Skinning in WoW TBC
gathering profession
Leather and hide gathering; no passive critical-strike profession bonus in TBC.
What you can make
- ◆Leather for Leatherworking
- ◆Hides and related crafting materials
Pairs with
Leatherworking
Gold and budget
Server prices and material costs determine value. Compare completed sales and your own spending plan.
When to choose it
Skinning fits a leveling route with many beast quests and a character who wants to collect materials with little additional travel. It pairs naturally with Leatherworking. It can also be a temporary budget choice before deciding whether a second crafting profession is worth the cost.
First investment and budget
Check whether the leather you collect actually sells well and whether bag space or extra looting time slows your route. A busy beast area may offer many corpses but little profit if everyone supplies the same material. Compare completed sales rather than trusting a single listed price.
TBC rules and availability
Skinning grants no later-expansion passive critical-strike bonus in TBC. Endgame combat value generally comes from what you fund or craft with the materials. Replacing it later is optional; a casual main can keep a useful gathering profession without failing a raid optimization checklist.