Leatherworking leveling 1–450 guide (WotLK)

Leatherworking 1–450 on WotLK: where to get leather, what to craft per range and the Fur Lining bonus.

At a glance

Agility/Strength armor, bags and Fur Lining (best bracer enchant). Needs leather — from Skinning or the AH.

Materials

  • Light/Medium/Heavy/Thick/Rugged Leather — 1–300
  • Knothide — 300–375
  • Borean Leather, Arctic Fur — 375–450

Leveling route

1–100

  • Handstitched items, Light Armor Kit.

100–200

  • Fine/Embossed Leather sets, Heavy Armor Kit.

200–300

  • Thick/Rugged items.

300–375

  • Knothide sets, BC armor kits.

375–450

  • Borean sets, WotLK items, finish on Arctic Fur.

Tips

  • With Skinning leather is nearly free.
  • Sell Fur Lining to raiders — steady demand.