Blacksmithing

Introduction

Blacksmithing is one of the more obscure professions in HC. The materials necessary to craft items are hard to get, and only a few classes can even wear the items in the first place. Blacksmithing is nice for Self-Made runs on Warriors and Paladins, but is otherwise too niche to really recommend. Expect a lot of tedium and farming weird materials to make it work. That being said, there are quite a lot of neat items you can make with it, especially if you have access to multiple other professions via a duo or trio.

Notable gear / equipment

The main draws for Blacksmithing are sharpening stones and well-statted plate and mail gear. While Blacksmiths can technically make keys to open lockboxes, doing so is rather uncommon and time-consuming.

Weapons

Miscellaneous

Crafting Materials

The primary crafting materials for Blacksmithing are bars, which are smelted from ores gathered with Mining. The less common crafting materials include leathers, gems, and on occasion, other Blacksmithing items. To get the most out of Blacksmithing, you’ll need both Mining and Fishing, as Fishing will grant access to important leathers that you would otherwise need Skinning for. In a duo, your partner could take Skinning, but they would no longer be able to run any of the other more powerful profession combos.

See Fishing 1-300 Guide at Wow-Professions.com

See Mining 1-300 Guide at Wow-Professions.com

Recommended Classes

Paladin and Warrior

Both classes benefit from the same things; access to plate gear and sharpening stones. There aren’t any other classes that can even wear half the items Blacksmithing makes, and there are other professions that serve Paladins and Warriors better. That being said, Blacksmithing is great for them if they are doing a Self-Made run, or if they are in a duo.