WoW Cataclysm Classic Mining Guide (1-525) – Nodes Location Map

The World of Warcraft Cataclysm – broke the rules when it was retail. I mean, all the old nodes became outdated. That’s why we made the strategic decision to create the Cataclysm Classic mining guide. Especially for you, we’ve split it into two big parts.

Part 1 will be about:

1. What is mining in the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic?
2. What bonuses you can achieve, even if you choose mining as your primary profession.
3. Which ore corresponds to each level of the profession.

And of course, Part 2, with:

1. Mining artisan trainer.
2. Obsidium ore nodes.
3. Elementium ore nodes.
4. Pyrite ore nodes.

And of course, a piece of information about GatherMate 2, and its role in farming bots for Cataclysm Classic. Ok, joke – the last one is a real joke! We, as professionals, judge all bots and bot farmers. But even if you use them, farm in Uldum, not the Twilight Highlands!

Alchemy	Blacksmithing	Enchanting
Engineering	Herbalism	Inscription
Jewelcrafting	Leatherworking	Mining
Skinning	Tailoring	Archaeology
Cooking	First Aid	Fishing

What is the Mining in the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic

Mining in WoW is all about hitting those nodes across the world, grabbing valuable ores, and either smelting them into bars or selling them as they are. In Cataclysm Classic, it remains a solid choice for making some coin and supplying other professions like Blacksmithing and Engineering.

Feature	Description
Common Ores	Copper Ore, Tin Veins, Iron Ore, Silver Ore, Gold Ore, Fel Iron, Thorium Ore
Rare Finds	Rich Thorium, Small Thorium Veins, Rich Elementium Vein
Smelting	Converts ores to bars like Thorium Bars which are useful for crafting
Trainer Locations	Major cities like Stormwind City, Thunder Bluff, Silvermoon City
Useful Items	Underwater mount for aquatic mining, Flying mount for easier access to high nodes

Mining in Cataclysm is especially fruitful in areas like the Western Plaguelands or dense node zones like Felwood and the Burning Steppes. Remember, the right gear and a good route can make your mining adventure both profitable and efficient

Mining Perk + stamina guide

The Stamina buff from the Mining profession in Cataclysm Classic. When you’re out there busting rocks and hitting rich thorium veins, you’re not just gathering ore. Thanks to the Toughness perk, you’re also boosting your stamina, which means more health to keep you alive longer. Perfect for when you’re deep in Felwood or the Burning Steppes.

Mining Skill Level	Stamina Buff (Toughness)	Approx. Health Buff
1-74	None	None
75 (Journeyman)	+3 Stamina	+30 Health
150 (Expert)	+5 Stamina	+50 Health
225 (Artisan)	+7 Stamina	+70 Health
300 (Master)	+10 Stamina	+100 Health
375 (Grand Master)	+30 Stamina	+300 Health
450 (Illustrious)	+60 Stamina	+600 Health
525 (Cataclysmic)	+120 Stamina	+1200 Health

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When you’re leveling mining and hitting those mining nodes, the stamina buff from Toughness is a great bonus. This gathering profession doesn’t just serve to get you valuable ore deposits but also makes you tougher. Whether you’re following a mining route through Elwynn Forest or Sholazar Basin, smelting ore in a major city, or just gathering few tin nodes in Hillsbrad Foothills, the health boost is handy.

How to increase mining skill in wow Cataclysm classic?

First off, grab yourself a pickaxe from any mining trainer or major city vendor. Once you’ve got your gear, it’s time to start hitting those mining nodes. You’ll be digging up everything from common copper ore to the valuable pyrite, and each node gives you skill points and some sweet XP. Just follow a good mining route and you’ll be leveling mining in no time.

Here’s a handy table for the ores, the required skill to mine them, the recommended zone levels, where to find them, and the approximated XP you can gain:

