Leatherworking in WoW Classic
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruLeatherworking is a WoW Classic production profession for crafting leather and mail armor. On WoW Classic X5 (1.12.1, x5 rates) it's essential for hunters, shamans, druids, and rogues.
Leatherworking Specializations
At skill 225 you choose one of three specializations (switchable later):
- Dragonscale Leatherworking — mail armor: sets for hunters and Enhancement shamans
- Tribal Leatherworking — leather: Tribal gear for Feral druids and Resto shamans
- Elemental Leatherworking — mixed focus, best for PvP
Leveling 1–300
| Range | Recipe | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1–100 | Light Leather → Handstitched Cloak/Belt | Light Leather |
| 100–150 | Medium Leather → Medium Armor Kit | Medium Leather |
| 150–200 | Heavy Leather → Heavy Armor Kit | Heavy Leather |
| 200–250 | Thick Leather → Thick Armor Kit | Thick Leather |
| 250–300 | Rugged Leather → Wicked Leather Bracers, Rugged Armor Kit | Rugged Leather |
On x5 rates, Skinning farms leather so fast that 1–300 takes 1–2 days.
Top Crafts
Dragonscale (hunters, DPS shamans):
- Black Dragonscale Breastplate / Leggings — pre-raid BiS
- Chromatic Gauntlets — excellent gloves for MC/BWL progression
Tribal (druids, Resto shamans):
- Wild Leather Vest / Helmet — Feral set
- Corehound Belt — strong pre-raid belt
Elemental:
- Stormshroud Armor — solid combo set for rogues
Armor Kits
Armor Kits boost armor on a slot and always sell on the AH. Rugged Armor Kit (+8 Armor) stays in demand throughout all raid progression.
FAQ
Which Leatherworking specialization to choose in Classic?
Dragonscale for hunters and Enhancement shamans (DPS). Tribal for Resto shamans and Feral druids (tank). Elemental for PvP and transitional PvE gear.
What to pair with Leatherworking?
Always pair with Skinning: farm your own leather with no AH costs. On x5 leather farms very fast.