WoW SoD Blacksmithing Guide & Leveling Tips (Phase 3) (2024)

Blacksmithing is one of the primary professions in WoW Classic. As a blacksmith, you can craft armor, weapons, and more. Since you need ores for this, Blacksmithing can be combined very well with the Mining profession.

This WoW Classic Blacksmithing Guide explains what’s special about Blacksmithing in WoW SoD and how you can effectively level Blacksmithing from 1-300.

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📅 Last updated on April 12, 2024.

Table of Contents

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD
1. Blacksmithing in WoW SoD Phase 3
2. Blacksmithing in SoD Phase 2
3. Blacksmithing Gold Making and Leveling in SoD
How to Level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic
1. Where to Learn Blacksmithing in WoW Classic
2. Blacksmithing Specializations in WoW Classic
3. Leveling Blacksmithing from 1-75 (Apprentice) in WoW Classic
4. Leveling Blacksmithing from 75-150 (Journeyman) in WoW Classic
5. Leveling Blacksmithing from 150-225 (Expert) in WoW Classic
6. Leveling Blacksmithing from 225-300 (Artisan) in WoW Classic

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD

The Season of Discovery (SoD for short) is the second season in WoW Classic. WoW Classic: SoD is divided into several phases. Since each phase has a character level cap, there is a limit to how high you can skill Blacksmithing in the current phase.

SoD Phase	Max Character Level	Max Blacksmithing Skill
1	25	150
2	40	225
3	50	300
4	60	300

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD Phase 3

In SoD Phase 3, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Blacksmithing skill level 300 (Artisan).

Where to Learn Artisan Blacksmithing in SoD Phase 3

To learn Artisan Blacksmithing in SoD Phase 3, you’ll need to have reached a Blacksmithing skill of 200 and character level 41. Go to the following Blacksmithing trainer to learn Artisan Blacksmithing:

Brikk Keencraft in Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale (29.0 75.4).

New Blacksmithing Recipes in SoD Phase 3

As in Phases 1 and 2, SoD Phase 3 also features a new epic quest line to unlock new epic Nightmare Armaments crafting recipes. The cost to access these recipes is “essentially free in terms of raw gold”.

The following Blacksmithing recipes are new in SoD P3:

Item	Blacksmithing Skill	How to Get the Recipe	Materials Needed
Baleful Pauldrons	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares
Shoulderplates of Dread	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares
Fearmonger's Shoulderguards	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares

How to Get Inert Mantle of Nightmares and Nightmare Seeds

Inert Mantle of Nightmares and Nightmare Seed are two new crafting materials that you need to craft the new epic items.

Inert Mantle of Nightmares: You’ll get one at the end of the epic crafting quest chain in P3. If you need more, you can buy them from Rix Xizzix in Booty Bay (28.4 75.6) for 10g each.
Nightmare Seed: Drops inside the Sunken Temple.

Blacksmithing Specializations in SoD Phase 3

Blacksmithing specializations are available in SoD Phase 3. You can choose between Armorsmith and Weaponsmith. To unlock one of the specializations, follow these steps:

How to Unlock the Weaponsmith Specialization

Talk to Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8) or Krathok Moltenfist in Orgrimmar (80.0 23.2).
Go to Ironus Coldsteel in Ironforge (51.2 42.4) or Borgosh Corebender in Orgrimmar (79.6 23.6).
Accept and complete the quest The Way of the Weaponsmith | The Way of the Weaponsmith by turning in the following items:
- 4x Moonsteel Broadsword (recipe is sold by Zarena Cromwind in Booty Bay (28.4 75.4))
- 4x Massive Iron Axe (recipe is sold in Feralas by Vharr (32.2 28.0) and Jaquilina Dramet (35.6 10.6))
- 2x Heavy Mithril Axe (taught by Blacksmithing trainers)
- 2x Big Black Mace (taught by Brikk Keencraft in Booty Bay (29.0 75.4))

