Gathering profession
WoW Forever Skinning Guide
Gathers leather and hides for Leatherworking and adds bonus damage against beasts and dragonkin.
Updated October 10, 2026 · based on the beta, values may change at launch
- Type
- Gathering
- Perk
- Yes
- Recipes (beta)
- 1
- New recipes
- 1
Skinning perk
- Pairs naturally with Leatherworking, since every beast you kill becomes material.
- The damage bonus applies all the way from level 1, so it's strong while leveling.
- Its Tier 2 camp object, the Field Guide, gives Track Beasts to the camp.
Skinning camp objects
Camp objects are placed around a campfire. Their buffs last one hour for everyone sitting at the camp. The Tier 1 buff is similar to Leader of the Pack / Moonkin Aura and doesn't stack with it. Tier 1 comes from the trainer; Tiers 2 and 3 come from blueprints.
Tier 1 · skill 20
Camp Chair
Increases critical strike chance for everyone at the camp.
Tier 2 · skill 140
Field Guide
Grants Track Beasts.
Tier 3 · skill 300
Trapper's Workbench
Lets you set one trap.
Best professions to pair with Skinning
Best for leather and mail wearers
Every beast you kill becomes material. Skinning adds damage against beasts and dragonkin, and the Camp Tent gives rested XP, so the pair is strong while leveling.
Good for: Rogues, Druids, Hunters and Shamans
LeatherworkingBest classes for Skinning
See the full table of professions by class for the reasons.
Skinning leveling guide 1–300
The best Skinning farming spots for each skill bracket will be added at launch.
FAQ
What does Skinning do in WoW Forever?
Gathers leather and hides for Leatherworking and adds bonus damage against beasts and dragonkin. Skinners deal extra damage to Beasts and Dragonkin. Beasts are the most common enemy while leveling, and dragonkin matter at endgame, including Onyxia.
What profession goes well with Skinning?
Leatherworking. See the pairs above for why each one works.
What camp objects can Skinning make?
Tier 1: Camp Chair (increases critical strike chance for everyone at the camp); Tier 2: Field Guide (grants track beasts); Tier 3: Trapper's Workbench (lets you set one trap). The Tier 1 buff is similar to Leader of the Pack / Moonkin Aura and doesn't stack with it.
