WoW Fishing and Cooking Guide 1-375

his fishing and cooking guide will help you level all the way from 1-375. It will tell you where to fish, what to cook, where to buy recipes, and provide other useful tips. If you are low on gold check out this Gold Guide for the best ways to make lots of gold.

Fishing and cooking are secondary skills that don't take up your two profession spots. You don't have to do fishing and cooking together but it's a good idea because it's easy to level up one another together. If you plan on using cooking a lot it's a good idea to have fishing because a lot of the recipes you will probably want to use require fish derived from fishing. On the other hand, if you are fishing you might as well take on cooking to do something with all the fish you are catching.

If you want to train fishing and cooking then the first step is to go to a major city (or other location with trainers) and train "Apprentice Cook" and "Apprentice Fishing".

Sections:
Fishing Tips
Cooking Tips
What to Do Before you Start Guide
Fishing and Cooking 1-375
Fishing Tips

In order to reduce the number of "get aways" you need to use lures and +fishing items to temporarily raise your fishing skill so that you have a higher fishing level. "Get aways" are not only annoying but also a waste of time since only a successful catch will increase your fishing skill.

Lures: It's extremely important to use lures throughout this guide. In fact there are many spots in this guide (and even in game after you reach 375) that cannot be fished without the use of a lure. 

I recommend using the highest level lure that you can while you use this guide. Lures are commonly found at fishing supply vendors and other trade vendors. To use lures you simply right click one and left click your fishing pole to apply it. Below is a chart of lures.Lure Fishing Level Required +Fishing Amount Where to Find
Shiny Bauble 1 25 Fishing and Trade Supply Vendors
Nightcrawlers 50 50 Fishing and Trade Supply Vendors (also drops of certain undead mobs)
Bright Baubles 100 75 Fishing and Trade Supply Vendors (also found in barrels received as rewards from daily cooking quests)
Aquadynamic Fish Attractor 100 100 Sold in Limited Supply at Fishing and Trade Supply Vendors (also crafted by engineers)


+Fishing Gear: It's also a good idea to use any +fishing gear that you can while you are fishing; however, it's not a requirement. I recommend at least buying a "Strong Fishing Pole" which is equipable after you reach level 10 fishing skill and will increase you fishing by +5. This item is found at many fishing supply vendors.

Leveling: If you have never fished before you might find the following information useful. When you first start fishing you will skill up just about every single successful catch; however, the higher you skill up the more catches it will take to get a single skill up. By the end of the guide you need over ten successful catches just to gain one skill point.

How to Fish: To fish you must equip your fishing pole in your primary weapon spot and then click the "Fishing" button in your spellbook. You may pull the button over to one of your action bars to make it easier and of course you must cast into water.


Cooking Tips

Cooking is fairly simply and the only tip I have is to buy "Flint and Tinder" and a couple stacks of "Simple Wood" from a general goods vendor so that you can make campfires and cook your fish over the fires. This will eliminate the need for you to run into cities and towns to cook your fish. If you've never made a campfire don't worry, it's simple. Just have the "Flint and Tinder" and "Simple Wood" in your inventory and click the "Basic Campfire" button in your spellbook.

What to Do Before you Start the Guide

Clear Your Inventory: You'll need a lot of bag space to hold fish, recipes, skill books, lures, spices, and other items so it's really important to free up a lot of bag space before you head out.

Buy Supplies: Here is a list of items that will be needed or come in handy for this guide. Please keep in mind that the amounts are just estimates and you may need more or less of certain items.Item Amount What it's For Where to Buy
Shiny Bauble 5 To use as a lure from 1-50 Fishing Supply Vendor
Nightcrawlers 10 To use as a lure from 50-100 Fishing Supply Vendor
Bright Baubles 40 To use as a lure from 100 and up Fishing Supply Vendor
Aquadynamic Fish Attractor These are in limited supply on vendors so just buy what they have To use as a lure from 100 and up Fishing Supply Vendor
Fishing Pole 1 To fish with Fishing Supply Vendor
Strong Fishing Pole 1 To fish with after you reach fishing level 10 Fishing Supply Vendor
Soothing Spices 120 To make Baked Salmon Cooking Supply Vendor
Flint and Tinder 1 To make Campfires General Goods Vendor
Simple Wood 40 To make Campfires General Goods Vendor


Buy Recipes and Skillbooks: 

Here is a list of recipes and where you can buy them. Some recipes are sold by several vendors; however, I only listed the most practical ones for you to visit. Make sure you check the list to ensure that you are buying all the recipes that are available from a certain place. For example, there are several items that need to be bought in Booty Bay, make sure you buy them all before you leave.Item What it's For Where to Buy for Alliance Where to Buy for Horde
Recipe: Brilliant Smallfish Cooking Raw Brilliant Smallfish Tharynn Bouden-Goldshire, Elwynn Forest Sewa Mistrunner-Thunderbluff (center area)
Recipe: Longjaw Mud Snapper Cooking Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper Tharynn Bouden-Goldshire, Elwynn Forest Naal Mistrunner-Thunderbluff (center area)
Recipe: Bristle Whisker Catfish Cooking Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish Lindea Rabonne-Southshore, Hillsbrad Foothills (at docks) Naal Mistrunner-Thunderbluff (center area)
Recipe: Mithril Headed Trout Cooking Raw Mithril Head Trout Lindea Rabonne-Southshore, Hillsbrad Foothills (at docks) Kelsey Yance-Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale (in The Old Port Authority)
Recipe: Filet of Redgill Cooking Raw Redgill Kelsey Yance-Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale (in The Old Port Authority) Kelsey Yance-Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale (in The Old Port Authority)
Recipe: Poached Sunscale Salmon Cooking Raw Sunscale Salmon Gikkix-Steamwheedle Port, Tanaris (in a hut) Gikkix-Steamwheedle Port, Tanaris (in a hut)
Recipe: Baked Salmon Cooking Raw Whitescale Salmon Vivianna-Feathermoon Stronghold, Feralas (near innkeeper) Sheendra Tallgrass-Camp Mojache, Feralas (in building across from inn)
Recipe: Blackened Trout Cooking Barbed Gill Trout Doba-Orebor Harborage, Zangarmarsh (must be at least neutral with Kurenai) Gambarinka-Zabra'jin, Zangarmarsh
Recipe: Grilled Mudfish Cooking Figluster's Mudfish Uriku-Telaar, Nagrand (must be at least neutral with Kurenai) Nula the Butcher-Garadar, Nagrand (bottom floor of the building east of the flightmaster)
Recipe: Poached Bluefish Cooking Icefin Bluefish Uriku-Telaar, Nagrand (must be at least neutral with Kurenai) Nula the Butcher-Garadar, Nagrand (bottom floor of the building east of the flightmaster)
Recipe: Spicy Crawdad Cooking Furious Crawdad Innkeeper Biribi-Allerian Stronghold, Terokkar Forest (in the inn) Rungor-Stonebreaker Hold, Terokkar Forest
Master Fishing-The Art of Angling Allows skill to raise to 375 Juno Dufrain-Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh (near lake) Juno Dufrain-Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh (near lake)
Expert Fishing-The Bass and You Allows skill to raise to 225 Old Man Heming-Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale (near the ramp that goes into the water) Old Man Heming-Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale (near the ramp that goes into the water)
Expert Cookbook Allows skill to raise to 225 Shandrina-Silverwind Refuge, Ashenvale (southwest of Astranaar) Wulan-Shadowprey Village, Desolace
Master Cookbook Allows skill to raise to 375 Naka-Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh Naka-Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh



Fishing and Cooking 1-375

Below you will find the 1-375 fishing guide. Good luck!

Fishing 1-100 and Cooking 1-110Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Raw Brilliant Smallfish and Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper Crystal Lake, Elwynn Forest or Stillwhisper Pond, Eversong Woods 110 100


You will have to travel to a trainer to learn Journeyman Fishing and Journeyman Cook during this section of the guide (this can be done once you hit 50 or you can wait until you hit 75 for each skill).

Fishing 100-200 and Cooking 110-255Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish and Raw Mithril Head Trout Water Surrounding Stromgarde Keep, Arathi Highlands 255 200


You'll need a lure to be able to cast here. Stay until you reach 200 fishing and 225 cooking. You'll have more fish than it takes to level up to 225, keep them and save them for after you do the cooking quest and are able to level up past 225.

Cooking Quest to Raise Skill above 225:

Head to Tanaris and accept "Clamlette Surprise" from Dirge Quickcleave, located in the inn in Gadgetzan (you must be level 35 and have 225 cooking). You will have to collect 12 Giant Eggs, 10 Zesty Clam Meat, and 20 Alterac Swiss.

If you are Alliance buy the Alterac Swiss from Truk Wildbeard at Aerie Peak, The Hinterlands (main building with mailbox outside of it, take a right, you will be in a hallway and Truk is at the end of it in a room). If you are Horde buy the Alterac Swiss from Innkeeper Adegwa at Hammerfall, Arathi Highlands (in the inn).

To finish off the rest of the quest you will need to head to The Hinterlands (for both Horde and Alliance). Zesty Clam Meat is found within Big-mouth Clams that drop from the Saltwater Snapjaws (they are around levels 48-50). Giant Eggs can be looted off the the corpses of Owlbeasts (they are around levels 42-45).

The green X shows where the Owlbeasts are located and the red Xs show where the Saltwater Snapjaws are located.



After you have collected the required number of items for the quest return to Dirge and you will be able to increase your cooking skill to 300.

After you have successfully increased your skill cap to 300 use up the extra fish from before and you should be able to skill up to 255 (when the recipe turns gray). If not, no worries, the next area starts with fish that can be cooked at 225.

Fishing 200-300 and Cooking 255 to 295Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Raw Redgill and Raw Sunscale Salmon Darrowmere Lake, Western Plaguelands 295 300


Fish here until you reach 225 (save the fish to cook later), you will now need to do the fishing quest to get your skill cap raised to 300.

Fishing Quest to Raise Skill above 225:

In order to increase your fishing skill cap you must venture to Dustwallow Marsh and get a fishing quest from Nat Pagle (directly west of the end dock at Theramore Isle, across the water). Once you get to Nat accept "Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme (you must be at least level 35 and have 225 fishing). You will have to fish for four different types of fish, once you are done return to Nat and you will now be able to skill up to 300.

Feralas Ahi: Verdantis River, located in central Feralas
Misty Reed Mahi Mahi: Misty Reed Stand, located in the coast of Swamp of Sorrows
Sar'theris Striker: Located in the coast of Desolace
Savage Coast Blue Sailfin: The Savage Coast, located in the north coast of Stranglethorn Vale, from just south of Grom'gol Base Camp and north along the coastline until the zone ends

After you have finished the fishing quest and have successfully increased your skill cap to 300 return to Darrowmere Lake and fish until you reach 300 and cook the fish you have until you reach 295 (the recipe will turn gray).

