Leatherworking 1–300
Leveling route · Pattern sources · Merchant’s Favor
Leveling route 1–300 · Patterns · Merchant’s Favor
Leatherworking in WoW Forever
Leatherworking lets you craft leather armor, mail armor for hunters and shamans, cloaks and armor kits. Skinning supplies a large share of the raw materials. Forever adds new equipment sets and camp objects. Patterns come from several sources: trainers, vendors, quests, loot and Merchant’s Favor.
Leveling route 1–300: The guide lists recipe sources and access requirements at each step. Quantities for yellow and green recipes are estimates. Before an expensive purchase, make sure you have learned the required pattern.
Leatherworking trainers and profession ranks
In Forever, the profession starts without the usual minimum level. To progress beyond 75, you need Journeyman (skill 50, character level 10); beyond 150, Expert (skill 125, level 20); beyond 225, Artisan (skill 200, level 35). Learn the next rank before you reach your current skill cap.
Apprentice up to 75
Getting started · no minimum level in Forever
Alliance
- Randal Worth · Stormwind
- Gretta Finespindle · Ironforge
- Darianna · Darnassus
Horde
- Kamari · Orgrimmar
- Dan Golthas · Undercity
- Mak · Thunder Bluff
Journeyman up to 150
Skill 50 · character level 10
Alliance
- Simon Tanner · Stormwind
- Fimble Finespindle · Ironforge
- Faldron · Darnassus
Horde
- Karolek · Orgrimmar
- Arthur Moore · Undercity
- Tarn · Thunder Bluff
Expert up to 225
Skill 125 · character level 20
Artisan up to 300
Skill 200 · character level 35
Alliance
- Drakk Stonehand · Aerie Peak, The Hinterlands
Horde
- Hahrana Ironhide · Camp Mojache, Feralas
Starting areas and thread supplies
Humans can find Adele Fielder at Crystal Lake in Elwynn Forest; night elves can visit Nadyia Maneweaver in Teldrassil. Tauren can ask Chaw Stronghide in Bloodhoof Village, and undead can visit Shelene Rhobart southeast of Brill. In Durotar and Dun Morogh, travel to the capital to learn the profession. Trade goods vendors sell thread, salt and dyes. For the Elwynn and Tirisfal trainers, buy Coarse Thread and Salt from Tharynn Bouden in Goldshire or Abigail Shiel in Brill, respectively.
Skyborn · Zephras: Indari Sunseam in Shen’dar teaches up to 75. Emerii Tallgust in Valanaar also teaches Journeyman up to 150 (skill 50, character level 10). Afterwards, learn Expert from Telonis or Una.
Tools, camp and benefits
Camp Tent from skill 20
The Camp Tent provides rested experience when you sit near a campfire, up to 5% of a level. Other players benefit as well. Learn the recipe through the profession quest after starting the camping system; crafting requires 5× Light Leather. It does not increase your Leatherworking skill.
Tanning Rack from skill 140
The Tanning Rack lets you craft certain reagents at your camp and includes the Camp Tent bonus. The recipe Tanning Rack requires 5× Medium Leather, 3× Fine Thread and 2× Simple Wood. You need a separate blueprint for the camp station.
Armor kits armor for other equipment
Apply kits to chest, legs, hands or feet. New Forever patterns add bonuses such as Attack Power or Spell Power alongside armor. Check the tooltips for the target item’s and pattern’s exact requirements.
From skill 300 Artisan and specialization
The Sewing Machine and specialization recipes become relevant at higher profession and character levels. The route described here does not require armor or a tool granting a flat skill bonus.
Shopping list up to skill 225
Estimates for the main route using Medium Hides and Moss Agates. Yellow and green recipes may require extra materials depending on your luck. Belts, hides and leather crafted earlier are reused later and should not be purchased twice.
Leather, hides and gemstone
The main steps consume 200 Light Leather; allow around 200–240 with a reserve. Converting 99 scraps supplies 33 of these, leaving about 167–207 Light Leather to purchase. Of the 310 Heavy Leather, 7 come from step 125–130, leaving around 303 extra. The fixed crafting quantities consume 329 Medium Leather. Extra attempts and camp objects are not included.
Trade supplies · from a vendor
Thread quantities cover the entire main route. The Heavy Hide alternative changes the quantities considerably. Before buying in bulk, check access to recipes from 175 in particular.
