The Coolest Professions In WoW Classic - Farming Gold Through Skinning and Taking Dragon Scales

[AntonioBarros]

In WoW Classic, skinning and leatherworking are some of the most lucrative professions for goldmaking. In this guide, we will discuss how to get the best skinning tools and farm valuable hides and dragon scales to maximize your WoW Classic Gold income.

Ever since the beginning days of WoW, skinning has been a mainstay profession for steady income. With a skinner's knife and a bit of hunting, gold will flow easily as cow hides, wolf pelts and other skins sell well on the auction house. Upgrading your knife is essential to skin faster for more productivity.

One key skinning upgrade is the Skinning Knife +10, otherwise known as Pip's Skinner Plus Ten. This skinning knife increases skinning speed by 10% and fits perfectly into the main knife slot. Thankfully, it's not too hard to obtain:

Item Location
Skinning Knife +10 Drops from Murloc Colossus in Swamp of Sorrows
Farm these huge murlocs until they drop the skinning upgrade. With only a 2.5% drop rate, it may take some runs but is worth the effort for faster skinning.

And for a true income rush, nothing beats farming the majestic Onyxia for her lustrous dragon scales. This Black Dragon Matriarch resides in her dusty lair within Onyxia's Lair in Burning Steppes. By slaying her, skinners obtain 5-10 Onyxia Scales per kill on average to sell for 50g+. Due to the epic battle required, they maintain high value.

So whether you are just starting WoW Classic or pursuing endgame riches, leveraging the skinning profession for hides and special drops is a can't-miss way to stack up piles of gold efficiently. Happy hunting in Azeroth!