World of Warcraft: Forever Leatherworking Guide - 1-300 Leveling & Trainers

• Primary Subject: World of Warcraft: Forever
• Key Update: World of Warcraft: Forever features Leatherworking as a premier armor profession offering Agility/Stamina gear, Dragonscale, Elemental, and Tribal specializations, and camping Tannery racks.
• Status: Confirmed
• Last Verified: October 20, 2026
• Quick Answer: Level Leatherworking from 1-300 in World of Warcraft: Forever using skinned leather to craft physical armor, stat-boosting Armor Kits, and specialized raid gear.

Want to have the best armor in World of Warcraft: Forever? Then you might want to consider Leatherworking.

It's an essential crafting profession, as it allows you to create specialized physical Agility and Stamina armor, elemental resistance gear, and armor kits. Leatherworkers keep their party fully geared throughout their leveling journey and raid progression.

Here's everything you need to know about Leatherworking in World of Warcraft: Forever.

Why Level Leatherworking in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Leatherworking provides self-sufficiency for four classes: Rogues, Hunters, Druids, and Shamans. The best part is that skinning beasts occurs naturally while exploring the open world, so there's a constant supply of raw hide without spending any gold.

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Besides crafting physical gear upgrades, Leatherworkers produce consumable Armor Kits, which are always in demand. Once you reach Level 60, specialized Leatherworking sets - like elemental fire/nature resistance gear and dragonscale mail sets - become important in raids like Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit.

Leatherworking Specializations: Dragonscale, Elemental, & Tribal

Once you reach character Level 400 and skill Level 225, Leatherworkers can choose one of three specializations.

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These are:

• Dragonscale Leatherworking: Focuses on Mail armor crafted from dragon scales. Best for Hunters and Enhancement Shamans looking for Intellect, Agility, and Attack Power Mail gear.
• Elemental Leatherworking: Focuses on Agility and Elemental-resistance Leather gear. Best for Rogues and Feral Druids focusing on critical strike ratings and energy regeneration.
• Tribal Leatherworking: Focuses on Stamina, Agility, and Intellect Leather armor. Best for Resto Druids, Balance Druids, and physical DPS mains looking for iconic endgame set bonuses.

Leatherworking Camping Utilities & Tannery Buffs

With the new Camping system, Leatherworkers can provide valuable support by placing specialized racks and tanning stations at campsites. All structures have a 1-hour cooldown.

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Here are all the campfire objects Leatherworkers can drop in WoW Forever:

• Drying Rack
  • Leveling Rest: Allows nearby party members to dry hides and grants a 1-hour +5 Agility buff to same-faction players at camp.
• Tanning Frame
  • Mid-Tier Station & Buff: Serves as a portable crafting station for curing heavy hides while extending the Agility buff to +10.
• Grand Tannery Rack
  • Field Station & Raid Buff: Serves as a portable workstation for crafting high-tier Dragonscale and Tribal recipes in field camps, while granting a 1-hour +15 Agility/Stamina buff to the raid group.

Alliance Leatherworking Trainers

Alliance Leatherworkers start their Leatherworking journey in Stormwind, Ironforge, and Darnassus. That is, unless you're an Alliance High Order Skyborne - they begin their training with Gildan Swiftstitch in Shen'dar Village on Zephras Isle.

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• Apprentice & Journeyman (Skills 1-150):
  • Simon Tanner: In the Old Town district, Stormwind City.
  • Fimble Finespindle: Located in the Great Forge, Ironforge.
  • Nissa Firestone: Located in the Great Forge, Ironforge.
  • Telonis: Located on the Craftsmen's Terrace, Darnassus.
  • Adele Fielder: Located at the Eastvale Logging Camp, Elwynn Forest.
• Expert Trainer (Skills 150-225 / Level 20+):
  • Sara Tanner: Located inside the house just north of the bridge leading to the castle in Redridge Mountains (Lakeshire).
• Artisan Trainer (Skills 225-300 / Level 35+):
  • Drakk Stonehand: Located on the upper platform overlooking the valley in Aerie Peak, The Hinterlands.

