WoW Classic Blacksmithing Guide: 1–300, Specializations & BiS Gear
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru# WoW Classic Blacksmithing Guide
Blacksmithing is one of WoW Classic's most expensive but powerful professions. It enables crafting BiS items unavailable elsewhere — including legendary weapon components and the best warrior helmets. On WoW Classic X5, Blacksmiths are in constant demand for endgame crafting.
Why Take Blacksmithing
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| BiS Items | Arcanite Reaper, Lionheart Helm — crafted only |
| Constant Demand | Warriors/Paladins always need Blacksmiths for BiS crafts |
| Sulfuron Hammer | Required component for legendary Sulfuras |
| Sharpening Stones | Valuable consumables for all physical DPS |
| Free Gear | Craft your own upgrades at no extra cost |
Blacksmithing + Mining is the standard pairing. You farm your own ore and save 100–200 gold on leveling costs.
Specializations
Weaponsmith
Sub-specializations within Weaponsmith:
- Swordsmith: Sulfuron Hammer, Blazing Rapier
- Hammersmith: Arcanite Reaper, Dark Iron Destroyer
- Axesmith: Dark Iron Axe
| Item | Requirements | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Arcanite Reaper | BS 300, Hammersmith | Warriors (2H DPS pre-BiS) |
| Sulfuron Hammer | BS 300, Swordsmith | Legendary Sulfuras component |
| Annihilator | BS 265, Weaponsmith | Warriors (reduces armor) |
Armorsmith
| Item | Requirements | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lionheart Helm | BS 300, Armorsmith | Warriors, Paladins (BiS helm) |
| Stronghold Gauntlets | BS 295, Armorsmith | Tank Warriors |
| Dark Iron Helm | BS 295, Dark Iron | Tanks |
Leveling 1–300: Materials List
| Material | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Bar | 300 | Smelt Copper Ore |
| Rough Stone | 200 | Mining by-product |
| Bronze Bar | 200 | Copper + Tin (equal parts) |
| Iron Bar | 150 | Smelt Iron Ore |
| Steel Bar | 100 | Iron Bar + Coal |
| Mithril Bar | 200 | Smelt Mithril Ore |
| Thorium Bar | 200 | Smelt Thorium Ore |
| Dense Stone | 100 | Mining by-product |
Step-by-Step Leveling
1–75: Copper
- 1–25: Rough Sharpening Stone (25x Rough Stone)
- 25–55: Copper Chain Belt (2x Copper Bar each)
- 55–75: Coarse Sharpening Stone (40x Coarse Stone)
75–150: Bronze & Iron
- 75–105: Bronze Shortsword (Bronze Bar + Coarse Grinding Stone)
- 105–125: Heavy Grinding Stone (3x Heavy Stone each)
- 125–150: Green Iron Leggings / Iron Shield Spike
Sell Green Iron Leggings on the Auction House — they're popular with players leveling 25–35.
150–225: Steel & Mithril
- 150–165: Golden Scale Bracers (Gold Bar + Steel Bar)
- 165–200: Steel Plate Helm (8x Steel Bar + Solid Grinding Stone)
- 200–225: Mithril Scale Bracers (2x Mithril Bar + 1x Mithril Coil)
225–300: Mithril & Thorium
- 225–250: Mithril Shield Spike (6x Mithril Bar) — sells well!
- 250–260: Dense Sharpening Stone (Dense Stone)
- 260–285: Thorium Bracers (6x Thorium Bar)
- 285–300: Imperial Plate Chest / Thorium Helm (18x Thorium Bar each)
The final 15 points (285–300) are the most expensive. Each Imperial Plate Chest needs 18 Thorium Bars. Budget 80–120 extra gold.
Specialization Quest (at 200 skill)
Weaponsmith: Talk to Randolph Montague in Gadgetzan (Tanaris) Armorsmith: Talk to neutral smith in Uldaman (Badlands) — quest chain required
After specializing, you must still learn sub-specialization recipes separately from their respective quest chains.
BiS Crafted Items
For Warriors
| Item | Slot | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Lionheart Helm | Head | 10 AP, 16 Crit — best in slot pre-AQ40 |
| Arcanite Reaper | 2H Axe | 142–214 damage, 21.5 DPS |
| Dense Sharpening Stone | Consumable | +8 weapon damage for 1 hour |
For Paladins (Retribution)
| Item | Slot | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lionheart Helm | Head | Same BiS as Warriors |
| Truesilver Breastplate | Chest | Pre-raid option |
Gold-Making
1. Mithril Shield Spike (skill 225+) — steady seller, always in demand 2. Dense Sharpening Stone — consumable every physical DPS wants 3. BiS commission crafting — Warriors pay 50–100 gold for Arcanite Reaper + Lionheart Helm labor 4. Dark Iron crafts — premium prices if you have MC/BWL access
Related Pages
- Mining Profession — essential partner profession
- Gold Farming Guide — overall earning strategy
- Reputation Guide — Thorium Brotherhood BS recipes
- Register on WowX5
FAQ
Weaponsmith or Armorsmith — which to choose?
Weaponsmith crafts Arcanite Reaper and endgame weapons (best for DPS Warriors and Hunters). Armorsmith crafts Lionheart Helm and the Might set (best for tanks and sustained DPS Warriors).
How much does leveling Blacksmithing to 300 cost?
200–400 gold, making it one of the most expensive professions. Pairing with Mining saves 100–200 gold by farming your own ore.
Is Blacksmithing worth it for raiding?
Yes — Arcanite Reaper, Lionheart Helm, and Sulfuron Hammer (Sulfuras component) are BiS or pre-BiS items unavailable from any other source.