How to Unlock the Armorsmith Specialization

Talk to Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8) or Krathok Moltenfist in Orgrimmar (80.0 23.2) and choose Armorsmith.
Go to Grumnus Steelshaper in Ironforge (51.0 42.2) or Okothos Ironrager in Orgrimmar (79.8 23.8) and accept The Art of the Armorsmith | The Art of the Armorsmith.
Complete the following quest:
- The Origins of Smithing from Hank the Hammer in Stormwind (56.0 16.0) by turning in the following items:
  - 6x Golden Scale Bracers (taught by Blacksmithing trainers).
  - You’ll get the follow-up quest In Search of Galvan.
- The Old Ways from Aturk the Anvil in Orgrimmar (80.6 23.6) by turning in the following items:
  - 4x Steel Breastplate (taught by Blacksmithing trainers).
  - 4x Steel Plate Helm (taught by Blacksmithing trainers).
  - You’ll get the follow-up quest Booty Bay or Bust!.
Go to McGavan in Booty Bay (28.8 75.4), turn in the quest, and accept The Mithril Order.
Go to Galvan the Ancient in Stranglethorn Vale (50.6 20.6) and complete the following quests:
- Smelt On, Smelt Off (40x Iron Bar, 40x Mithril Bar)
  - Rewards Plans: Ornate Mithril Pants
- The Art of the Imbue (40x Mithril Bar, 4x Citrine)
  - Rewards Plans: Ornate Mithril Shoulder
- The Great Silver Deceiver (40x Mithril Bar, 5x Truesilver Bar)
  - Rewards Plans: Ornate Mithril Gloves
Complete the follow-up quests Expert Blacksmith! and accept Galvan's Finest Pupil.
Go to Trenton Lighthammer in Gadgetzan (51.4 28.6) and complete the following quests:
- The World At Your Feet (2x Heavy Mithril Boots, 1x Ornate Mithril Pants)
  - Teaches Ornate Mithril Boots
- A Good Head On Your Shoulders (2x Mithril Coif, 1x Ornate Mithril Shoulder)-
  - Teaches Ornate Mithril Helm
- The Mithril Kid (2x Heavy Mithril Breastplate, 1x Ornate Mithril Gloves)
  - Teaches Ornate Mithril Breastplate
Accept and complete the follow-up quest Did You Lose This?.
Complete the quest The Art of the Armorsmith | The Art of the Armorsmith by turning in the following items:
- 4x Ornate Mithril Helm
- 2x Ornate Mithril Boots
- 1x Ornate Mithril Breastplate

Blacksmithing in SoD Phase 2

In SoD Phase 2 the maximum character level is 40. The level requirement for Artisan has been increased to level 41 (normally level 35) for all professions in SoD. This means that in Phase 2 the maximum Blacksmithing skill level is 225 (Expert). In Phase 2 it will therefore not be possible to bring Blacksmithing to the maximum skill level of 300.

Where to Learn Blacksmithing Expert in SoD Phase 2

To learn Blacksmithing Expert in SoD Phase 2, you’ll need to have reached a Blacksmithing Skill of 125 and character level 26. Go to one of the following Blacksmithing trainers to learn Blacksmithing Expert:

Bengus Deepforge in The Great Forge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8).
Saru Steelfury in The Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar (82.2 23.0).

Are Blacksmithing Specializations Available in SoD Phase 2?

Blacksmithing specializations are not be available in Phase 2, but only in Phase 3.

New Blacksmithing Recipes in SoD Phase 2?

The following Blacksmithing recipes are new in SoD Phase 2:

Item	Skill	How to Get the Recipe	Materials Needed
Plans: Temepered Interference-Negating Helmet	225 230 235	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the SoD P2 epic crafting quests	25x Mithril Bar 4x Low-Background Truesilver Plates 1x Hyperconductive Arcano-Filament 2x Faintly Glowing Leather
Plans: Reflective Truesilver Braincage	225 230 235	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the SoD P2 epic crafting quests	25x Mithril Bar 4x Low-Background Truesilver Plates 2x Hyperconductive Arcano-Filament 1x Polished Truesilver Gears
Plans: Low-Background Truesilver Plates	200 210 220	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the SoD P2 epic crafting quest	1x Truesilver Bar 5x Reflective Scrapmetal

How to Get Reflective Scrapmetal in SoD P2?

You get Reflective Scrapmetal by turning in Grime-Encrusted Salvage at The Salvagematic 9000 next to Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket after completing the epic crafting quest chain in Phase 2.

