Enchanting and Blacksmithing...Follow

I hate to dissappoint you, or curb your enthusiasm, but the world Blizzard has set-up seems to have no place for smiths or craftsmen. I'm a smith, and haven't made anything of use for weeks other then maybe a sharpening stone here and there, or mithril spurs. Although smithing may seem to be a dream skill for paladins--trust me, I know it seems to be. I am one--it isn't. The materials you use to make even blue items are outrageous, and the end product sells for a third of what the materials do. Again, if you really want to take up smithing, I would advise you to take a look at a forum I found...it states again what I have said, though it also shows the lack of intrest on Blizzard's part in the waxing of drop grinding and the waning of craftsmen. The plight of the smith

There seems to be no place in the world for those of us who toil in the soot and grime of a forge to create masterpieces. The world is focussed on dungeons and what they can unearth under the bodies of fallen foes.

-Lleiraæn

Enchanting and Smiths should work together to provide blue enchanted gear to their friends and fellow guildies. I have often wondered what a partnership could bring in the marketplace. It is only recently I have begun to found a friendship enchanters. It has not been easy compared to the other professions.

Another partnership that fascinates me is a Smith with an Alchemist.

Smiths complain mats are too expensive, but it is their own fault they have not made the friends and connections to dig up the gear.

As an expert artisan Smith, honored member of the Mithril Order, the only mats that are killing me are a few gems, stuff that come from alchemistsand/or found in the field. My leather is free, because I made friends. You would be surprised how people react and return the favor when you give them a good deal.

The metal is only the cost of my sweat, as is the grinding stones, and often the gems are found in the field as well. The only mats killing me are of the alchemists making, so to address this issue I have done a few things.

First I have taken up fishing, because many important ingredients for the alchemist comes from fish. Of course you must have an alchemist as a friend. As a small token of appreciation to your alchemist you make sure his armor and weapons are top grade. I have found it more profitable spend time and money making blue gear to friends. They help you with some of the mats, and at the end of the day payback comes with a better partner in the field to help you with quests and dungeon money runs.

Secondly, creating another character that specializes in herbs and alchemy is the next step. As your character builds level, you help your alchemist friend with mats and in exchange learn a few short cuts along the way.


The aspects of making money and friends are not my problem. I am a warrior and my big problems is in the field. I often solo and wow do I gank stink up the field.

The bottom line is one needs friends both on the field and in the shop to level higher.