Engineering Leveling Guide Here 1-375-Table of Contents-
Introduction
Second Professions
Specialization and Artisan
Locations for Commonly Asked About Parts
Specializations
Holiday Recipes
Reputation Reward Schematics
Gnomeragan
Darkmoon Faire
Gnomes
Dark Iron
Field Repair Bot 7A
Engineering Bags
Seaforium Charges
Flying Mounts
Quest Schematics
Engineer-Only Schematics
Pets
Engineering for Profit
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Added 2.4 Information
-Credit where credit is due-
Thottbot.com and Wowhead.com- These are databases with a wealth of information, and without them I would never have been able to compile this post.
All those who have posted useful information- It wouldn’t be fair for me to just pick certain people and say they have helped more than others, because it’s everyone who has posted useful information and helped others with their problems that allowed this topic to grow
Blizzard Entertainment- For creating such a wonderful game.
-Introduction-
Let me start by saying that I hope this guide can help shed some light on the questions you may have, and guide you on your choice to specialization. The first thing you should know is that class doesn't have a large effect on which engineering path you should take, but rather you should look at the devices and see which ones you like. And many of the devices can be traded, so just because it’s made by the other specialization doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use it. Let me also say, that although many schematics have the word "Gnomish" or "Goblin" in their names, they can be learned by both specializations. (Goblin Jumper Cables, Gnomish Universal Remote, Gnomish Cloaking Device, and Goblin Land mine)
-Second Professions-
Mining- Mining is the main gathering profession for engineering and any engineer would be wise to take it, as the majority of materials required for schematics are ores, stones and gems.
Skinning- Not a major role, but many schematics require some leather. It would be wiser to take mining though, as you can easily buy the leather when needed.
Alchemy/Blacksmithing- If you are going to buy the mining materials, you may want to consider alchemy(Goblin) or blacksmithing(Gnome) as your second choice so you can make the special reagents, Goblin Rocket Fuel(Alchemy) and Inlaid Mithril Cylinder(Blacksmithing)for yourself.
Fishing- A secondary skill (meaning you can have it in addition to your 2 primary professions) that has very little to do with engineering, but on occasion you may fish up crates with engineering goods, cloth, leather and the occasional gem.
-Specialization and Artisan-
In order to raise your Engineering skill past Expert (225) you must speak with the Master Engineer in Gadgetzan and learn Artisan Engineering. Specializing in Goblin or Gnome does NOT let you raise your skill to 300; it simply allows you to access their schemata.
Level Requirements for training:
Level 5- Apprentice (Max 75)
Level 10- Journeyman (Max 150)
Level 20- Expert (Max 225)
Level 30- Specialization (Max 225)
Level 35- Artisan (Max 300)
Level 50- Master (Max 375)
-Locations for commonly asked about parts-
Flask of Oil- Used in Gnomish Universal Remote and Goblin Jumper Cables. Can be found on Harvest Reapers in Westfall (Alliance) or the Goblins in the Boulder Lode Mine in the Barrens (Horde)
Fused Wiring- Used in Alarm-O-Bot, Mechanical Dragonling, Field Repair Bot 74A, Gnomish Cloaking Device, Goblin Jumper Cables, Goblin Jumper Cables XL, Lil' Smokey and Bombling. Can be found rarely on mechanical mobs (Such as those in Gnomeregan and Venture Co. Shredder) and all types of target dummies and compact reapers. Can also be made using a schematic learned at level 275 engineering that is bought from either Viggz Shinesparked in Shattrath City or Xizzer Fizzbolt in Everlook.
Primal Nether- Primal Nethers Bind on Pickup and have a low chance to drop off the final boss in instances around level 70. They are also guaranteed drops off bosses in Heroic instances. G’eras in Shattrath City will also trade you one for 10 Badges of Justices, which are obtained from bosses in Heroic instances.
-Specializations-
Requirements: To specialize in either Goblin or Gnomish engineering, you must have 200 engineering and be at least level 30. To start the quests talk to Tinkerwiz in Ratchet when you meet the requirements. You will then be sent to either Gadgetzan(Goblin), Ironfroge(Gnome-Alliance), or Booty Bay (Gnome-Horde). You will then be asked to finalize your choice one more time, and then to make some items for them. Goblin Engineers need to make 20 Big Iron Bombs, 20 Solid Dynamite, and 5 Explosive Sheep. Gnomish Engineers need to make 6 Mithril Tubes, 1 Accurate Scope, and 2 Advanced Target Dummies.
Reagents: Many specialization schematics require reagents ,Goblin Rocket Fuel (Alchemy) and Inlaid Mithril Cylinder (Blacksmithing), made by other professions. In order for these professions to make these items, they must learn it from a recipe that the engineer makes.
Goblin: Focus on bombs and fire damage. Trainers can be found in Ratchet or Gadgetzan.