Grime Encrusted Salvage drops from mobs and bosses in Gnomeregan.

Blacksmithing Gold Making and Leveling in SoD

The best way to level Blacksmithing in SoD while making gold from it is to craft items that are needed to turn Waylaid Supplies into Supply Shipment. To level Blacksmithing this way, you mainly craft the items needed to complete Waylaid Supplies in the Season of Discovery. To do so you buy the materials needed in the auction house, craft the items, and then sell them with profit in the auction house.

The following Blacksmithing items are required to complete Waylaid Supplies in SoD Phase 2:

Waylaid Supplies: Copper Shortswords
- Required item: Copper Shortsword
- Difficulty: 25 65 85 105
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Runed Copper Pants
- Required item: Runed Copper Pants
- Difficulty: 45 85 105 125
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Rough Bronze Boots
- Required item: Rough Bronze Boots
- Difficulty: 95 125 140 155
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Silver Skeleton Keys
- Required item: Silver Skeleton Key
- Difficulty: 100 100 110 120
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Green Iron Bracers
- Required item: Green Iron Bracers
- Difficulty: 165 190 202 215
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Massive Iron Axes
- Required item: Massive Iron Axe
- Difficulty: 185 210 222 235
- Recipe: Sold in Stranglethorn Vale by Vharr (32.2 28.0) and Jaquilina Dramet (35.6 10.6)

Waylaid Supplies: Solid Grinding Stones
- Required item: Solid Grinding Stone
- Difficulty: 200 200 205 210
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Heavy Mithril Gauntlets
- Required item: Heavy Mithril Gauntlet
- Difficulty: 205 225 235 245
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Truesilver Gauntlets
- Required item: Truesilver Gauntlets
- Difficulty: 225 245 255 265
- Recipe: Armorsmith trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Mithril Coifs
- Required item: Mithril Coif
- Difficulty: 230 250 260 270
- Recipe: Brikk Keencraft in Stranglethorn Vale (29.0 75.4).
Waylaid Supplies: Thorium Belts
- Required item: Thorium Belt
- Difficulty: 250 270 280 290
- Recipe: World drop.

Start leveling up Blacksmithing in SoD by making Rough Sharpening Stone until you’re able to craft the first items from the list above. Fill any gaps between the mentioned items by crafting items from the regular WoW Classic Blacksmithing leveling guide below.

How to Level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic

As with all professions in WoW Classic, the same applies to Blacksmithing: You receive skill points by carrying out a specific activity (e.g. making an item, etc.). The frequency with which you receive a skill point depends on your current skill level. Please note the following color code:

Orange: You are guaranteed to always gain a skill point.
Yellow: You often gain a skill point.
Green: You rarely gain a skill point.
Gray: You no longer gain skill points.

How many materials you need to skill Blacksmithing in WoW Classic depends on your luck in collecting skill points.

To practice Blacksmithing as a profession, you need a Blacksmith Hammer. You can get this from various Trade Supplies vendors. You will also need access to an anvil. These are often located near blacksmithing trainers.

Blacksmithing in WoW Classic is leveled from 1-75 (Apprentice), from 75-150 (Journeyman), from 150-225 (Expert) and 225-300 (Artisan).

Where to Learn Blacksmithing in WoW Classic

You can learn Blacksmithing in WoW Classic from Blacksmithing trainers, who you can find in the capitals, among other places. Once you have reached at least level 5, you can, for example, go to one of the following Blacksmithing trainers to learn the profession:

Horde Blacksmithing Trainers

Ug'thok in the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar (80.6 23.6)
Basil Frye in the War Quarter in Undercity (60.6 27.8)
Thrag Stonehoof in Thunder Bluff (39.6 56.8)

Alliance Blacksmithing Trainers

Groum Stonebeard in the Great Forge in Ironforge (52.0 42.6)
Dane Lindgren in the Dwarven District in Stormwind (57.6 16.6)
Smith Argus in Goldshire in Elwynn Forest (41.6 65.6)

Blacksmithing Specializations in WoW Classic

Once you reach skill level 200 in Blacksmithing and your character reaches level 40, the following two specializations are available to you:

Armorsmith
Weaponsmith with the following three sub-specializations:
- Master Axesmith
- Master Swordsmith
- Master Hammersmith

Which specialization you choose, if any, does not influence this leveling guide. No specialization-specific recipes are used.

