Leatherworking is a crafting profession in WoW Classic that lets players create leather and mail armor, as well as useful items like armor kits and quivers. Most recipes require leather and hides, which are gathered through Skinning or bought from the Auction House. At level 60, Leatherworking offers powerful resistance gear for raids.
- The best professions and classes to pair with Leatherworking
- A step-by-step leveling guide (1-300 skill)
- Trainer locations for each skill tier
- Material farming tips for efficient leveling
WoW Classic Leatherworking Explained
Leatherworking is a must-have profession for classes that wear leather and mail armor, like Druids, Rogues, Hunters, and Shamans. It lets players turn hides and leather—gathered through Skinning or bought from other players—into strong gear, armor kits, and useful items like quivers.
- At higher levels, Leatherworkers can craft powerful armor sets with resistance stats for raids, such as the Volcanic Set (Fire resist) and Stormshroud Set (Nature resist). Some of the best pre-raid gear comes from Leatherworking, including the Devilsaur Set (high attack power for melee) and Warbear Harness (great for tanking Druids).
- Beyond armor, Leatherworking also provides essential upgrades like armor kits (cheaper than Enchanting alternatives) and quivers/ammo pouches for Hunters. Specializations allow for even better gear:
- Dragonscale Leatherworking (mail armor for Hunters/Shamans)
- Tribal Leatherworking (agility/intellect leather for Rogues/Druids)
- Elemental Leatherworking (resistance gear for raids)
Leatherworking also has a few unique utility items, like the Wolfshead Helm (a must-have for Feral Druids) and the Corehound Belt (strong fire resistance piece).
Best Professions to Pair with Leatherworking
- The natural pairing for Leatherworking is Skinning, since you’ll need a steady supply of leather and hides. This combo lets you farm all your own materials while leveling, saving gold and making the profession much easier to level.
- Some players pair Leatherworking with Alchemy instead, using cured hides to make armor kits and resistance gear while crafting potions for extra profit. However, this requires buying leather from the Auction House or alts, so Skinning is usually the smarter choice.
- At higher levels, Leatherworking becomes valuable for crafting pre-raid BiS gear like the Devilsaur set, raid resistance armor, and Wolfshead Helm (a must-have for Feral Druids). Whether you’re gearing up or selling high-demand crafts, Leatherworking stays useful through all stages of the game.
Best Classes for WoW Classic Leatherworking
Leatherworking is perfect for
- Devilsaur Gauntlets & Leggings;
- Wolfshead Helm;
- Warbear Harness.
Shopping List for 1-300 Leatherworking Leveling
Leveling Leatherworking from 1 to 300 requires a steady supply of leather, hides, thread, and salt. Since not every craft guarantees a skill-up, the quantities listed below account for possible failures—especially when using yellow or green recipes. Focus on orange recipes first to save materials, only switching to yellows if they’re much cheaper.
Estimated Leatherworking Materials Needed (1-300):
Material | Quantity |
Ruined Leather Scraps | 90 |
Light Leather | 195 |
Light Hide | 10 |
Medium Hide | 15 |
Medium Leather | 105 |
Heavy Hide | 5 (40) |
Heavy Leather | 300 |
Thick Leather | 330 |
Rugged Leather | 450 |
Salt | 30 (135) |
Coarse Thread | 100 |
Fine Thread | 80 |
Gray Dye | 25 |
Silken Thread | 130 |
Rune Thread | 40 |
Black Dye | 40 |
Cured Medium Hide | 15 |
Cured Heavy Hide | 40 |
By preparing your materials in advance, you can power through Leatherworking without wasting time or gold on last-minute Auction House purchases. Stick to the most efficient recipes, and you’ll hit 300 with minimal hassle.
The Fastest 1-300 Vanilla Tailoring
If you want to level Leatherworking fast in WoW Classic without wasting materials, this method gets you to 300 skill the quickest way. It’s especially good when paired with Skinning, as you’ll be making tons of armor pieces that can be vendored or auctioned – particularly after hitting 175 skill.
