Blacksmithing Leveling Guide 1-375 for TBC Classic: Complete Walkthrough
Blacksmithing stands as one of the most rewarding and versatile professions in The Burning Crusade Classic. Whether you're crafting powerful weapons for raids, creating essential armor pieces, or specializing in unique enhancements for your character, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the most efficient path to Master Blacksmithing.
Why Choose Blacksmithing in TBC Classic?
Blacksmithing offers exceptional value for both melee classes and those seeking to maximize their character's potential:
- Weapon Crafting: Create pre-raid BiS weapons including the legendary Dragonmaw and Dragonstrike
- Armor Production: Forge plate armor with unique gem sockets for customization
- Weapon Chains: Add anti-disarm effects to your weapons
- Sharpening Stones: Enhance weapon damage for yourself and your group
- Specializations: Choose between Armorsmithing and Weaponsmithing for exclusive recipes
At maximum skill level, blacksmiths can craft some of the most powerful pre-raid gear available, making this profession highly sought after for serious progression.
Trainer Locations and Learning New Recipes
Classic Era Trainers (1-300)
Alliance:
- Ironforge: Bengus Deepforge (Great Forge)
- Stormwind: Therum Deepforge (Dwarven District)
Horde:
- Orgrimmar: Saru Steelfury (Valley of Honor)
- Thunder Bluff: Karn Stonehoof (High Rise)
Neutral:
- Gadgetzan: Brikk Keencraft (Tanaris)
Outland Trainers (300-375)
Once you reach Outland, visit these master trainers:
- Alliance: Humphry in Honor Hold (Hellfire Peninsula)
- Horde: Rohok in Thrallmar (Hellfire Peninsula)
Both factions can also train with Zula Slagfury in Shattrath City's Lower City.
Materials You'll Need
Gather these materials before beginning your Blacksmithing journey. Purchasing from the Auction House will save significant time:
Classic Materials (1-300)
- Rough Stone (90x)
- Coarse Stone (75x)
- Copper Bar (110x)
- Bronze Bar (110x)
- Heavy Stone (90x)
- Iron Bar (230x)
- Steel Bar (190x)
- Solid Stone (60x)
- Mithril Bar (220x)
- Dense Stone (20x)
- Thorium Bar (430x)
TBC Materials (300-375)
- Fel Iron Bar (350x)
- Adamantite Bar (200x)
- Eternium Bar (20x)
- Khorium Bar (10x)
- Primal Earth (40x)
- Primal Fire (20x)
- Primal Mana (10x)
- Primal Water (10x)
Leveling Path: 1-375
Apprentice Blacksmithing (1-75)
1-30: Rough Sharpening Stone
- Recipe: Rough Stone (1x)
- Creates approximately 30 stones
30-65: Rough Grinding Stone
- Recipe: Rough Stone (2x)
- Creates approximately 35 stones
- Keep these for later recipes
65-75: Copper Chain Belt
- Recipe: Copper Bar (6x)
- Creates approximately 10 belts
Visit your trainer to learn Journeyman Blacksmithing.
Journeyman Blacksmithing (75-150)
75-85: Coarse Sharpening Stone
- Recipe: Coarse Stone (1x)
- Creates approximately 10 stones
85-105: Coarse Grinding Stone
- Recipe: Coarse Stone (2x)
- Creates approximately 25 stones
- Keep these for later recipes
105-125: Rough Bronze Leggings
- Recipe: Bronze Bar (6x)
- Creates approximately 20 leggings
125-150: Heavy Grinding Stone
- Recipe: Heavy Stone (3x)
- Creates approximately 35 stones
- Keep these for later recipes
Visit your trainer to learn Expert Blacksmithing.
Expert Blacksmithing (150-225)
150-155: Patterned Bronze Bracers
- Recipe: Bronze Bar (5x) + Coarse Grinding Stone (2x)
- Creates approximately 5 bracers
155-185: Green Iron Leggings
- Recipe: Iron Bar (8x) + Heavy Grinding Stone (1x) + Green Dye (1x)
- Creates approximately 30 leggings
185-200: Golden Scale Bracers
- Recipe: Steel Bar (5x) + Heavy Grinding Stone (2x)
- Creates approximately 15 bracers
200-210: Solid Grinding Stone
- Recipe: Solid Stone (4x)
- Creates approximately 10 stones
- Keep these for later recipes
210-225: Heavy Mithril Gauntlet
- Recipe: Mithril Bar (6x) + Mageweave Cloth (4x)
- Creates approximately 15 gauntlets
Visit your trainer to learn Artisan Blacksmithing.
Artisan Blacksmithing (225-300)
225-235: Steel Plate Helm
- Recipe: Steel Bar (14x) + Solid Grinding Stone (1x)
- Creates approximately 10 helms
235-250: Mithril Scale Shoulders
- Recipe: Mithril Bar (8x) + Heavy Leather (6x)
- Creates approximately 15 shoulders
250-260: Dense Grinding Stone
- Recipe: Dense Stone (4x)
- Creates approximately 10 stones
- Keep these for later recipes
260-275: Thorium Bracers or Thorium Belt
- Recipe: Thorium Bar (8x) or (12x)
- Creates approximately 15 items
275-295: Imperial Plate Bracers
- Recipe: Thorium Bar (12x)
- Creates approximately 20 bracers
295-300: Thorium Helm
- Recipe: Thorium Bar (12x) + Aquamarine (1x)
- Creates approximately 5 helms
Master Blacksmithing (300-375)
Cross into Outland and visit your Master Blacksmithing trainer to unlock 300-375 skill range.
