Blacksmithing is best combined with the gathering skill of Mining. Through mining a blacksmith can acquire the majority of the materials he needs to level WoW Blacksmithing. Blacksmiths are able to make Mail and Plate armor, as well as weapons of every type. At max. skill level a Blacksmith learns recipes that allow him to craft Epic quality items that are incredible for both PvE and PvP.
Specialization – Weaponsmith and Armorsmith
At skill level 200, a Blacksmith can choose a specialty: Weaponsmith, or Armorsmith.
Weaponsmiths are able to learn that allow them to craft high level Swords, Maces, and Axes.
Armorsmiths are able to learn recipes that allow them to craft high level Mail and Plate armor.
Specialization – Hammersmith, Axesmith, and Swordsmith
At skill level 300, a Weaponsmith can further specialize in his trade. He can choose to become a Master Hammersmith, a Master Axesmith, or a Master Swordsmith. All items crafted from these specialized recipes are Bind on Pickup and can not be traded or sold.
Master Hammersmiths are able to learn very special recipes for crafting Epic quality maces. They can craft both 1H and 2H maces which are upgradeable. The top end crafted Maces are known as Dragonmaw and Stormherald, respectively.
Master Axesmiths are able to learn very special recipes for crafting Epic quality axes. They can craft both 1H and 2H axes which are upgradeable. The top end crafted Axes are known as Wicked Edge of the Planes and Bloodmoon, respectively.
Master Swordsmiths are able to learn very special recipes for crafting Epic quality swords. They can craft both 1H and 2H swords which are upgradeable. The top end crafted Swords are known as Blazefury and Lionheart Executioner, respectively.
Reputation Recipes – Aldor and Scryer
Crafters are often faced with the question of which Shattrath faction to align themselves with. For Blacksmiths, this question boils down to: which do you need more? Fire resist, or Arcane resist.
That's the basics of Blacksmithing in World of Warcraft. We suggest you take your class and playstyle into consideration before choosing your masteries. If you find out later that you chose the wrong path, you can always pay to “unlearn” your mastery and choose a new one. Below you will find a guide to how to level your Blacksmithing skill in the quickest and easiest way possible. Enjoy!
Required Materials
Material |
Amount |
Rough Stone |
70 |
Coarse Stone |
20 |
Copper Bar |
120 |
Silver Bar |
5 |
Bronze Bar |
120 |
Heavy Stone |
150 |
Gold Bar |
5 |
Iron Bar |
80 |
Green Dye |
30 |
Steel Bar |
380 |
Solid Stone |
80 |
Mithril Bar |
150 (+80 if Armorsmith, +60 if Weaponsmith) |
Dense Stone |
20 |
Core of Earth |
10 if Armorsmith, 20 if Weaponsmith |
Thorium Bar |
880 |
Fel Iron Bar |
45 (+160 if Aldor) |
Adamantite Bar |
130 |
Netherweave Cloth |
20 |
Primal Water |
70 (Aldor only) |
Primal Fire |
60 (Aldor only) |
Hardened Adamantite Bar |
50 (Scryer only) |
Arcane Dust |
220 (Scryer only) |
Large Prismatic Shard |
40 (Scryer only) |
Leveling Tactics
Level Range |
Item to Craft/Action |
Amt. Req. |
Notes |
0 |
Train Apprentice Blacksmithing |
- |
Taught by: Dane Lindgren (Stormwind), Groum Stonebeard (Ironforge), Miall (Exodar), Frye (Undercity), Bemarrin (Silvermoon), Thrag (Thunder Bluff), Ug'thok (Orgrimmar) |
1-25 |
Rough Sharpening |
50 |
|
25-45 |
Rough Grinding Stone |
20 |
|
45-75 |
Copper Chain Belt |
30 |
|
75 |
Train Journeyman Blacksmithing |
- |
Taught by: Bemarrin (Silvermoon), Miall (Exodar), Rotgath Stonebeard (Ironforge), Snarl (Orgrimmar), Therum Deepforge (Stormwind) |
75-80 |
Coarse Grinding Stones |
10 |
|
80-100 |
Runed Copper Belt |
20 |
|
100-105 |
Silver Rod |
5 |
|
105-125 |
Rough Bronze |
20 |
|
125-150 |
Heavy Grinding Stone |
50 |
|
150 |
Train Expert Blacksmithing |
- |
Taught by: Bemarrin (Silvermoon), Bengus Deepforge (Ironforge), Saru Steelfury (Orgrimmar) |
150-155 |
Golden Rod |
5 |
|
155-165 |
Green Iron Leggings |
10 |
|
165-185 |
Green Iron Bracers |
20 |
|
185-200 |
Golden Scale Bracers |
15 |
|
200 |
Choose Specialization |
- |
Armorsmith (Grumnus Steelshaper - Ironforge or Okothos Ironrager - Orgrimmar), Weaponsmith (Bengus Deepforge – Ironforge or Saru Steelfury - Orgrimmar) |
200-210 |
Solid Grinding Stone |
20 |
|
210-215 |
Golden Scale Bracers |
5 |
|
215-225 |
Steel Plate Helm |
10 |
|
225 |
Train Artisan Blacksmithing |
- |
Taught by: Brikk Keencraft (Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale) |
225-235 |
Steel Plate Helm |
10 |
|
235-250 |
Mithril Coif |
15 |
|
250-260 |
Dense Sharpening Stone |
20 |
|
260-265 (Armorsmiths) |
Earthforged Leggings |
5 |
|
260-265 (Weaponsmiths) |
Light Earthforged Blade |
5 |
|
265-275 |
Imperial Plate Belt |
10 |
Trade Thorium Bars (about 80) for the required Imperial Plate recipes |
275-295 |
Imperial Plate Bracers |
20 |
|
295-300 |
Imperial Plate |
5 |
|
300 |
Train Master Blacksmithing |
- |
Taught by: Humphry (Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula), Rohok (Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula) |
300 |
Choose Specialization |
- |
Weaponsmiths only. Axesmith (Kilram in Winterspring), Swordsmith (Seril Scourgebane in Winterspring), Hammersmith (Lilith the Lithe in Winterspring) |
300-315 |
Imperial Plate Boots |
15 |
|
315-320 |
Imperial Plate Chest |
5 |
|
320-325 |
Fel Iron Chain Tunic |
5 |
|
325-330 |
Lesser Rune of Warding |
10 |
|
330-340 |
Adamantite Cleaver |
10 |
Sold by: Aaron Hollman (Shattrath), Arras (Exodar), Eriden (Silvermoon) |
340-350 |
Lesser Rune of Shielding |
20 |
|
350-360 |
Adamantite Weightstone |
20 |
|
360-370 (Aldor) |
Flamebane Gloves |
10 |
Requires Aldor – Honored |
370-375 (Aldor) |
Flamebane Breastplate |
5 |
Requires Aldor - Revered |
360-370 (Scryer) |
Enchanted Adamantite Boots |
10 |
Requires Scryer – Honored |
370-375 |
Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate |
5 |
Requires Scryer - Revered |