Alternative without leather scraps: start at skill 1 with Light Armor Kits and plan for around 50 kits to reach 45. This takes about 30 more Light Leather than the 20 kits in the main route; you will not have the supply from converting scraps.
Leatherworking 1–225: leveling guide
Follow the steps in order. The border color indicates the recipe’s skill color or a change within the range; the step text states the exact color change. Quantities marked approximately are estimates, not guaranteed skill points.
Material choice from 175: the main route uses Thick Leather. The Heavy Leather alternative for 175–200 may be cheaper depending on Auction House prices. Compare material costs and learn the required recipes before shopping.
1–30
approx. 33× Light Leather – 100× Ruined Leather Scraps
Yellow from skill 20. If you are already buying Light Leather, start directly with armor kits.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Apprentice
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Apprentice); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
AllianceRandal Worth · StormwindHordeKamari · OrgrimmarEffect/use: Basic material for the armor kits, gloves and belts that follow; keep all of it.
30–45
approx. 20× Leichtes Armorsset – 20× Light Leather
Yellow from the start: the quantity is an estimate.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Apprentice
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Apprentice); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
AllianceRandal Worth · StormwindHordeKamari · OrgrimmarEffect/use: Consumable armor kit for an armor piece; check the tooltip and item level.
45–55
10× Embossed Leather Gloves – 30× Light Leather, 20× Coarse Thread
Buy thread from a Leatherworking supplies vendor; near Elwynn or Brill, visit the nearest town if needed.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Apprentice
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Apprentice); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
AllianceRandal Worth · StormwindHordeKamari · OrgrimmarEffect/use: Early leather gloves for your own equipment or to sell.
55–80
approx. 25× Fine Leather Belt – 150× Light Leather, 50× Coarse Thread
Orange until skill 85. Learn Journeyman from skill 50, otherwise your skill cap remains 75.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Journeyman
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Journeyman); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
AllianceSimon Tanner · StormwindHordeKarolek · OrgrimmarEffect/use: Important intermediate component: keep all 25 belts for Dark Leather Belts.
80–100
approx. 25× Cured Medium Hide – 25× Medium Hide, 25× Salt
Yellow from 90, green from 97. If you fall short on points, craft extra inexpensive recipes.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Journeyman
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Journeyman); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
AllianceSimon Tanner · StormwindHordeKarolek · OrgrimmarEffect/use: Cured material for the 25 Dark Leather Belts; keep all hides.
100–125
25× Dark Leather Belt – 25× Fine Leather Belt, 25× Cured Medium Hide, 50× Fine Thread, 25× Gray Dye
The two intermediate components crafted earlier are consumed here, not bought again.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Journeyman
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Journeyman); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
AllianceSimon Tanner · StormwindHordeKarolek · OrgrimmarEffect/use: Turns the saved belts and hides into wearable leather belts.
125–130
approx. 7× Heavy Leather – 35× Medium Leather
Green from 130. Learn Expert at skill 125 and character level 20 first.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Expert
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Expert); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
Effect/use: Conversion: keep all crafted Heavy Leather for later steps.
130–150
approx. 21× Hillman’s Leather Gloves – 294× Medium Leather, 84× Fine Thread
Yellow from 145. With bad luck, craft extra gloves and allow additional leather accordingly.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Expert
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Expert); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
Effect/use: Usable leather gloves; these initial steps save expensive Heavy Leather.
150–165
15× Barbaric Leggings – 150× Heavy Leather, 30× Fine Thread, 15× Moss Agate
Orange until skill 165. Buy the bind-on-pickup pattern scroll from the appropriate faction vendor first.
Show recipe source & useVendor pattern · both factions
Recipe scroll: Pattern: Barbaric Leggings requires Leatherworking 145. Binds when picked up in Forever: buy it on your leatherworker. Stock may be limited.
AllianceHammon Karwn · Refuge Pointe, Arathi HighlandsLardan · Astranaar, Ashenvale
Effect/use: Leather pants with Strength, Agility and Stamina; the Forever item requires character level 29.
165–175
approx. 10× Dusky Bracers – 160× Heavy Leather, 10× Black Dye, 20× Silken Thread
Orange until skill 180. The comparison route lists 160–175; after the leggings, you start at around 165.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · Expert
Recipe source: directly from a Leatherworking trainer (Expert); no recipe scroll purchase needed.