300-310: Fel Iron Plate Belt or Fel Iron Chain Coif
- Recipe: Fel Iron Bar (4x) or (5x)
- Creates approximately 10 items
310-315: Fel Iron Plate Boots
- Recipe: Fel Iron Bar (6x)
- Creates approximately 5 boots
315-320: Fel Iron Plate Pants
- Recipe: Fel Iron Bar (8x)
- Creates approximately 5 pants
320-325: Fel Iron Breastplate or Fel Iron Chain Tunic
- Recipe: Fel Iron Bar (10x) or (9x)
- Creates approximately 5 items
325-330: Lesser Rune of Warding
- Recipe: Adamantite Bar (1x)
- Creates approximately 5 runes
330-340: Adamantite Cleaver or Adamantite Dagger
- Recipe: Adamantite Bar (8x) or (8x)
- Creates approximately 10 weapons
340-350: Lesser Rune of Shielding
- Recipe: Adamantite Bar (3x) + Primal Earth (1x)
- Creates approximately 10 runes
350-360: Adamantite Rapier or Adamantite Plate Bracers
- Recipe: Adamantite Bar (12x) or (6x) + Primal Earth (2x)
- Creates approximately 10 items
360-370: Felsteel Gloves or Felsteel Leggings
- Recipe: Felsteel Bar (6x) or (8x)
- Creates approximately 10 items
370-375: Ragesteel Gloves or Ragesteel Helm
- Recipe: Felsteel Bar (4x) + Primal Fire (4x) + Elixir of Major Strength (1x) + Khorium Bar (1x)
- Creates approximately 5 items
Blacksmithing Specializations at Level 40+
At level 40 and 200 skill, you can choose between two specializations that grant access to exclusive recipes:
Armorsmithing
- Quest Chain: Begins with "The Art of the Armorsmith" from Grumnus Steelshaper (Alliance) or Okothos Ironrager (Horde)
- Benefits: Access to exclusive plate armor recipes with unique gem sockets
- Notable Recipes: Earthpeace Breastplate, Black Felsteel Bracers, Blessed Bracers
- Best for: Tanks and plate wearers seeking customizable gear
Weaponsmithing
- Quest Chain: Begins with "The Way of the Weaponsmith" from Ironus Coldsteel (Alliance) or Borgosh Corebender (Horde)
- Benefits: Access to exclusive weapon recipes including legendary maces
- Notable Recipes: Dragonmaw, Dragonstrike, Blazefury, Lionheart Executioner
- Best for: Melee DPS seeking powerful pre-raid weapons
Important: You can unlearn and switch specializations, but you must complete the quest chain again and will lose access to recipes from your previous specialization.
Master Blacksmithing Specializations (TBC)
At level 68 and 350 skill, Weaponsmiths can further specialize:
Dragonscale Leatherworking (Not for Blacksmiths)
Note: This is a Leatherworking specialization, not available to Blacksmiths.
Swordsmithing
- Trainer: Kradu Grimblade in Shattrath City (Lower City)
- Exclusive Weapons: Blazefury, Lionheart Executioner
- Best for: Warriors, Rogues, and Paladins using swords
Hammersmithing
- Trainer: Kradu Grimblade in Shattrath City (Lower City)
- Exclusive Weapons: Dragonmaw, Dragonstrike
- Best for: All melee classes seeking powerful maces
Axesmithing
- Trainer: Kradu Grimblade in Shattrath City (Lower City)
- Exclusive Weapons: Black Planar Edge, Wicked Edge of the Planes
- Best for: Warriors and Paladins using axes
Money-Making Strategies
Blacksmithing offers several profitable avenues:
Weapon Sales
- Pre-raid BiS weapons like Dragonmaw and Dragonstrike command premium prices
- Focus on weapons with unique procs and high item levels
- Advertise in trade chat and dungeon groups
Armor Enhancements
- Rune of Warding and Rune of Shielding for tanks
- Weapon chains for PvP players wanting anti-disarm
- Sharpening stones for melee DPS
Material Flipping
- Smelt ore into bars when bar prices exceed ore costs
- Monitor Auction House for undervalued materials
- Stockpile materials during market dips
Crafting for Tips
- Offer crafting services with customer's materials for tips
- Build reputation as a reliable crafter on your server
- Specialize in high-demand items like resistance gear
Tips for Efficient Leveling
- Buy materials in bulk: Check Auction House for large ore and bar stacks
- Mine your own ore: Pair Blacksmithing with Mining for cost savings
- Save grinding stones: Many recipes require stones from earlier levels
- Plan your specialization: Choose Armorsmithing or Weaponsmithing before 375
- Watch for yellow recipes: They provide skill-ups more consistently than green
Essential Addons
Enhance your Blacksmithing experience with these addons:
- GatherMate2: Track mining node locations
- TradeSkillMaster: Manage crafting operations and Auction House sales
- Ackis Recipe List: Track recipe completion and trainer locations
- KiwiItemInfo: Display item values and crafting costs
Conclusion
Reaching 375 Blacksmithing in TBC Classic requires dedication and approximately 800-1200 gold in materials, depending on server economy. The investment delivers exceptional returns through access to pre-raid BiS gear, profitable crafting opportunities, and the satisfaction of forging your own equipment.
Whether you choose to specialize in Armorsmithing for customizable tank gear or Weaponsmithing for legendary maces like Dragonstrike, Master Blacksmithing positions you as a valuable contributor to any raid team or guild.
For players seeking to accelerate their profession progression or acquire rare recipes without the grind, profession boosting services can help you reach your goals while you focus on enjoying TBC's iconic content.
Happy forging, and may your anvil never cool!