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The Secrets of Engineering in WoW Cataclysm Classic
Overview
The Engineering profession in WoW Cataclysm Classic offers a plethora of gizmos, gadgets, goggles, explosives, trinkets, pets, and more. This guide covers how to get started with Engineering, the best secondary professions, optimal races and classes, differences between WoTLK Classic and Cataclysm Classic, profession trainer locations, and the basics of crafting items. Links to detailed guides on leveling Engineering from 1-525 and new Engineering recipes are also included. Remember, for all your in-game currency needs, visit Gamer-Choice.com to buy WoW gold quickly and safely.
About Engineering in WoW Cataclysm Classic
Engineering continues to feature a range of new and exciting items, including explosives, goggles, mechanical pets, and more. With ammo removed from the game in Cataclysm, players no longer find plans for creating ammunition. For additional resources and support, check out Gamer-Choice.com, your trusted marketplace for WoW currency.
New Engineering Items in Cataclysm Classic
Cataclysm Classic introduces several new Engineering-crafted items:
- High-Powered Bolt Gun: A powerful weapon and a tool for some cool schematics.
- Loot-A-Rang: For all your looting needs.
- De-Weaponized Mechanical Companion and Personal World Destroyer: Two new pets.
- New Class-specific Goggles:
- Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades: Priest, Mage, Warlock
- Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades: Warrior, Paladin, Death Knight
- Agile Bio-Optic Killshades Rogue, Druid
- Camouflage Bio-Optic Killshades: Druid
- Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades: Paladin
- Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades: Hunter, Shaman
- Energized Bio-Optic Killshades: Shaman

New Cogwheel Gems for Goggles
Cataclysm Classic also introduces new Cogwheel gems for your goggles. Here is a list of them:
Cogwheel | Stats | Cost |
---|---|---|
Fractured Cogwheel | 208 Mastery Rating | Goblin Barbecue |
Precise Cogwheel | 208 Expertise Rating | Elementium Toolbox |
Rigid Cogwheel | 208 Hit Rating | Elementium Toolbox |
Smooth Cogwheel | 208 Critical Strike Rating | 4 x Handful of Obsidium Bolts |
Quick Cogwheel | 208 Haste Rating | 4 x Handful of Obsidium Bolts |
Subtle Cogwheel | 208 Dodge Rating | 4 x Handful of Obsidium Bolts |
Sparkling Cogwheel | 208 Spirit | Authentic Jr. Engineer Goggles |
Flashing Cogwheel | 208 Parry Rating | Volatile Seaforium Blastpack |
New Discovery Tinkers
Engineers have the chance to discover 8 new Tinkers while crafting any Cataclysm Engineering item. They include:
Tinker | Slot | Effect |
---|---|---|
Synapse Springs | Gloves | Increase primary stat by 480 |
Quickflip Deflection Plates | Gloves | +1500 armor |
Tazik Shocker | Gloves | Deal ranged nature damage |
Spinal Healing Injector | Gloves | Healing injector |
Z50 Mana Gulper | Gloves | Mana injector |
Invisibility Field | Belt | Turn invisible out of combat |
Cardboard Assassin | Belt | Target dummy |
Grounded Plasma Shield | Belt | Absorb shield |
Engineering Changes in Cataclysm Classic

The skill cap for Engineering is raised to 525. Trainers can teach recipes through this level. Generalized profession trainers have been added to all 1-10 zones. For all the materials needed to level up your Engineering, don't forget to check Gamer-Choice.com for the best deals on WoW gold.
Best Secondary Profession for Engineering
Pairing Engineering with Mining is highly recommended. This allows you to gather materials needed for Engineering schematics. For more information, see the Mining Overview for Cataclysm Classic. Need more resources? Visit Gamer-Choice.com to buy WoW gold and other in-game currencies.
Best Races and Classes to Learn Engineering
Gnomes have an edge with Engineering due to their Engineering Specialization, which increases their skill cap by 15.
Engineering Trainers in WoW Cataclysm Classic
There are no separate trainers for different skill levels. All trainers can teach through Illustrious Grand Master Skill (525). New general profession trainers have been added to every 1-10 zone.
Alliance General Profession Trainers
- Azuremyst Isle: Valn, Azure Watch, /way 48.6 52.2
- Dun Morogh: Wembil Taskwidget, Kharanos, /way 53.8 52.0
- Gilneas: Jack "All-Trades" Derrington, Duskhaven, /way 37.2 63.2; Keel Harbor, /way 41.6 37.6
- Elwynn Forest: Lien Farner, Goldshire, /way 42.0 67.0
- Teldrassil: Iranis Shadebloom, Dolanaar, /way 56.0 52.2

Horde General Profession Trainers
- Durotar: Runda, Razor Hill, /way 52.8 42.0
- Eversong Woods: Saren, Falconwing Square Inn, /way 48.8 46.8
- Mulgore: Lalum Darkmane, Bloodhoof Village, /way 46.4 57.6
- The Lost Isles: KTC Train-a-Tron Deluxe, Town-In-A-Box, /way 45.6 65.6
- Tirisfal Glades: Therisa Sallow, Calston Estate, /way 44.6 53.0
Leveling Engineering in Cataclysm Classic (1-75)
To efficiently level your Engineering from 1 to 75 in Cataclysm Classic, follow these steps:
1-25:
- Craft Handful of Obsidium Bolts (50-100 Obsidium Bars)
- The recipe turns yellow at skill 10, meaning skill points are not guaranteed. You may need to craft more items than indicated.
25-35:
- Craft Electrified Ether (24 Volatile Air)
- The recipe turns yellow at skill 30, so additional materials might be needed.
30-42:
- Craft Volatile Seaforium Blastpack (13 Handful of Obsidium Bolts, 26 Electrified Ether)
42-45:
- Craft Safety Catch Removal Kit (30 Obsidium Bars, 30 Handful of Obsidium Bolts)
45-60:
- Craft Lure Master Tackle Box (300 Elementium Bars, 60 Handful of Obsidium Bolts)
- If you have a surplus of Volatile Earth, you can also skill up with Elementium Toolbox.
- Goblin Engineers can skill up with Big Daddy between 50-60 or even to 75.
60-75:
- Craft Heat-Treated Spinning Lure (15 Handful of Obsidium Bolts, 60 Elementium Bars, 15 Volatile Fire)
For more detailed information on leveling Engineering, see our guide on Leveling Engineering 1-525 in Cataclysm Classic. And don't forget, if you're running low on resources, Gamer-Choice.com has all the in-game currency you need to power through your leveling journey.

All New Engineering Recipes in Cataclysm Classic
Many Engineering recipes are trainer-learned, but some come from drops, reputation vendors, and other sources. For a complete list, visit our guide on Engineering Schematics in Cataclysm Classic. For any materials you need, Gamer-Choice.com is your go-to marketplace for WoW gold and other currencies.
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