Leatherworking 1 – 150
- 1-30: 30x Light Leather (90 Ruined Scraps)
- 30-45: 15x Light Armor Kit (15 Light Leather)
- 45-55: 10x Cured Light Hide (10 Light Hide + 10 Salt)
- 55-85: 30x Embossed Gloves (90 Light Leather + 60 Coarse Thread)
- 85-100: 15x Fine Leather Belts (90 Light Leather + 30 Coarse Thread)
- 100-115: 15x Cured Medium Hide (15 Medium Hide + 15 Salt)
- 115-125: 10x Medium Armor Kits (40 Medium Leather + 10 Coarse Thread)
- 125-135: 10x Dark Leather Boots (40 Medium Leather + 20 Fine Thread + 10 Gray Dye)
- 135-150: 15x Dark Leather Belts (15 Fine Belts + 15 Cured Medium Hides + 20 Fine Thread + 15 Gray Dye)
Leatherworking 150 – 220
- 150-155: 5x Heavy Leather (25 Medium Leather)
- 155-160: 5x Cured Heavy Hide (5 Heavy Hide + 15 Salt)
- 160-180: 20x Heavy Armor Kits (100 Heavy Leather + 20 Fine Thread)
- 180-190: 10x Barbaric Shoulders (80 Heavy Leather + 10 Cured Heavy Hide + 20 Fine Thread)
- 190-220: 30x Guardian Gloves (120 Heavy Leather + 30 Cured Heavy Hide + 30 Silken Thread)
Leatherworking 220 – 300
- 220-230: 10x Nightscape Headbands (50 Thick Leather + 20 Silken Thread)
- 230-250: 20x Nightscape Pants (280 Thick Leather + 80 Silken Thread)
- 250-260: 10x Rugged Armor Kits (50 Rugged Leather)
- 260-270: 10x Wicked Gauntlets (80 Rugged Leather + 10 Black Dye + 10 Rune Thread)
- 270-280: 10x Wicked Bracers (80 Rugged Leather + 10 Black Dye + 10 Rune Thread)
- 280-300: 20x Wicked Bracers (240 Rugged Leather + 20 Black Dye + 20 Rune Thread)
Apprentice & Journeyman Leatherworking Trainers (1-150 Skill)
Alliance Trainers:
- Ashenvale – Aayndia Floralwind /way 35, 52
- Elwynn Forest – Adele Fielder /way 46, 62
- The Hinterlands – Drakk Stonehand /way 13, 43
- Ironforge – Fimble Finespindle /way 40, 32
- Teldrassil – Nadyia Maneweaver /way 43, 43
- Stormwind City – Randal Worth /way 68, 49
- Darnassus – Telonis /way 64, 21
Horde Trainers:
- Undercity – Arthur Moore /way 70, 58
- Stranglethorn Vale – Brawn /way 37, 50
- Arathi Highlands – Brumn Winterhoof /way 28, 45
- Mulgore – Chaw Stronghide /way 45, 57
- Feralas – Hahrana Ironhide /way 74, 43
- Orgrimmar – Karolek /way 60, 54
- Tirisfal Glades – Shelene Rhobart /way 65, 60
- Thunder Bluff – Una /way 41, 42
Expert Tailoring Leatherworking (125-225 Skill, Level 20 Required)
Darnassus – Telonis /way 64, 21
Thunder Bluff – Una /way 41, 42
Artisan Tailoring Leatherworking (225-300 Skill, Level 35 Required)
Aerie Peak, The Hinterlands – Drakk Stonehand /way 13, 43
Camp Mojache, Feralas – Hahrana Ironhide /way 74, 43
WoW Classic Leather Farming Tips
Leather is essential for Leatherworking, armor kits, and profitable crafts. Whether you’re leveling the profession or selling materials, here are the best ways to farm leather efficiently.
- Light Leather (1-100 Skill)
- Horde: Razormane Quillboars (The Barrens) – Drops Light Leather & Light Hide
- Alliance: Young Fleshrippers (Elwynn Forest) – Easy kills near Goldshire
- Neutral: Boars (Durotar, Mulgore, Dun Morogh) – Fast respawns
- Medium Leather (100-150 Skill)
Wetlands Crocolisks – Slow but drop Medium Leather + Medium Hide - Darkhounds (Duskwood) – Good for cloth + leather
- Raptors (Northern Stranglethorn) – Also drop Raptor Hides for quests
- Heavy Leather (150-225 Skill)
- Basilisks (Desolace, Shimmering Flats) – High drop rate
- Wolves (Alterac Mountains, Badlands) – Fast respawns
- Gorillas (Stranglethorn Vale) – Also drop vendor trash
- Thick Leather (225-300 Skill)
- Dragonkin (Swamp of Sorrows) – Worn Dragonscales for specializations
- Yetis (Winterspring) – Thick Leather + Frostmaul E’kos
- Chimaeras (Feralas, Azshara) – Great for Rugged Leather too
- Pair with Skinning – Always take Skinning to maximize profits
- Use a Fast Class – Druids, Hunters, and Rogues farm fastest
- Stack Movement Speed – Boot enchants, talents, and Swiftness Potions help
- Avoid Competition – Farm at odd hours or less popular zones
- Sell Extra Hides – Heavy & Thick Leather always sell well
- Craft Armor Kits – Low-level players buy these for cheap upgrades
- Farm Devilsaur Leather (Un’Goro Crater) – Used for BiS melee gear (high demand)
WoW Classic Leatherworking Recipes Overview
Pattern Name | Type | Source | Special Notes |
Salt Shaker | Profession Tool | Engineering Crafted | Converts Deeprock Salt every 3 days |
Shifting Cloak | Cloak | Dire Maul (Knot Thimblejack’s Cache) | Rare drop |
Hide of the Wild | Cloak | Dire Maul (Knot Thimblejack’s Cache) | Rare drop |
Wolfshead Helm | Head | Artisan Trainer | BIS for Feral Druids |
Core Armor Kit | Consumable | Molten Core bosses | Budget armor upgrade |
Onyxia Scale Cloak | Cloak | Onyxia Quest | Required for BWL |
Living Shoulders | Shoulders | Pratt McGrubben/Jangdor Swiftstrider | Pre-raid BIS for healers |
Warbear Harness | Chest | Timbermaw Hold (Friendly) | Feral Druid tanking |
Devilsaur Leggings | Legs | Un’Goro Oozes | Part of Devilsaur set |
Devilsaur Gauntlets | Gloves | Nergal (Un’Goro) | Part of Devilsaur set |
Nightscape Boots | Boots | Trainer | Rogue stealth boost |
Swift Boots | Boots | World Drop | Sprint ability |
Herbalist’s Gloves | Gloves | Harlown Darkweave | +Herbalism skill |
Dark Leather Gloves | Gloves | World Drop | +Lockpicking skill |
Chromatic Gauntlets | Gloves | Thorium Brotherhood (Revered) | Resistance gear |
Corehound Boots | Boots | Thorium Brotherhood (Friendly) | Fire resistance |
Bramblewood Helm | Head | Cenarion Circle (Revered) | Reputation gear |
Blood Tiger Set | Armor | Zandalar Tribe | Honored/Revered |
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