This WoW guide (up-to-date for patch 3.3.3) will cover training your Blacksmithing levels from 1 to 450 and what to make while leveling Blacksmithing in World of Warcraft. Blacksmithing is a primary profession (of which you can only choose two at any point in the game) and allows your character to forge a variety of items such as armor (mail and plate) and melee weapons. Blacksmithing complements the Mining profession very well, as Mining can provide many of the raw materials required for Blacksmithing. This guide focuses on making the training path easier by using plans that can be learned from Blacksmithing trainers and plans with the most easily obtained materials. It also looks to make the items that will prove most cost effective at each stage. Unless stated otherwise, all the plans used in this guide can be purchased from a Blacksmithing trainer of appropriate level.
Apart from stones, in order to create items the character needs to be in possession of a Blacksmith Hammer and in proximity to an anvil.
Blacksmithing Trainers
| Rank | Faction | Trainer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Journeymen Expert Artisan |
Alliance | Bengus Deepforge | The Great Forge, Ironforge |
| Blacksmith Calypso | Odesyus’ Landing, Azuremyst Isle | ||
| Clarise Gnarltree | Darkshire, Duskwood | ||
| Delfrum Flintbeard | Auberdine, Darkshore | ||
| Miall | Trader’s Tier, The Exodar | ||
| Smith Argus | Goldshire, Elwynn Forest | ||
| Therum Deepforge | The Dwarven District, Stormwind | ||
| Tognus Flintfire | Kharanos, Dun Morogh | ||
| Horde | Arathel Sunforge | Farstrider Retreat, Eversong Woods | |
| Bemarrin | Farstriders’ Square, Silvermoon | ||
| Dwukk | Razor Hill, Durotar | ||
| Guillaume Sorouy | The Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest | ||
| James Van Brunt | The War Quarter, Undercity | ||
| Karn Stonehoof | High Rise, Thunder Bluff | ||
| Saru Steelfury | The Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar | ||
| Traugh | Crossroads, The Barrens | ||
| Neutral | Brikk Keencraft | Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale | |
| Master | Alliance | Humphry | Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula |
| Onodo | Aldor Rise, Shattrath | ||
| Horde | Barien | Scryer’s Tier, Shattrath | |
| Grutah | Shadowmoon Village, Shadowmoon Valley | ||
| Rohok | Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula | ||
| Grand Master | Alliance | Argo Strongstout | Valiance Keep, Borean Tundra |
| Brandig | Frosthold, The Storm Peaks | ||
| Rosina Rivet | Valgarde, Howling Fjord | ||
| Horde | Borus Ironbender | Agmar’s Hammer, Dragonblight | |
| Crog Steelspine | Warsong Hold, Borean Tundra | ||
| Josric Fame | Venomspite, Dragonblight | ||
| Kristen Smythe | Vengeance Landing, Howling Fjord | ||
| Neutral | Alard Schmied | Magus Commerce Exchange, Dalaran | |
| Rekka the Hammer | Argent Tournament Grounds, Icecrown |
Apprentice Levels (1-75)
Level 5 Character required
Learn Apprentice Blacksmithing from a Blacksmithing trainer
| Levels | Plan | Reagents | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-25 | Rough Sharpening Stone | 1 x Rough Stone | |
| 26-50 | Rough Grinding Stone | 2 x Rough Stone |
Journeymen Levels (76-150)
Level 10 Character required
Learn Journeymen Blacksmithing from a Blacksmithing trainer
Purchase Blacksmith Hammer from a General vendor
| Levels | Plan | Reagents | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-65 | Copper Chain Belt | 6 x Copper Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 66-75 | Coarse Sharpening Stone | 1 x Coarse Stone | |
| Copper Chain Belt | 6 x Copper Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
|
| 76-85 | Coarse Grinding Stone | 2 x Coarse Stone | |
| Runed Copper Belt | 10 x Copper Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
|
| 86-110 | Runed Copper Belt | 10 x Copper Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 111-140 | Rough Bronze Leggings | 5 x Bronze Bar 1 x Coarse Grinding Stone |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| Rough Bronze Shoulders | 6 x Bronze Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
|
| 141-145 | Rough Bronze Leggings | 6 x Bronze Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 146-150 | Green Iron Boots | 6 x Iron Bar 2 x Coarse Grinding Stone 1 x Green Dye |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| Silvered Bronze Boots | 6 x Bronze Bar 2 x Coarse Grinding Stone 1 x Silver Bar |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
Expert Levels (151-225)
Level 20 Character required
Learn Expert Blacksmithing from a Blacksmithing trainer
| Levels | Plan | Reagents | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151-155 | Golden Rod | 1 x Gold Bar 2 x Coarse Grinding Stone |
Blacksmith Hammer |
| 156-160 | Silvered Bronze Boots | 6 x Bronze Bar 2 x Coarse Grinding Stone 1 x Silver Bar |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 161-165 | Green Iron Leggings | 1 x Green Dye 1 x Heavy Grinding Stone 8x Iron Bar |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 166-185 | Green Iron Bracers | 1 x Green Dye 6 x Iron Bar |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 186-200 | Golden Scale Bracers | 2 x Heavy Grinding Stone 5 x Steel Bar |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
Artisan Levels (226-300)
Level 35 Character required
The artisan and master levels are particularly difficult as the majority of plans at these levels are world drops or are only available through the specialization quests (see the end of this guide for more details on specialization). The route offered here uses the few plans available from Blacksmith trainers or vendors, but if you intend to specialize then completing the related quests would provide additional options for these levels.
