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Skill routes, 1 to 300

Mining

1. 1–65 Copper (Elwynn, Dun Morogh, Durotar, Mulgore, the Barrens)
2. 65–125 Tin and Silver (Westfall, Loch Modan, Redridge, the Barrens, Stonetalon)
3. 125–175 Iron and Gold (Hillsbrad, Arathi, Thousand Needles, Stranglethorn)
4. 175–250 Mithril and Truesilver (Badlands, Tanaris, Feralas, the Hinterlands)
5. 250–300 Thorium (Un'Goro, Winterspring, Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands)

Herbalism

1. 1–70 Peacebloom, Silverleaf, Earthroot (every starting zone)
2. 50–115 Mageroyal, Briarthorn, Swiftthistle (Westfall, Silverpine, the Barrens)
3. 85–150 Bruiseweed, Stranglekelp, Wild Steelbloom (Darkshore coast, Ashenvale, Hillsbrad)
4. 150–225 Kingsblood, Liferoot, Fadeleaf, Goldthorn (Arathi, Stranglethorn, Swamp of Sorrows)
5. 225–300 Sungrass, Arthas' Tears, Dreamfoil, Black Lotus (Feralas, Felwood, the Plaguelands)

Skinning

1. Skin every beast you kill; the skill climbs with the level of what you skin. Light, Medium (around 100), Heavy (around 150), Thick (around 200), Rugged (around 250). Yetis in Hillsbrad and the gorillas in Un'Goro are the classic grind spots.

Blacksmithing

1. 1–75 Rough Sharpening Stone, Rough Grinding Stone, Copper Chain Belt
2. 75–125 Coarse Grinding Stone, Runed Copper Belt, Silver Rod (for Enchanters: sell it)
3. 125–150 Heavy Grinding Stone, Rough Bronze Leggings, Patterned Bronze Bracers
4. 150–200 Green Iron Leggings and Bracers, Golden Scale Bracers, Iron Shield Spike
5. 200–300 Mithril and Thorium: pick Armorsmith or Weaponsmith at 200 (Weaponsmith then specializes at 225)

Leatherworking

1. 1–75 Light Armor Kit, Handstitched Leather items
2. 75–125 Embossed Leather Gloves, Fine Leather Belt, Dark Leather Boots
3. 125–150 Dark Leather Belt, Hillman's Leather Gloves, Toughened Leather Armor
4. 150–200 Heavy Armor Kit, Barbaric Shoulders, Guardian Gloves
5. 200–300 Thick and Rugged leather; Dragonscale, Elemental or Tribal at 225 (Tribal makes Devilsaur)

Tailoring

1. 1–75 Bolt of Linen Cloth, Linen Bags, Heavy Linen Gloves
2. 75–125 Bolt of Woolen Cloth, Woolen Bags, Gray Woolen Robe
3. 125–175 Bolt of Silk Cloth, Silk Headband, Azure Silk Hood
4. 175–250 Bolt of Mageweave, Black Mageweave Leggings and Gloves
5. 250–300 Runecloth: Runecloth Bags, then Mooncloth every four days

Enchanting

1. 1–75 Enchant Bracer Minor Health and Minor Deflection with Strange Dust
2. 75–150 Lesser Magic Wand, Enchant Bracer Minor Stamina, Enchant Shield Minor Stamina (Soul Dust)
3. 150–225 Enchant Bracer Lesser Strength and Stamina, Enchant Cloak Lesser Defense (Vision Dust)
4. 225–300 Enchant Bracer Greater Strength and Stamina, Enchant Shield Greater Stamina (Dream Dust); Illusion Dust at 275+

Engineering

1. 1–75 Rough Blasting Powder, Handful of Copper Bolts, Rough Copper Bomb
2. 75–125 Coarse Blasting Powder, Copper Modulator, Whirring Bronze Gizmo
3. 125–150 Heavy Blasting Powder, Bronze Tube, Small Bronze Bomb
4. 150–200 Iron Strut, Big Iron Bomb, Explosive Sheep
5. 200–300 Mithril Casing, Hi-Explosive Bomb, Thorium Widget; Gnomish or Goblin at 200

Alchemy

1. 1–60 Minor Healing Potion (Peacebloom + Silverleaf), Minor Mana Potion
2. 60–110 Lesser Healing Potion, Elixir of Minor Fortitude
3. 110–140 Healing Potion, Lesser Mana Potion, Elixir of Wisdom
4. 140–210 Greater Healing Potion, Elixir of Agility, Fire Oil
5. 210–300 Superior and Major Healing Potion, Elixir of the Mongoose, Major Mana Potion; Flasks at 300 with the Scholomance recipe

Cooking (do it)

1. Every class should keep Cooking and First Aid with their level. Cooking food is the cheapest buff in the game; First Aid bandages are free healing between pulls. Fishing is optional but pays for your mount.

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