Engineering

Engineering is a primary crafting profession that can create as many useful and amazing items as it can create junk. Engineers can create helpful items for generally all classes to be used in PVE or PVP, sadly most of these items come with a chance for unexpected and hilarious results. Because of this "chance" mentality, the Engineering profession has been never looked on as serious.

The most notable of the Engineering Profession Recipes, known from now on as Schematics, are the [Field Repair Bot 74A], the [Goblin Jumper Cables], and the [Gyro-balanced Khorium Destroyer]. The latter of which can be sold for quite a large sum of money, and the former two are a must for longer raids.

As of patch 2.2 Engineering is an open profession with items for all classes, but generally benefits Hunters, Mages, Priest, and Warlocks the most.

For the Alliance faction: Gnomes benefit from a +15 Racial Bonus to their Engineering skill.

History in the World of Warcraft

Patch 2.1

In patch 2.1 came a major overhaul to the Engineering Profession once it became apparent that leveling to skill max of 375 gave little to no rewards, level 60 schematics were useless, and that compared to other Professions, Engineering was lacking quite badly.

In light of this: Blizzard created 11 Epic Helm Schematics, [Frost Grenade], and an Epic Gun - [Gyro-balanced Khorium Destroyer].

Below is a listing of Epic Head items that can be created at 350 Engineering skill:

1. [Tankatronic Goggles] - Plate - Tanking Warriors/Paladins
2. [Justicebringer 2000 Specs] - Plate - Healing Paladins
3. [Furious Gizmatic Goggles] - Plate - Retribution Paladins/DPS Warriors
4. [Living Replicator Specs] - Mail - Restoration Shamans
5. [Surestrike Goggles v2.0] - Mail - Hunters/Enhancement Shamans
6. [Gadgetstorm Goggles] - Mail - Elemental Shamans
7. [Magnified Moon Specs] - Leather - Balance Druids
8. [Wonderheal XT40 Shades] - Leather - Restoration Druids
9. [Deathblow X11 Goggles] - Leather - Rogues/Feral-Cat Form Druids
10. [Powerheal 4000 Lens] - Cloth - Healing Priests
11. [Destruction Holo-gogs] - Cloth - Mages/Warlocks/Shadow Priests

With these adjustments, the Profession was reborn into an attractive alternative since all 11 helms are comparable to Tier 5

Patch 2.3

With Patch 2.3, new flying epic and normal mounts along with new repair bots will be available.

Schematics

Schematics are learned mostly via trainers all over Azeroth and Outland, but more recipes can be taught by schematics sold by vendors than any other profession. A large amount of these recipes can be found near Shattrath or from assorted Consortium vendors.

Specialization

Engineering, like Tailoring and Blacksmithing, has the opportunity to specialize in one field or another. Engineering has the option at skill level 200 to specialize in Gnomish or Goblin Engineering. The main difference between both sides is the location of their respective teleporters and the ability of their trinkets. Fortunately, most recipes that are native to one Specialization can be worn by both, namely [Goblin Jumper Cables XL].

Gnomish Engineering

Transporters

• [Ultrasafe Transporter: Gadgetzan]
• [Ultrasafe Transporter: Toshley's Station]

Trinkets

• [Gnomish Poultryizer]

Goblin Engineering

Transporters

• [Dimensional Ripper - Everlook]
• [Dimensional Ripper - Area 52]

Trinkets

• [Goblin Rocket Launcher]

For more information, read the respective pages for Gnomish and Goblin Engineering.

See also

• Mining
• Professions
• Making money with engineering
• Tinker's Guide to Engineering

Engineers in Warcraft

• Tinker
• Steam warrior
• Sapper
• Bombardier
• Techslayer
• Techno mage

External links

• Engineering 1-375 Guide

Lootables.com Engineering Powerleveling Guide 1-375

• Blizzard's page on Engineering
  • Blizzard's Profession Forum
• Engineering Powerleveling Guide