Mining leveling guide 1-300
Node requirements from the Forever client, which match Classic's, and the zones where each node grows most.
Mining 1-300 route
- 1-652651101
Copper Vein from skill 1
Best zones: Durotar, Westfall, Duskwood, Silverpine Forest
In Forever, Rockslicer can open this node without Mining.
- 65-7590115165
Tin Vein from skill 65
Best zones: Duskwood, Silverpine Forest, Redridge Mountains, Wetlands
In Forever, Rockslicer can open this node without Mining.
- 75-125100125175
Silver Vein from skill 75
Best zones: Arathi Highlands, Alterac Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, Duskwood
In Forever, Rockslicer can open this node without Mining.
- 125-155150175225
Iron Deposit from skill 125
Best zones: Arathi Highlands, Alterac Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, Duskwood
In Forever, Rockslicer can open this node without Mining.
- 155-175180205255
Gold Vein from skill 155
Best zones: Arathi Highlands, Alterac Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, Duskwood
- 175-230200225275
Mithril Deposit from skill 175
Best zones: The Hinterlands, Alterac Mountains, Searing Gorge, Tanaris
- 230-245255280330
Truesilver Deposit from skill 230
Best zones: The Hinterlands, Alterac Mountains, Searing Gorge, Tanaris
- 245-275270295345
Small Thorium Vein from skill 245
Best zones: Winterspring, Swamp of Sorrows, Blasted Lands, Felwood
- 275-300300325375
Rich Thorium Vein from skill 275
Best zones: Winterspring, Azshara
Every node by skill
| Node | Skill | Yellow / green / grey | Where it grows most |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Vein | 1 | 26 / 51 / 101 | Durotar, Westfall, Duskwood |
| Tin Vein | 65 | 90 / 115 / 165 | Duskwood, Silverpine Forest, Redridge Mountains |
| Silver Vein | 75 | 100 / 125 / 175 | Arathi Highlands, Alterac Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale |
| Iron Deposit | 125 | 150 / 175 / 225 | Arathi Highlands, Alterac Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale |
| Gold Vein | 155 | 180 / 205 / 255 | Arathi Highlands, Alterac Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale |
| Mithril Deposit | 175 | 200 / 225 / 275 | The Hinterlands, Alterac Mountains, Searing Gorge |
| Truesilver Deposit | 230 | 255 / 280 / 330 | The Hinterlands, Alterac Mountains, Searing Gorge |
| Dark Iron Deposit | 230 | 255 / 280 / 330 | Searing Gorge |
| Small Thorium Vein | 245 | 270 / 295 / 345 | Winterspring, Swamp of Sorrows, Blasted Lands |
| Rich Thorium Vein | 275 | 300 / 325 / 375 | Winterspring, Azshara |
Smelting
Smelting also gives Mining skill. These are Forever's smelting and Mining recipes with their skill-up points.
| Recipe | Yellow / grey | Learned from |
|---|---|---|
| Lodestone | 20 / 25 | Trainer |
| Smelt Copper | 25 / 70 | Known with Mining |
| Smelt Tin | 50 / 75 | Trainer |
| Smelt Bronze | 65 / 115 | Trainer |
| Smelt Silver | 100 / 125 | Trainer |
| Smelt Iron | 130 / 140 | Trainer |
| Rock Garden | 140 / 145 | Recipe item |
| Smelt Steel | 165 / 165 | Trainer |
| Smelt Gold | 170 / 185 | Trainer |
| Smelt Mithril | 175 / 175 | Trainer |
| Smelt Truesilver | 230 / 230 | Trainer |
| Smelt Dark Iron | 230 / 230 | Trainer |
| Smelt Thorium | 250 / 250 | Trainer |
| Smelt Azerothium | 275 / 275 | Trainer |
| Molten Foundry | 300 / 300 | Recipe item |
| Smelt Heavy Thorium | 300 / 315 | Trainer |
| Smelt Elementium | 310 / 320 | Trainer |
| Smelt Obsidian-Infused Thorium Bar | 315 / 330 | Recipe item |
Training
| Rank | Skill | Character level |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | up to 75 | 5 |
| Journeyman | up to 150 | 10 |
| Expert | up to 225 | 20 |
| Artisan | up to 300 | 35 |
Reaching 150, 225 and 300 for the first time on your account each awards a Legacy point, and the Legacy perk Working Overtime adds up to 20% to your chance of a skill-up. The counts here leave it out.
Questions
How high can Mining go in the WoW Forever beta?
The beta caps characters at level 20, which allows Expert training (skill 225). Artisan (300) needs character level 35.