Ore	Required Skill	Zone Level	Zones	Approx. XP Gain
Copper Ore	1	1-10	Elwynn Forest, Durotar	13 – 625 XP
Tin Ore	65	10-20	Hillsbrad Foothills, Silverpine Forest	13 – 625 XP
Iron Ore	125	20-30	Dreadmaul Rock, Arathi Highlands	13 – 625 XP
Silver Ore	75	20-30	The Barrens, Duskwood	13 – 625 XP
Gold Ore	155	30-40	Stranglethorn Vale, Badlands	13 – 625 XP
Mithril Ore	175	40-50	Felwood, Burning Steppes	700 – 950 XP
Truesilver Ore	230	40-50	Winterspring, Eastern Plaguelands	700 – 950 XP
Thorium Ore	250	50-60	Un’goro Crater, Silithus	700 – 950 XP
Rich Thorium Veins	275	50-60	Winterspring, Eastern Plaguelands	700 – 950 XP
Fel Iron Ore	300	58-70	Hellfire Peninsula, Zangarmarsh	1000 – 1200 XP
Adamantite Ore	325	65-70	Nagrand, Blade’s Edge Mountains	1000 – 1200 XP
Cobalt Ore	350	68-80	Howling Fjord, Borean Tundra	1400 – 2400 XP
Saronite Ore	400	75-80	Sholazar Basin, Icecrown	1400 – 2400 XP
Rich Saronite Veins	425	77-80	Storm Peaks, Icecrown	1400 – 2400 XP
Obsidium Ore	425	80-83	Mount Hyjal, Vashj’ir	2500 – 5500 XP
Elementium Ore	475	83-85	Twilight Highlands, Deepholm	2500 – 5500 XP
Pyrite Ore	525	84-85	Uldum, Twilight Highlands	2500 – 5500 XP

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List of world of Warcraft: Cataclysm mining trainers

To get started with the Mining profession in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, you’ll need to visit a mining trainer. These trainers can teach you everything from the basics of Journeyman Mining to the advanced techniques of Grand Master Mining. They’re scattered across various zones and major cities, making it convenient for you to learn mining, get skill ups, and start your journey to mining leveling. Here’s a handy guide to help you find these trainers:

Faction	Zone	Approx. Coordinates	Trainer Name
Alliance	Elwynn Forest	41.5, 49.5	Brock Stoneseeker
Alliance	Stormwind City	59.7, 37.8	Gelman Stonehand
Alliance	Ironforge	50.0, 26.3	Geofram Bouldertoe
Alliance	Darnassus	50.4, 26.2	Kurdram Stonehammer
Horde	Orgrimmar	72.5, 34.3	Makaru
Horde	Thunder Bluff	34.0, 56.4	Brek Stonehoof
Horde	Undercity	56.0, 37.1	Brom Killian
Horde	Silvermoon City	77.0, 42.8	Belil
Neutral	Shattrath City	58.9, 16.2	Hanlir
Neutral	Dalaran	41.4, 26.0	Jedidiah Handers
Neutral	Sholazar Basin	26.7, 59.2	Grimbooze Thunderbrew
Neutral	Mount Hyjal	63.4, 23.4	Dianal
Neutral	Twilight Highlands	48.4, 30.2	Otho Moji’ko
Alliance	The Exodar	60.0, 89.6	Dulvi
Horde	Durotar	52.0, 42.0	Krunn
Alliance	Wetlands	10.6, 56.8	Matt Johnson
Horde	Northern Barrens	48.6, 56.6	Makaru
Neutral	Tanaris	51.0, 29.0	Krugosh
Neutral	Hellfire Peninsula	55.4, 37.6	Hurnak Grimmord
Neutral	Borean Tundra	57.4, 66.4	Brunna Ironaxe

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These trainers teach you the skills necessary for mining various ores and are located in major cities and starter zones. Whether you’re aiming to become a Mining Journeyman, learn Expert Mining techniques, or reach Grand Master Mining status, these trainers have you covered. Starting quests and skill ups are a breeze when you visit these knowledgeable NPCs.

Part 2: nodes + gathermate 2

GatherMate 2 is a fantastic addon for anyone in gathering professions, particularly mining. It helps you optimize your mining routes, ensuring you hit all the best nodes without wasting time. Here’s a quick and informal guide to get you started, whether you’re downloading a pre-made map or creating your own.

1. Install GatherMate 2:
   • Download and install the GatherMate 2 addon from your preferred addon manager (like CurseForge).
   • Also, grab GatherMate 2 Data, which has pre-filled data for mining nodes.
2. Importing Data:
   • Open WoW and go to the GatherMate 2 options via the Interface menu.
   • Navigate to the “Import” section.
   • Select the data you want to import (like mining nodes) and click “Import GatherMate 2 Data”.
3. Optimizing Your Route:
   • Use the imported data to see all the mining nodes on your map.
   • Combine this with a leveling guide to find the best zones listed for your current mining skill.
   • Focus on two zones at a time for efficient farming.

Step	Action
Install GatherMate 2	Download via addon manager
Import Data	Interface menu -> GatherMate 2 -> Import
Optimize Route	Follow the imported node locations
Best Zones	Combine with a leveling guide for efficiency

Scenario 2: Creating Your Own Map of Nodes

1. Install GatherMate 2:
   • Same as above, install GatherMate 2 from your addon manager.
2. Recording Nodes:
   • As you gather ores, GatherMate 2 will automatically record the location of each node.
   • Make sure you have the option to track mining nodes enabled in the GatherMate 2 settings.
3. Manual Route Creation:
   • After some mining, you’ll have a personal map of where the nodes are.
   • Plan your routes around these nodes, focusing on areas with a high concentration of valuable ores like rich thorium veins.
4. Optimizing Routes:
   • Use the map you’ve created to optimize your mining route.
   • This can be particularly useful if you’re focusing on two zones that are known for rich ore deposits.

