Smithing
| Smithing (Skill) | |
|---|---|
| |
| Activity | Forging Lvl 2 tools at the Frostmere anvil |
| Tool required | Frostmere forge |
| XP per action | 750 per forge |
| Max level | 30 |
| Counts to Total Level | No |
Smithing is the skill for upgrading tools to Lvl 2 at the Blacksmith Forge in Frostmere, operated by Grimjaw. It is the only skill that does not count toward Total Level, making it a bonus progression track rather than a core requirement.
Training
Smithing is done at Grimjaw's Blacksmith Forge in Frostmere (Total Level 20 required to enter). Each forge action takes approximately 60 seconds and gives 750 Smithing XP. You can forge the same item repeatedly as long as you hold enough materials and inventory space.
EXP rates
750 Smithing XP per forge (1 forge every 60 seconds)
| Time period | Smithing XP |
|---|---|
| Per minute | 750 XP |
| Per hour | 45,000 XP |
| Per day | 1,080,000 XP |
See EXP Calculator for a full comparison across all skills.
What you can forge
| Tool | Upgrades to | Metal | Wood | Coal | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Axe
|
 Lvl 2 Axe
|
500 | 1,000 | 500 | Double Woodcutting yield and XP |
 Pickaxe
|
 Lvl 2 Pickaxe
|
500 | 1,000 | 500 | Double Mining yield and XP |
 Sword
|
 Lvl 2 Sword
|
750 | 1,500 | 500 | Double Combat XP per kill |
Materials needed per hour
Based on 60 forges per hour using the cheapest item (Lvl 2 Axe or Lvl 2 Pickaxe):
| Material | Per forge | Per hour (60 forges) |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | 500 | 30,000 |
| Wood | 1,000 | 60,000 |
| Coal | 500 | 30,000 |
Tip: Lvl 2 Axe and Lvl 2 Pickaxe cost 200 less Metal per forge than Lvl 2 Sword while giving the same 750 XP — most material-efficient choice for Smithing XP grinding.
Tips
- Smithing does not count toward Total Level — you do not need it to unlock Frostmere, The Shores, or Emberstone. It purely improves your tool efficiency.
- Upgrade your Axe and Pickaxe first since doubled gathering yield directly speeds up stockpiling materials for future forges and Traveling Merchant donations.
- Stock up on Metal, Wood, and Coal before heading to Frostmere — the forge is in the level-gated zone and you want to make multiple forges per trip.
| Skills of Kintara | |
| Gathering | Woodcutting · Mining · Fishing |
| Production | Cooking · Smithing |
| Combat | Combat |