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Tradeskills in Cata Classic

Every guide lists the materials to buy or gather and the recipes to craft, bracket by bracket, for skill 450-525.

Guides: 14 · updated 15 September 2026

Gathering3

  • HerbalismHerbalism from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: which herbs to gather at each skill level in the Cataclysm zones, where to find them, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Herbalism.
  • MiningMining from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: which ore to mine at each skill level in the Cataclysm zones, and when to smelt Obsidium, Elementium and Pyrium.
  • SkinningSkinning from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: which creatures to skin at each skill level in the Cataclysm zones, where to find them, and which leather they give.

Secondary3

  • CookingCooking from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Cataclysm fish and meat to gather or buy, the dishes to cook at each step, and how the daily quests in Stormwind City and Orgrimmar pay for the recipes.
  • First AidFirst Aid from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Embersilk Cloth you need, the bandages to make at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master First Aid.
  • FishingFishing from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: where to fish in the Cataclysm zones at each skill level, where to train Illustrious Grand Master Fishing, and how the daily quests help.

Crafting8

  • AlchemyAlchemy from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Cataclysm herbs and gems to gather or buy, the elixirs, potions and transmutes to craft at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Alchemy.
  • BlacksmithingBlacksmithing from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Obsidium, Elementium and volatiles to gather or buy, the items to forge at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Blacksmithing.
  • EnchantingEnchanting from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the dust, essences and shards to disenchant or buy, the enchants to make at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Enchanting.
  • EngineeringEngineering from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Obsidium, Elementium and volatiles to gather or buy, the gadgets to build at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Engineering.
  • InscriptionInscription from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the inks and parchment to make or buy, the cards, scrolls, origami and relics to craft at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Inscription.
  • JewelcraftingJewelcrafting from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Cataclysm gems to prospect or buy, the cuts, rings and chokers to make at each step, and how the daily token quest unlocks the meta gems.
  • LeatherworkingLeatherworking from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Savage Leather and volatiles to gather or buy, the items to craft at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Leatherworking.
  • TailoringTailoring from 450 to 525 in Cata Classic: the Embersilk Cloth and volatiles to gather or buy, the items to sew at each step, and where to train Illustrious Grand Master Tailoring.