Time: 2026-01-07 by mmojugg Game: WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Guide Tags: TBC Classic Anniversary Professions

In TBC Classic Anniversary, Skinning is a powerhouse for steady gold generation. High-demand materials like Thick Clefthoof Leather and Cobra Scales are essential for endgame leg armor, ensuring a constant market at the Auction House. With fresh servers, efficient routes are the difference between a wealthy crafter and a struggling gatherer.
To begin, you must have a Skinning Knife in your inventory. The skill requirement formula for Outland is Mob Level × 5. To skin Level 70 mobs reliably, you need 350 skill; reaching 360 ensures you never see a "failed" attempt on elite beasts.
Faction | Trainer | Location | Coords |
|---|---|---|---|
Alliance | Jelena Nightsky | Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula | /way 54.4 63.2 |
Horde | Moorutu | Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula | /way 56.2 38.6 |
Neutral | Seymour | Shattrath (Lower City) | /way 63.4 65.5 |
Expert Insight: Use portal hubs like Shattrath to train as soon as you hit skill thresholds to avoid backtracking. Hunters are the premier skinning class due to Track Beasts, allowing for 15-20% more efficient farming loops.
Type | Material | Primary Source | Key Use |
|---|---|---|---|
Leather | Knothide | Most Outland Beasts | Base gear and Drums |
Leather | Thick Clefthoof | Clefthoof (Nagrand) | Nethercleft Leg Armor |
Scales | Cobra Scale | Twilight Serpents (Nagrand) | Nethercobra Leg Armor |
Scales | Fel Scales | Basilisks/Ravagers | High-end Mail/Leather gear |
Scales | Nether Dragonscale | Dragonkin (Shadowmoon) | Epic Resistance gear |
Strategy Tip: If raw Knothide Leather prices dip, have a Leatherworking alt convert Knothide Scraps into full sheets. This often increases the value by 15-20% on the Auction House.
300-310: Skin Hellboars and Ravagers around Honor Hold or Thrallmar.
310-330: Head to the Razorthorn Flayers in Hellfire Peninsula (Northern border).
330-350: Move to Nagrand. Skin Talbuks and Clefthoof near Garadar or Telaar.
350-375: Focus on Nagrand Clefthoof or Netherstorm basilisks/crocolisks for the final stretch.
Rank | Location | Target | Est. GPH (Early) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nagrand (Near Oshogoon) | Clefthoof Bulls/Calves | 250g+ |
2 | Twilight Ridge (Nagrand) | Twilight Serpents | 200g+ |
3 | Blade's Edge (Mountains) | Scalewing Serpents | 150g+ |
Analysis: The Clefthoof farm is the "gold standard." Bulls have a ~30% chance to drop Thick Clefthoof Leather. These are mandatory for tanks, making them a high-velocity item on the market.
Once you pass through the Dark Portal, visit Jelena (Alliance) or Moorutu (Horde) in your respective starting hubs. You can also find Seymour in Shattrath. Training costs roughly 5 gold. Fly in via portals for zero travel loss. Tip: Dual-profession learners hit both hubs simultaneously.
The plains surrounding Oshogoon in Nagrand. Large packs of Clefthoof allow for AoE pulls. Note that Bulls have a higher drop rate than Calves (around 30% from bulls). Pro tip: Off-peak hours avoid 50% respawn delays caused by competition.
The best spot is Twilight Ridge in western Nagrand. You need a flying mount to access the plateau efficiently. The Twilight Serpents here are the primary source for these scales used in physical DPS leg enchants. Check AH for prices over 10g each for viability.
Absolutely. Pairing with Mining or Herbalism is highly profitable as Beast spawns often overlap with Ore and Herb nodes. This can increase your materials per hour by 1.5x. However, for maximum performance, Leatherworking is the best synergy for mains.
Yes. Faster kills mean more skins. Hunters and Feral Druids thrive here as they have minimal downtime. Using a Riding Crop to move between packs faster also boosts your hourly yield. Upgraded gear can effectively double your farm speed early in the phase.
Mastering Skinning in TBC Classic Anniversary is a ticket to a stable economy. Whether you are self-supplying your Leatherworking or dominating the AH, these routes will keep your bags full of gold.
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