WoW TBC Arena

Blacksmithing — TBC Classic

PvP APvE AExpensive to level

Two extra socket slots (gloves + bracers) no one else gets, plus weaponsmith weapons.

What it provides

  • Socket Bracer + Socket Gloves — two bonus gem slots (best raw stat gain of any profession)
  • Weaponsmith specialization weapons (Axe/Mace/Sword)
  • Crafted plate BiS pieces for tanks and melee

Which classes benefit most

Best on Warrior, Paladin, Rogue, Shaman.

Leveling Blacksmithing 1–375

1–375 on Mining ore (pair them). Fel Iron/Adamantite bars carry Outland; the two extra sockets alone justify it for any plate/weapon user.

Total materials (approx.)

The full shopping list to go 1–375 — farm or buy these before you start. Totals are a landmark; skill-up luck shifts them.

SkillCraftMaterials
1–65Rough Sharpening Stone, Copper gear
65–125Bronze bars → Bronze gear, Rough Grinding Stones
125–200Iron & Steel gear
200–260Mithril gear (spurs, coif)
260–300Thorium gear (Imperial Plate)
300–350Fel Iron gear
350–375Adamantite / Khorium gearTake Weaponsmith/Armorsmith and a sub-specialty for BiS crafts.

A landmark route, not exact craft counts — mat totals vary with skill-up luck. Pair with a live leveling guide for precise numbers.

Compare professions

See how Blacksmithing stacks up on the profession tier list.