Mining 1-300 route by skill bracket
Each bracket below lists the vein to farm and the four zones where Wowhead has recorded the most spawn points. Gathering skill requirements in the Forever client are the same as in Classic Era, but Forever adds some new nodes.
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|---|---|---|
| 1-65 | Copper Vein | Zephras Isle (contested, 358 spawn points); Mulgore (Horde, 337 spawn points); Durotar (Horde, 240 spawn points); Dun Morogh (Alliance, 234 spawn points) |
| 65-125 | Tin Vein (Silver Vein from 75) | The Barrens (Horde, 223 spawn points); Redridge Mountains (contested, 214 spawn points); Thousand Needles (contested, 204 spawn points); Arathi Highlands (contested, 198 spawn points) |
| 125-175 | Iron Deposit (Gold Vein from 155) | Arathi Highlands (contested, 263 spawn points); Stranglethorn Vale (contested, 215 spawn points); Badlands (contested, 197 spawn points); Thousand Needles (contested, 184 spawn points) |
| 175-245 | Mithril Deposit (Truesilver Deposit from 230) | The Hinterlands (contested, 214 spawn points); Tanaris (contested, 167 spawn points); Azshara (contested, 164 spawn points); Winterspring (contested, 143 spawn points) |
| 245-275 | Small Thorium Vein | Un'Goro Crater (contested, 57 spawn points); Silithus (contested, 54 spawn points); Burning Steppes (contested, 52 spawn points); Winterspring (contested, 47 spawn points) |
| 275-300 | Rich Thorium Vein and Small Thorium Vein | Winterspring (contested, 113 spawn points); Eastern Plaguelands (contested, 94 spawn points); Burning Steppes (contested, 85 spawn points); Un'Goro Crater (contested, 80 spawn points) |
- Ranks: the skill caps are 75, 150, 225 and 300. Visit a trainer for the next rank before you hit each cap, or your skill-ups stop.
- Getting the profession early: a quest around level 3-4 in the starting zones offers a manual that teaches Herbalism, Mining or Skinning if you have fewer than two professions.
- New in Forever: Poor Copper Vein and Chunk of Amber (skill 1), and Heavy Thorium Vein at skill 300 in Mount Hyjal.
Most players pair Mining with Herbalism because both show up on the same routes through the same zones.
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A vein becomes mineable once you reach its skill requirement.
| Vein | Skill to gather | Main zones |
|---|---|---|
| Chunk of Amber (new in Forever) | 1 | Teldrassil |
| Copper Vein | 1 | Zephras Isle, Mulgore, The Barrens, Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Tirisfal Glades |
| Large Chunk of Amber (new in Forever) | 1 | Teldrassil |
| Poor Copper Vein (new in Forever) | 1 | Mulgore, Durotar, Elwynn Forest, Tirisfal Glades, Dun Morogh, Zephras Isle |
| Incendicite Mineral Vein | 65 | Wetlands |
| Tin Vein | 65 | Redridge Mountains, Ashenvale, The Barrens, Loch Modan, Hillsbrad Foothills, Duskwood |
| Lesser Bloodstone Deposit | 75 | Arathi Highlands |
| Silver Vein | 75 | Arathi Highlands, Thousand Needles, The Barrens, Hillsbrad Foothills, Stranglethorn Vale, Stonetalon Mountains |
| Iron Deposit | 125 | Arathi Highlands, Desolace, Stranglethorn Vale, Thousand Needles, Alterac Mountains, Badlands |
| Gold Vein | 155 | Arathi Highlands, Badlands, Stranglethorn Vale, Tanaris, The Hinterlands, Thousand Needles |
| Mithril Deposit | 175 | The Hinterlands, Tanaris, Azshara, Desolace, Badlands, Searing Gorge |
| Dark Iron Deposit | 230 | Burning Steppes, Searing Gorge, Blackrock Spire (dungeon) |
| Truesilver Deposit | 230 | Winterspring, The Hinterlands, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands, Un'Goro Crater, Azshara |
| Small Thorium Vein | 245 | Un'Goro Crater, Silithus, Burning Steppes, Winterspring, Western Plaguelands, Eastern Plaguelands |
| Rich Thorium Vein | 275 | Winterspring, Eastern Plaguelands, Azshara, Burning Steppes, Un'Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands |
| Heavy Thorium Vein (new in Forever) | 300 | Mount Hyjal |
Where is the best Thorium farming in WoW Forever?
