-in-slot (BiS) items for Warriors and Paladins.
Key Recipes:
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Enchanted Thorium Platemail set
Armorsmith Questline
Alliance:
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Start: Myolor Sunderfury – Ironforge (/way 51.4,42.2)
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Follow: Grumnus Steelshaper – Ironforge (/way 51.0,42.2)
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Hank the Hammer – Stormwind (/way 56.0,16.0)
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Booty Bay: McGavan (/way 28.8,75.4)
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Stranglethorn Vale: Galvan the Ancient (multiple quests)
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Tanaris: Trenton Lighthammer final quests
Horde:
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Start: Krathok Moltenfist – Orgrimmar (/way 80.0,23.2)
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Follow: Okothos Ironrager – Orgrimmar (/way 79.8,23.8)
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Aturk the Anvil – Orgrimmar (/way 80.6,23.6)
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Booty Bay: McGavan (/way 28.8,75.4)
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Stranglethorn Vale: Galvan the Ancient
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Tanaris: Trenton Lighthammer
Advanced Armorsmithing
Collect Advanced Armorsmithing Volumes I–III to craft the Enchanted Thorium Platemail pieces.
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Turn in to Lorekeeper Lydros, Library of Dire Maul North.
Notable Armorsmith Plans
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Dark Iron set (Gauntlets, Helm, Leggings, Boots, Plate)
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Dawnbringer Shoulders
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Enchanted Thorium Breastplate/Leggings/Helm
Trainers:
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Alliance: Grumnus Steelshaper – Ironforge (/way 51.0,42.2)
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Horde: Okothos Ironrager – Orgrimmar (/way 79.8,23.8)
⚔️ Weaponsmith
Weaponsmiths craft powerful weapons and can further specialize into Axesmith, Hammersmith, or Swordsmith.
Key Recipes:
Weaponsmith Questline
Start NPCs:
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Alliance: Bengus Deepforge – Ironforge (/way 51.4,42.2)
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Horde: Krathok Moltenfist – Orgrimmar (/way 80.0,23.2)
Master Weaponsmith NPCs:
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Alliance: Ironus Coldsteel – Ironforge (/way 50.6,43.6)
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Horde: Borgosh Corebender – Orgrimmar (/way 79.6,23.6)
Initial quest: The Way of the Weaponsmith
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Craft: Moonsteel Broadsword x4, Big Black Mace x2, Heavy Mithril Axe x2, Massive Iron Axe x4
Sub-specialization:
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Axesmith → Kilram – Winterspring, plans include Arcanite Reaper, Dawn’s Edge, Nightfall
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Hammersmith → Lilith the Lithe – Winterspring, plans include Hammer of the Titans, Enchanted Battlehammer
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Swordsmith → Seril Scourgebane – Winterspring, plans include Arcanite Champion, Blazing Rapier
Notable Weaponsmith Plans
🔑 Blacksmithing Skeleton Keys Guide
Skeleton Keys are special Blacksmithing items that allow you to unlock doors, chests, and other containers in WoW Classic. These recipes are learned from Blacksmithing Trainers, and higher-level keys require visiting higher-level trainers.
Trainer Note: Brikk Keencraft is the only trainer who can teach all four Skeleton Key patterns.
| Key Type | Required Materials | Minimum Blacksmithing Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Skeleton Key | 1 × Silver Bar, 1 × Rough Grinding Stone | 25 |
| Golden Skeleton Key | 1 × Gold Bar, 1 × Heavy Grinding Stone | 125 |
| Truesilver Skeleton Key | 1 × Truesilver Bar, 1 × Solid Grinding Stone | 200 |
| Arcanite Skeleton Key | 1 × Arcanite Bar, 1 × Dense Grinding Stone | 300 |
Tips:
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Skeleton Keys are extremely useful for dungeons, rare loot, and certain quests.
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Stock up as you level your Blacksmithing, as higher-level keys can be sold for profit on the Auction House.
📔 Best Endgame Blacksmithing Recipes in WoW Classic
Max-level Blacksmiths can craft some of the most sought-after gear and utility items in the game. Knowing these powerful recipes is key to maximizing your profit and gear potential.
Top-Tier Blacksmithing Gear
| Item Name | Specialization/Source | Key Use/Benefit |
| Lionheart Helm | Armorsmith / Rare World Drop | BiS Helmet for Fury/Prot Warriors and Ret Paladins in multiple phases. |
| Arcanite Reaper | Axesmith / Bannok Grimaxe (LBRS Drop) | Legendary early-game 2-Handed DPS weapon. |
| Nightfall | Axesmith / Thorium Brotherhood Vendor (Exalted) | Essential raid utility weapon that applies a crucial spell vulnerability debuff. |
| Hammer of the Titans | Hammersmith / Maleki the Pallid (Stratholme Drop) | Excellent 2-Handed Mace for PvP due to the 3-second stun proc. |
| Dark Iron Set | Armorsmith / Thorium Brotherhood Vendor | Excellent Fire Resistance gear for Molten Core and Blackwing Lair. |
Best Utility & Consumable Recipes
- Elemental Sharpening Stone: High-end weapon consumable for melee DPS (Attack Power and Critical Strike Rating).
- Dense Sharpening Stone: A cheaper, readily available weapon consumable.
- Arcanite Skeleton Key: Allows Blacksmiths to open high-level locked chests and doors, providing excellent utility.
- Mithril Spurs: A boot attachment that provides a small, but noticeable, increase to mount speed.
❔Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Blacksmithing
Is Blacksmithing a profitable profession in WoW Classic?
What is the fastest way to level Blacksmithing from 1 to 300?
Should I choose Armorsmith or Weaponsmith?
This depends on your goal and class:
- Weaponsmith (Axesmith sub-spec): Generally considered the most beneficial choice for a wide audience due to key recipes like Arcanite Reaper (BiS weapon) and Nightfall (essential raid utility).
- Armorsmith: The better choice if you main a plate-wearing class (Warrior/Paladin) and prioritize crafting your own legendary plate pieces, such as the Lionheart Helm and Titanic Leggings.
Where is the Artisan Blacksmithing Trainer located?
The only trainer who can teach you Artisan Blacksmithing (225-300) is Brikk Keencraft. He is located in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale. You must be at least level 35 and have a skill of 200 to train from him.