Horde Leatherworking Trainers

Horde Leatherworkers start learning the craft in Orgrimmar's Thunder Bluff, Undercity, or Orgrimmar. However, Horde Windshaper Skyborne Leatherworkers start learning from Tamer Vond in Valanaar on Zephras Isle.

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• Apprentice & Journeyman (Skills 1-150):
  • Karolek: Located in the Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar.
  • Chaw Stronghide: Located on the Lower Rise, Thunder Bluff.
  • Arthur Moore: Located in the Rogues' Quarter, Undercity.
  • Shelene Rhobart: Located at the estate just outside the main courtyard in Brill, Tirisfal Glades.
  • Brawn: Located at Bloodhoof Village, Mulgore.
• Expert Trainer (Skills 150-225 / Level 20+):
  • Una: Located at the top of the main central tower path in Camp Taurajo, The Barrens.
• Artisan Trainer (Skills 225-300 / Level 35+):
  • Hahrana Ironhide: Located inside the main settlement compound of Camp Mojache, Feralas.

Complete 1-300 Leveling Route & Material Checklist

To level up Leatherworking, you'll need a lot of hide, thread, and curing salts. Here is the total estimated material list, along with a step-by-step guide to reach skill level 300 efficiently.

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Total Materials Required (Approximate)

• Light Leather: ~300
• Ruined Leather Scraps: ~60
• Medium Leather: ~200
• Heavy Leather: ~220
• Thick Leather: ~450
• Rugged Leather: ~480
• Curing Salts / Threads / Dyes: Purchased from Leatherworking trade vendors as needed

Step 1: Apprentice Leatherworking (1-75)

• 1-35: Craft 35x Light Leather (105 Ruined Leather Scraps). Save all leather.
• 35-55: Craft 20x Light Armor Kit (20 Light Leather).
• 55-70: Craft 15x Embossed Leather Gloves (45 Light Leather, 15 Coarse Thread).
• 70-75: Craft 5x Embossed Leather Pants (20 Light Leather, 5 Coarse Thread).

Step 2: Journeyman Leatherworking (75-150)

• 75-100: Craft 25x Embossed Leather Pants (100 Light Leather, 25 Coarse Thread).
• 100-110: Craft 10x Cured Medium Hide (10 Medium Hide, 10 Salt). Save these for recipes.
• 110-125: Craft 15x Fine Leather Belt (90 Medium Leather, 30 Fine Thread).
• 125-135: Craft 10x Dark Leather Boots (40 Medium Leather, 20 Fine Thread, 10 Gray Dye).
• 135-150: Craft 15x Dark Leather Pants (180 Medium Leather, 15 Fine Thread, 15 Gray Dye).

Step 3: Expert Leatherworking (150-225)

• 150-160: Craft 10x Cured Heavy Hide (10 Heavy Hide, 10 Salt).
• 160-180: Craft 20x Heavy Armor Kit (100 Heavy Leather, 20 Fine Thread).
• 180-190: Craft 10x Barbarian's Shoulders (80 Heavy Leather, 10 Cured Heavy Hide, 20 Fine Thread).
• 190-205: Craft 15x Thick Armor Kit (75 Thick Leather, 15 Silken Thread).
• 205-225: Craft 20x Nightscape Headband (100 Thick Leather, 40 Silken Thread).

Step 4: Artisan Leatherworking (225-300)

• 225-235: Craft 10x Nightscape Pants (140 Thick Leather, 40 Silken Thread).
• 235-250: Craft 15x Nightscape Boots (240 Thick Leather, 30 Heavy Silken Thread).
• 250-260: Craft 10x Wicked Leather Gauntlets (80 Rugged Leather, 10 Black Dye, 10 Heavy Silken Thread).
• 260-280: Craft 20x Wicked Leather Bracers (160 Rugged Leather, 20 Black Dye, 20 Heavy Silken Thread).
• 280-300: Craft 20x Wicked Leather Headband (240 Rugged Leather, 20 Black Dye, 20 Heavy Silken Thread).

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