Learn Artisan Blacksmithing from a Blacksmithing trainer
| Levels | Plan | Reagents | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201-205 | Solid Grinding Stone | 4 x Solid Stone | |
| 206-210 | Truesilver Skeleton Key | 1 x Truesilver Bar 1 x Solid Grinding Stone |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 211-225 | Heavy Mithril Gauntlet | 6 x Mithril Bar 4 x Mageweave Cloth |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 226-235 | 1Mithril Scale Bracers | 8 x Mithril Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 236-250 | Mithril Coif | 10 x Mithril Bar 6 x Mageweave Cloth |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 251-255 | Dense Grinding Stone | 4 x Dense Stone | |
| 256-260 | Dense Sharpening Stone | 1 x Dense Stone | |
| 261-275 | Thorium Bracers | 8 x Thorium Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 276-280 | Arcanite Skeleton Key | 1 x Arcanite Bar 1 x Dense Grinding Stone |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 281-300 | Huge Thorium Battleaxe | 6 x Dense Grinding Stone 6 x Rugged Leather 12 x Thorium Bar |
Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
1Alliance players purchase from: Harggan in Aerie Peak, The Hinterlands
1Horde players purchase from: Gharash in Stonard, Swamp of Sorrows
Master Levels (301-375)
Level 50 Character required
Learn Master Blacksmithing from a Master Blacksmithing trainer
| Levels | Plan | Reagents | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301-305 | Fel Iron Plate Gloves | 4 x Fel Iron Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 306-315 | Fel Iron Plate Belt | 4 x Fel Iron Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 316-325 | Fel Iron Plate Boots | 6 x Fel Iron Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 326-335 | Fel Iron Breastplate | 10 x Fel Iron Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 336-340 | 2Adamantite Cleaver | 8 x Adamantite Bar | Anvil Blacksmith Hammer |
| 341-350 | 3Lesser Ward of Shielding | 1 x Adamantite Bar |
2Alliance players purchase from: Arras in the Traders’ Tier, The Exodar
2For Horde players purchase from: Eriden in Farstriders’ Square, Silvermoon
2There is also a neutral vendor to purchase from: Aaron Hollman in the Lower City, Shattrath
3Alliance players purchase from: Mari Stonehand in Wildhammer Stronghold, Shadowmoon Valley
3For Horde players purchase from: Rohok in Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula
Grand Master Levels (376-450)
Level 65 Character required
An alternative method for getting levels 376-415 is to acquire the plans for Reinforced Cobalt Chestpiece
Plans: Reinforced Cobalt Chestpiece are a rare drop from Venture Co. Excavators located to the north of The Suntouched Pillar, Sholazar Basin
Learn Grand Master Blacksmithing from a Grand Master Blacksmithing trainer
Specializations
Level 40 Character required
After reaching level 200 in Blacksmithing it is possible to choose a specialization. The specializations allow you to make powerful armors or weapons, however the majority of these items can only be used by your character or other specialist blacksmiths. Specializing as an Armorsmith will provide exclusive access to powerful armor plans, while specializing as a Weaponsmith will provide exclusive access to powerful melee weapon plans.