Also good to know: In WoW Classic, you can’t simply change a specialization later. You would then have to completely unlearn Blacksmithing and learn the profession again from the beginning.

Leveling Blacksmithing from 1-75 (Apprentice) in WoW Classic

To level Blacksmithing from 1-75 in WoW Classic, you need approximately the following materials:

160x Rough Stone
25x Coarse Stone

To level Blacksmithing from 1-75 in WoW Classic, follow these steps. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

1-30: ~40x Rough Sharpening Stone
30-65: ~60x Rough Grinding Stone (you’ll need 10 of these later)
65-75: ~25x Coarse Sharpening Stone

Leveling Blacksmithing from 75-150 (Journeyman) in WoW Classic

Learn Journeyman Blacksmithing from one of the Blacksmithing trainers, e.g. in the main cities.

To level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic from 75-150, you need approximately the following materials:

70x Coarse Stone
150x Copper Bar
5x Silver Bar
140x Bronze Bar
105x Heavy Stone
(10x Rough Grinding Stone*)
(20x Coarse Grinding Stone*)

*= Crafted when leveling.

Follow these steps to level Blacksmithing from 75-150 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

75-90: ~35x Coarse Grinding Stone (you’ll need these later)
90-100: 10x Runed Copper Belt
100-105: 5x Silver Rod
105-110: 5x Runed Copper Belt
110-125: 15x Rough Bronze Leggings
125-140: ~35x Heavy Grinding Stone (you’ll need 30 of these later)
140-150: 10x Patterned Bronze Bracers

Leveling Blacksmithing from 150-225 (Expert) in WoW Classic

Learn Expert Blacksmithing from one of the following trainers:

Bengus Deepforge in The Great Forge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8).
Saru Steelfury in The Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar (82.2 23.0).

To level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic from 150-225, you need approximately the following materials:

5x Gold Bar
230x Iron Bar
35x Green Dye
120x Solid Stone
50x Steel Bar
90x Mithril Bar
60x Mageweave Cloth
(10x Coarse Grinding Stone*)
(30x Heavy Grinding Stone*)

*= Crafted when leveling.

Follow these steps to level Blacksmithing from 150-225 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

150-155: 5x Golden Rod
155-165: 10x Green Iron Leggings
165-190: 25x Green Iron Bracers
190-200: 10x Golden Scale Bracers
200-210: ~30x Solid Grinding Stone (you’ll need these later)
210-225: 15x Heavy Mithril Gauntlet

Leveling Blacksmithing from 225-300 (Artisan) in WoW Classic

Learn Artisan Blacksmithing from the following trainer:

Brikk Keencraft in Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale (29.0 75.4).

To level Blacksmithing in WoW Classic from 225-300, you need approximately the following materials:

140x Steel Bar
10x Citrine
60x Mithril Bar
20x Dense Stone
420x Thorium Bar
80x Rugged Leather
55x Solid Grinding Stone

Follow these steps to level Blacksmithing from 225-300 in WoW Classic. Stick to the following list. Don’t start making something else before you reach the target level (even if it’s theoretically possible).

225-235: 10x Steel Plate Helm
235-250: 15x Mithril Spurs
Note: The Mithril Spurs plans are a rare world drop, but can be traded. Due to their rarity, they often cost quite a lot at auction houses. So if you are lucky enough to loot them, definitely keep them as they are extremely helpful when leveling (low material costs). If you don’t get the plans, the best alternative is to make the Mithril Coif, which, however, has significantly higher material costs than the Mithril Spurs.
250-260: ~20x Dense Sharpening Stone
260-270: 10x Thorium Belt
270-275: 5x Thorium Bracers
275-290: 15x Imperial Plate Bracers
You get the Imperial Plate recipes from the Thorium Brotherhood. To do this, travel to Gadgetzan in Tanaris and speak to Derotain Mudsipper. After a simple entry quest, Derotain will give you quests to earn the various armor pieces plans.
290-300: 10x Thorium Boots