Effect/use: Leather bracers for characters needing Agility; buy dye from a trade goods vendor.
175–180
approx. 5× Dickes Armorsset – 25× Thick Leather, 5× Silken Thread
Orange until 195. The displayed learning requirement may differ from your profession window; before buying leather, check whether you can already learn this recipe.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · check access
Recipe source: a regular Leatherworking trainer recipe. The published comparison route and Forever client data do not always agree on the earliest learning requirement. Check your profession window first and ask Telonis or Una; check the Artisan trainer if the Expert does not offer it. Buy expensive Thick Leather only after learning the recipe.
Effect/use: Armor kit made from Thick Leather; the item tooltip lists its armor bonus and character level requirement.
180–200
approx. 20× Nightscape Headband – 100× Thick Leather, 40× Silken Thread
Orange until 200, then yellow. Before buying materials, check whether an accessible trainer already offers the recipe at skill 180.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · check access
Recipe source: a regular Leatherworking trainer recipe. The published comparison route and Forever client data do not always agree on the earliest learning requirement. Check your profession window first and ask Telonis or Una; check the Artisan trainer if the Expert does not offer it. Buy expensive Thick Leather only after learning the recipe.
Effect/use: Wearable leather headpiece with Agility; check the learning requirement in your profession window before buying materials.
200–205
approx. 6× Nightscape Headband – 30× Thick Leather, 12× Silken Thread
Yellow from 200. Allow 1–2 additional crafts.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · check access
Recipe source: a regular Leatherworking trainer recipe. The published comparison route and Forever client data do not always agree on the earliest learning requirement. Check your profession window first and ask Telonis or Una; check the Artisan trainer if the Expert does not offer it. Buy expensive Thick Leather only after learning the recipe.
Effect/use: Continue the same craft for the next points if you were able to learn the recipe.
205–225
approx. 20× Nightscape Pants – 280× Thick Leather, 80× Silken Thread
Orange until 225. This recipe may only be available from an Artisan trainer at character level 35: make sure it appears in your profession window before shopping.
Show recipe source & useTrainer · check access
Recipe source: a regular Leatherworking trainer recipe. The published comparison route and Forever client data do not always agree on the earliest learning requirement. Check your profession window first and ask Telonis or Una; check the Artisan trainer if the Expert does not offer it. Buy expensive Thick Leather only after learning the recipe.
Effect/use: Leather pants with +16 Agility and +7 Stamina; require character level 41 to wear.
Price comparison at skill 160: If a Moss Agate costs considerably more than six Heavy Leather, you can switch from Barbaric Leggings to Dusky Bracers earlier. For 160–175, you will need more bracers than the ten used in the main route from 165. Adjust leather, Black Dye and Silken Thread quantities.
Alternatives: save hides, Moss Agate or Thick Leather
Open only the route you want to use. Each alternative replaces the corresponding main route; do not buy materials twice. Quantities for yellow recipes remain estimates.
55–125 · without Medium HidesLeather equipment instead of 25 cured hides7 steps
- 55–75approx. 20× Embossed Leather Gloves60× Light Leather, 40× Coarse ThreadThe final points are yellow.
- 75–80approx. 7× Medium Leather28× Light LeatherKeep Medium Leather for the next steps.
- 80–95approx. 17× Fine Leather Belt102× Light Leather, 34× Coarse ThreadYellow from skill 85.
- 95–105approx. 11× Dark Leather Boots44× Medium Leather, 22× Fine Thread, 11× Gray Dye
- 105–115approx. 11× Dark Leather Cloak88× Medium Leather, 11× Fine Thread, 11× Gray DyeYellow from skill 110.
- 115–120approx. 6× Dark Leather Pants72× Medium Leather, 6× Gray Dye, 6× Fine ThreadYellow throughout; allow a reserve.
- 120–125approx. 5× Hillman’s Leather Gloves70× Medium Leather, 20× Fine Thread
Recipe sources: Initially, Randal Worth (Alliance) or Kamari (Horde); from Journeyman, Simon Tanner (Alliance) or Karolek (Horde). Find more trainers in the overview above.
You need approximately 270 additional Medium Leather instead of 25 Medium Hides. The belts and cured hides from the main route are not needed in this branch.
