One of the ways that the developers at Turbine have made crafting unique is through different vocations or, in other words, combinations of different crafting professions. Each vocation is comprised of three parts, one gathering profession and two production professions, each of which compliment each other or are designed to assist other vocations.

Armsman

Prospector

The Prospector is a master gatherer who specializes in the accumulation of material ore. With a sturdy pick in hand, he will maneuver his way throughout Eriador in search of the richest mineral deposits that still remain in the world. Many players shall certainly prove that the Dwarves are not the only ones who are masters of mining. Copper, Mithril, Ancient Iron, these are just a few of many lodes of ore yet to be discovered behind that next mountain range for the hardy prospector.

Arguably the most common gathering profession, the prospector is quintessential to the success of Armsmen, Armorers, Explorers and Tinkerers. For in each of these vocations the use of material ore is essential to the craft of weapons, armor and the like. Any player that finds the need of ore would certainly be advised to gather at every possible moment and save whenever possible.

Weaponsmith

The Weaponsmith is the crafter of shaft and steel. In the troubled days of Middle-earth, many adventurers look towards these individuals in hopes of a fearsome weapon to gain an added edge in battle. Utilizing the hot fires of the forge, this crafter is able to create swords, spears, axes, hammers and much more.

In any battle against the forces of the Dark Lord Sauron, a valued weapon in hand will mean the difference between victory and defeat, life or death. It is for this reason that players should seek out the Weaponsmith at every possible opportunity to ensure they always have the advantage in battle.

Woodworker

The Woodworker is a master of wood and haft that allows him to create an array of deadly weapons for ranged and melee combatants alike. Utilizing a work bench and various tools, the Woodworker can create a large variety of bows, staves and spear hafts from many different types of treated lumber.The Woodworker tends to be a frequent proprietor for Hunters and Lore-masters, but many Guardians and Champions have also taken up the study of Wood lore as well. Much like the Weaponsmith, a reliable bow or stave often means the difference in battle, and as such the relevant players should acquire their services often.

Armorer

Prospector

The Prospector is a master gatherer who specializes in the accumulation of material ore. With a sturdy pick in hand, he will maneuver his way throughout Eriador in search of the richest mineral deposits that still remain in the world. Many players shall certainly prove that the Dwarves are not the only ones who are masters of mining. Copper, Mithril, Ancient Iron, these are just a few of many lodes of ore yet to be discovered behind that next mountain range for the hardy prospector.

Arguably the most common gathering profession, the prospector is quintessential to the success of Armsmen, Armorers, Explorers and Tinkerers. For in each of these vocations the use of material ore is essential to the craft of weapons, armor and the like. Any player that finds the need of ore would certainly be advised to gather at every possible moment and save whenever possible.

Metalsmith

The Metalsmith is an expert on all matters relating to metal, and as such is a craftsman of heavy armor, shields and a variety of tools. Certainly any aspiring guardians, champions and captains will seek the services of the Metalsmith on a frequent basis to help forestall disaster from befalling them. Utilizing a forge, the Metalsmith is able to create works of great strength for the benefit of all the free peoples of Middle-earth.

Guardians in particular should take note of their services: for if one cannot provide a strong front line defense, then darkness will consume not only the person in question, but all allies involved.

Tailor

The Tailor masterfully crafts all sorts of light and medium range armor, such as padded, quilted and sturdy leather, including clothing for the fashionably inclined. Though the armor they mold is not as doughty as the armor crafted by the Metalsmith, it should never be underestimated. Minstrels, hunters and lore-masters rely on the lighter variants for optimal protection and ease of movement.

The Tailor is a highly warranted craft for those in need of protection on the field of battle. Henceforth, if one takes the path of a minstrel, hunter or lore-master, it would be advisable to seek the services of the Tailor on a regular basis.

Explorer

Forester

The Forester involves himself primarily with the gathering of wood. Searching the wilderness, they use their sturdy axes to cut and collect a variety of different materials.
These woods, such as Rowan, Lebethron and the rare but prized Black Ash, are then treated and shaped into useable sections for other crafters.

Tailor

The Tailor masterfully crafts all sorts of light and medium range armor, such as padded, quilted and sturdy leather, including clothing for the fashionably inclined. Though the armor they mold is not as doughty as the armor crafted by the Metalsmith, it should never be underestimated. Minstrels, hunters and lore-masters rely on the lighter variants for optimal protection and ease of movement.

