Armorsmith in WoW Classic: Plate Armor and Recipes
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru# Armorsmith in WoW Classic
Armorsmith is one of the two Blacksmithing specializations in WoW Classic. It unlocks exclusive plate armor plans and is especially valuable for warrior tanks and anyone who wears plate.
How to get the specialization
- Requirement: 200 Blacksmithing skill.
- Trainer: Grumnus Steelshaper in Ironforge.
- Take the Armorsmith specialization quest. Once chosen, Weaponsmith recipes are unavailable until you re-specialize.
What it gives
Armorsmith unlocks exclusive plate armor plans of higher quality than the shared recipes: reinforced breastplates, helms, shoulders and other pieces with boosted armor, strength and stamina — exactly what tanks and melee warriors want in the pre-raid gearing phase.
| Focus | Who benefits |
|---|---|
| Tank plate armor | Shield warriors, MC/BWL raid defense |
| Strength plate armor | DPS warriors, paladins |
| Craft to sell | Auction house gold-making |
Pros
- Strong self-made pre-raid armor — no need to wait for drops.
- Gold income: exclusive plate pieces sell well on the auction house.
- Mining synergy: ore → bars → armor with minimal cost.
Cons
Who should pick Armorsmith
- Warrior tanks and paladins who forge their own gear.
- Smiths who want to profit from plate armor.
- Players who value defense and reliability over a unique weapon.
If a unique weapon matters more, see the Weaponsmith. Overview in the profession specializations guide; 1–300 leveling in the Blacksmithing guide.
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FAQ
Where do I get the Armorsmith specialization?
From the armorsmith trainer Grumnus Steelshaper in Ironforge. You need 200 Blacksmithing skill.
What does Armorsmith give?
Access to exclusive plate armor plans — reinforced breastplates, helms and other pieces with high armor and stats for tanks and warriors.
Armorsmith or Weaponsmith?
Armorsmith if you are a smithing tank or want to craft armor. Weaponsmith if you want an exclusive sword, axe or mace. The choice is reversible for gold.