Fishing 300-350 and Cooking 295-325Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Raw Whitescale Salmon Lake Merldar, Eastern Plaguelands 325 350


For this part of the guide you are going to want as much +fishing as you can get to avoid "get aways". You won't be able to cast at all without the use of lures. If you find you are having a really hard time fishing here you can go back to Darrowmere Lake until your skill is up more, but you won't catch fish to cook for skill ups there. The recipe used in this part of the guide is the one that requires soothing spices so be sure to have them on you before you head out to fish and cook (the recipe will turn gray at 325).

Fishing 350-360 and Cooking 325-340Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Barbed Gill Trout Allerian Stronghold, Terokkar Forest or Stonebreaker Hold, Terokkar Forest 340 360


Make sure you stay in this area until 260 fishing, it will help to have your skill a bit higher for the next areas. If you can use a +100 lure or at the very least a +75 lure.

Fishing 360-370 and Cooking 340-360Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Figluster's Mudfish and Icefin Bluefish Lake Sunspring, Nagrand 360 370


Once again have you lures handy and fish here until you reach 370 fishing and 360 cooking. On a side note, it's perfectly fine if you want to fish here until 375, it might actually make the next part of the guide easier but you won't catch fish to level your cooking to 375 until the next part.

Fishing 370-375 and Cooking 360-375Fish Location Cooking Level to Reach Fishing Level to Reach
Furious Crawdad Blackwind Lake, Terokkar (if you have flying mount) or Lake Ere'Noru, Terokkar 375 375


Finally, your quest to level fishing and cooking up to 375 is almost complete. This part of the guide is a little more tricky than the rest since you will have to find pools of fish. You will need to either take your flying mount to Blackwind Lake or follow a very tricky path up to Lake Ere'Noru. Once you are at the lake look for circular pools of swirling water (this is the only place you will catch the furious crawdads) and once you find one cast and recast until your bobber lands in one of the swirling pools. Keep fishing in the pools until your cooking reaches 375, you can finish off your fishing any where to 375

Profession Questions

How do I unlearn a profession?

Unlearning a profession is very easy. You simply have to go to the skills tab of your character info page, click the profession you wish to unlearn, look down to where the skill info is displayed, and click the small icon next to the skill bar. It will ask you if you are sure you would like to unlearn the profession and all you have to do is click yes and the profession is gone. If you aren't sure where to find the skills tab simply hit the “k” key on your keyboard if you have default key settings on or “c” to go the character info page. If you still can't figure it out look to the bottom middle of your screen and click on the tiny image of your character to bring up the character info window. From that window click the skills tab, click the profession, and click the tiny icon next to the profession, which is displayed at the bottom of the page. One last note, remember if you unlearn your profession you can't learn it back at the same skill level you unlearned it at...so be sure you actually want to unlearn the profession.

Honor Questions

If you are looking to get honor quickly and legitimately in a short amount of time the best step you can take is to play in the Battlegrounds on the weekends. And not just in any Battleground, but in the featured "Call to Arms" Battleground. Starting most Thursdays at midnight and lasting through the following Tuesday mornings a "Call to Arms" takes place for a particular Battleground and you get increased reputation and honor by playing in the Battleground during this time. You can find out what Battleground weekend it is by checking the World of Warcraft site event calender or you can look for the emmissaries which appear near the Battleground Battlemasters. The emmissaries that appear will allow you to join the featured Battleground.

WoW Leatherworking

eatherworking is a World of Warcraft profession that allows players to create items out of leather and other regeants. Most of these items can be traded with other players and sold on the auction house, while others are bind on pick up items which are very useful to certain classes. Players are able to specialize in different types of leatherworking, such as tribal, dragonscale, and elemental. The gear produced through each of these specializations is slightly different and geared towards characters of different classes and specializations. As leatherworkers level their leatherworking skill level up they are able to train formulas which create higher level desirable items. At high leatherworking skill levels players also have the ability to create epic gear.

There are many items that leatherworkers are able to create such as leather armor, mail armor, cloth backs, armor kits (which give stat increases to items), ammo pouches, quivers, and other neat items such as riding crops, drums, and throwing balls. Leatherworkers are also able to combine certain types of leather to create higher level types of leather. Leatherworkers often sell extra stacks of leather or items such as riding crops on the auction house to make themselves a little extra money.

The profession most commonly trained along with leatherworking is skinning. Skinning allows players to skin mobs for leather and hides, which are required for leatherworking formulas. Skinning is the support profession of leatherworking and although it's possible to obtain leather and hides from the auction house, if you are planning on becoming a leatherworker the best other profession to train is skinning.

Since most leatherworkers choose to use skinning to get the leather and hides for their leatherworking formulas leatherworkers often have to grind on mobs to get the supplies they need. Skinning for supplies can get to be very tedious and time consuming, so if you don't like the idea of grinding on mobs you may want to choose another profession.

Any race and class can become a leatherworker but the majority of classes that choose to train the profession are leather or mail wearing melee classes. This is due to the fact that the majority of the gear created by leatherworking is most suited towards these classes. If you don't mind training skinning and grinding on mobs to get your supplies and if you can wear the items created through leatherworking is a great profession to train.

Before you Enter Outland Guide

Before you enter the Outland and start completing quests the first thing you should do is sit down and think about what you want from your character. What spec do you want to be? What do you enjoy doing? Are you going to focus on Battlegrounds or the Arena? Will you be hardcore PvE? A lot of these questions are hard to answer if you've never had a level 70 character before but still considering these things will help you to get your character to where you want it to be.

Consider Reputation:

It's very important that you consider faction reputation before you enter the Outland. Faction reputation is a major part of the Outland, items, gear, instances, professions, and more require certain reputation standings. Reputation often times takes a long time to gain, so it's important that you know what standings you need with factions in order to achieve your character goals. If you have professions consider what formulas you would like to obtain and list those factions and reputation standings. Consider what pieces of faction gear you would like to get for your character and how much reputation is required. Also, consider what instances you would like to do that require certain reputation standings to enter and consider what reputation increases those instances provide you with. Finally, consider the reputation that is received from quests and keep in mind that you may have to grind in areas for hours to gain reputation. Also remember that when choosing to gain reputation for factions like Aldor and Scryer it can take hours or lots of gold to undo your choice, so choose with some thought.

Consider Quests:

When you enter the Outland you will find that there more quests than you will need to quest until you hit 70. But before you start doing quests there are a few points to consider: gear, reputation, and money. First off you might want to consider the quest rewards for doing certain quests and perhaps make the quests with the best gear upgrades a priority. Or you might simply make sure you do certain quests in instances perhaps because of their quest rewards. Secondly, you should consider the reputation gained by certain quests and focus on doing quests that will increase your reputation. If you really have a good reputation plan in place you may even find that some quests should be completed after you have already gotten your reputation to a certain level. Finally, you consider the fact that any quests you do not complete before you hit 70 can be completed to earn gold. In some cases players find that they can level much of their time instances or by grinding in areas for reputation and save quests for completion after 70 to earn gold.

Consider your Focus:

Before you begin equipping gear decide as best as you can what your focus is going to be, whether it be PvE, Arena, Battlegrounds, or a combination of any. This is of course in addition to deciding what spec your character is going to be. You will find that certain gear is better for certain things, for example, the best PvE gear might not be that great for Arena and vise versa. If you really don't know what your plan is, then no worries, just keep a variety of gear and try out everything until you discover what you really like. And of course many (if not most) players focus on all of these areas and have multiple complete sets of gear. If you are a casual player this might be hard for you to accomplish though, so it's good to have an idea in mind of what you'd like to do.

Consider your Gold:

Last but not least, think about gold before you enter the Outland. Once you go into the Outland you will most likely find that you will make more money that ever, but also that your repairs, consumables, and profession materials cost more than ever. And let's not forget about mounts, whether you are getting a standard epic mount, a regular flying mount, or an epic flying mount you are going to spend a lot of money on mounts and riding skills. How you get gold is up to you, you can quest for it at 70, farm for certain items, sell profession items, and so on. Just be sure to consider that although you might feel like you are drowning in cash in the beginning the expenses your character incurs will start to add up.

WoW Skinning

Skinning is a World of Warcraft profession that allows players to skin beasts for leather and hides. Players must simply train skinning, put a skinning knife in their bag, kill beasts, loot them, and right click them in order to skin to obtain leather and hides. These components can then be used to craft items in other professions like leatherworking, engineering, and tailoring.

Skinning is often trained alongside leatherworking since the majority of components needed for leatherworking are derived from skinning mobs. While other professions like tailoring might require leather for a few recipes this leather is usually easily found in the auction house and it's not necessary to actually train skinning to be able to get it. Skinning is also trained by those looking to make cash by selling the leather in the auction house. Another important note, skinning does not require any other profession to support it, it is a gathering profession and there is no need to buy components, you simply gather the leather off of mobs you kill.

As stated above, skinning and leatherworking are often trained together as characters' two professions. The characters that most commonly train these skills are leather or mail wearers. This is because the gear created through leatherworking is usable by leather and mail wearing classes. 

In order to increase your skill level in skinning you must skin mobs. There is no way around this if you want to increase your skill level. So if the idea of stopping after each kill or every few kills to skin mobs doesn't appeal to you then you are probably better off picking another profession. You must first start skinning lower level mobs and as your skinning skill increases you will then be able to skin higher and higher level mobs...keep this in mind if you plan on training skinning at a high character level, because you will have to go back to lowbie areas to raise you skinning skill level. Also, as you skin higher and higher level mobs you will notice that the leather and hides you receive are of higher value.

Another important note is that you are able to skin mobs killed by players outside of your own group provided that they loot everything off of the mob.

Skinning is most useful to those who have leatherworking trained or are looking to make money by selling leather and hides in the auction house. It is a neat profession that “supports” grinding on mobs...since it is likely that you will have to kill many beasts without any quest directing you to do so!

WoW Jewelcrafting Guide 1-375

his WoW Jewelcrafting guide takes you from 1-375 using only trainer formulas and lists the most efficient way to level up your jewelcrafting. It can be used by those looking to power level their skill up and those looking for a plan to follow while they level their character and jewelcrafting at the same time. You'll find that as you level your jewelcrafting up the cost of doing so increases greatly...so if you find yourself sort on gold while you are leveling up I suggest you use this Gold Guide to learn how to get more gold so you can advance your character faster.

