Updated October 13, 2026 for the run-up to the WoW Forever launch on November 4, 2026. Written from the beta; details can change at launch.
You can level Tailoring from 1 to 225 in the WoW Forever beta, and the profession is built on the Classic structure with new recipes layered on top. Tailoring turns the cloth that humanoids drop into bags, cloth armor and enchanting materials, so a leveling tailor gathers most of the materials while questing. The beta level cap is 30, which means the Artisan range and much of the 225-300 progression cannot be fully tested before launch.
Tailoring rank gates
To train the next rank, you must satisfy the minimum skill and character level requirements.
| Rank | Skill cap | Requirement |
| Apprentice | 75 | Character level 5 |
| Journeyman | 150 | Character level 10 and 50 skill |
| Expert | 225 | Character level 20 and 125 skill |
| Artisan | 300 | Character level 35 and 200 skill |
Trainer locations
Apprentice and Journeyman Tailoring are taught by trainers in the capital cities, and you can learn the profession once your character is at least level 5. Stormwind, Ironforge and Darnassus all have trainers, with lower-level trainers out in Elwynn Forest, Darkshore and Zephras Isle.
- Daryl Stack: Tarren Mill in Hillsbrad Foothills, and the Artisan trainer for the Horde.
- Timothy Worthington: Dustwallow Marsh, and the Artisan trainer for the Alliance.
- Georgio Bolero: Stormwind, an Expert Tailoring trainer.
- Josef Gregorian: Undercity, an Artisan Tailoring trainer.
Leveling route 1-300
Make bolts first, then finished goods. The exact crafts and counts can vary, so treat any single route as a starting point and check prices before buying in bulk.
| Skill | What to craft | How many | Main materials |
| 1-45 | Bolt of Linen Cloth | 104 | Linen Cloth |
| 45-70 | Linen Belt | 40 | Bolt of Linen Cloth, Coarse Thread |
| 70-75 | Reinforced Linen Cape | 5 | Bolt of Linen Cloth, Coarse Thread |
| 75-100 | Bolt of Woolen Cloth | 45 | Wool Cloth |
| 100-110 | Simple Kilt | 13 | Bolt of Linen Cloth, Fine Thread (4 bolts and 1 thread per kilt) |
| 110-125 | Double-stitched Woolen Shoulders | 15 | Bolt of Linen Cloth, Fine Thread (4 bolts and 1 thread per kilt) |
| 125-145 | Bolt of Silk Cloth | 201 | Silk Cloth |
| 145-160 | Azure Silk Hood | 18 | Bolt of Silk Cloth, Blue Dye |
| 160-170 | Silk Headband | 10 | Bolt of Silk Cloth, Fine Thread |
| 170-175 | Formal White Shirt | 5 | Bolt of Silk Cloth, Bleach |
| 175-185 | Bolt of Mageweave | 94 | Mageweave Cloth |
| 185-205 | Crimson Silk Vest | 20 | Bolt of Silk Cloth, Red Dye, Fine Thread |
| 205-215 | Crimson Silk Pantaloons | 10 | Bolt of Silk Cloth, Silken Thread |
| 215-220 | Orange Mageweave Shirt | 5 | Bolt of Mageweave, Orange Dye, Heavy Silken Thread |
| 220-230 | Black Mageweave Gloves | 10 | Bolt of Mageweave, Heavy Silken Thread (2 bolts and 2 thread per craft, no leather) |
| 230-250 | Black Mageweave Headband | 23 | Bolt of Mageweave, Heavy Silken Thread |
| 250-260 | Bolt of Runecloth | 239 | Runecloth |
| 260-280 | Runecloth Belt | 25 | Bolt of Runecloth, Rune Thread |
| 280-290 | Runecloth Bag | 18 | Bolt of Runecloth, Rune Thread, Rugged Leather (pattern from Everlook) |
| 290-300 | Runecloth Gloves | 18 | Bolt of Runecloth, Rune Thread (pattern from Everlook) |
A few players say cloth drop rates are far too low next to skinning, mining and herbalism, which makes Tailoring a frustrating profession to level.
Cloth and materials
Buy about 10% extra cloth to cover yellow and green skill-up luck. Dye and thread come from trade vendors.
- Linen and Wool: Duskwood, Wetlands.
- Silk: Scarlet Monastery, Arathi Highlands.
- Mageweave: Zul'Farrak.
- Runecloth: Stratholme undead and Eastern Plaguelands scarlets (200 to 300 cloth per hour in a duo).
Some players point to fishing floating wreckage for iron bound trunks as an alternative source of silk and heavy leather.
Artisan range and the beta cap
Artisan Tailoring increases the maximum to 300 and needs 200 Tailoring and level 35.
Bags and gold
A few players doubt whether Tailoring stays useful at endgame, since raid gear outclasses crafted gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tailoring level cap in WoW Forever?
300, reached through the Artisan rank, which requires 200 Tailoring and character level 35.
Which profession pairs best with Tailoring?
Enchanting, because you can disenchant what you sew for a self-feeding material loop.
Do I have to farm all the cloth myself?
No. It drops from humanoids as you quest, so a tailor who is leveling collects the majority passively, and you can purchase the remainder in bulk for the bracket you are advancing.