Winterspring is the best Thorium zone in WoW Forever, with 113 recorded spawn points for 275-300, ahead of Eastern Plaguelands at 94. For 245-275, Un'Goro Crater has the most Small Thorium points, though they are spread thin. All four of these zones are much sparser than the low-level zones.
In practice, Burning Steppes is the best zone for a long session because it also has Dark Iron and Truesilver deposits. Un'Goro gives you Small and Rich Thorium on the same loop. Once you reach 300, Heavy Thorium Veins in Mount Hyjal are the new endgame node.
How does smelting level in WoW Forever?
Smelting raises your Mining skill until the recipe turns grey, most reliably while it is orange or yellow. These are the Forever client's color thresholds:
| Smelting recipe | Bar | Skill-ups (Forever client) |
|---|---|---|
| Smelt Copper | Copper Bar | yellow from 25, grey at 70 |
| Smelt Tin | Tin Bar | yellow from 50, grey at 75 |
| Smelt Bronze | Bronze Bar | yellow from 65, grey at 115 |
| Smelt Silver | Silver Bar | yellow from 100, grey at 125 |
| Smelt Iron | Iron Bar | yellow from 130, grey at 140 |
| Smelt Gold | Gold Bar | yellow from 170, grey at 185 |
| Smelt Steel | Steel Bar | grey at 165 |
| Smelt Mithril | Mithril Bar | grey at 175 |
| Smelt Truesilver | Truesilver Bar | grey at 230 |
| Smelt Dark Iron | Dark Iron Bar | grey at 230 |
| Smelt Thorium | Thorium Bar | grey at 250 |
| Smelt Azerothium | Azerothium Bar | grey at 275 |
| Smelt Heavy Thorium | Heavy Thorium Bar | yellow from 300, grey at 315 |
Smelting is a good way to cover a gap between veins, for example Bronze through the mid-60s to 100s. Smelting Gold is another option late in the Iron bracket. Smelt your ore while it still gives points instead of saving it all for later.
Can you mine without the Mining profession?
Yes, with one item. On the beta, the Deadmines weapon Rockslicer let its wielder mine Copper, Tin, Silver and Iron nodes without Mining. It has 30 charges, and you keep the axe after they run out. You don't gain any Mining skill from it, so it is only useful for collecting ore on a character that doesn't have the profession.
Does Mining get any bonuses in WoW Forever?
Yes. In the Legacy tree, the Professions perk Bountiful Harvest gives more materials from mining, herbalism and skinning. On the beta, a tier-2 Mining campsite object gave melee attack power and spawned a common ore node next to the camp. Beta numbers can change, so check the in-game tooltip.
Which profession should you pair with Mining?
Pair Mining with Blacksmithing or Engineering if you want to craft, and with Herbalism if you want to make gold. Both crafting professions use bars and stone at every step. Herbalism uses the same zones as Mining, so a gathering pair gets twice as much from each route.
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Frequently asked questions
What level do you need to mine Thorium in WoW Forever?
Small Thorium Veins need Mining skill 245 and Rich Thorium Veins need 275. Your character level does not gate either one. In practice, though, the Thorium zones (Un'Goro Crater, Silithus, Burning Steppes, Winterspring and the Plaguelands) are high-level areas, so most miners get there with a character in the 50s.
Is mining the same in WoW Forever as in Classic?
Mostly. Per Wowhead, the gathering skill requirements in the Forever client are unchanged from Classic Era. Forever adds Poor Copper Vein and Chunk of Amber at skill 1, Heavy Thorium Veins at skill 300 in Mount Hyjal, and two new smelting recipes: Smelt Azerothium and Smelt Heavy Thorium.
Where is the best place to mine Copper in WoW Forever?
Zephras Isle has the most Copper spawn points that Wowhead has recorded, followed by Mulgore, Durotar and Dun Morogh. Horde players can stay in Mulgore or Durotar. Alliance players can use Dun Morogh. The Skyborne starting island is good for both while it isn't crowded.
Where do you mine Mithril in WoW Forever?
The Hinterlands has the most Mithril Deposit spawn points, followed by Tanaris, Azshara and Winterspring. Mithril needs skill 175 and lasts you to about 245. Truesilver can spawn in the same zones from skill 230, which makes the Hinterlands and Winterspring worth staying in late in the bracket.
Does smelting give Mining skill in WoW Forever?
Yes. Smelting recipes give Mining skill until they turn grey. For example, Smelt Copper turns grey at 70, Smelt Bronze at 115, Smelt Iron at 140 and Smelt Thorium at 250. Smelting ore while the recipe is still orange or yellow fills the gaps between new veins.