Engineering is perhaps one of the most fun crafting jobs in World of Warcraft, and creating contraptions that can be used in combat or just for simple vanity makes most of the craftable items in this profession very practical. However, most of the things engineers tend to be zany and fun. Due to the amount of helpful gear that can be made in this profession, many gamers are looking for a comprehensive WoW Classic Engineering guide to start their career in this field.
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Why Should Players Become Engineers?
Due to the number of gizmos that Engineers can make, they can create many items that are helpful in various situations. These inventions can be used in a variety of creative and chaotic ways. From throwing bombs to flying away from the field using contraptions, the ability of Engineers to unlock new skills makes gameplay more entertaining.
How to Become an Engineer?
As one of the 12 crafting fields in the game, players can easily access this content by talking to certain NPCs. However, adventurers need to have a lvl 5 character before participating in this content. For the Engineering profession, gamers should locate a guard in any capital city. These NPCs will provide adventurers to the Engineering trainers residing within the area. The trainers will initiate players into the profession right away.
Players should note that certain professions will significantly help or complement Engineering. Mining is the best complementary field since it allows Engineers direct access to many crafting materials. Eventually, Engineers can pick their specialization, which can either be the Gnome or Goblin line.
There is no requirement for entering this field. However, a Gnome character will significantly help one become an excellent Engineer. This race provides an additional +15 attributes to Engineering due to their Engineering Specialization.
Some classes benefit more from entering this profession. Jobs such as Hunters, Paladins, Rogues, Warriors, and Shamans can enhance their playstyle due to the contraptions made in this field. These items include the Gnomish Battle Chicken, Bombs, and Sapper Charges.
Engineering Ranks and Levels
As gamers enter their engineering careers, they will eventually hit certain milestones at specific levels. These level caps also prevent players from leveling any further, so they will require additional skills from trainers to enable them to progress. Here are all the rankings and levels for this profession:
- Apprentice – Level 1 to 75
- Journeyman – Level 75 to 150
- Expert – Level 150 to 225
- Artisan – Level 225 to 300
Engineers benefit from higher levels by allowing them access to more recipes and gaining more abilities to create higher-quality materials.
Engineering Trainers’ Locations
Aspiring players will often visit Trainers to progress through their training. There will be assigned NPCs for each faction, so the content is not locked behind which group players are a part of. Here are all the trainers in the world of Azeroth:
Alliance
- <Journeyman> Bronk Guzzlegear at Steelgrill’s Depot in Dun Morogh
- <Journeyman> Deek Fizzlebizz at Stonewrought Dam in Loch Modan
- <Journeyman> Sprite Jumpsprocket at the Dwarven District in Stormwind
- <Journeyman> Jemma Quikswitch at Tinker Town in Ironforge
- <Journeyman> Jenna Lemkenilli at Auberdine in Darkshore
- <Expert> Lilliam Sparkspindle at the Dwarven District in Stormwind
- <Expert> Trixie Quikswitch at Tinker Town in Ironforge
- <Artisan> Springspindle Fizzlegear at Tinker Town in Ironforge
Horde
- <Journeyman> Thund at Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar
- <Journeyman> Graham Van Talen at the Rogue Quarter in Undercity
- <Journeyman> Mukdrak at Razor Hill in Durotar
- <Expert> Nogg at the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar
- <Expert> Franklin Lloyd at the Rogue Quarter in Undercity
- <Artisan> Roxxik at the Valley of Honor in Ogrimmar
Neutral
- <Journeyman> Tinkerwiz at Ratchet in the Barrens
- <Journeyman> Twizwick Sprocketgrind at Venture Co. Mine in Mulgore
- <Master> Buzzek Bracketswing at Gadgetzan in Tanaris
Players can quickly locate Journeyman and Apprentice Trainers by talking to Guards in significant cities. However, this will not work for Expert and Artisan, so gamers need to find them precisely.
