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Skinning — TBC Classic

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Master of Anatomy — a flat critical-strike rating buff, and it feeds Leatherworking.

What it provides

  • Master of Anatomy (+crit rating) — solid for physical DPS
  • Leather to supply Leatherworking or sell

Which classes benefit most

Best on Rogue, Druid, Hunter, Shaman.

Leveling Skinning 1–375

1–375 by skinning kills while questing. The natural partner to Leatherworking.

SkillGatherWhere
1–100Skin for Ruined & Light LeatherLow-level beasts (any starting zone)
100–150Skin for Medium Leather20–30 zones
150–200Skin for Heavy Leather30–40 zones
200–300Skin for Thick & Rugged Leather40–60 zones (Un'Goro, Winterspring)
300–375Skin for Knothide LeatherPairs with Leatherworking; take Master of Anatomy for crit.Outland beasts (Nagrand is ideal)

A landmark route, not exact craft counts — mat totals vary with skill-up luck. Pair with a live leveling guide for precise numbers.

Compare professions

See how Skinning stacks up on the profession tier list.