Armorsmithing
In order to complete The Art of the Armorsmith quest, a series of other quests need to be completed to get the armor plans required
For Alliance players, complete the quests The Origins of Smithing and In Search of Galvan available from Hank the Hammer in the Dwarven District, Stormwind
For Horde players, complete the quests The Old Ways available from Aturk the Anvil in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar. Then complete the quest Booty Bay or Bust! available from Ox in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar
Complete the quest The Mithril Order available from McGavan in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale
Complete the quests Smelt On, Smelt Off, The Art of the Imbue, The Great Silver Deceiver, Expert Blacksmith! and Galvan’s Finest Pupil available from Galvan the Ancient south of Zul’Gurub, Stranglethorn Vale
Complete the quests The World at your Feet, A Good Head on your Shoulders, The Mithril Kid and Did You Lose This? available from Trenton Lighthammer in Gadgetzan, Tanaris
For Alliance players speak to Bengus Deepforge in The Great Forge, Ironforge and choose Armorsmithing specialization
For Horde players speak to Krathok Moltenfist in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar and choose Armorsmithing specialization
For Alliance players complete the quest The Art of the Armorsmith available from Grumnus Steelshaper in The Great Forge, Ironforge
For Horde players complete the quest The Art of the Armorsmith available from Okothos Ironrager in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar
Weaponsmithing
In order to complete The Way of the Weaponsmith quest, a number of weapon plans need to be purchased
Purchase Plans: Moonsteel Broadsword from Zarena Cromwind in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale
Purchase Plans: Massive Iron Axe from Jaquilina Dramet in Nesingwary’s Camp, Stranglethorn Vale or Vharr (Horde only) in Grom’gol Base Camp, Stranglethorn Vale
Learn Heavy Mithril Axe from a Blacksmithing trainer
Learn Big Black Mace from a Blacksmithing trainer
For Alliance players speak to Bengus Deepforge in The Great Forge, Ironforge and choose Weaponsmithing specialization
For Horde players speak to Krathok Moltenfist in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar and choose Weaponsmithing specialization
For Alliance players complete the quest The Way of the Weaponsmith available from Ironus Coldsteel in The Great Forge, Ironforge
For Horde players complete the quest The Way of the Weaponsmith available from Borgosh Corebender in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar
Weaponsmiths can specialize further to become a Master Axesmith, Master Hammersmith or Master Swordsmith, after reaching level 250 in Blacksmithing and your character is at least level 50. To specialize further speak to the appropriate trainer,
Learn Axesmithing from Kilram in Everlook, Winterspring
Learn Hammersmithing from Lilith the Lithe in Everlook, Winterspring
Learn Swordsmithing from Seril Scourgebane in Everlook, Winterspring
I hoped you found this WoW Blacksmithing Leveling Guide useful and that it has helped you on your way to level 450. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think.
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a very helpful guide, i wanted to become a master axesmith and had no idea how to do it, now i do thankyou
I wanted to become a master swordsmith and I had no idea where to go. I was a level 412 blacksmith before I finally heard of your website. Thanks alot for the help. I NEVER would’ve found the trainer in Winterspring if it wasn’t for you.
Thank you!!!
Thank you very much for this guide!!!
Thanks for a great guide. I just finished the armorsmith quests (alliance). Starting with Galvan and going through Bengus, here is the material required to do it:
342 mithril bars
26 truesilver bars
40 iron bars
4 citrine
2 aquamarine
22 thick leather
9 solid grinding stones
18 mageweave
1 heart of fire
no blacksmith patterns available at quartermasters in northrend its all leather working or jewelcrafting it would be nice if blizzard would add some since nearly all the plate quest rewards are meant for palladin.
Thank you for putting this up, it is really helpful! The one thing I would maybe add is thorium boots to the end of the artisan section. Fewer reagents.
At end game, blacksmiths can make gem sockets for some of his items; however, do they stack with the enchanting chants on the same items that are blacksmith socked?
Good stuff!!!!! I hope the Armorsmith route pays for the investment!!!
Good ty,still after this need Master Hammersmith…
Great guide! Needed to know where to go for weapon specialization!
The sockets count as permanent enchantments, as does the fur linings for bracers from leatherworking. So, no they do not stack.
Great guide, I leveled to 425 in Blacksmithing before I found your guide. Finally I know what I need to do to speacialize. Thanks so much!