130–175 · with Heavy HidesAvoid Moss Agate and vendor patterns4 steps
- 130–140approx. 20× Cured Heavy Hide20× Heavy Hide, 60× SaltKeep all cured hides.
- 140–155approx. 16× Hillman’s Leather Gloves224× Medium Leather, 64× Fine ThreadYellow from skill 145.
- 155–16510× Barbaric Shoulders80× Heavy Leather, 10× Cured Heavy Hide, 20× Fine Thread
- 165–17510× Guardian Gloves40× Heavy Leather, 10× Cured Heavy Hide, 10× Silken Thread
Recipe sources: Telonis (Alliance) and Una (Horde) teach the Expert recipes. Hillman’s Leather Gloves are already available from the appropriate trainer at an earlier profession rank.
Keep all 20 cured hides from the first step: you need 10 each for the shoulders and gloves. This branch replaces the main route’s leggings and Dusky Bracers.
175–200 · Heavy Leather routeHeavy Leather instead of Thick Leather2 steps
- 175–185approx. 10× Barbaric Harness140× Heavy Leather, 20× Fine Thread, 10× Iron Buckle
- 185–200approx. 18× Dusky Belt180× Heavy Leather, 36× Bolt of Silk Cloth, 36× Black Dye, 18× Iron BuckleYellow from skill 190; additional crafts may be needed.
Recipe sources: Check the trainer recipes and their learning requirements with Telonis (Alliance) or Una (Horde) in your profession window.
Iron Buckles come from blacksmiths or the Auction House. For 200–225, you will then need a recipe you can actually learn; buy its materials only after checking.
Up to 225: If your character cannot learn Nightscape Pants, the 205–225 step above is currently not a usable shopping route. Check which orange and yellow recipes the Expert trainer actually offers; use an available trainer alternative to reach 225.
Leatherworking 225–300: leveling guide
At skill 200 and character level 35, Drakk Stonehand in Aerie Peak (Alliance) or Hahrana Ironhide in Camp Mojache (Horde) teaches Artisan. The route includes drop and vendor recipes; obtain the patterns before shopping.
Shopping from 225: Estimate: 850 Thick Leather, 500 Scorpid Scales, 144 Heavy Silken Threads, 714 Rugged Leather, 378 Runecloth, 84 Rune Threads, 33 Black Dyes and 33 Black Pearls. Quantities vary on green steps.
approx. 20× Tough Scorpid Gloves
Materials: 120× Thick Leather, 160× Scorpid Scale, 40× Heavy Silken Thread
Check the skill color in your profession window. Yellow and green recipes may require extra crafts; stop crafting for skill points once a recipe turns gray.
Show recipe source & effectDrop · from 200
Pattern: Tough Scorpid Gloves drops from Wastewander enemies in Tanaris, especially thieves. Alternatively, check the Auction House.
What does it create? Mail gloves with Agility and Intellect.
approx. 35× Nightscape Boots
Materials: 560× Thick Leather, 70× Heavy Silken Thread
Check the skill color in your profession window. Yellow and green recipes may require extra crafts; stop crafting for skill points once a recipe turns gray.
Show recipe source & effectTrainer · from 235
Learn from a Leatherworking Artisan; no pattern scroll required.
What does it create? Leather boots with Agility and a Stealth bonus.
approx. 17× Tough Scorpid Helm
Materials: 170× Thick Leather, 340× Scorpid Scale, 34× Heavy Silken Thread
Check the skill color in your profession window. Yellow and green recipes may require extra crafts; stop crafting for skill points once a recipe turns gray.
Show recipe source & effectDrop · from 225
Pattern: Tough Scorpid Helm drops from Wastewander enemies in Tanaris, especially assassins; also available on the Auction House.
What does it create? Mail helm with Agility and Intellect.
approx. 33× Wicked Leather Gauntlets
Materials: 264× Rugged Leather, 33× Black Dye, 33× Rune Thread
Check the skill color in your profession window. Yellow and green recipes may require extra crafts; stop crafting for skill points once a recipe turns gray.
Show recipe source & effectVendor · from 235
Pattern: Wicked Leather Gauntlets is sold by Werg Thickblade (Horde, Tirisfal) and Leonard Porter (Alliance, Western Plaguelands). The limited-stock pattern binds when picked up.
