Blacksmithing in Dragonflight comes with four specialization trees and several sub-specializations that can be confusing for new players. This guide will explain the optimal way to train your first 105 Knowledge Points to unlock powerful recipes and reagents. Following these steps will allow you to craft high-quality armor and weapons to sell for valuable WoW Classic SoD Gold on the auction house.

Choosing a Specialization

The first decision is whether to focus on crafting armor or weapons. For example, the Armorsmithing tree includes sub-trees for crafting different armor types, while Weaponsmithing has Hafted weapons and Blades. You'll want to unlock the first tier of the relevant specialization tree before continuing, such as Weaponsmithing > Blades for crafting daggers and swords.

Example Specialization Path

As an example specialization path, see the table below for unlocking the Short Blades weapon type within Weaponsmithing:

This allows use of powerful crafting reagents. The next 65 points are spent in Hammer Control (10 points) and Poignant Plans (30 points) to increase Inspiration for high-quality results.

Leveling Blacksmithing

You can level Blacksmithing to 60+ just from crafting dropped recipes. Spend earned Knowledge Points only on your chosen specialization until you've gained 105 naturally from crafting. Buy cheap BoP plans from the auction house both for crafting experience and First Craft bonuses.

Additional Tips

Once at 105 points, spend remaining points capping Weaponsmithing and Hammer Control to 30 each for extra Inspiration. Crafting high-quality goods can yield valuable gear to sell for WoW Classic SoD Gold. Purchase gold from reputable sellers now while prices stabilize before the next phase.

Road Ahead for Blacksmithing

With the system now in place, players wonder how Blizzard may expand specializations. Possibilities include follower customization or crafting for famous NPCs. Whatever arises, Blacksmithing's solo viability leaves it well poised for content to come.

Mohg, Lord of Blood is an formidable optional boss in Elden Ring located in Mohgwyn Palace. To access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Tarnished must first overcome Mohg and reach Miquella's Cocoon. This guide details the best strategies and Elden Ring items needed to defeat Mohg's formidable blood magic.

Mohg's Moveset and Attack Patterns

Mohg has two phases. In phase one, he wields a trident and attacks with bloodflame that inflicts both fire and bleeding damage over time. Phase two begins at 50% health when Mohg uses Bloodboon Ritual, healing himself while inflicting bleeding on the player. Bring Elden Ring items and armor with high physical and fire resistance as well as bleeding immunity.

Use Mohg's Shackle

Found in Leyndell's sewers, Mohg's Shackle can temporarily stun Mohg up to twice in phase one, allowing safe attacks. The shackle gives vital openings to damage Mohg before he can heal in phase two.

Purifying Crystal Tear Counters Bloodboon Ritual

Dropped by Eleonora in Altus Plateau, the Purifying Crystal Tear mitigates Mohg's Nihil curse when mixed into the Flask of Wondrous Physick. Pair it with Speckled Hardtear to minimize incoming damage from Bloodboon Ritual.

Healing and Bleeding Prevention

Mohg's constant health drain and bleeding attacks require plenty of healing. Carry Staunching Boluses or Lord's Aid incantation. His resistance to fire favors cold and bleed builds instead.

Use Mimic Tear or Cooperator Summons

Mimic Tear or a player cooperator provide valuable distraction, breaking Mohg's attention to allow critical strikes. Their aggression also breaks his stance for a brief window to attack.

Other Helpful Items

With preparation, skill, and assistance from spirit summons, Tarnished can overcome Mohg's formidable blood magic. His defeat unlocks the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC's hidden land.