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WoW Classic Leatherworking Guide: 1-300, Specs, Devilsaur
Leatherworking is the crafting profession for physical classes wearing leather and mail: hunters, druids, rogues, shamans. It provides strong pre-raid sets and essential resistance gear. On the WoW Classic X5 server the Devilsaur set and Onyxia Scale Cloak are must-craft items before raids.
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◆Why take leatherworking
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Devilsaur set | Powerful pre-raid DPS set from Un'Goro |
| Onyxia Scale Cloak | Fire resistance vs Onyxia/Nefarian |
| Resistances | Elemental armor for MC/BWL raids |
| Own armor | Craft your gear for free |
| Synergy | Perfect pair with skinning |
Take a specialization only after skill 225 — that unlocks the branch recipes. Switching branch costs gold, so decide by class ahead of time: hunter — Dragonscale, physical DPS — Devilsaur set (needs no spec).
Specializations
| Branch | For whom | Key items |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonscale | Hunters, enh shamans | Black Dragonscale, scale armor |
| Elemental | Resistance raiders | Chromatic Cloak, elemental leather |
| Tribal | Druids, priests | Devilsaur (needs no branch) |
Leveling 1-300
1-100: Light Leather
Handstitched Leather items and Light Armor Kit. Light Leather from starting beasts.
100-150: Medium Leather
Cured Medium Hide and Medium items. Medium Leather from Stranglethorn Vale.
150-200: Heavy Leather
Heavy Leather — Feralas, Badlands. Barbaric and Heavy items.
200-250: Thick Leather
Thick Leather — Winterspring, Azshara. Turtle Scale and Thick gear.
250-300: Rugged Leather and Devilsaur
Rugged Leather and Devilsaur Leather from Un'Goro Crater. Rugged Armor Kit, Wicked Leather and finally the Devilsaur set.
Key raid crafts
| Item | Skill | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Devilsaur Set | 285 | Pre-raid DPS set (Un'Goro) |
| Onyxia Scale Cloak | 300 | Fire resistance — Onyxia/Nefarian |
| Corehound Belt | 285 | Fire resistance — Molten Core |
| Chromatic Cloak | 300 | Universal resistances |
X5 tip: take skinning together with leatherworking and level them in parallel — leather from leveling goes straight into crafts. By 60 you'll have a finished Devilsaur set without touching the auction house.
Common beginner mistakes
- Taking a spec too early. The branch opens after skill 225 — the spec quest isn't available before that, so don't waste time.
- Switching branches back and forth. Changing spec costs gold; decide by role ahead — Dragonscale for hunters, Devilsaur set for physical DPS.
- Buying all leather at auction. Without skinning the craft drains gold — always take the gathering pair.
- Skipping Onyxia Scale Cloak. The fire-resistance cloak is needed before Onyxia and Molten Core — craft it early.
The right approach: plan crafts around your class — Devilsaur first for leveling and early raids, then resistance cloaks for MC and BWL.
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FAQ
?Which leatherworking specialization should I pick?
Three branches: Dragonscale — mail armor for hunters and enhancement shamans, Elemental — resistance leather for raids, Tribal — a druid/priest set. Choose by class and role; you can switch branch at the trainer for a fee.
?What does leatherworking give for raids?
The Devilsaur set (Un'Goro Crater) is a strong pre-raid DPS set for physical classes. Onyxia Scale Cloak gives fire resistance and reduces Onyxia and Nefarian damage. Corehound Belt and elemental armor are essential in Molten Core.
?Do I have to take skinning with leatherworking?
Practically yes. Leatherworking consumes huge amounts of leather, so the skinning + leatherworking pair saves hundreds of gold. Without skinning you'd have to buy all leather at auction.
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