WoW SoD Blacksmithing Guide

Blacksmithing is one of the primary professions in WoW SoD. Our Blacksmithing Leveling guide provides a focused and efficient path to leveling Blacksmithing from 1 to 300 in the Season of Discovery. It outlines the most cost-effective recipes while minimizing downtime and maximizing skill-ups. Follow this WoW SoD Blacksmithing guide to quickly reach max blacksmithing skill and begin crafting powerful gadgets, and other useful items.

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📅 Last updated on January 30, 2025.

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Blacksmithing in WoW SoD

The Season of Discovery (SoD for short) is the second season in WoW Classic. WoW Classic: SoD is divided into several phases. Since each phase has a character level cap, there is a limit to how high you can skill Blacksmithing in the current phase.

SoD Phase	Max Character Level	Max Blacksmithing Skill
1	25	150
2	40	225
3	50	300
4	60	300
5+	60	300

Blacksmithing Skill Caps in SoD.

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD Phase 5-7

In SoD Phase 5, 6, and 7, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Blacksmithing skill level 300 (Artisan). If you have already leveled Blacksmithing to 300 in SoD P3 or P4, you do not need to level further in P5-7.

Since Phase 5, Blacksmithing specializations are no longer mutually exclusive. All specializations can be completed. This includes weaponsmithing specializations as well.

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD Phase 4

In SoD Phase 4, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Blacksmithing skill level 300 (Artisan). If you have already leveled Blacksmithing to 300 in SoD P3, you do not need to level further in P4.

The following Blacksmithing items are new in SoD P4. You’ll get them by trading in the base version of the item and some other materials.

Item	Vendor	Costs
Tempered Dark Iron Boots	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Boots 15x Firelands Ember 1x Fiery Core
Tempered Dark Iron Bracers	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Bracers 10x Firelands Ember 1x Fiery Core
Tempered Dark Iron Gauntlets	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Gauntlets 15x Firelands Ember 1x Lava Core
Tempered Dark Iron Helm	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Helm 15x Firelands Ember 1x Lava Core
Tempered Dark Iron Leggings	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Leggings 15x Firelands Ember 1x Fiery Core
Molten Chain Girdle	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Fiery Chain Girdle 15x Firelands Ember 1x Fiery Core
Molten Chain Shoulders	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Fiery Chain Shoulders 15x Firelands Ember 1x Fiery Core
Tempered Black Amnesty	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Black Amnesty 25x Firelands Ember 2x Fiery Core
Glaive of Obsidian Fury	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Blackfury 25x Firelands Ember 2x Lava Core
Implacable Blackguard	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Blackguard 25x Firelands Ember 2x Lava Core
Dark Iron Flame Reaver	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Reaver 25x Firelands Ember 2x Fiery Core
Molten Dark Iron Destroyer	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Dark Iron Destroyer 25x Firelands Ember 2x Fiery Core
Ebon Fist	Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths	1x Ebon Hand 25x Firelands Ember 2x Fiery Core
Shimmering Dawnbringer Shoulders	Quartermaster Miranda Breechlock Argent Quartermaster Hasana Argent Quartermaster Lightspark	1x Dawnbringer Shoulders 4x Corruptor's Scourgestone 3x Frayed Abomination Stitching

New Blacksmithing items in SoD P4.

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD Phase 3

In SoD Phase 3, professions are uncapped. You can level up to Blacksmithing skill level 300 (Artisan).

Where to Learn Artisan Blacksmithing in SoD Phase 3

To learn Artisan Blacksmithing in SoD Phase 3, you’ll need to have reached a Blacksmithing skill of 200 and character level 41. Go to the following Blacksmithing trainer to learn Artisan Blacksmithing:

Brikk Keencraft in Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale (29.0 75.4).

New Blacksmithing Recipes in SoD Phase 3

As in Phases 1 and 2, SoD Phase 3 also features a new epic quest line to unlock new epic Nightmare Armaments crafting recipes. The cost to access these recipes is “essentially free in terms of raw gold”.

The following Blacksmithing recipes are new in SoD P3:

Item	Blacksmithing Skill	How to Get the Recipe	Materials Needed
Baleful Pauldrons	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares
Shoulderplates of Dread	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares
Fearmonger's Shoulderguards	250	Shadowy Figure in Moonglade after completing the epic crafting quest chain in SoD P3.	10x Nightmare Seed 1x Inert Mantle of Nightmares

New Blacksmithing recipes in SoD P3.

