Tradeskilling & Crafting — EverQuest II Guide

Learn EverQuest II tradeskilling professions like Armorer. This reference lists recipes and materials for crafting powerful gear and consumables.

Tradeskilling in EverQuest II is a deep and rewarding system that allows players to create powerful equipment, consumables, and house items. There are nine primary tradeskill professions, each with its own unique recipes and materials. You can choose one crafting profession and one gathering profession.

Crafting Professions:

• Armorer: Creates heavy armor (plate, chain).
• Weaponsmith: Crafts melee weapons.
• Jeweler: Creates rings, necklaces, earrings, and gems.
• Tailor: Makes light armor (leather, cloth).
• Woodworker: Crafts bows, staves, and furniture.
• Provisioner: Creates food and drink, essential for buffs.
• Alchemist: Brews potions and poisons.
• Sage: Scribes spell scrolls and books.
• Artificer: Crafts shields, instruments, and totems.

Gathering Professions:

• Forester: Gathers wood and roots.
• Miner: Extracts ores and gems.
• Tinker: Salvages mechanical components.
• Transmuter: Breaks down magical items into components.
• Fisherman: Catches fish.

To start, visit a tradeskill trainer in any major city. You'll learn basic recipes and be directed to gathering nodes. Crafting involves a mini-game where you combine components to create an item, aiming for critical successes to gain bonus experience and higher quality items. Leveling your tradeskill can be time-consuming but provides significant benefits, including self-sufficiency and the ability to sell high-demand items to other players.