WoW Classic Copper Ore Farming Guide: Best Routes, Maps, and Price

Want to make easy gold as a low-level player in WoW Classic? One of the best and most reliable methods is farming copper ore. This Copper Ore Farming Guide will help you discover the most efficient routes for farming copper ore, show you where to find the densest veins, and teach you how to maximize your profits on the Auction House. For a complete overview of the Mining profession, make sure to check out our

Don’t forget to check out our complete WoW Classic Mining Guide for a detailed overview of the mining profession and other valuable tips.

Best Zones and Routes for Copper Ore Farming 

The most lucrative zones for mining are the starting areas, as they have the highest concentration of copper veins. The following maps and tips will help you optimize your routes and avoid competition.

 

Horde Routes

Durotar: As the top zone for Horde, Durotar offers a high density of copper veins, especially in its winding canyons and caves.

• • Pro Route: Start at the cave in the southern part of the zone. This cave often has 3-4 veins. After clearing it, continue along the canyons to find more nodes.
  • Tip: Alternating between a few short routes in Durotar is more efficient than a single, long loop, as it allows you to catch respawned veins. You can expect to gather around 90 ore per hour.

 

Mulgore: A great alternative, especially for Tauren. The mountainous edges of the zone are full of veins.The Venture Co. Mine in the southeastern part of the zone is a goldmine (pun intended), yielding up to 8 copper veins in one run. However, low-level players should avoid this area due to aggressive mobs.

 

Tirisfal Glades: While a less common choice, this zone provides a steady supply of copper ore, particularly around Agamand Mills and the northern lake. It’s an excellent option if other zones are too crowded.

Alliance Routes

Elwynn Forest: The premier choice for Alliance players. Its straightforward layout makes it easy to follow a circular route.

• • Efficiency: A full loop takes about 30 minutes and can yield 70-80 copper ore per hour.
  • Caution: Low-level players should avoid the caves, as they contain hostile mobs that can be difficult to handle.

 

Dun Morogh: This zone is perfect for Dwarves and Gnomes. Its fast vein respawn rate means you can stick to two main, efficient routes rather than having to loop the entire zone. This is a huge advantage when facing other miners.

 

Darkshore: A fantastic option for Night Elves, offering a very high density of veins. Its caves are especially packed with nodes, making them highly profitable. Recommended for players who are a bit higher level, as the mobs can be tougher.

Smelting Copper Ore into Copper Bars: A Quick Guide

Turning your raw copper ore into copper bars is essential for leveling your Mining skill and often increases the value of your haul. Here, I will explain how to make copper bars efficiently, so you can maximize both your skill progression and profits.

1. Learn Mining: Visit a Mining trainer in any major city to learn the profession.
2. Find a Forge: Forges are typically located near Blacksmithing or Mining trainers. Ask a city guard for directions.
3. Smelt: With ore in your bag and standing near a forge, open your spellbook (default key: “P”), navigate to the “Profession” tab, and select “Smelting.” Choose “Smelt Copper.”
4. Note: Smelting grants Mining skill points, making it a great way to level your profession from 1 to 65.

WoW Classic Copper Ore Price and Market Tips

The WoW Classic copper ore price can vary, but here are some general trends:

• Copper Ore: A stack of 10 ore typically sells for around 0.5 gold.
• Copper Bars: These often fetch a higher price, ranging from 0.75g to 1g per stack.

Market Tip: Always check the Auction House to compare the price of raw ore versus smelted bars. Selling bars often yields a better profit, as they are in high demand from Blacksmiths and Engineers who need them for crafting but don’t want to mine themselves.

 

Top Tips for Efficient Copper Ore Farming

• Use Addons: Addons like GatherMate2 or Routes can display vein locations on your map, creating the most efficient farming path.
• Check Competition: If a zone is crowded, don’t hesitate to switch to a different route or a less-populated zone like Tirisfal Glades.
• Hardcore Mode Caution: For WoW Classic Hardcore, stick to open, safe routes and avoid risky caves to prevent a permadeath.
• Combine with Questing: If you’re below level 20, you can farm copper while completing quests in a starting zone to save time and double-dip on experience and gold.

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