Leatherworking Leveling Guide
Skin to win: hides, armor kits, and drums. Shopping lists and routes to 450.
Classic Shopping List (1-300)
| Leather | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Light Leather | 240 | 1-100. |
| Medium Leather | 260 | 100-150. |
| Heavy Leather | 240 | 150-200. |
| Thick Leather | 320 | 200-260. |
| Rugged Leather | 360 | 260-300. |
| Hides (Medium/Heavy/Thick/Rugged) | 10 each | For cure quests; save. |
| Thread/Dyes/Salts | Vendor | Always stock up. |
Complete cure quests to unlock cured hides. Skin everything; convert scraps.
Classic Route
| Skill | Craft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-45 | Light Armor Kit | |
| 45-100 | Handstitched Leather Belt/Boots | |
| 100-125 | Medium Armor Kit | |
| 125-150 | Dark Leather Belt/Gloves | |
| 150-180 | Heavy Armor Kit / Heavy Leather Ball | |
| 180-200 | Hillman's Shoulders / Toughened Leather | |
| 200-225 | Thick Armor Kit | |
| 225-250 | Nightscape Headband/Boots | |
| 250-275 | Rugged Armor Kit | |
| 275-300 | Wicked Leather Headband / Rugged Armor Kit | Pick cheaper mats. |
Gold & Tips
Pairing
- Skinning for self-supplied leather.
- Fishing (Dragonfin) for extra gold while waiting.
Profit
- Armor kits (Classic/TBC) and leg armors (WotLK).
- Drums (TBC) if not nerfed on your server.
- Arctic Fur items early WotLK.
Reps
- WotLK leg armor patterns from Kirin Tor/Wyrmrest etc.
- Buy salt/threads in bulk to avoid downtime.
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