Sections:
Jewelcrafting Introduction
Jewelcrafting 1-100
Jewelcrafting 100-200
Jewelcrafting 200-300
Jewelcrafting 300-375
Jewelcrafting Introduction

If you decide to become a jewelcrafter the first step is to learn jewelcrafting. Because jewelcrafting was not an original profession, it came into being after the debut of the Burning Crusade, there are not jewelcrafting trainers in pre-Burning Crusade cities. So fly, port, or run to the nearest Burning Crusade era city with profession trainers and navigate to the jewelcrafting trainer by right clicking a guard, clicking on profession trainer, clicking jewelcrafting, and by going to the flag that pops up on both your mini map and regular map.

To train jewelcrafting simply click on the jewelcrafting trainer and train apprentice jewelcrafting. Next train heavy copper ring. You'll notice that by learning apprentice jewelcrafting the trainer also gave you a number of other jewelcrafting formulas. Also, in order to begin jewelcrafting you will need to purchase a Jeweler's Kit from a jewelcrafting supply vendor, which can be found right near the jewelcrafting trainer.

Now that you have trained you might be wondering where to get the supplies for jewelcrafting! The components for jewelcrafting are derived from mining. Therefore, a vast majority of jewelcrafters train mining as their second profession. If you decide to mine then the next step for you would be to find a mining trainer in one of the major cities with trainers and then get out and mine. As you mine you will find that you obtain ore and sometime even gems from mining veins. You can then head smelt the ore to turn it into bars needed for creating jewelcrafting items.

The biggest advantage of training mining as your second profession is that you will be able to collect all of your own jewelcrafting supplies. You'll probably even mine extra ore you can prospect for gems. (Jewelcrafters are able to train the skill prospecting, which allows them to search ore for gems. Although the ore is destroyed in the process it's worth it when valuable gems are found in the process. So if you mine a lot and have extra ore you can simply prospect it for a chance to find gems, which are of course a major component of jewelcrafting.)

It's important to note that while mining is the traditional complement skill to jewelcrafting not all players choose to train it. Instead those players use a number of other options to get the jewelcrafting supplies they need. Some opt to use another character on their account that already has mining trained and farm the supplies. Others have friends mine the supplies for them or buy everything they need on the auction house. If you don't have another character with mining on it, have friends to get you supplies, the money to buy supplies, or the server population to support an auction house with lots of supplies then you may be stuck having to mine everything yourself.

Jewelcrafting 1-100

The focus of this guide is to get ones skill level up as fast as possible without having to buy recipes from vendors, the auction house, or farm for random drops. It also is designed for players who choose to buy all of their supplies from the auction house, or rather, to level up jewelcrafting without having mining trained.

If you are short on money or don't want to waste a single copper by buying low level formulas you only need to train the following formulas and skills to get your jewelcrafting from 1-100: Apprentice Jewelcrafting, Journeyman Jewelcrafting, Delicate Copper Wire, Braided Copper Ring, Tigerseye Band or Malachite Pendant, Bronze Setting, and Solid Bronze Ring.

Important: The amounts listed to craft are only guidelines since everyone will likely reach the projected skill level by crafting slightly different amounts of items. If you find that you haven't reached the projected skill level craft a few more items until you reach it. If you find that you reach the projected skill level early then stop making the item (unless it is marked as "Keep" since you will need to craft that amount for use in later recipes) and move onto to crafting the next item on the table.Item Amount to Craft Components Projected Skill Sell or Keep
Delicate Copper Wire 50 100 Copper Bars 40 Keep
Braided Copper Ring 10 20 Delicate Copper Wires 50 Sell
Tigerseye Band 25 25 Tigerseyes/25 Delicate Copper Wires 70 Sell
*Or  
Malchite Pendant 25 25 Malachites/25 Delicate Copper Wires 70 Sell
Bronze Setting 20 40 Bronze Bars 85 Keep
Solid Bronze Ring 20 80 Bronze Bars 100 Sell


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Jewelcrafting 100-200

Congrats, if you are reading this part of the guide you probably already have your jewelcrafting leveled up to at least 100. This guide will provide you with a way to efficiently level your jewelcrafting to 200. This guide does not require you to farm for recipes or buy them on the auction house, every formula required is trained by the jewelcrafting trainer. It also assumes that you might have decided to skip mining for supplies and instead buy them all on the auction house.

If you are short on money the only skills you have to buy to are the ones required to create: Bronze Settings, Simple Pearl Ring, Ring of Twilight Shadows, Heavy Jade Ring, Mithril Filigree, Engraved Truesilver Ring, and Expert Jewelcrafting. 

Important: The amounts listed to craft are only guidelines because the rate at which your skills go up will vary from below. For example, it might only take you 10 tries on the Simple Pearl Ring to get your skill up to 110. At that point, since the recipe turns “green” it is best that you stop making the rings and move onto the next item to craft. So if at any point you reach the projected skill listed in the row of an item you are creating move onto making the next item (unless “Keep” is listed in the row, which means that you will need to make that number of items for later use).Item Amount to Craft Components Projected Skill Sell or Keep
Simple Pearl Ring 13 13 Small Lustrous Pearls/13 Bronze Settings/26 Copper Bars 110 Sell
Ring of Twilight Shadows 15 30 Shadowgems/30 Bronze Bars 125 Sell
Heavy Jade Ring 27 27 Jades/27 Bronze Settings/54 Iron Bars 150 Sell
Mithril Filigree 40 80 Mithril Bars 185 Keep
Engraved Truesilver Ring 15 15 Truesilver Bars/30 Mithril Filigree 200 Sell


Important: This guide requires Bronze Settings, which are crafted from bronze bars (2 bronze bars are required to create one Bronze Setting). If you followed the 1-100 section of the guide you should already have 20 Bronze Settings and need to only create 20 more (you will need 40 bronze bars to do this) for use in this guide. 

If you are starting without any Bronze Settings simply make 40 (you will need 80 bronze bars to do this) for use in this guide. Now get started and good luck and have fun jewelcrafting!

Jewelcrafting 200-300

If you've made it through jewelcrafting this far, congrats. Or if you are just looking ahead at what jewelcrafting to 300 takes, here it is. You will find that as your skill levels get higher and higher, the cost of materials gets higher and higher and in some cases harder to find. If you want to get your jewelcrafting up as quickly as possible I suggest buying the materials; however, this is easier said than done, unless you have a lot of gold. 

With this guide you will find a very efficient way to level your jewelcrafting to 300. All of the formulas required for this guide are trained by the jewelcrafting trainer so you don't have to worry about farming or buying formulas.

If you are low on gold the only skills you have to buy to are the ones required to create: Engraved Truesilver Ring, Mithril Filigree, Aquamarine Pendant of the Warrior, Thorium Setting, Ruby Pendant of Fire, and Sapphire Pendant of Winter Night. All of these formulas can be trained by the jewelcrafting trainer.

Important: The following "Amount to Craft" are only guidelines and the rate at your skill goes up will likely be slightly slower or faster. For example, it might take you 24 crafts of the Engraved Truesilver Ring to get to skill level 220, instead of 22. At the point in which you reach the projected skill level early with less crafts than listed it is best that you stop making the item and move onto the next item to craft. The exception to this is if the item is listed as "Keep" in the "Sell or Keep" column, if it says "Keep" continue making the item since you will need it as a component in future crafts.Item Amount to Craft Components Projected Skill Sell or Keep
Engraved Truesilver Ring 22 22 Truesilver Bar/44 Mithril Filigree 220 Sell
Aquamarine Pendant of the Warrior 5 5 Aquamarine/15 Mithril Filigree 225 Sell
Thorium Setting 59 59 Thorium Bar 255 Keep
Ruby Pendant of Fire 34 34 Star Ruby/34 Thorium Setting 280 Sell
Sapphire Pendant of Winter Night 25 25 Blue Sapphire/25 Thorium Setting/25 Essence of Undeath 300 Sell


Important: This guide requires Mithril Filigrees, which are crafted from Mithril Bars (2 Mithril Bars are required to create one Mithril Filigree). If you followed the 100-200 section of the guide you should already have 10 Mithril Filigree and need to only create 49 more (you will need 98 Mithril Bars to do this). 

If you are starting without any Mithril Filigree simply make 59 (you will need 118 Mithril Bars to do this) for use in this guide.

Jewelcrafting 300-375

Congrats if you've made it this far, you are almost done! One thing to keep in mind when leveling from 300-375 is that it can take a very long time and it can also take a lot of gold, unless you have all the supplies. So if you don't have a lot of gold take a look at this Gold Guide to learn what it takes to make enough gold for not only your jewelcrafting, but your mounts, skills, and whatever else you desire. For this section of the guide I recommend that you use your own common sense when trying to level up. Some of the sections will require that you level up using lots of the same materials. If you don't have a huge surplus of supplies or don't have a lot of gold to buy them then use your own judgment and try to level up using the supplies you do have. 

In order to level up using this guide you will train/purchase recipes from the jewelcrafting trainer (Tatiana in the Inn in Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula for Alliance or Kalaen in the Inn in Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula for Horde). You can choose what ones you actually need to train based upon the gems you have, since you have many options for a lot of the levels. You will also need to purchase a Simple Grinder from a merchant selling jewelcrafting supplies in order to cut gems. You will also need to farm the recipe for Khorium Band of Leaves (more directions for doing this are listed below) and obtain a Mercurial Stone from an Alchemist (more directions are found below).

Important: The "Amount to Craft"listed is only a guideline and you will most likely craft a different amount to get to the projected skill level listed. It might take you less tries or more tries when crafting an item to get to the skill listed. If you reach the projected skill level early you can move onto the next item to craft or if the item isn't gray you can continue making it until you exhaust your supplies. If you fail to reach the projected skill level with the amount listed to craft then make a few more items until you do reach it.Item Amount to Craft Components Projected Skill Sell or Keep
Flame Spessarite or Glowing Shadow Draenite or Solid Azure Moonstone or Teardrop Blood Garnet or Brilliant Golden Draenite or Radiant Deep Peridot 5 5 Flame Spessarite or Shadow Draenite or Azure Moonstone or Blood Garnet or Golden Draenite or Deep Peridot 305 Sell
Bright Blood Garnet or Bold Blood Garnet or Jagged Deep Peridot or Sparkling Azure Moonstone 10 10 Blood Garnet or Deep Peridot or Azure Moonstone 315 Sell
Glinting Flame Spessarite 11 11 Flame Spessarite 325 Sell
*Smooth Golden Draenite or Rigid Golden Draenite or Sovereign Shadow Draenite 41 41 Golden Draenite or Shadow Draenite 355 Sell
Purified Shadow Pearl 11 11 Shadow Pearl/11 Purified Draenic Water 365 Sell
Cut Gems Using Patterns that are Rare Drops or Faction Earned 375 Sell
Or  
**Khorium Band of Leaves 11 22 Khorium Bar/44 Mercurial Adamantite/33 Primal Life 375 Sell


*You have two choices here, you can either level up using gems or you can create 44 Mercurial Adamantite and finish leveling to 355 with gems after you have crafted 44. The Mercurial Adamantite will be used to create the Khorium Band of Leaves from 365-375. If you can get access to a different recipe or know that you will not use it to level those last ten levels then there is no need for you to create the Mercurial Adamantite (unless you choose to do so). If you decide to level up using the Mercurial Adamantite use the following table for 325-355:Item Amount to Craft Components Sell or Keep
Mercurial Adamantite 44 176 Adamantite Powder/44 Primal Earth Keep
Smooth Golden Draenite or Rigid Golden Draenite or Sovereign Shadow Draenite As many as needed to get to 355 Golden Draenite or Shadow Draenite Sell


Mercurial Stone: In order to create Mercurial Adamantite you need to have a Mercurial Stone in your inventory. Mercurial Stones are created by alchemists (I think the required skill level in alchemy is 325 in order to train this from the trainer) and require 1 Primal Earth, 1 Primal Mana, and 1 Primal Life, in addition the alchemist must create it at an Alchemy Lab, which can be found in Lower City in Shattrath City. So to get this item you can either browse the auction house or get an alchemist to make one for you.