How to Get Inert Mantle of Nightmares and Nightmare Seeds

Inert Mantle of Nightmares and Nightmare Seed are two new crafting materials that you need to craft the new epic items.

Inert Mantle of Nightmares: You’ll get one at the end of the epic crafting quest chain in P3. If you need more, you can buy them from Rix Xizzix in Booty Bay (28.4 75.6) for 10g each.
Nightmare Seed: Drops inside the Sunken Temple.

Blacksmithing Specializations in SoD Phase 3

Blacksmithing specializations are available in SoD Phase 3. You can choose between Armorsmith and Weaponsmith. To unlock one of the specializations, follow these steps:

How to Unlock the Weaponsmith Specialization

Talk to Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8) or Krathok Moltenfist in Orgrimmar (80.0 23.2).
Go to Ironus Coldsteel in Ironforge (51.2 42.4) or Borgosh Corebender in Orgrimmar (79.6 23.6).
Accept and complete the quest The Way of the Weaponsmith | The Way of the Weaponsmith by turning in the following items:
- 4x Moonsteel Broadsword (recipe is sold by Zarena Cromwind in Booty Bay (28.4 75.4))
- 4x Massive Iron Axe (recipe is sold in Stranglethorn Vale by Vharr (32.2 28.0) and Jaquilina Dramet (35.6 10.6))
- 2x Heavy Mithril Axe (taught by Blacksmithing trainers)
- 2x Big Black Mace (taught by Brikk Keencraft in Booty Bay (29.0 75.4))

How to Unlock the Armorsmith Specialization

Talk to Bengus Deepforge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8) or Krathok Moltenfist in Orgrimmar (80.0 23.2) and choose Armorsmith.
Go to Grumnus Steelshaper in Ironforge (51.0 42.2) or Okothos Ironrager in Orgrimmar (79.8 23.8) and accept The Art of the Armorsmith | The Art of the Armorsmith.
Complete the following quest:
- The Origins of Smithing from Hank the Hammer in Stormwind (56.0 16.0) by turning in the following items:
  - 6x Golden Scale Bracers (taught by Blacksmithing trainers).
  - You’ll get the follow-up quest In Search of Galvan.
- The Old Ways from Aturk the Anvil in Orgrimmar (80.6 23.6) by turning in the following items:
  - 4x Steel Breastplate (taught by Blacksmithing trainers).
  - 4x Steel Plate Helm (taught by Blacksmithing trainers).
  - You’ll get the follow-up quest Booty Bay or Bust!.
Go to McGavan in Booty Bay (28.8 75.4), turn in the quest, and accept The Mithril Order.
Go to Galvan the Ancient in Stranglethorn Vale (50.6 20.6) and complete the following quests:
- Smelt On, Smelt Off (40x Iron Bar, 40x Mithril Bar)
  - Rewards Plans: Ornate Mithril Pants
- The Art of the Imbue (40x Mithril Bar, 4x Citrine)
  - Rewards Plans: Ornate Mithril Shoulder
- The Great Silver Deceiver (40x Mithril Bar, 5x Truesilver Bar)
  - Rewards Plans: Ornate Mithril Gloves
Complete the follow-up quests Expert Blacksmith! and accept Galvan's Finest Pupil.
Go to Trenton Lighthammer in Gadgetzan (51.4 28.6) and complete the following quests:
- The World At Your Feet (2x Heavy Mithril Boots, 1x Ornate Mithril Pants)
  - Teaches Ornate Mithril Boots
- A Good Head On Your Shoulders (2x Mithril Coif, 1x Ornate Mithril Shoulder)-
  - Teaches Ornate Mithril Helm
- The Mithril Kid (2x Heavy Mithril Breastplate, 1x Ornate Mithril Gloves)
  - Teaches Ornate Mithril Breastplate
Accept and complete the follow-up quest Did You Lose This?.
Complete the quest The Art of the Armorsmith | The Art of the Armorsmith by turning in the following items:
- 4x Ornate Mithril Helm
- 2x Ornate Mithril Boots
- 1x Ornate Mithril Breastplate

Blacksmithing in WoW SoD Phase 2

In SoD Phase 2 the maximum character level is 40. The level requirement for Artisan has been increased to level 41 (normally level 35) for all professions in SoD. This means that in Phase 2 the maximum Blacksmithing skill level is 225 (Expert). In Phase 2 it will therefore not be possible to bring Blacksmithing to the maximum skill level of 300.

