Ashes of Creation Armorsmithing Guide
Armorsmithing answers a simple question in Ashes of Creation, how do you make the best heavy armor in the game. If you want helmets, chestplates, and tool belts that actually matter long term, this is the profession that does it.
How Armorsmithing Works in Ashes of Creation
Armorsmithing is one of the Crafting professions. It focuses on heavy armor pieces and artisan tool belts. Progression comes from crafting items, earning profession experience, and upgrading your certification over time.
You can only be a Grandmaster in 2 professions. Because of that, Armorsmithing is a commitment choice. Crafted gear from this profession sits at the top end of player equipment.
What Armorsmithing Creates
Armorsmithing produces heavy armor and certain artisan tool belts.
Heavy armor like helmets, chestplates, legs, gloves, and boots
Specialized artisan tool belts used by multiple professions
These items scale with material quality. Better inputs lead to better results.
Professions That Feed Armorsmithing
Armorsmithing relies heavily on other Artisan paths.
Mining provides raw ore
Metalworking refines ore into usable metal
Stonemasonry supports some material chains
Trying to level Armorsmithing without these support professions slows progress a lot.
Certifications and Progression Limits
As you craft, you earn experience and skill points. These unlock higher certifications.
Early certifications allow flexibility. Higher certifications reduce how many professions you can hold. Master and Grandmaster tiers force specialization.
Demoting a certification is normal. It lets you refocus without starting over.
Power Leveling Versus Quality
Leveling fast is useful, but quality matters just as much.
Higher quality materials create stronger armor. Higher quantity keeps crafting sustainable. Balancing both is the real goal.
Items that help progression include.
Elixirs that boost crafting experience or quality
Scrolls that increase Armorsmithing experience
Food and drinks that improve crafting efficiency
Armorsmithing shirts and undergarments
Armorsmithing tool belts
Stacking these makes long crafting sessions far more effective.
Node Buildings That Matter
Certain node buildings directly support Armorsmithing.
Smithy unlocks higher tier crafting stations and vendors
Armorsmithing stations control which recipes you can process
If a node lacks the right station tier, progression stalls until the node advances.
Why Armorsmithing Is a Long Term Pick
Armorsmithing shines later, not early. It takes time, materials, and planning. In return, it produces some of the strongest gear in the game and stays relevant as content expands.
Final Blurb
Armorsmithing is not a casual side profession. It rewards players who plan ahead, invest in support professions, and focus on quality materials. If you want to shape the gear economy, this is one of the strongest paths available.
FAQ
Is Armorsmithing worth taking as a Grandmaster
Yes, if you want to craft top tier heavy armor long term.
Can Armorsmithing be leveled solo
Yes, but it is much slower without Mining and Metalworking support.
Do higher quality materials really matter
Yes. Material quality directly affects the strength of crafted armor.
Can certifications be changed later
Yes. You can demote and reassign certifications as needed.