** Khorium Band of Leaves: This is the only pattern in the entire 1-375 guide that must be farmed. You will need to head to Blades Edge Mountains and kill the Vekh'nir Dreadhawk in the southeastern part of the zone. Make sure you bring and loot with the character you are leveling jewelcrafting with because the formula is jewelcrafter only.

I chose this pattern for a couple of reasons 1) it is relatively cheap to make compared to other patterns at this skill level 2) you don't have to farm instances for it to drop.



X marks the spot where you will find the Vekh'nir Dreadhawk.

WoW Mining Skills and Formulas

Skill Levels Required to Mine Veins and DepositsSkill Level Vein or Deposit
1 Copper
65 Tin
75 Silver
125 Iron
155 Gold
175 Mithril
230 Truesilver
230 Dark Iron
250 Small Thorium
275 Rich Thorium
300 Fel Iron
325 Adamantite
350 Rich Adamantite
375 Khorium


Note: If you are trying to figure out where to mine for Bronze, Steel, or Elementium then STOP! Bronze and steel are both smelted (meaning there is no such thing as bronze ore or steel ore) and Elementium is a drop.
Smelting Formulas and Skill LevelsRequired Skill Item Materials
N/A Elementium Bar 1x Elementium Ore
1 Copper Bar 1x Copper Ore
50 Tin Bar 1x Tin Ore
65 Bronze Bar 1x Copper Bar 1x Tin Bar
75 Silver Bar 1x Silver Ore
125 Iron Bar 1x Iron Ore
155 Gold Bar 1x Gold Ore
165 Steel Bar 1x Iron Bar, 1x Coal
175 Mithril Bar 1x Mithril Ore
230 Truesilver Bar 1x Truesilver Ore
230 Dark Iron Bar 8x Dark Iron Ore
250 Thorium Bar 1x Thorium Ore
300 Fel Iron Bar 2x Fel Iron Ore
325 Adamantite Bar 2x Adamantite Ore
350 Felsteel Bar 5x Fel Iron Bar 2x Eternium Bar
350 Eternium Bar 2x Eternium Ore
365 Khorium Bar 2x Khorium Ore
375 Hardened Adamantite Bar 10x Adamantite Bar 

Smelting Dark Iron (Requires 230 Mining)

You must clear your way into Blackrock Depths and find Gloom'rel in the Chamber of the Sevens. If you give him 2 Star Rubies, 10 Truesilver Bars, and 20 Gold Bars he will teach you how to smelt Dark Iron, but you must have at least 230 mining skill. To smelt the Dark Iron after you have the skill you will have to bring Dark Iron Ore to the Black Forge in Blackrock Depths which is near Lord Incendius.

If you have trouble finding the Chamber of Seven it is because it is behind a locked door in a room full of drunken dwarves, there are several ways to open this door.

1) Speak to the succubus and complete her quest line, she will lead you through the door once you have done it.

2) Have a rogue pickpocket the key from a leper gnome.

3) Buy 6 Dark Iron Ale Mugs and complete the quest from Private Rocknot 3x, giving him 2 each time. He will get so drunk he will walk over to a barrel it will explode and blow open the door. 

Be careful when performing steps 2 and 3 because Phalanx the door guard can aggro and cause the entire dwarven room to aggro so before opening the door I recommend you either stand near Phalanx to keep him under control or run through the door immediately and pull him through with you, but be careful not to aggro the other mobs on the other side of the door.

Dark Iron Ore can only be mined or dropped in Burning Steppes, Blackrock Depths, Searing Gorge, Black Rock Mountain, and Molten Core.
Learning Smelt Elementium

Elementium is extremely rare and used only for those very important pre-Burning Crusade weapons such as Thunderfury. To learn the skill you will have to venture into Blackwing Lair, find Master Elemental Shaper Krixix., and have a Priest mind-control him. Once he is mind controlled a skill will be on the pet bar called “Smelt Elementium,” target any player who wishes to learn to smelt Elementium and cast this skill on them. Elementium Ore is a rare drop the goblins in Blackwing Lair but has almost a 7% chance to drop off of Master Elemental Shaper Krixix.

You do not have to have mining trained to smelt Elementium.

WoW Gold Mining Guide

old is a rare node that often spawns in place of Iron. You will most likely encounter gold veins while following the routes illustrated in the WoW Iron Mining Guide. The following gold routes have worked best for me, if you have no success with these routes then using the iron mining routes will work instead. Please remember that gold is a rare resource and is not easy to farm. To better your success at finding gold you will want to mine all the iron nodes while following these routes.
Where to Mine Gold in Badlands

Badlands: Levels 35-44


Gold in Badlands

The key areas of this route where I've found the most gold are the Dustbelch Grotto cave in the southwest, the northwest rock elemental area (north of Kargath), and the entire Lethlor Ravine, which isn't included in the iron mining route but for some reason seems to have a higher probability of spawning gold in place of the few iron deposits in that area from my experience.
Where to Mine Gold in Arathi Highlands

Arathi Highlands: Levels 30-39



There are two decent circuits that can be run to get gold in Arathi Highlands. The western circuit has two focus points, the coastal area southwest of Stromgarde Keep and the ogre cave (Boulderfist Outpost) to the west of Refuge Point. The eastern route has more focus areas than the western route. In the eastern route Boulderfist Hall (caves in the south), the cave in the southeast near Witherbark Village, and Drywhisker Gorge (the kobold cave) in the northeast are very good places to look for gold veins.
Where to Mine Gold in Stranglethorn Vale

Stranglethorn Vale: Levels 30-44



The key focus points for mining gold in Stranglethorn Vale are The Stockpile (cave in the northeast) and the entire eastern ridge line of Stranglethorn Vale.
Where to Mine Gold in Alterac Mountains

Alterac Mountains: Levels 30-40



The top ring of the circuit inside the Ruins of Alterac is the primary area to focus on finding gold veins. If you complete the circuit before the veins respawn then perform the entire loop around the Ruins of Alterac.
Where to Mine Gold in Searing Gorge

Searing Gorge: Levels 43-49



Searing Gorge is a higher level zone that has few spawns of iron to begin with so gold veins are very rare in this zone. However, if you are in Searing Gorge here is the route I have found gold veins to be the most plentiful. I do not recommend that you use this route or zone as an effective area to mass farm gold but it is an option available.
Where to Mine Gold in The Hinterlands

The Hinterlands: Levels 40-51



The route outlined on the map is probably the safest and most efficient route in this zone. There are areas where gold veins can spawn inside Jinth'Alor and north toward Seradane but they are not worth the time it takes to break into the areas. The key focus point to this route is the southwest mountain ridge and Skulk Rock.
Where to Mine Gold in Instances

If you are looking for gold in instances check out Uldaman (35-45), Maraudon (40-49), and Razorfen Kraul (24-33).

WoW Silver Mining Guide

Silver is a rare node that often spawns in place of tin. You will most likely encounter silver veins while following the routes illustrated in the WoW Tin Mining Guide. These silver routes have worked best for me, if you have no success with these routes then using the tin mining routes will work instead. Please remember that silver is a rare resource and not easy to farm. To better your success at finding silver you will want to mine all the tin nodes while following these routes.
Where to Mine Silver in Arathi Highlands

Arathi Highlands: Levels 30-39



The kobold cave to the east of Hammerfall (Drywhisker Gorge) is one of the main focuses of this route. From the cave head south along the mountains and into the cave near Witherbark Village. Come out of the cave and head south then west along the mountain ridge and south again toward the ogre caves (in Boulderfist Hall). Go into the ogre caves, come back out and continue following the southern mountain ridge until you head west across the path. Across the path follow the southern mountain ridge again up until Stromgarde Keep where you will want to head due north toward another cave (Boulderfist Outpost). Once you have mined in this cave head north again to hit the northern mountain ridge and follow that mountain ridge back east to your starting point.
Where to Min Silver in Thousand Needles

Thousand Needles: Levels 24-35



This route is very similar to the Thousand Needles tin mining route. The major change in this path is that you will go through Highperch where I have found there to be more incidents of silver veins spawning. Follow the oval route on the north and south parts of the zone as far east as Freewind Post and as far west as the border of Feralas. If you are high enough level (30+) you may also follow the alternative dashed route into Shimmering Flats.
Where to Mine Silver in The Barrens

The Barrens: Levels 10-25



This route is much the same as the tin mining route for The Barrens. Focus on the higher level areas that are infested with enemies like the quillboar in the south (Blackthorn Ridge) and the harpies in the northwest (The Dry Hills). Also focus on Boulder Lode Mine in the northeast, and the Wailing Caverns area.
Where to Mine Silver in Hillsbrad Foothills

Hillsbrad Foothills: Levels 20-32



Once again, this route is similar to the tin mining route of Hillsbrad Foothills. Key areas of this route are the Dun Garok area in the southeast, the northern cave ridge line and the Yeti Cave, and the Azurelode Mine (make sure you go inside the mine and run the loop).
Where to Mine Silver in Badlands

Badlands: Levels 35-44



This zone isn't recommended for anyone who doesn't have a mount. It is a level 35-44 zone and is probably not optimal to mine silver in since it will be one of the important zones for mining mithril, iron, and gold later on, but it is an option for mining silver. The areas to focus on are the southern ridge, as well as the stand alone mountains in the center of the map. The route can be ran like a figure 8 either using the middle path of the route to run south across or north across, the center path can also be skipped altogether.
Where to Mine Silver in Duskwood

Duskwood: Levels 19-30



This route is similar to the tin mining route for Duskwood. The key focus areas are Roland's Doom in the southeast, Vul'Gol Ogre Mound (the ogre area in the southwest cave), and the entire southern mountain ridge.
Where to Mine Silver in Instances

The following instances are known to have silver veins: The Deadmines (15-20), Wailing Caverns (15-21), Uldaman (35-45), Blackfathom Deeps (20-27), and Razorfen Kraul (24-33).

