At the close of the last adventure, tragedy struck-Lev, the warrior partner, suffered a major setback and was forced to restart from scratch. The ordeal revealed an unexpected truth: Engineering holds incredible potential in hardcore mode. That realization led to WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Gold the creation of a new ally-a paladin-who would level alongside Levi and complement the profession structure moving forward.

The long-term strategy took shape quickly. The warrior would become a Weaponsmith, necessary for crafting Sulfuras, while the paladin would specialize as an Armorsmith, allowing full coverage of both blacksmithing paths. Eventually, the warrior would abandon Mining and take up Engineering to access lifesaving gadgets-grenades, reflectors, and other tools critical for survival in a deathless world.

The Paladin's Beginning

Once the paladin was ready, training began immediately. Devotion Aura increased armor for both players, while Battle Shout enhanced their attack power. Despite minimal gear, the duo performed impressively, and early abilities like Judgment and Blessing of Might further amplified their combat effectiveness.

Countless Defias Thugs fell before the pair finally reached level 6 and turned in their first quests in Goldshire. With the basics in place, it was time to leverage alternate characters for support. Supplies-potions, raw materials, and crafting components-were sent over from the warrior, while the priest crafted several Linen Bags to expand inventory space.

Armed with these resources, Blacksmithing training began in earnest. Sharpening Stones, Copper Bracers, and Copper Maces were crafted, though more copper was still needed to advance. The next task was gathering ore, which was then shipped back to the warrior for the creation of a Copper Chain Vest-a much-needed armor upgrade that wasn't yet available to the paladin.

Mining, Leveling, and Early Crafting

Equipped and prepared, the paladin ventured out again, slaying spiders, kobolds, and bears while mining every visible copper vein. Paladin leveling proved surprisingly forgiving, nearly matching a priest's pace in both damage output and sustainability. Pulling two enemies at once rarely resulted in danger thanks to healing, defense, and buffs.

After defeating Goldtooth and retrieving Bernice's Necklace, more quests were turned in, pushing progress to level 8. Returning to Stormwind allowed for spell upgrades and additional blacksmithing, including the crafting of Copper Chain Pants and Copper Gauntlets-finally creating a proper set of armor.

Exploration continued through Elwynn Forest and into Jasperlode Mine, where new quests were accepted. At level 8, the paladin took on Princess, the notorious pig boss. A Furlbrow's Deed dropped from a Defias Bandit just before the fight, a stroke of rare luck that set a positive tone. The Princess encounter ended in victory, showcasing how self-sufficient and durable the class could be even without superior gear.

The Priest's Chapter

After finishing Westfall's quests and reaching level 10, focus shifted to the priest. The goal: reach level 20 to access Deadmines and farm Wool Cloth for improved bags and crafted gear. The mailbox overflowed with green-quality items for disenchanting-ideal for leveling Enchanting efficiently.

The first task was the elite mob Vagash, handled through a few clever positioning tactics. From there, questing continued into WoW Classic Fresh Gold Loch Modan, where crafting and tailoring took center stage. At the tailoring station, several upgrades were produced: Reinforced Linen Cape, Heavy Linen Gloves, Soft Linen Boots, and Green Linen Bracers.