What does it create? Leather gloves with Agility and Stamina.
approx. 33× Runic Leather Bracers
Materials: 198× Rugged Leather, 33× Black Pearl, 198× Runecloth, 33× Rune Thread
Check the skill color in your profession window. Yellow and green recipes may require extra crafts; stop crafting for skill points once a recipe turns gray.
Show recipe source & effectDrop · from 250
Pattern: Runic Leather Bracers drops from Jaedenar cultists in Felwood. Alternatively, check the Auction House.
What does it create? Leather bracers with Intellect and Spell Damage.
approx. 18× Runic Leather Headband
Materials: 252× Rugged Leather, 180× Runecloth, 18× Rune Thread
Check the skill color in your profession window. Yellow and green recipes may require extra crafts; stop crafting for skill points once a recipe turns gray.
Show recipe source & effectVendor · from 265
Pattern: Runic Leather Headband is sold by Jase Farlane in the Eastern Plaguelands. Vendor stock is limited; obtain it on your leatherworker.
What does it create? Leather helm with Intellect and Spell Power.
Recipe sources to know before crafting
The list distinguishes the recipe from the resulting item: trainer recipes do not require a scroll purchase. Barbaric Leggings need a vendor pattern, while the new Forever sets come from Merchant’s Favor.
Pattern: Barbaric Leggings
Recipe scroll: Pattern: Barbaric Leggings requires Leatherworking 145. Binds when picked up in Forever: buy it on your leatherworker. Stock may be limited.
AllianceHammon Karwn · Refuge Pointe, Arathi HighlandsLardan · Astranaar, Ashenvale
The crafted item Barbaric Leggings has Strength, Agility and Stamina but requires character level 29 to wear.
Camp Tent
The camping profession quest unlocks the recipe at the Leatherworking trainer. For Alliance, follow Camping 101: Leatherworking to Gretta Finespindle in Ironforge. For Horde, follow the corresponding profession quest in game. Five Light Leather make a tent for rested experience near a campfire.
Tanning Rack
You need a separate blueprint for the Tanning Rack. The camp station crafts certain reagents and grants no direct skill bonus.
Forceful Thick Armor Kit
The corresponding vendor pattern costs 60 Merchant’s Favor and requires Friendly reputation and character level 40. Its effect adds 8 Attack Power and 32 Armorto a suitable armor piece. The new patterns and requirements are listed below.
Obtain patterns in advance: For 150–165, buy the Barbaric Leggings pattern from one of the four vendors listed above. The route from 225 also includes vendor and drop patterns. In particular, check Werg Thickblade or Leonard Porter for Wicked Leather Gauntlets and Jase Farlane for Runic Leather Headband. Limited-stock patterns may sell out; buy bound patterns on your leatherworker.
Merchant’s Favor: 81 new Leatherworking patterns
In Forever, profession vendors sell 81 patterns for 30, 60 or 90 Merchant’s Favor. There is also a certification for skill 300. For each pattern, the dropdown lists profession skill, required character level, recipe link and stats or effect. Patterns costing 60 Merchant’s Favor require Friendly reputation; those costing 90 require Honored. Character level and reputation may restrict access to higher-tier patterns.
Alliance · Daniel Stitchsong
Daniel Stitchsong is at the Azeroth Commerce Authority camp near Three Corners in Redridge Mountains.
/way Redridge Mountains 10.2 72.5Show location on map
Horde · Pawani
Pawani is at the Durotar Supply and Logistics camp in the Barrens, west of the Crossroads.
/way The Barrens 49.6 29.6Show location on map
Earning Merchant’s Favor: Find supply crates in the world, fill them with the requested goods and turn them in to your trading faction. The first price tier contains 36 patterns, including several for character levels 12–20. All 81 patterns together cost 4,620 Merchant’s Favor; including certification, the total is 5,620. Some later items cannot be used immediately because of their level requirements.
30 Merchant’s Favor36 patterns · from skill 60 · no additional reputation rank
60 Merchant’s Favor17 patterns · from skill 175 · Friendly
90 Merchant’s Favor28 patterns · from skill 225 · Honored
Collector goal: Leatherworking Certification costs an additional 1,000 Merchant’s Favor and requires skill 300. It unlocks an account-wide Leatherworking title; characters with Leatherworking 300 can display it.
If you discover a different skill color, a new source or another vendor requirement, let us know in the comments.