Who doesn't want to craft and craft their own armor? Having to spend gold to protect yourself is so pointless when you can do it yourself. This is why leatherworking is such an interesting profession to invest in, as it can help you learn how to use hides and leather to craft armor, armor kits, etc.
There are 300 levels you can progress in and at the end you will create some great equipment. We have the steps you need to take to reach 300 in no time here so you can make it even easier. We break down the craftable items to help you get through each level and what you'll need to craft them. The format is:
(Quantity and item manufactured) - (Quantity and materials needed)
Before you begin, however, we recommend that you combine leatherworking with skinning and level both professions at the same time. This will make it easier for you to obtain the hides and skins necessary for the manufacture. You can buy them from the Auction House but it can be quite expensive.
Approximate material needed
First up, here's the list of all the materials you'll need during the 300 Ranks upgrade, along with how many of each you'll need:
- 57 Ruined Leather Scraps
- 470 Light leather
- 275 Medium leather
- 20 Heavy Skin
- 195 Heavy leather
- 450 thick leather
- 475 Rugged Leather
Leatherworking sneakers
To start your leatherworking journey, you need to become an apprentice, which can be done after reaching level 5 and speaking with a leatherworking trainer. These are spread throughout the game and across all major cities. If you need help finding them, talk to a town guard and he'll tell you where to look.
Alliance trainers
- Randal Worth à Stormwind City.
- Gretta Finespindle at Ironforge.
- Darianna in Darnassus.
- Nadyia Maneweaver in Teldrassil
- Adele Fielder in Elwynn Forest
Horde Trainers
- Kamari in Orgrimmar.
- And Golthas dans Undercity.
- Mak to Thunder Bluff.
- Chaw Stronghide in Mulgore.
- Shelene Rhobart in the Tirisfal Glades.
Classic Leatherworking (level 1-75)
1 - 20
19 Light leather - 57 pieces of ruined leather
20 - 45
40 Light Armor Kit - 40 Light Leather
45 - 55
20 Hand-sewn leather cape - 40 light leather, 20 thick thread
55 - 75
50 embossed leather gloves - 150 light leather, 100 coarse thread
Companion Leatherworker (Levels 75-125)
You will need to learn Jounreyman's leatherworking once you reach level 75 to continue progressing. Unfortunately, not all trainers can teach you journeyman leatherworking, so you will need to find a leather expert. You will also need to be at least level 10.
The expert trainers you can learn from are:
Alliance
- Simon Tanner in Stormwind City.
- Faldron in Darnassus.
- Fimble Finespindle at Ironforge.
- Aayndia Floralwind in Ashenvale.
Horde
- Arthur Moore in Undercity.
- Karolek in Orgrimmar.
- Tarn to Thunder Bluff.
- Brawn in Stranglethorn Vale.
- Krulmoo Fullmoon in the Barrens.
- Narv Hidecrafter in Desolace.
75 - 100
50 embossed leather gloves - 150 light leather, 100 coarse thread
100 - 125
40 Fine leather belt - 240 light leather, 80 thick threads
You should also try to craft as many dried leather hides as possible, if you have the materials to do so.
Leatherworking expert (levels 125 to 205)
To become a Leather Expert you need to be at least level 20 and have your Leatherworking up to 125. Next you will need to visit an Expert Trainer: Telonis in Darnassus for the Alliance and Una in Thunder Bluff for the Horde .
125 - 137
15 dark leather boots - 60 medium leather, 30 fine yarn, 15 gray dye
You can also craft as many Dark Leather Belts as possible with the Fine Leather Belts and Hardened Leather Skins from before to help you with this step.
137 - 150
20 Dark leather pants - 240 medium leather, 20 gray dye, 20 fine thread
150 - 155
7 Thick leather - 35 Medium leather
You can also prepare the following recipe sold by NPCs:
7 Heavy Leather Ball - 14 Heavy Leather, 7 Fine Thread
155 - 165
20 Healed Heavy Skins - 20 Heavy Skins, 60 Salt
Save these groomed skins for later.
Heavy Hide has a pretty low drop rate, so be prepared to grind for them.
165 - 180
15 Heavy Armor Kit - 75 Heavy Leather, 15 Fine Thread
180 - 190
10 Barbarian Shoulders - 80 Heavy Leather, 10 Hardened Heavy Hide, 20 Fine Thread
190 - 200
10 goalkeeper gloves - 40 heavy leather, 10 hardened heavy leather, 10 silk thread
Leatherworker (levels 200 - 300)
Here we are, the last streth. To become a Leatherworker you will need to be at least level 35 with your leatherworking up to 200. Next you will need to speak with a Craft Trainer: Drakk Stonehand at Aerie Peak of the Hinterlands for Alliance and Hahrana Ironhide at Camp Mojache in Ferales for the Horde.
200 - 205
7 Heavy Armor Kit - 35 Heavy Leather, 7 Silk Threads
205 - 235
Nightscape Headband 40 - 200 Thick leather, 80 Silk thread
235 - 250
15 Nightscape pants - 210 in thick leather, 60 silk threads
250 - 265
25 Rugged Armor Kit - 125 Rugged Leather
265 - 290
28 Wicked Leather Bracers - 224 Rugged Leather, 28 Black Dye, 28 Rune Thread
You can get the Evil Leather Bracelets pattern from Legashi Rogue in Azshara, who will drop them off for you.
290 - 300
10 Evil Leather Headband - 120 Rugged Leather, 10 Black Dye, 10 Rune Thread
The pattern can be obtained from Jadefire Trickster in Felwood.
And There you go. You've reached the maximum of your leatherworking and crafted some great gear. Now go use it.
