Okay, here’s my blog post about the Leatherworking Specialization in WoW, written from a personal experience perspective:
So, I finally decided to tackle the Leatherworking specialization in WoW. I’d been putting it off, mostly because I wasn’t sure which path to take. Dragonscale, Elemental, or Tribal? It felt like a big decision, you know?
First, I gathered all my materials. I’d been hoarding leather scraps for ages, so I had a pretty good stockpile. I also made sure I had plenty of the other stuff – you know, the random bits and bobs you always seem to need for crafting. I hate running back and forth to the auction house, so I like to be prepared.
Next up, I did some research. I read some guides, watched a couple of videos. I wanted to get a feel for what each specialization offered. Dragonscale seemed cool for the mail armor, but I was leaning towards a leather-wearing class. Elemental had some neat resist gear, but Tribal… Tribal just seemed to fit my character’s vibe, you know?
I headed over to the trainer. Once you get your profession at a certain point, you can visit a specialist to begin a series of quests that can unlock advanced crafting recipes. This is the point in which you make that choice.
The trainer in Feralas, after the introduction, gave me a quest to gather some items. The quests are pretty straight forward, just a little time consuming. You go out, kill some specific beasts to get the items you need, and head back to craft something. After completing the first set of quests, you are given the option for one of three specializations.
- Dragonscale Leatherworking: Focuses on mail armor with strength, agility, and intellect stats.
- Elemental Leatherworking: Creates unique resistance gears, a common request for certain dungeons.
- Tribal Leatherworking: Specializes in high-stamina leather gear.
After I chose my route, I got a few new recipes. I double-checked to make sure I had all the necessary materials (again, avoiding that auction house run!), and then I got to work. The first few items were pretty basic, but it felt good to be making progress. After completing the quests, I leveled up my profession and learned the basics for my specialization. I was officially a Tribal Leatherworker!
It took a bit of time, and a lot of running around, but I finally made it. Now I can craft some pretty sweet gear for my character, and I’ve got a new skill to show off. Plus, it’s always satisfying to tick something off the to-do list, right?
