SoulBound

What each tree does

4 specs

CraftsmithingTree

Profession tools for other crafters (Pickaxes, Skinning Knives, Needles, etc.) and Tool Stones that temporarily boost crafting stats.

The Old WaysTree

Crafting stat boosts (Multicraft, Resourcefulness, Ingenuity) for all Blacksmithing crafts, plus the Alloys sub-spec for smelting ore into high-quality alloys.

ArmorsmithingTree

Plate armor for all 9 slots (Helm, Chest, Legs, Shoulders, Hands, Waist, Wrists, Feet, Shields).

WeaponsmithingTree

All weapon types (Swords, Axes, Maces, Daggers, Polearms, Warglaives) in 1H and 2H versions, plus Weaponstones (Whetstones and Weightstones).

Choose a goalOne build path — nested branches appear below.

Standard Build

Spend Knowledge in this order. Open trees only when you need a visual.

0-30 Points

0-30 Points: Max out the Armorsmithing root node. You will unlock all 3 sub-specializations here, so which one you unlock first doesn't matter. Each sub-spec teaches you a new recipe when you unlock it. It's usually best to pick slots that don't compete with set items first, like Wrist, Belt, and Boots.

0-30 Points

0-30 Points: Max out the Weaponsmithing root node. You will unlock all 3 sub-specializations here.

30-60 Points

30-60 Points: Pick a branch based on the 3 slots you want and put 30 points into it. This will unlock all recipes in that branch. Articulating Armor: Waist, Wrists, Hands

30-55 Points

30-55 Points: Pick Hafted Weapons or Blades based on what weapon type you use. Put 25 points into your chosen branch. This lets you use optional reagents for secondary stats and embellishments, and opens the weapon-specific sub-specs: Hafted Weapons → Axes, Polearms, Maces

60-120 Points

60-120 Points: From here you just have to decide which armor slot you want sooner, but eventually you will unlock all of them.

Standard Build

With this build, you can craft your own max rank gear for your chosen slot. It's the safest choice for most players.
You don't have to look for other players to craft for you or worry about tipping. You're completely self-sufficient. With this build you're basically set for the whole expansion, and each season you'll be able to craft max rank gear.
You need to decide first: Weapons or Armor ? Weapons are usually bigger upgrades, but Armor gives you more slot options.

Sculpted Armor: Helms, Shoulder, Feet

Large Plate Armor: Chest, Legs, Shields

Blades → Swords, Daggers, Warglaives

Next Steps

You have your foundation. Now choose a path:

Unlock More Recipes

Go into other sub-specs to unlock more weapon types, or if you picked Armorsmithing, start putting points into Weaponsmithing.

Boost Your Crafting Stats

Start putting points into The Old Ways for permanent Ingenuity, Multicraft, and Resourcefulness bonuses.
If you mainly use Concentration for crafting Alloys with silver materials to get gold quality, focus on Prolific Worker (Multicraft) and Second Nature (Ingenuity) first.
If you mainly use Concentration for crafting armor for yourself or others, focus on Resourceful Smith (Resourcefulness) and then Second Nature (Ingenuity).

Branch

0-30 Points

0-30 Points: Max out the Armorsmithing root node. You will unlock all 3 sub-specializations here, so which one you unlock first doesn't matter. Each sub-spec teaches you a new recipe when you unlock it. It's usually best to pick slots that don't compete with set items first, like Wrist, Belt, and Boots.

30-60 Points

30-60 Points: Pick a branch based on the 3 slots you want and put 30 points into it. This will unlock all recipes in that branch. Articulating Armor: Waist, Wrists, Hands

60-120 Points

60-120 Points: From here you just have to decide which armor slot you want sooner, but eventually you will unlock all of them.

Sculpted Armor: Helms, Shoulder, Feet

Large Plate Armor: Chest, Legs, Shields

Blacksmithing specializations

What each tree does

Standard Build

Standard Build

Next Steps

Unlock More Recipes

Boost Your Crafting Stats

Blacksmithing specializations

What each tree does

Standard Build

Standard Build

Next Steps

Unlock More Recipes

Boost Your Crafting Stats