Where to Farm Thorium Ore in WoW Classic x5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThorium Ore is the top metal of WoW Vanilla, the base of armor, ammo and gadgets. On WoW x5 thorium is in demand from blacksmiths and engineers, and rich veins also drop Arcane Crystals. Here are the best routes.
Requirements
- Mining 230 for Small Thorium, 275 for Rich.
- A mining pick and a level 60 mount (see the mount guide).
- An ore-tracking addon.
Small vs Rich Thorium
| Vein type | Skill | Yields |
|---|---|---|
| Small Thorium | 230 | Thorium Ore |
| Rich Thorium | 275 | More ore + chance at Arcane Crystal |
Route by Rich veins — they are more profitable and drop crystals.
Best Routes
Eastern Plaguelands. One of the densest thorium loops: veins around the mountain rim, plus Plaguebloom and Runecloth.
Winterspring. Rich veins across the whole zone, few rivals thanks to distance. Also Rugged Leather.
Un'Goro Crater. A perfect figure-eight: small and rich thorium + Arcane Crystals + Dreamfoil.
Silithus. Rich thorium, Arcane Crystals and elemental reagents.
Arcane Crystal only drops from rich veins. An alchemist transmutes it into an Arcane Bar once per day — pricey material for Arcanite Rods and top weapons. Gather rich thorium only.
Uses
- Blacksmithing — thorium armor and weapons (see the blacksmithing guide).
- Engineering — gadgets, ammo, bombs (engineering guide).
- Arcane Bars — top crafting and raid gear.
Next Steps
- Keep Mining at 300.
- Compare with Mithril farming and Dark Iron.
- More gold in the gold farming guide. Ready? Register.
FAQ
Where is the best place to farm Rich Thorium?
Rich Thorium veins concentrate in Eastern Plaguelands, Winterspring, Silithus, Un'Goro Crater and Burning Steppes. A circular route through the zone's mountains and caves yields the most ore.
How does Rich Thorium differ from Small Thorium?
A Rich Thorium vein yields more ore per node and a chance at an Arcane Crystal. Small Thorium mines from normal veins at skill 230, Rich at 275.
Why do I need Arcane Crystal?
Arcane Crystal only drops from Rich Thorium veins. An alchemist transmutes it into an Arcane Bar — expensive material for top blacksmith weapons and engineer gadgets.
What skill do I need for Thorium?
Small Thorium mines at Mining 230, Rich at 275. Keep skill at 300 to gather every node without a yield penalty.