Horde Mining Trainer Locations with Maps

Below is a list of mining trainers that will provide Horde miners with the training they need. All of following trainers will provide miners with training so that they can raise their skill level to 300. Krugosh in Hellfire Peninsula can provide characters with training that will allow them to raise their skill to 375.
WoW Horde Mining Trainers

Krunn (Razor Hill, Durotar)

Krunn is located in the northwestern section of Razor Hill near the forge, weaponsmith, and blacksmithing trainer, right next to the inn and mailbox. Location 51,40.



Makaru (Valley of Honor, Orgimmar)

Makaru is located in the northeastern section of Orgimmar in the center building of the Valley of Honor. You will find him just northeast of a small body of water. Location 73,26. 



Brek Stonehoof (Lower Rise, Thunderbluff)

Brek Stonehoof is located on the west side of the Lower Rise, (center island in Thunderbluff) in a hut named Stonehoof Geology. You will see him to your left as you walk through the doorway of the hut. Location 34,57.



Brom Killian (War Quarter, Undercity)

Brom Killian is located in the southern part of the War Quarter, in the inner circle. If you click your map you will see that the mote runs through the War Quarter, you will find the trainer in the southern part of the inner circle. You will find him near the weapon master. Location 55,37.



Johan Focht (Sepulcher, Silverpine Forest)

John Focht is located in the building in which the innkeeper and mailbox stand in front. You will find him down 3 flights of steps at the very bottom of the building. Location 43,40.



Krugosh (Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula) [Master Trainer] TBC

Krugosh is located outside of the largest building in Thrallmar, on the right side in the very center of the city north of the Blood Elf Pilgrims. Krugosh is able to provide training so that characters are able to reach the mining skill level of 375. Location 55, 37.



Belil (Farstriders' Square, Silvermoon City) TBC

Belil is located in Silvermoon City. You will find him by running north toward Farstriders' Square on the east path; he will be left up the stairs in the southwest corner of Farstriders' Square. Location 78,42.


WoW Neutral Mining Trainer

Pikkle (Gadgetzan, Tanaris)

Pikkle can be found in a hut on the west side of Gadgetzan. Pikkle is a neutral mining trainer, which means that he will also provide mining training to Alliance characters. Location, 51, 28.

Alliance Mining Trainer Locations with Maps

Here is a list of World of Warcraft mining trainers for Alliance characters . All of the trainers listed are able to provide training up to 300. Hurnak Grimmord in the Outland is able to provide training for players to reach 375.
WoW Alliance Mining Trainers

Yarr Hammerstone (Kharanos, Dun Morogh)

Yarr Hammerstone is located east of Kharanos in Steelgrill's Depot. First you must go into the building and down the stairs and there you will see him. Location 50,50.



Dank Drizzlecut (Gol'Boloar Quarry, Dun Morogh)

Dank Drizzlecut is located on the north end of Gol'Bolar Quarry in Dun Morogh. He is located within a camp of dwarves, on the eastern side of the camp. Location 69,55.



Geofram Bouldertoe (The Great Forge, Ironforge)

Geofram Bouldertoe is located north of the Great Forge in the center of Ironforge inside the Deep Mountain Mining Guild building. First you head up the stairs and go into the building, once inside you must go down the stairs and you will see him. Location 50,26.



Gelman Stonehand (Dwarven District, Stormwind)

Gelman Stonehand is located in the upstairs of a building in the western side of the Dwarven District of Stormwind. Location 51, 17.



Kurdram Stonehammer (Auberdine, Darkshore)

Kurdram Stonehammer is located in Darkshore at the northern part of Auberdine by the forge near the journeyman engineering and blacksmithing trainers. Location 38,41.



Brock Stoneseeker (Thelsamar, Loch Modan)

Brock Stoneseeker is located in the building in the southeast corner of Thelsamar in Loch Modan. There is a wanted poster and a well outside of the building. Also, he is located downstairs. Location 37,47. 



Matt Johnson (Darkshire, Duskwood)

Matt Johnson is located in southern Darkshire. He can be found outside south of the blacksmith building. He is visible off the path from the south that leads into Darkshire, if you look to your left or west side. Location 74,49. 



Hurnak Grimmord (Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula) [Master Trainer] TBC

Hurnak Grimmord is located on the east side of Honor Hold inside the blacksmith building. As soon as you enter the building from the west side door where two guards are guarding the entrance you will see him sitting down immediately to your right. Location 56,63.



Muaat (Traders Tier, Exodar) TBC

Muaat is located in the southern center part of the trader's tier next to the blacksmith trainers. Location 60,87.



Dulvi (Azure Watch, Azuremyst Isle)

Dulvi is located in the very center of Azure Watch by the big crystal, you can't miss her. Location 48,51.



Prospector Nachlan (Blood Watch, Bloodmyst Isle)

Prospector Nachlan is located in the northeastern section of Blood Watch, he doesn't have any visible description saying he is a mining trainer, instead he is from the “Explorers' League.” When you right click him he can teach you mining. Location 56,54.


WoW Neutral Mining Trainers

Pikkle (Gadgetzan, Tanaris)

Pikkle is located in a hut on the west side of Gadgetzan. Location, 51, 28.

Mining WoW Gems, Motes, and Stones

his guide will show you which mining veins are the best to mine for certain gems, motes, and stones.
Mining Gems from Veins and DepositsGems Vein or Deposit
Arcane Crystal Small Thorium Vein 2.9%, Rich Thorium Vein 2.9%, 
Aquamarine Truesilver Deposit 1.4%, Mithril Deposit .7%, Iron Deposit .2%, Gold Vein
Azerothian Diamond Small Thorium Vein .7%, Rich Thorium Vein .7%
Azure Moonstone Khorium Vein 8.5%, Fel Iron Deposit .5%, Adamantite Deposit .5%, Rich Adamantite Deposit .3%
Black Diamond Dark Iron Deposit .3%
Black Vitriol Mithril Deposit 1%, Small Thorium Vein 1%, Dark Iron Deposit .6%
Blood Garnet Rich Adamantite Deposit 1.6%, Fel Iron Deposit .4%, Adamantite Deposit .3%, Khorium Vein .2%
Blood of the Mountain Dark Iron Deposit .3%
Blue Sapphire Small Thorium Vein .8%, Rich Thorium Vein .7%
Citrine Truesilver Deposit 1%, Mithril Deposit .8%, Iron Deposit .7%, Gold Vein .7%
Deep Peridot Adamantite Deposit 1.3%, Fel Iron Deposit .4%, Rich Adamantite Deposit .3%, Khorium Vein .3%
Flame Spessarite Rich Adamantite Deposit 1.4%, Fel Iron Deposit 1.1%, Adamantite Deposit .8%, Khorium Vein .3%
Golden Draenite Adamantite Deposit .8%, Fel Iron Deposit .5%, Rich Adamantite Deposit .5%, Khorium Vein .3%
Huge Emerald Small Thorium Vein .7%, Rich Thorium Vein .7%
Jade Iron Deposit 1.2%, Gold Vein .9%, Tin Vein .3%
Large Opal Small Thorium Vein .7%, Rich Thorium Vein .7%
Lesser Moonstone Silver Vein 1%, Iron Deposit 1%, Tin Vein .9%, Gold Vein .8%
Malachite Copper Vein .9%
Moss Agate Silver Vein 1.5%, Tin Vein 1.1%
Shadow Draenite Rich Adamantite Deposit 1.4%, Adamantite Deposit .9%, Fel Iron Deposit .5%, Khorium Vein .4%
Shadowgem Tin Vein 1%, Silver Vein 1%, Copper Vein .9%
Star Ruby Truesilver Deposit .9%, Mithril Deposit .7%, Small Thorium Vein .7%, Rich Thorium Vein .7%, Gold Vein
Tigerseye Copper Vein .9%

Mining Motes, Eternium Ore, and Rare GemsMotes, Gems, and Ore Vein or Deposit 
Eternium Ore Khorium Vein 13.9%, Adamantite Deposit 9.6%, Rich Adamantite Deposit 8.5%, Fel Iron Deposit 1.7%
Mote of Earth Rich Adamantite Deposit 61.2%, Adamantite Deposit 52.2%, Khorium Vein 42.3%, Fel Iron Deposit 12.9%
Mote of Fire Fel Iron Deposit 14.6%
Dawnstone Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit, Khorium Vein
Living Ruby Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit, Khorium Vein
Nightseye Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit, Khorium Vein
Noble Topaz Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit 2.3%, Khorium Vein
Star of Elune Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit, Khorium Vein
Talasite Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit, Khorium Vein

Mining StonesStones Vein or Deposit
Rough Stone Copper Vein 66.9%
Course Stone Tin Vein 62.8%
Heavy Stone Iron Deposit 78.5%
Solid Stone Mithril Deposit 101.3%
Dense Stone Small Thorium Vein 78.7%, Rich Thorium Vein 77.8%


Note: The following veins do not provide miners with stone: Silver Vein, Gold Vein, Truesilver Vein, Dark Iron Deposit, Fel Iron Deposit, Adamantite Deposit, Rich Adamantite Deposit, and Khorium Vein.