How to Craft Items
Creating items in this profession is simple, and it only needs simple tools and interactions. Aside from materials such as metal, gamers need a place to craft inventions. Here are the steps for making Engineering Items:
- Locate and interact with an anvil
- Have the crafting materials in your inventory
- Open the spellbook
- Open the Engineering skill tab and select a recipe
- Click Create to craft the item
Engineers should remember that specific recipes require tools. Here are some of the most used gears for this profession:
- Blacksmith Hammer
- Archlight Spanner
- Gyromatic Micro-adjustor
How to Level Up from 1 to 300
Getting to level 300 is very straightforward, but it can be pretty expensive. The fastest way to progress in Engineering is to buy all the necessary materials before crafting. The alternative is to gather these ingredients by investing in other professions such as Mining. It is up to the players to decide whether they are willing to spend their money or prefer to collect items by hand.
Materials
Here's a list of all the materials you'll need to level Engineering.
- 60 Rough Stone
- 66 Copper Bar
- 50 Linen Cloth
- 60 Coarse Stone
- 5 Silver Bar
- 110 Bronze Bar
- Schematic: Thorium Widget
- 25 Weak Flux
- 10 Moss Agate
- 30 Heavy Stone
- 60 Wool Cloth
- 15 Medium Leather
- 4 Steel Bar
- Schematic: Thorium Shells
- 120 Solid Stone
- 170 Mithril Bar
- 20 Mageweave Cloth
- 60 Dense Stone
- 135 Thorium Bar
- 35 Runecloth
After all that. All that's left to do is to start leveling. Here's how gamers can reach lvl 300 in no time.
Leveling 1-135
Level | Recipe | Materials |
1-30 | 60 Rough Blasting Powder | 60 Rough Stone |
30-50 | 30 Handful of Copper Bolts | 30 Copper Bar |
50-51 | 1 Arclight Spanner | 6 Copper Bar |
51-75 | ~30 Rough Copper Bomb | 30 Copper Bar 30 Handful of Copper Bolts 60 Rough Blasting Powder 30 Linen Cloth |
75-90 | ~60 Coarse Blasting Powder | 60 Coarse Stone |
90-100 | ~20 Coarse Dynamite | 60 Coarse Blasting Powder 20 Linen Cloth |
100-105 | 5 Silver Contact | 5 Silver Bar |
105-125 | 25 Bronze Tube | 50 Bronze Bar 25 Weak Flux |
125-135 | 10 Standard Scope | 10 Bronze Tube 10 Moss Agate |
Leveling 135-200
Level | Recipe | Materials |
135-150 | 30 Heavy Blasting Powder | 30 Heavy Stone |
135-150 | 15 Whirring Bronze Gizmo | 30 Bronze Bar 15 Wool Cloth |
150-160 | 15 Bronze Framework | 30 Bronze Bar 15 Medium Leather 15 Wool Cloth |
160-175 | 15 Explosive Sheep | 15 Bronze Framework 15 Whirring Bronze Gizmo 30 Heavy Blasting Powder 30 Wool Cloth |
175-176 | 1 Gyromatic Micro-Adjuster | 4 Steel Bar |
176-195 | 60 Solid Blasting Powder | 120 Solid Stone |
195-200 | ~7 Mithril Tube | 21 Mithril Bar |
Leveling 200-300
Level | Recipe | Materials |
200-215 | 20 Unstable Trigger | 20 Mithril Bar 20 Mageweave Cloth 20 Blasting Powder |
215-238 | 40 Mithril Casing | 120 Mithril Bar |
238-250 | 20 Hi-Explosive | 40 Mithril Casing 20 Unstable Trigger 40 Solid Blasting Powder |
250-260 | ~30 Dense Blasting Powder | 60 Dense Stone |
260-285 | ~35 Thorium Widget | 105 Thorium Bar 35 Runecloth |
285-300 | 15 Thorium Shells | 30 Thorium Bar 15 Dense Blasting Powder |
Engineering Specialization
Engineers can choose between two optional specializations: the Gnome and the Goblin. The Gnome specialization focuses more on equipment, while the Goblin one focuses more on consumables. Each skill line will allow players to access exclusive recipes for their chosen path.
