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WoW Classic Engineering Guide 1-300

Engineering

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.

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!

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