WoW Horde Copper Mining Guide

Where to Mine Copper in Durotar

Durotar: Levels 1-11



Durotar is the starting area for the Horde races of Trolls and Orcs, it lies in Horde Territory outside of the city of Orgimmar, anyone can come here to mine but it is most convenient for these 2 races. This area is full of mountains which makes it a very good zone to mine copper. The cave in the northeast corner (Skull Rock) is a very good spot to farm and can be a good starting point to run copper mining routes in Durotar. I'd start at the cave and run south along the path to Razor Hill. From Razor Hill continue south out toward the coast, come back west along the path and do the circle that runs around Sen'jin Village. From Sen'jin Village there head back north and and then west along the mountains following the path. Then either run back east to get back on path or just head directly north from there into the mining route. Loop through the valley with all the thunder lizards (Thunder Ridge), come back out go along the mountains to the west of the valley, then run east along the mining path, and either head south to redo some of the paths or head all the way east back toward the cave and start over.
Where to Mine Copper in Eversong Woods

Eversong Woods: Levels 1-10



Eversong woods is the beginning area for Blood Elves. It has a few good places to mine copper. Starting North of Farstrider Retreat head east to the Duskwither Spire. From the spire head south along the mountains all the way to the end of the trolls where the path starts to lead west. Keep going west and perform a loop around the mountain range as indicated on the path and continue heading west toward Fairbreeze Village. Perform a loop around the mountain range to the south of Fairbreeze Village and then head north along some of the smaller ridges and then east toward the East Sanctum. From the East Sanctum head north to the mountains above and and then back east along the route from Farstrider Retreat.
Where to Mine Copper in Tirisfal Glades

Tirisfal Glades: Levels 1-11



Starting at Brill head north onto the path and continue following the path east and north along the mountains until you hit the water. Follow the coast line east towards Scarlet Monastery, head south along the mountain range outside of Scarlet Monastery. Head east into the spider area (Venomweb Vale) and wrap around to come back west. Keep following the path west until it hits the western mountain range where it can then be followed north up into Agamand Mills and follow the mountains north, east, and south around Agamand Mills until you reach the point you started north of Brill and repeat the route.
Where to Mine Copper in Mulgore

Mulgore: Levels 1-11



Mulgore is the starting area for Tauren. Because of the surplus of caves there is a very easy route to follow. Start out at any point on the route and ensure that every cave area that you approach you go into if possible. Loop around the entire edge of Mulgore until it cuts east from a cave to the south of Thunderbluff all the way across the map to another cave (Venture Co. Mine).
Where to Mine Copper in The Barrens

The Barrens: Levels 10-25



The Barrens is usually the next area in line for the Tauren, Orc, and Trolls after they complete their starting newbie zones. It is a very big zone with mobs ranging from levels 10-25, the further south you go the higher level the enemies becomes, so if you are a low level following this guide, please be careful. The best starting point is the mountain around Wailing Caverns because the Horde can fly right into the Crossroads, if starting at Ratchet is easier or you are Alliance start there but this walk through will begin at Crossroads. Run south following the path near Wailing Caverns, head east of the Lushwater Oasis along the path and do a loop around the mountains just to the north of Northwatch Hold. From Northwatch hold follow the path south along the eastern mountains of the zone. Once you reach the area of Razorfen Downs and Razorfen Kraul head north along the western edge of the mountains (be careful there are level 20-25 quillboars in this area) to Camp Taurajo. From Camp Taurajo continue north along the western mountains following the path all the way until you reach the harpy area (The Dry Hills) in the northwestern corner. From the harpies head east, do a loop around the mountain, head north from there and then continue east to the cave in the northeastern corner of the zone (Boulder Lode Mine). From the cave head south again and do a loop around the mountain on the map, then continue on the path south until you reach the mountain to the northwest of Ratchet. From this mountain head back across on the mining path to Wailing Caverns and begin again.
Where to Mine Copper in Silverpine Forest

Silverpine Forest: Levels 10-20



Silverpine Forest is the next area the Undead go to after their beginning area. There is a long mining route that is very easy to follow due to the high frequency of cave systems and mountains in this zone. Start at Sepulcher and head north all the way to the cave system in the northwest corner of the zone (The Skittering Dark). From the cave head east to the farm on the map then follow the coast south into the mountains. Head east into Ambermill and go north beyond Ambermill and then back south along the mountains on the opposing side. Continue south until the path then head west along the bottom of the mountains and then northwest back toward Sepulcher following the mountain line the entire time.
Where to Mine Copper in Ghostlands

Ghostlands: Levels 9-20



Ghostlands is the next area for Blood Elves after completing Eversong Woods. There are a few good mountain routes for copper in this zone. Start out north of Tranquillien and follow the mountains northeast on the path until you come to the cave (Amani Catacombs). Go through the cave to the east. Once through the cave head south around the mountain and west toward Sanctum of the Sun and back toward Tranquillien. From Tranquillien head west past Sanctum of the Moon then South on the path. Follow the Dead Scar south and then east on the map along the southern mountain line. Come off the mountain line to go around the water and northeast along the mountains back toward Farstrider Enclave. Follow whichever route from Farstrider Enclave to Tranquillien and use the opposite route to start the mining route over again.
Where to Mine Copper in Instances

If you are looking to mine copper in instances check out Wailing Caverns (15-21) and The Deadmines (15-20), which is located in Alliance Territory.

WoW Alliance Copper Mining Guide

Here are the Noob School's top places to mine copper in Alliance Territory. If your character is a very low level check the levels of each zone before attempting to mine there.
Where to Mine Copper in Azuremyst Isle

Azuremyst Isle: Levels 1-10



Azuremyst Isle is the starting area for the Draenei and has a few good spots to mine copper. Start south of Azure Watch and follow the path east where it wraps around and then heads back north. Follow the path north, then west along the mountain ridge until it comes to the path. Follow the path north and go into Stillpine Hold (if you can handle the enemies), come out of the cave and loop around the outside of the mountains around Stillpine Hold. Head south back down the path and follow it around the lake (west and south) and then back toward Azure Watch to the east and then repeat the route.
Where to Mine Copper in Dun Morogh

Dun Morogh: Levels 1-10



Dun Morogh is the starting area for Dwarves and Gnomes. The zone is loaded with copper, as are most starting areas. Start at Ironforge and follow the path west along the northern edge of the mountains and then follow it south to where it curves to Gnomeregan. Once you reach the outside of Gnomeregan continue south until you hit Frostmane Hold (the cave), perform a loop inside the cave, come back out, and head southeast along the path until you reach the fork. At the fork head north along the ridge and then follow the path west of Kharanos around the loop where it performs a 180 degree turn back east. Follow the path east all the way until the path goes east no further, and then south along the mountains, and continue west until you get in the area of the Gol'Bolar Quarry. Do a loop around the quarry and come back out heading west, come off of the mountains to hit a very good ridge, and then head south along the ridge back into the loop and continue back around the mining path in whichever direction you wish.
Where to Mine Copper in Elwynn Forest

Elwynn Forest: Levels 1-10



Elwynn Forest is the starting area for Humans. This zone is not as loaded with copper as the other starting areas but there are some cave areas that are heavily loaded with copper to make up for it. You can follow my route or just perform the routes I have on the map in between cave systems if you wish. Starting from Stormwind head southwest along the mining map, loop around to the south until you head back east. Continue east into the Fargodeep Mine, your first cave system (you want to go inside here if possible). After mining this cave head northeast along the path until you reach another cave system (Jasperlode Mine), go into this cave as well. Come back out of the cave and head east, perform a loop around the island (Heroes' Vigil). From this point you can either head back southwest along the path back towards Fargodeep Mine, or you can continue heading east along the mining path. Continuing east along the path follow the mountains around the logging camp until you begin to head southwest towards the Tower of Azora (the tower icon on the map). Gather all the copper around the tower and continue southwest to the mouth of the river where you can perform a loop around the island at the mouth. Once complete head back west on the path to the docks and perform a loop there. After completing the docks head west back into the path and continue going whichever direction that was the most beneficial to you.
Where to Mine Copper in Bloodmyst Isle

Bloodmyst Isle: Levels 10-18



Bloodmyst Isle is the next area Draenei head to after leaving Azuremyst Isle. There are a lot of places to get ore but this mining path represents the best one I've found. Start at Blood Watch and head south along the path, then west along the mountain ridge to the Vector Coil area. From there head north and up into the spider area where it hooks to a dead end, turn around and then east toward Axxarien. From Axxarien head south on the route back to Blood Watch. The next run instead of going up toward the spider area, take the path east around the mountains on the way to Axxarien.
Where to Mine Copper in Darkshore

Darkshore: Levels 9-20



Darkshore is the next area Night Elves are sent to after they complete the quests in their beginning area. There is a good mountain to mine at in the eastern part of this zone with lots of copper veins. Start out anywhere along the mountain to the east and head north or south as preferred. Above Cliffspring Falls (a waterfall in the north) is a cave system with a lot of good veins inside, it is a must stop but can be difficult to clear the humanoids out if you are not high enough level. The further you go to the south or north of Auberdine the harder the enemies will become, as high as the 20s in the very north and south ends. Continue going up and down the mountain, if you get bored there are also some veins near the moonkin area east of Auberdine and their caves that can be used to break the boredom of this route.
Where to Mine Copper in Westfall

Westfall: Levels 10-18



Westfall is the next area for Humans to go to after they complete their beginning quest line in Elwynn Forest. There are only a few really good areas for mining, which are the mountain range to the south and two of the cave systems that will be the main focus of the route. Start the route by heading south from Sentinel Hill and enter onto the mining path and perform a loop in the Defias infested mountains. Then follow the path east along the mountains until you hit the tower. Avoid the tower by going northeast of it and then follow the river north until the path heads northwest. Next follow the path to the west along the coast and then south into the Jangolode Mine. From the mine head back out to the coast and follow it down to the Gold Coast Quarry, go into the mine. Once out of the cave head south along the coast again, then head east back into the beginning loop of this route.
Where to Mine Copper in Loch Modan

Loch Modan: Levels 10-20



Loch Modan is the next area that the Gnomes and Dwarves are sent to after they complete the newbie area of Dun Morogh. It is located to the east of Dun Morogh and of course it is a good mining area because it is occupied by Dwarves (Dwarves are obsessed with mining). Start at Thelsamar and head south, perform a loop around the cave systems in the southwestern part of the zone. Come out of the cave systems and head northwest along the path and continue to follow it north along the western edge of the mountains almost to the outpost graphic on the map. From just south of the outpost graphic on the map head east and do a loop around the mountain and then head north. Once you are at the northern mountains in the zone head east. You have two options while heading east, if you prefer to swim take the solid line and perform a “U” through the lake with find minerals on, if you don't prefer to swim then head across the dotted line which goes across the dam. Continue to head east. Perform a loop through the elite ogre area (Mo'grosh Stronghold) and the caves (if you're able to, otherwise go south along the mountains and skip the cave/elite ogre area). Follow the path until you reach the eastern edge of the mountains. Once you hit the eastern mountains follow the path south, you can come off the mountain on the path to hit the standalone mountain on the map or just continue south and ignore the path. Around the building icon on the map in the southeastern corner head west along the bottom of the mountain that is just north of Ironband's Excavation Site. From the excavation site follow the path west and then south and perform a loop around those mountains. Once you complete the loop head back west toward Thelsamar and start over.
Where to Mine Copper in Instances

If you are looking to mine copper in instances check The Deadmines and Wailing Caverns (located in Horde Territory).

WoW Tin Mining Guide

Here are The Noob School's top five zones for mining tin. If your character is a lower level check the levels to see what level mobs are found in each zone. Also, make sure your mining is at least 65 before you attempt to mine tin.
Where to Mine Tin in the Barrens

The Barrens: Levels 10-25



The tin mining route for the Barrens is very similar to the copper mining route in the Barrens because both tin and copper will be found in many of the same places. You could follow the copper mining route and probably get enough tin; however, this tin route focuses on some of the areas that are more commonly populated with tin.

