Blacksmithing leveling guide
Blacksmithing in WotLK Classic runs from 375 to 450 on Cobalt and Saronite, which makes Mining the natural partner. Learn Grand Master Blacksmithing at character level 65 as soon as you reach Northrend. Counts are approximate: a recipe can turn green a few points earlier or later.
What to gather or buy
| Material | About |
|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar |
225 |
 Saronite Bar |
705 |
 Crystallized Air |
22 |
 Eternal Earth |
40 |
| Eternal Earth, Water or Shadow |
13 |
 Titanium Bar |
7 |
Titanium Bar is smelted with Mining at 450 or bought on the auction house. Eternal Belt Buckles add a socket to a belt and sell well.
Route
| Skill | Craft | Per craft |
|---|---|---|
| 375-380 |  Cobalt Gauntlets |
5 Cobalt Bar |
| 380-385 |  Spiked Cobalt Boots |
7 Cobalt Bar |
| 385-390 |  Spiked Cobalt Shoulders |
7 Cobalt Bar |
| 390-395 |  Notched Cobalt War Axe |
10 Cobalt Bar |
| 395-405 |  Horned Cobalt Helm |
8 Cobalt Bar |
| 405-416 |  Deadly Saronite Dirk |
7 Saronite Bar, 2 Crystallized Air |
| 416-425 |  Eternal Belt Buckle |
4 Saronite Bar, an Eternal Earth, Water or Shadow |
| 425-430 |  Titanium Weapon Chain |
2 Saronite Bar, Titanium Bar |
| 430-450 |  Daunting Legplates |
14 Saronite Bar, Eternal Earth |
Trainers and tips
- Grand Master Blacksmithing is taught by Alard Schmied in Dalaran for both factions, by Rosina Rivet in Howling Fjord and Argo Strongstout in Borean Tundra for the Alliance, and by Kristen Smythe in Howling Fjord and Crog Steelspine in Borean Tundra for the Horde.
- Daunting Legplates stay useful for skill up to 450, but they eat a lot of Saronite: plan for about 560 bars on that step alone.
- Break down what you craft with a friendly enchanter, or sell it to a vendor to get part of the cost back.