Step	Action
Install GatherMate 2	Download via addon manager
Record Nodes	Mine ores to create your own node map
Manual Route Creation	Use personal data to plan routes
Optimize Routes	Focus on high-density ore areas

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Obsidium ore farming guide

Let’s get straight to farming Obsidium Ore in Deepholm. This guide will help you get the most out of your mining runs, ensuring you hit all the sweet spots for those juicy ore nodes.

Area	Node Density	Nodes (Approx. Coordinates)	Notes
Crimson Expanse	High	(57, 26)	Lots of nodes near the lava areas.
Twilight Precipice	Medium	(35, 74)	Check the cliffs and edges.
Temple of Earth	Medium	(49, 50)	Don’t miss the nodes around the temple.
Needlerock Chasm	High	(23, 47)	Plenty of nodes, especially in the cave systems.
Stonehearth	Medium	(27, 33)	Hit the caves and surrounding areas.

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Elementium Ore farming guide

Ready to farm some Elementium Ore? This guide will help you navigate Uldum and Twilight Highlands, the prime spots for gathering this valuable resource. Elementium Ore is crucial for many professions and crafting items, making it a sought-after material in the game.

Farming Route for Uldum

Area	Node Density	Nodes (Approx. Coordinates)	Notes
Ruins of Ammon	High	(45, 38)	Check around the ruins for many nodes.
Obelisk of the Moon	Medium	(63, 20)	Nodes are scattered around the obelisk.
Lost City of the Tol’vir	High	(60, 71)	High density, especially near water.
Neferset City	Medium	(50, 82)	Nodes around the city structures.
Akhenet Fields	Medium	(54, 34)	Good node spots amidst the fields.

Farming Route for Twilight Highlands

Area	Node Density	Nodes (Approx. Coordinates)	Notes
Twilight Citadel	High	(54, 34)	Many nodes around the citadel.
Dragonmaw Pass	Medium	(47, 29)	Nodes along the pass, check the edges.
The Gullet	High	(36, 38)	High concentration of nodes.
Victor’s Point	Medium	(43, 58)	Scattered nodes around the area.
Bloodgulch	Medium	(54, 42)	Nodes around the gulch and nearby hills.

Pyrite ore farming guide

Time to hunt down some Pyrite Ore! This guide will help you maximize your mining efficiency in Twilight Highlands and Uldum, the best zones for this rare and valuable ore. Pyrite Ore is crucial for many professions and crafting items, making it a high-demand resource.

Farming Route for Twilight Highlands

Area	Node Density	Nodes (Approx. Coordinates)	Notes
Twilight Citadel	High	(54, 34)	High density of Pyrite nodes around the citadel.
Dragonmaw Pass	Medium	(47, 29)	Nodes scattered along the pass.
The Gullet	High	(36, 38)	Concentrated nodes in this area.
Victor’s Point	Medium	(43, 58)	Look for nodes around the point.
Bloodgulch	Medium	(54, 42)	Nodes around the gulch and nearby hills.

Farming Route for Uldum

Area	Node Density	Nodes (Approx. Coordinates)	Notes
Ruins of Ammon	High	(45, 38)	High density of Pyrite nodes.
Obelisk of the Moon	Medium	(63, 20)	Scattered nodes around the obelisk.
Lost City of the Tol’vir	High	(60, 71)	High density near water bodies.
Neferset City	Medium	(50, 82)	Nodes around city structures.
Akhenet Fields	Medium	(54, 34)	Good concentration amidst the fields.

Conclusion

Alrighty, if you’ve made it this far into our “Cataclysm Classic Mining Guide,” you’re pretty much set to hit those rich thorium veins and more. From learning the ropes with journeyman mining in the serene settings of Un’goro Crater to mastering the grand art in the chaotic Hellfire Peninsula, it’s all about following the right mining route, smashing those mining nodes, and bagging those ore deposits.

Mining isn’t just about leveling mining; it’s a crucial cog in the machinery of many professions, fueling the creation of countless crafting items. Whether you’re floating around with your trusty flying mount in Twilight Highlands or trudging through the mud in Western Plaguelands, each ore—from common metal to fel iron—plays its part.

So, keep your pickaxe swinging, stay on that mining route, and remember: in Cataclysm Classic, mining serves as a great alternative not just for gathering but also for bolstering your gameplay with those much-needed profession perks. Now go out there, learn mining, and turn those ore deposits into something epic!