Where to Learn Blacksmithing Expert in SoD Phase 2

To learn Blacksmithing Expert in SoD Phase 2, you’ll need to have reached a Blacksmithing Skill of 125 and character level 26. Go to one of the following Blacksmithing trainers to learn Blacksmithing Expert:

Bengus Deepforge in The Great Forge in Ironforge (52.6 40.8).
Saru Steelfury in The Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar (82.2 23.0).

Are Blacksmithing Specializations Available in SoD Phase 2?

Blacksmithing specializations are not available in Phase 2, but only in Phase 3.

New Blacksmithing Recipes in SoD Phase 2?

The following Blacksmithing recipes are new in SoD Phase 2:

Item	Skill	How to Get the Recipe	Materials Needed
Plans: Temepered Interference-Negating Helmet	225 230 235	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the SoD P2 epic crafting quests	25x Mithril Bar 4x Low-Background Truesilver Plates 1x Hyperconductive Arcano-Filament 2x Faintly Glowing Leather
Plans: Reflective Truesilver Braincage	225 230 235	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the SoD P2 epic crafting quests	25x Mithril Bar 4x Low-Background Truesilver Plates 2x Hyperconductive Arcano-Filament 1x Polished Truesilver Gears
Plans: Low-Background Truesilver Plates	200 210 220	Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket in Gnomeregan after completing the SoD P2 epic crafting quest	1x Truesilver Bar 5x Reflective Scrapmetal

New Blacksmithing recipes in SoD P2.

How to Get Reflective Scrapmetal in SoD P2?

You get Reflective Scrapmetal by turning in Grime-Encrusted Salvage at The Salvagematic 9000 next to Ziri "The Wrench" Littlesprocket after completing the epic crafting quest chain in Phase 2.

Grime Encrusted Salvage drops from mobs and bosses in Gnomeregan.

Inserting Grime-Encrusted Salvage into The Salvagematic 9000 turns it into Box of Gnomeregan Salvage. This box contains green crafting materials required to craft the blue materials for the new epic recipes.

Blacksmithing Gold Making and Leveling in SoD

The best way to level Blacksmithing in SoD while making gold from it is to craft items that are needed to turn Waylaid Supplies into Supply Shipment. To level Blacksmithing this way, you mainly craft the items needed to complete Waylaid Supplies in the Season of Discovery. To do so you buy the materials needed in the auction house, craft the items, and then sell them with profit in the auction house.

The following Blacksmithing items are required to complete Waylaid Supplies in SoD Phase 2:

Waylaid Supplies: Copper Shortswords
- Required item: Copper Shortsword
- Difficulty: 25 65 85 105
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Runed Copper Pants
- Required item: Runed Copper Pants
- Difficulty: 45 85 105 125
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Rough Bronze Boots
- Required item: Rough Bronze Boots
- Difficulty: 95 125 140 155
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Silver Skeleton Keys
- Required item: Silver Skeleton Key
- Difficulty: 100 100 110 120
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Green Iron Bracers
- Required item: Green Iron Bracers
- Difficulty: 165 190 202 215
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Massive Iron Axes
- Required item: Massive Iron Axe
- Difficulty: 185 210 222 235
- Recipe: Sold in Stranglethorn Vale by Vharr (32.2 28.0) and Jaquilina Dramet (35.6 10.6)

Waylaid Supplies: Solid Grinding Stones
- Required item: Solid Grinding Stone
- Difficulty: 200 200 205 210
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Heavy Mithril Gauntlets
- Required item: Heavy Mithril Gauntlet
- Difficulty: 205 225 235 245
- Recipe: Blacksmithing trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Truesilver Gauntlets
- Required item: Truesilver Gauntlets
- Difficulty: 225 245 255 265
- Recipe: Armorsmith trainers.
Waylaid Supplies: Mithril Coifs
- Required item: Mithril Coif
- Difficulty: 230 250 260 270
- Recipe: Brikk Keencraft in Stranglethorn Vale (29.0 75.4).
Waylaid Supplies: Thorium Belts
- Required item: Thorium Belt
- Difficulty: 250 270 280 290
- Recipe: World drop.

Start leveling up Blacksmithing in SoD by making Rough Sharpening Stone until you’re able to craft the first items from the list above. Fill any gaps between the mentioned items by crafting items from the regular WoW Classic Blacksmithing leveling guide below.

If Waylaid Supplies are no longer efficient in later SoD phases, or if you want to level Blacksmithing the classic way, you can learn how to quickly level from 1 to 300 in our WoW Classic Blacksmithing Guide. The guide also includes the locations of the Blacksmithing trainers and details about the Blacksmithing specializations.