Why Tailoring Matters in WoW Classic
Unlike gathering professions, tailoring doesn’t require external resources like mining or herbalism. Instead, it uses cloth dropped from humanoid enemies — something every adventurer finds naturally while questing. Tailoring is especially vital for casters and healers since it provides access to some of the most powerful pre-raid and raid gear in Classic WoW, such as the Robe of the Archmage or Truefaith Vestments.
Getting Started: Training and Materials
To begin your tailoring journey, visit a tailoring trainer in any major city. You’ll need basic ingredients such as linen cloth, coarse thread, and dye, all of which can be purchased from vendors or gathered while you play. Here’s a quick reference for where to start and what to expect at each level bracket:
| Skill Level | Training Tier | Trainer Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1–75 | Apprentice Tailoring | Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or any racial capital city |
| 75–150 | Journeyman Tailoring | City trainers (requires 50+ character level) |
| 150–225 | Expert Tailoring | Special trainers like Georgio Bolero (Stormwind) |
| 225–300 | Artisan Tailoring | Specialists in cities or major quest hubs (e.g., Ironforge) |
Leveling Tailoring from 1–300
The trick to efficient tailoring leveling lies in knowing when to switch recipes. Don’t overcraft items that go gray early — that’s just wasted material. Below is a simplified progression path to make sure your cloth farming translates directly into skill gains:
| Skill Range | Item to Craft | Materials Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1–50 | Linen Belt / Linen Bag | Linen Cloth, Coarse Thread |
| 50–110 | Woolen Bag / Gray Woolen Shirt | Wool Cloth, Fine Thread, Gray Dye |
| 110–175 | Silk Headband / Azure Silk Hood | Silk Cloth, Blue Dye, Fine Thread |
| 175–250 | Mageweave Bag / Black Mageweave Leggings | Mageweave Cloth, Silken Thread |
| 250–300 | Runecloth Bag / Runecloth Robe | Runecloth, Rune Thread |
Best Cloth Farming Locations
Since tailoring depends heavily on cloth drops, knowing where to farm makes all the difference. Here are a few top farming spots for each cloth type:
- Linen Cloth: Defias bandits in Westfall (Alliance) or Razormane Quilboars in Durotar (Horde).
- Wool Cloth: Shadowfang Keep or Hillsbrad Foothills humanoids.
- Silk Cloth: Scarlet Monastery (especially Armory and Cathedral wings).
- Mageweave Cloth: Stratholme, Tanaris pirates, or Zul’Farrak.
- Runecloth: Eastern Plaguelands undead or Blackrock Depths.
Tailoring Specializations
At higher levels, you can specialize in one of three schools of tailoring:
- Mooncloth Tailoring: Focused on healing and spirit-based gear.
- Shadoweave Tailoring: Perfect for warlocks and shadow priests.
- Spellfire Tailoring (TBC onward): Geared toward damage-dealing mages.
Each specialization offers exclusive recipes and armor sets that can be sold for a premium on the Auction House.
Gold-Making Through Tailoring
Tailoring can be an excellent source of income if you know what sells. Bags are always in demand, especially 16-slot Runecloth Bags. Crafted cloth gear also finds buyers among leveling players. Some items, like Mooncloth Bags or Robe of the Archmage, can earn hundreds of gold in the right market.
Final Thoughts
Tailoring in WoW Classic is more than a profession — it’s a journey of crafting your own destiny (and robes). From humble linen threads to glorious runecloth masterpieces, the process rewards patience, attention, and smart farming. So grab your needle, find a quiet inn, and start weaving your legend in Azeroth today.