Gnome
Item | Skill Required | Source | Schematic |
Plans: Inlaid Mithril Cylinder | 200 200 200 205 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Inlaid Mithril Cylinder Plans |
Gnomish Shrink Ray | 205 225 235 245 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Shrink Ray |
Lil' Smoky | 205 205 205 205 | Schematic: Lil' Smoky | Lil' Smoky |
Gnomish Goggles | 210 230 240 250 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Goggles |
Gnomish Net-o-Matic Projector | 210 230 240 250 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Net-o-Matic Projector |
Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt | 215 235 245 255 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt |
Gnomish Rocket Boots | 225 245 255 265 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Rocket Boots |
Gnomish Battle Chicken | 230 250 260 270 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Battle Chicken |
Gnomish Mind Control Cap | 235 255 265 275 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Mind Control Cap |
Gnomish Death Ray | 240 260 270 280 | Gnomish Engineering Trainer | Gnomish Death Ray |
Ultrasafe Transporter: Gadgetzan | 260 285 295 305 | Jhordy Lapforge | Ultrasafe Transporter - Gadgetzan |
World Enlarger | 260 260 265 270 | Schematic: World Enlarger | World Enlarger |
Goblin
Item | Skill Required | Source | Schematic |
Goblin Construction Helmet | 205 225 235 245 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Construction Helmet |
Goblin Mining Helmet | 205 225 235 245 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Mining Helmet |
Goblin Mortar | 205 225 235 245 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Mortar |
Recipe: Goblin Rocket Fuel | 205 205 205 205 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Rocket Fuel Recipe |
Goblin Sapper Charge | 205 205 225 245 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Sapper Charge |
Pet Bombling | 205 205 205 205 | Schematic: Pet Bombling | Pet Bombling |
Goblin Rocket Boots | 225 245 255 265 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Rocket Boots |
Goblin Bomb Dispenser | 230 230 250 270 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Bomb Dispenser |
The Big One | 235 235 255 275 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | The Big One |
Goblin Dragon Gun | 240 260 270 280 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Dragon Gun |
Goblin Rocket Helmet | 245 265 275 285 | Goblin Engineering Trainer | Goblin Rocket Helmet |
Dimensional Ripper - Everlook | 260 285 295 305 | Zap Farflinger | Dimensional Ripper - Everlook |
Players need to interact with Trainers related to that specific path to become either a Gnomish or Goblin Engineer. Each specialization will require a particular NPC. Here are the locations of Gnomish and Goblin Trainers:
- Oglethorpe Obnoticus (Gnomish) in the shop southeast of the Booty Bay Blacksmith at Stranglethorn Vale
- Tinkmaster Overspark (Gnomish) at Tinker Town in Ironforge
- Nixx Sprocketspring (Goblin) at Gadgetzan in Tanaris
- Vazario Linkgrease at Ratchet in Barrens
Note: You can always change your specialization, but this requires unlearning Engineering entirely which will cause you to lose all your schematics!
Popular PvP and PvE Engineering Items
Engineers are highly popular due to the various items that they can create. These inventions can be used in multiple PvE and PvP scenarios. Here are the most used contraptions from these craftsmen:
PvP
- Gnomish Net-o-Matic Projector
- Gnomish Death Ray
- Gnomish Mind Control cap
- Gnomish Rocket Boots
- Hyper-Radiant Flame Reflector
- Ultra-Flash Shadow Reflector
- Gyrofreeze Ice Reflector
- Discombobulator Ray
- Flash Bomb
- Catseye Ultra Goggles
- Iron Grenade
- The Big One
PvE
- Goblin Sapper Charge
- Gnomish Battle Chicken
- Dark Iron Bomb
- Arcanite Dragonling
- Arcane Bomb
- Iron Grenade
- The Big One
All Engineering Schematics
Players will have to make a lot of decisions in their Engineering careers. From what items to make to what path they will specialize in, this profession holds tons of content for gamers to enjoy. Get characters to Engineering Skill 300 to offer services to Azeroth!