Learn Smithing
Smithing is open to all classes and races. You work at a forge to produce weapons, armor, shields, cooking utensils, and a wide array of metal goods. It's one of EverQuest's oldest and most recipe-dense tradeskills, with over 2,300 total recipes.
Containers & Equipment
All smithing is performed at a forge. Stationary forges are found in nearly every city; portable and placeable options exist for convenience.
| Container | Notes |
|---|---|
| Forge | Standard stationary, found in most cities |
| Forge - Floor (Placeable) | Floor-style for housing/guild hall |
| Forge - Standing (Placeable) | Upright style for housing/guild hall |
| Guild Forge (Placeable) | Guild hall version |
| Portable Forge | Carry it with you |
| Tanaan Forge | Crescent Reach area |
Modifier tool: Geerlok Automated Hammer — adds 5% to base skill. Does not stack with trophy; only the highest modifier applies.
Race-specific forges exist in home cities but are functionally identical to standard forges for non-cultural recipes.
What You Can Make
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Plate Armor | Banded, Fine Plate, Cultural, Ornate, Planar |
| Chain Armor | Chainmail pieces for medium armor classes |
| Weapons | Swords, axes, maces, daggers |
| Shields | Various sizes and styles |
| Cooking Utensils | Skillets, spits — used in Baking |
| Cultural Armor | Race-specific sets with augment slots |
| Expansion-Specific Gear | Era-appropriate equipment from DoN, TSS, and beyond |
Getting Started
- Crescent Reach (recommended): Find Smith Wamukota in the main building. Complete his four introductory tasks for free skill-ups to 54.
- Abysmal Sea: Alternate freebie quests available.
At skill 54, visit Event Coordinator Baublie Diggs in West Freeport to begin the Beginner Smithing Trophy task.
Skill-Up Path Overview
| Range | Method |
|---|---|
| 0–54 | Crescent Reach freebie quests (free) |
| 55–68 | Banded Armor (vendor-bought ore) |
| 68–122 | Fine Plate Armor (smelted fine steel) |
| 122–188 | Cultural Armor (race-specific recipes) |
| 188–248 | Ornate Armor (Planes of Power drops) |
| 248–300 | Expansion recipes (DoN, TSS) |
| 301–350 | Recipe discovery system |
Skill cap: 350 at mastery. Reaching 350 requires learning 1,939 of 2,316 total smithing recipes — the largest recipe count of any tradeskill.
Key Recipes
The classic leveling path runs through these staples:
- Sheet Metal (trivial 21) — 2x Small Piece of Ore. Dirt cheap vendor start.
- Banded Armor (trivial 35–68) — Sheet Metal + Large Bricks of Ore. All vendor-bought.
- Fine Plate (trivial 68–122) — Fine Steel components, requires smelting first.
- Cultural Armor (trivial 122+) — Race-specific recipe books required.
See the Smithing Leveling Guide for the full cost-optimized path from 0 to 300+.
Trophy Progression
- Must be equipped to evolve
- Only successful combines count
- Trophy will not evolve on recipes more than 100 trivial points above your current skill (until skill 250)
- Geerlok Automated Hammer and trophy bonuses do not stack
Related Guides
- Smithing Leveling Guide — optimal recipes from 0 to 300+
- Beginner's Tradeskill Guide — general crafting fundamentals
- Skilling Up 301 to 350: The Basics — endgame skill progression
- Prophecy of Ro Trophy Guide — detailed trophy quest walkthrough
- Smithing Supplies by Zone — where to buy components