Start out by going north of Ratchet into Boulder Lode Mine, proceed west toward the harpy areas in The Dry Hills. Go into the harpy areas and loop around the mountains inside their camp. Next travel southeast toward Wailing Caverns, ensure that you check the Lushwater Oasis south of Wailing Caverns. From the oasis head east to the The Stagnant Oasis and then wrap around the east side of the mountain range and head toward Northwatch Hold. From Northwatch Hold head west on the path and then south along the eastern mountain ridge. Perform a loop around Blackthorn Ridge, the quillboar camp in the very south of the zone, and head back into the path to repeat going whichever direction on the path you prefer.
Where to Mine Tin in Thousand Needles

Thousand Needles: Levels 24-35



The tin mining route for Thousand Needles is very simple. Perform a full loop of the outer edges of the entire zone and proceed into Shimmering Flats, if you can handle the mobs (up to level 35), if not just cut off your route before entering Shimmering Flats and continue onto the other side of the zone. Stay away from Highperch beasts because they will only slow down your mining time.
Where to Mine Tin in Hillsbrad Foothills

Hillsbrad Foothills: Levels 20-32



The area of focus in Hillsbrad Foothills should be Azurelode Mine, which is directly west of Southshore. Depending on what area you fly into, Tarren Mill or Southshore, hop onto the route and follow the route as indicated on the map. Stick to the northern mountains, the Azurelode Mine, Yeti Cave, and the stream and there will be an abundance of tin on this path.
Where to Mine Tin in Redridge Mountains

Redridge Mountains: Levels 15-25



This small circuit in the mountains north of Lakeshire is the most productive tin route available in the zone. Ensure that you enter all caves if you can handle the enemies, this route is full of gnolls around level 20 and orcs up to level 25, so be prepared. As an alternative you can run the mountains in a small loop in the southeastern part of the zone but I have not found it to be remotely as productive as the route in the northwest.
Where to Mine Tin in Duskwood

Duskwood: Levels 19-30



The major focus areas of this route are Roland's Doom, the nightbane infested cave, located in the southeastern part of the route and Vul'Gol Ogre Mound, the southwestern cave full of ogres. The rest of the route is to break boredom. There are tin veins around the outside mountain range of The Twilight Grove but they are not as frequent as either of the two caves, but if you cannot handle the caves then by all means use the full route on the map skipping the cave areas.
Where to Mine Tin in Instances

If you are looking for instances with tin you will find it in The Deadmines (15-20), Wailing Caverns (15-21), and Blackfathom Deeps (20-27)

WoW Iron Mining Guide

Here is The Noob School's Iron Mining Guide. You will find our top picks for mining iron below.
Where to Mine Iron in Arathi Highlands

Arathi Highlands: Levels 30-39



There are 2 circuits you can do and a path that connects the two also has ore on it. The one on the west focuses on the orge cave (Boulderfist Outpost) and mining the north ridge of the mountains, also a few nodes spawn on the path so mine these to allow the cave nodes to respawn. This is definitely a good route to do if you are in your low 30's because you can grind experience in the cave while doing this. If you are doing the western circuit too fast where the nodes aren't respawning when you start over, the eastern circuit is a lot bigger and involves multiple caves that you should go in and clear out on the way. Or you can just use the path between the two circuits and alternate.
Where to Mine Iron in Badlands

Badlands: Levels 35-44



It is recommended you have a mount for mining in this zone. Dustbelch Grotto, the mountain northeast of Dustbelch Grotto, and the path that leads northeast to another mountain range south of Angor Fortress are the key components in this route. The area northeast of Kargath and the south and southeastern mountain ridges are also very good. The paths in between all of these points will also contain iron deposits. Choose to follow whatever path or all of the paths for this route, they all lead you to very good places to mine iron.
Where to Mine Iron in Stranglethorn Vale

Stranglethorn Vale: Levels 30-44



The key areas in this route are The Stockpile (cave in the northeast), the Mosh'Ogg Ogre Mound, and the Crystalvein Mine (cave to the south of the ogre mound). The very northwestern loop has iron deposits all along the ridges. If the southern loop is hard to follow then after reaching the furthest point south in the loop just turn around and head back north the way you came.
Where to Mine Iron in Thousand Needles

Thousand Needles: Levels 24-35



This is the exact same route as the Thousand Needles silver mining route except the loop isn't listed as an optional part of the route. Perform this circuit like a figure 8 or ignore the middle path and just run the entire outside edges of Thousand Needles and Shimmering Flats while making sure to stop by any caves and also go into Highperch.
Where to Mine Iron in Alterac Mountains

Alterac Mountains: Levels 30-40



There are two circuits in Alterac Mountains that can be ran. The northern one involves running in and next to camps of humanoids that are around level 40. The southern circuit involves the same level of enemies except they will be ogres in the Ruins of Alterac. Choose to run whatever circuits you think you can handle; these are the best spots in the zone to mine iron.
Where to Mine Iron in Hillsbrad Foothills

Hillsbrad Foothills: Levels 20-32



If you're looking to mine iron this might not be the place for you unless you just want to grab a few iron ores. The only key components in all of Hillsbrad are the Yeti Caves in the north and surrounding ridges, the area of where the path leads to Hinterlands, and the area of Dun Garok. There isn't really a circuit or good path I can make but you can draw lines in between or run from one spot to the next just to get to the iron ore but this is definitely not a recommended way to level your mining or gather a sufficient supply of iron ore.
Where to Mine Iron in Instances

Uldaman (35-45), Razorfen Kraul (24-33), and Maraudon (40-49) are instances with iron.

WoW Truesilver Mining Guide

Truesilver is a rare node that often spawns in place of Mithril. You will most likely encounter Truesilver Veins while following the routes illustrated in The Noob School's WoW Mithril Mining Guide. These Truesilver routes have worked best for me, if you have no success with these routes then the Mithril mining routes will work instead. Please remember that Truesilver is a rare resource and not easy to farm. To better your success at finding Truesilver you will want to mine all the Mithril nodes while following these routes.
Where to Mine Truesilver in Burning Steppes

Burning Steppes: Levels 50-57



Burning Steppes is a zone that I use heavily to farm Thorium, but you will find as you progress through this Truesilver route that there will be Dark Iron Deposits as well that could be mined. The hot spots for Truesilver are Dreadmaul Rock, the southern path in the route, and the far eastern path in the route.
Where to Mine Truesilver in The Hinterlands

The Hinterlands: Levels 40-51



To use The Hinterlands as an effective Truesilver source I recommend including Jintha'Alor in the route. You will have to run through a lot of enemies to get to the top where the cave is but it will be worth your time if you don't die too much. Skulk Rock is another good area of this route.
Where to Mine Truesilver in Un'Goro Crater

Un'Goro Crater: Levels 48-55



The gorilla cave in the northeast (Fungal Rock) is usually a good source of Truesilver deposits, as is most of the northern and southern ridge. From time to time Truesilver Deposits also spawn in the center mountain area (Fire Plume Ridge) but this area is sometimes heavily camped. Drop into the insect cave system in the south (in The Slithering Scar) if crowding of this route is a problem on your server.
Where to Mine Truesilver in Searing Gorge

Searing Gorge: Levels 43-49



The western ridge and the cave systems inside the crater (The Cauldron) in the center of the zone are the focus points of this route, but be sure to drop into all caves that the route touches.
Where to Mine Truesilver in Badlands

Badlands: Levels 35-44



There are really only 2 areas to focus on in this zone, Dustbelch Grotto in the southwest, and Lethlor Ravine in the east. If you completely mine either one of those routes take the low density path in between them.
Where to Mine Truesilver in Eastern Plaguelands

Eastern Plaguelands: Levels 53-60



The Infectis Scar to the west of Corin's Crossing and the Pestilent Scar near Light's Hope Chapel are good areas to farm Truesilver. There are a few other focus points as illustrated on the route, but I have found the valleys to be best in this zone. I don't recommend Eastern Plaguelands as a good spot to gather Truesilver because of the high level mobs in this zone.

WoW Dark Iron Mining Guide

Dark Iron is a special resource that can only be found in a few select zones bordering Blackrock Mountain. There are not many uses for Dark Iron except to make some gear with fire resistance and epic blacksmithing weapons. Engineers can also use Dark Iron in a few of their recipes and it is used as part of the Warlock epic land mount quest. Any of the ore that you get can only be smelted at the Black Forge inside of Blackrock Depths. Since Dark Iron is a special resource and can only be smelted at the Black Forge I do not recommend farming Dark Iron to level up your mining. However, if you need Dark Iron for a quest or for your profession, here are the best places to farm it.
Where to Mine Dark Iron in Burning Steppes

Burning Steppes: Levels 50-57



Dark Iron tends to be found more commonly in areas where there is lava, and usually within that lava. Not the big pools you take damage from but the little rivers that run through the zone. Cutting through the small lava rivers and sticking around Dreadmaul Rock will get you a good mix of Dark Iron. Dark Iron has a few dependable static spawn points on this route that you will be able to pick up on after a few times through. Some spawns are so reliable that you can run directly to them and almost always find a Dark Iron Deposit.
Where to Mine Dark Iron in Searing Gorge

Searing Gorge: Levels 43-49



The Searing Gorge has some good Dark Iron spots. If you take the middle path through the crater (The Cauldron) there are a ton of cave systems and small lava rivers that host Dark Iron Deposits. Around the outer edges there are yet more lava rivers that usually have Dark Iron Deposits in them or around them as indicated by density on the map.
Where to Mine Dark Iron in Instances

There are some very good runs that can be performed inside Blackrock Depths (49-56), I recommend that you try to get some groups in there if you are the recommended zone level or just run into the instance if you are high enough level where you can either solo the groups of elites or just walk past them without aggroing them. Unfortunately, I don't have a map of the route but it is easy to pick up on after running through the instance just once. You can also find Dark Iron in Molten Core (61-63).

