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Mining leveling guide

WotLK ClassicSkill 375-450Gathering

Mining in WotLK Classic runs from 375 to 450 on the veins of Northrend. Each ore needs a minimum skill, shown in brackets below. Sholazar Basin is the best zone from 400, and The Storm Peaks is a good backup when it is busy.

Route

Skill Ore Where
375-400 Cobalt Deposit (350), Rich Cobalt Deposit (375) Howling Fjord, Borean Tundra, Dragonblight
400-425 Saronite Deposit (400), Rich Cobalt Deposit Sholazar Basin, Zul’Drak
425-450 Rich Saronite Deposit (425), Titanium Vein (450) Sholazar Basin, The Storm Peaks, Icecrown

Trainers and tips

  • Grand Master Mining is taught by Jedidiah Handers in Dalaran for both factions, and by mining trainers in Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra.
  • Smelting also gives skill: Cobalt Bar from 350, Saronite Bar from 400, and Titanium Bar and Titansteel Bar from 450. Titansteel Bar has a daily cooldown.
  • Titanium Veins are rare and appear in place of Saronite nodes. Mining also gives Toughness, a passive bonus to Stamina, and Crystallized Earth, which crafters buy.