Goblin Schemata:
Goblin Rocket Fuel Recipe (Recipe)
Goblin Construction Helmet (Cloth/Head) (Binds When Picked Up)
Goblin Mining Helmet (Mail/Head) (Binds When Picked Up)
Goblin Mortar (Trinket) (Binds When Equipped)
Goblin Sapper Charge (Item)
Goblin Rocket Boots (Cloth/Feet) (Binds When Equipped)
Goblin Bomb Dispenser (Trinket) (Binds When Picked Up)
The Big One (Item)
Goblin Dragon Gun (Trinket) (Binds When Picked Up)
Goblin Rocket Helmet (Cloth/Head) (Binds When Equipped)
Super Sapper Charge (Item)
The Bigger One (Item)
Goblin Rocket Launcher (Trinket) (Binds When Equipped)
Foreman’s Enchanted Helmet (Cloth/Head) (Binds When Picked Up)
Foreman’s Reinforced Helmet (Mail/Head) (Binds When Picked Up)
Pet: Pet Bombling (Item) (Binds When Picked Up)
Dropped Schematics: Goblin Jumper Cables XL (Trinket)
Teleporters: Everlook (Trinket) (Binds When Used), Area 52 (Trinket) (Binds When Used)
Reagent: Goblin Rocket Fuel (Made by an alchemist with a skill of 210 or higher)
Gnome: Focus on quirky gadgets and trinkets. Trainers can be found in Booty Bay or Ironforge.
Gnome Schemata:
Inlaid Mithril Cylinder Plans (Recipe)
Gnomish Shrink Ray (Trinket) (Binds When Equipped)
Gnomish Goggles (Cloth/Head) (Binds When Picked Up)
Gnomish Net-O-Matic Projector (Trinket) (Binds When Equipped)
Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt (Leather/Waist) (Binds When Equipped)
Gnomish Rocket Boots (Cloth/Feet) (Binds When Equipped)
Gnomish Battle Chicken (Trinket) (Binds When Picked Up)
Gnomish Death Ray (Trinket) (Binds When Picked Up)
Gnomish Mind Control Cap (Cloth/Head) (Binds When Equipped)
Gnomish Flame Turret (Item)
Gnomish Poultryizer (Trinket) (Binds When Equipped)
Nigh-Invulnerability Belt (Cloth/Waist) (Binds When Equipped)
Gnomish Battle Goggles (Leather/Head) (Bind When Picked Up)
Gnomish Power Goggles (Cloth/Head) (Binds When Picked Up)
Pet: Lil' Smokey (Item) (Binds When Picked Up)
Dropped Schematics: Gnomish World Enlarger (Trinket) (Requires Gnomish Engineer), Gnomish Alarm-O-Bot (Item)
Teleporters: Gadgetzan (Trinket) (Binds When Used), Toshley’s Station (Trinket) (Binds When Used)
Reagent: Inlaid Mithril Cylinder (Made by a Blacksmith with a skill of 200 or greater)
Teleporters: Each specialization allows you to make teleportation devices once you reach level 260 and level 350 in Engineering. The Gnome teleporters teleport you to Gadgetzan (In Tanaris) and Toshley’s Station (In Blade’s Edge Mountains. Although an Alliance town the teleporter is outside the town and can be accessed by Horde players), and the Goblin teleporters teleport you to Everlook (In Winterspring) and Area 52 (In Netherstorm). To learn the schematics you must first visit the teleporter operator in either Everlook or Area 52 (For Goblin Engineers) or Gadgetzan or Toshley’s Station (For Gnomish Engineers), if you have the appropriate levels or above in engineering, and the proper specialization, they will teach you the schematics for free. You cannot use the other specializations teleporters.
Membership Cards: After you finish your specialization quest, you will receive a Goblin or Gnome Membership card. These have a duration of 14 days, which only counts the time you are online. In other words, you have to be logged into that character for 14 days for it to expire. When it expires you must visit a trainer for your specialization and pay 2 gold to renew your subscription. Your new card is immediately placed in your inventory and your renewal gift arrives a few hours later in your mailbox. Gifts range from bombs (Goblins) and parts (Gnomes) to schematics (Both). Also know that the schematics for the specialization pets (Lil' Smokey and Bombling) are obtained from renewal gifts. Membership Cards are needed to access the unique schemata for your specialization.
Re-specialization: In order to switch you specialization you must first COMPLETELY unlearn engineering. Doing this will cause you to lose all your recipes and accumulated levels in engineering, so you should take the time to make sure it’s what you want. After you have unlearned engineering, relearn it and level it back up to 200. You must then go to Narain Soothfancys house in Tanaris (A little north of SteamWheedle Port). On his table is an open book entitled Soothsaying for Dummies. Once you’ve read it, you will be able to take up the other specialization.