WoW Mithril Mining Guide

If you are looking for where to mine Mithril you have come to the right place. Below you will find the top zones for mining Mithril.
Where to Mine Mithril in Badlands

Badlands: Levels 35-44



There are only a few areas in Badlands that will provide ample supplies of Mithril. Dustbelch Grotto and the Lethlor Ravine are the main areas to mine Mithril. Be advised that there are elite dragons in Lethlor Ravine which can make it hard for someone in their 40's to gather Mithril in that area.
Where to Mine Mithril in The Hinterlands

The Hinterlands: Levels 40-51



The caves of the southern mountain ridge are a very good spot to mine Mithril. I have excluded going into Jintha'Alor because of the large amount of mobs in that area, but there is a good cave system at the top that can be used to mine Mithril if someone is willing to make the journey. For this route though just skip past Jintha'Alor and follow the path east. Don't forget to drop into Skulk Rock, there are usually a few good Mithril Deposits inside.
Where to Mine Mithril in Searing Gorge

Searing Gorge: Levels 43-49



There is a figure 8 circuit that has worked well for me in the past. The focus points are the very northwest cave in Firewatch Ridge and the southeast point of the routes, as well as, the cave systems inside the crater (The Cauldron) in the middle of the zone. Ensure that you go down the path and into some of the caves that sit in the crater in the middle because there are usually plentiful amounts of deposits in that area.
Where to Mine Mithril in Tanaris

Tanaris: Levels 40-50



Tanaris is my favorite zone to mine Mithril. The circuit is very easy, just run a big circle around the entire zone and alternate through the middle if you don't have any luck with the outside circle. The southern ring is a sufficient enough route if you drop into either or both cave systems with the insects (The Noxious Lair and The Gaping Chasm). Keep in mind the insects are high 40s and 50 and it is oftentimes possible that multiple insects will be aggroed, which might make for a poor Mithril run for anyone in their 40s and low 50s. The entire southern and western mountain ridge is also a very good spot to mine mine Mithril.
Where to Mine Mithril in Burning Steppes

Burning Steppes: Levels 50-57



The only really good place for Mithril in this zone is Dreadmaul Rock although it can be found in other areas in this zone, the most concentrated supply of Mithril Deposits can be found by circling the mountain and entering both the northeast and southwestern entrance to the ogre caves.
Where to Mine Mithril in Instances

If you are looking to mine Mithril in instances you will find it in Uldaman (35-45) and Maraudon (40-49).

WoW Thorium Mining Guide

his is a mining guide for both Small and Rich Thorium Veins.
Where to Mine Thorium in Un'Goro Crater

Un'Goro Crater: Levels 48-55



Un'Goro Crater used to be one of the most heaviest camped zones to farm Thorium. But with the release of the Burning Crusade expansion, Thorium is less important and costly of a resource and there are not as many farmers in this zone. The key points to find Thorium are Fire Plume Ridge, Fungal Rock (the gorilla cave in the northeast), and The Slithering Scar (the insect cave in the south of the zone).
Where to Mine Thorium in Burning Steppes

Burning Steppes: Levels 50-57



Burning Steppes is a personal favorite and probably the best spot to farm Thorium Ore in the game. Following this route always seems to bring in a good amount of Thorium per run and an ample supply of Dark Iron if you stop to mine this on the way. Don't forget to stop in the very northwest area, there is a Thorium spawn that is very reliable and will almost always be there every run of the route unless someone mines it first.
Where to Mine Thorium in Felwood

Felwood: Levels 48-55



Felwood is not a recommended spot to farm Thorium because of all of the low density areas on the route. One good thing about this zone is that you can farm some Timbermaw Hold faction in the very northeast while looking out for Thorium Veins.
Where to Mine Thorium in Eastern Plaguelands

Eastern Plaguelands: Levels 53-60



The key focus points of Eastern Plaguelands are The Infectis Scar, Pestilent Scar, The Noxious Glade, and the area around Northdale. You can also run through Plaguewood and south along the mountain ridge by Corin's Crossing.
Where to Mine Thorium in Silithus

Silithus: Levels 54-60



The focus of mining Thorium in Silithus should be along the mountain ridges where the map indicates that Thorium is in high density. This zone route is very easy to follow while mining Thorium.
Where to Mine Thorium in Blasted Lands

Blasted Lands: Levels 45-55



The key focus points of the Blasted Lands are Dreadmaul Hold, Dreadmaul Post, and Serpent's Coil. Thorium can also be found near The Dark Portal.
Where to Mine Thorium in Winterspring

Winterspring: Levels 53-59



Be very careful when following the route for Winterspring because it will lead you into areas with elite mobs around level 59. Avoid Frostwhisper and Darkwhisper Gorge if you do not want to have to dodge around or kill elite enemies. Stick to focusing your time around Lake Kel'Theril and Frostsaber Rock.
Where to Mine Thorium in Azshara

Azshara: Levels 45-55



Azshara is not a recommended area to efficiently mine Thorium. As you can see on the map there are only a few areas that have a good density of Thorium. The best one being the area in the very southeast.
Where to Mine Thorium in Western Plaguelands

Western Plaguelands: Levels 50-58



If you are in Western Plaguelands mining Thorium you must have not had any success in the previous zones mentioned above. Hearthglen is an area full of higher level humanoids and the Weeping Cave is the other area that has any density of Thorium. There are just these two spots, which might not keep you occupied while you try to farm Thorium.
Where to Mine Thorium in Instances

If you are looking to mine Thorium in an instance check out Dire Maul (52-60)

WoW Fel Iron Mining Guide

Here are some of the best places to mine Fel Iron in World of Warcraft.
Where to Mine Fel Iron in Hellfire Peninsula

Hellfire Peninsula: Levels 58-63



Hellfire Peninsula is probably the best and only area you will need to go to mine Fel Iron. The route I recommend is extremely large and there are very high densities of mines all across the zone. The area surrounding Hellfire Citadel in the center of the map is a very good spot, you could just run a loop through them while grinding and not run out of Fel Iron Deposits to mine. Be careful when going through Fallen Sky Ridge in the northwest because it is full of level 63 elite giants. If you are low 60's stay to the eastern part of this zone and if you're 64 or so do whichever part of the map you prefer. The key to mining Fel Iron in Hellfire Peninsula is to pick a section of the route above and find an area that works for you that isn't crowded or over farmed on your server. One of the least farmed areas is the Void Ridge to the east of Zeth'Gor. While mining Fel Iron there you can kill the voidwalkers and gather Motes of Shadow to make Primal Shadows and get some extra cash on the auction house.
Where to Mine Fel Iron in Terokkar Forest

Terokkar Forest: Levels 62-71



Terokkar forest has a couple of good ridges to mine the most noticeable is the one south of Allerian Stronghold. Be careful it is infested by spiders, kill them if you want and gather Netherweb Spider Silk, which is in high demand for professions such as Tailoring. The path that leads north out of Tuurem is also a decent area for Fel Iron. This zone will be typically be less farmed than Hellfire Peninsula because of the lack of density along the mining route but can still serve as a good place to mine Fel Iron.
Where to Mine Fel Iron in Zangarmarsh

Zangarmarsh: Levels 60-64



Zangarmarsh is a pretty good area to get Fel Iron. The key points of this zone along the southern mountain ridge are Quagg Ridge, the cave southwest of Umbrafen Village (Funggor Cavern), and the area around The Spawning Glen. The key points of the northern mountain ridge are The Dead Mire, the ridge directly north above Coilfang Reservoir, the entire northern ridge west of Orebor Harborage, and the island in the northwest that is the Ango'rosh Stronghold. Routes can also be ran through the lakes if you enjoy swimming, I don't prefer it.
Where to Mine Fel Iron in Instances

If you want to mine Fel Iron in an instance then check out The Steam Vault.

WoW Adamantite and Khorium Mining Guide

Below you will find a World of Warcraft Adamantite and Khorium mining guide. The routes for Khorium are exactly the same as the Adamantite ones below. Khorium is a rare spawn that is typically found among areas where Adamantite can spawn. Farming for Khorium can be a difficult process but while gathering Adamantite you are sure to run into a few Khorium Veins on the way.

There is also a Gryphon icon used for these maps that represents areas that can only be accessed through flying. If you do not have a flying mount you will have to find a Warlock with one and two others to help summon you to these areas, but be warned, the mobs in these areas are always around level 70 and higher.
Where to Mine Adamantite and Khorium in Nagrand

Nagrand: Levels 64-71



There are a few very good spots to mine in this zone. The best spot is Warmaul Hill, there are a two good size cave systems up there as well as mines all along the hillsides. You could ignore the entire route and just spend your time at Warmaul Hill to get a supply of Adamantite and Khorium. The Burning Blade Ruins is another good area but there may not be enough mines to keep you busy. If you are working on grinding exp or skinning mobs for Knothide Leather then you can't go wrong using the Circular Path around Oshu'gun. If you don't mind swimming there's a very nice lake near Sunspring Post (Lake Sunspring) that you can check out, along with the lake near the Throne of Elements (Skysong Lake). The best time to mine for Adamantite and Khorium is when you are questing in this zone. Your quests will lead you to all of the areas of this route from the Burning Blade Ruins, to the Southwind and Northwind Cleft caves, to Warmaul Hill, you will hit almost every area on this map while questing in this zone so why not be efficient and mine while you quest.
Where to Mine Adamantite and Khorium in Terokkar Forest

Terokkar Forest: Levels 62-71



The best Adamantite routes in Terokkar Forest are by flight only. Skettis in the southeast and The Barrier hills in the northwest of the zone are the best areas. If you don't have a flying mount then at least perform the circle around Auchindoun.
Where to Mine Adamantite and Khorium in Blade's Edge Mountains

Blade's Edge Mountains: Levels 66-71



The best Adamantite routes in Blade's Edge Mountains are also by flight only; the Crystal Spine in the north and the Vortex Pinnacle in the west are the best routes in this zone. If you don't have a flying mount I don't recommend this zone for Adamantite or Khorium mining unless you are here for another purpose like questing or farming Motes of Fire off the northeastern fire elementals.
Where to Mine Adamantite and Khorium in Netherstorm

Netherstorm: Levels 67-70



The hot points of Netherstorm are around Manaforge B'Naar, Eco-Dome Midrealm, and Manaforge Ultris. The edge of the island northeast of Area 52 is also good. I recommend performing the route on the island of Stormspire or the one that is on the island of Area 52 if you do not wish to follow the entire route across all of the islands.
Where to Mine Adamantite and Khorium in Shadowmoon Valley

Shadowmoon Valley: Levels 67-71



Shadowmoon Valley is one of the best spots to farm Adamantite and Khorium, but unfortunately like many of the other zones, the best spot is available only by flight and is the Netherwing Ledge in the southeast. Around Netherwing Ledge and inside the cave on that island you will find very good spots to farm. If you do not have a flying mount then focus on the area around Legion Hold, The Deathforge, and the cave south of Oronok's Farm (Coilskar Cistern).
Where to Mine Adamantite and Khorium in Instances

If you are looking to find Adamantite and Khorium in an instance check out Shadow Labyrinth (69-72), The Underbog (62-71), The Steamvault (70-72), Sethekk Halls (67-69), The Slave Pens (62-72), and Mana-Tombs (64-66).