The Tailor is a highly warranted craft for those in need of protection on the field of battle. Henceforth, if one takes the path of a minstrel, hunter or lore-master, it would be advisable to seek the services of the Tailor on a regular basis.

Prospector

The Prospector is a master gatherer who specializes in the accumulation of material ore. With a sturdy pick in hand, he will maneuver his way throughout Eriador in search of the richest mineral deposits that still remain in the world. Many players shall certainly prove that the Dwarves are not the only ones who are masters of mining. Copper, Mithril, Ancient Iron, these are just a few of many lodes of ore yet to be discovered behind that next mountain range for the hardy prospector.

Arguably the most common gathering profession, the prospector is quintessential to the success of Armsmen, Armorers, Explorers and Tinkerers. For in each of these vocations the use of material ore is essential to the craft of weapons, armor and the like. Any player that finds the need of ore would certainly be advised to gather at every possible moment and save whenever possible.

Historian

Farmer

The farmer concerns himself with the growing of different types of vegetable and pipe-weed crops on various plots of land scattered throughout the Bree-land and Shire areas. They grow the hops and berries needed for the wonderful ales and beers brewed throughout the land and provide the resources for cooks to make their culinary works of art for the hardy adventurers.

Scholar

The Scholar is among the most useful crafts in all of Middle-earth, but certainly benefits fellow trades-persons the most. Through the collection of lost lore from the first and second ages of the world, the Scholar puts the lost pieces together and creates helpful recipes, such as dyes and potions and scrolls of this lost lore, for their peers.

Weaponsmith

The Weaponsmith is the crafter of shaft and steel. In the troubled days of Middle-earth, many adventurers look towards these individuals in hopes of a fearsome weapon to gain an added edge in battle. Utilizing the hot fires of the forge, this crafter is able to create swords, spears, axes, hammers and much more.

In any battle against the forces of the Dark Lord Sauron, a valued weapon in hand will mean the difference between victory and defeat, life or death. It is for this reason that players should seek out the Weaponsmith at every possible opportunity to ensure they always have the advantage in battle.

Tinker

Prospector

The Prospector is a master gatherer who specializes in the accumulation of material ore. With a sturdy pick in hand, he will maneuver his way throughout Eriador in search of the richest mineral deposits that still remain in the world. Many players shall certainly prove that the Dwarves are not the only ones who are masters of mining. Copper, Mithril, Ancient Iron, these are just a few of many lodes of ore yet to be discovered behind that next mountain range for the hardy prospector.

Arguably the most common gathering profession, the prospector is quintessential to the success of Armsmen, Armorers, Explorers and Tinkerers. For in each of these vocations the use of material ore is essential to the craft of weapons, armor and the like. Any player that finds the need of ore would certainly be advised to gather at every possible moment and save whenever possible.

Jeweller

The Jeweller will focus on the creation of objects and adornments for a wide variety of adventurers. It is said, as well, that the Jeweller can create true works of art.

Cook

The Cook specializes in the production of food for traveling adventurers. Everything from power and morale regeneration to temporarily boosting things such as agility and might are possible from the culinary skill of the cooks of Eriador. In addition, each region has its share of peculiar specialties, such as Mushroom Pies from the Shire, for players seeking something a little off the beaten track of Cram and Water.

Woodsman

Forester

The Forester involves himself primarily with the gathering of wood. Searching the wilderness, they use their sturdy axes to cut and collect a variety of different materials.

These woods, such as Rowan, Lebethron and the rare but prized Black Ash, are then treated and shaped into useable sections for other crafters.

Woodworker

The Woodworker is a master of wood and haft that allows him to create an array of deadly weapons for ranged and melee combatants alike. Utilizing a work bench and various tools, the Woodworker can create a large variety of bows, staves and spear hafts from many different types of treated lumber.

The Woodworker tends to be a frequent proprietor for Hunters and Lore-masters, but many Guardians and Champions have also taken up the study of Wood lore as well. Much like the Weaponsmith, a reliable bow or stave often means the difference in battle, and as such the relevant players should acquire their services often.

Farmer

The farmer concerns himself with the growing of different types of vegetable and pipe-weed crops on various plots of land scattered throughout the Bree-land and Shire areas. They grow the hops and berries needed for the wonderful ales and beers brewed throughout the land and provide the resources for cooks to make their culinary works of art for the hardy adventurers.

Yeoman

Farmer

The farmer concerns himself with the growing of different types of vegetable and pipe-weed crops on various plots of land scattered throughout the Bree-land and Shire areas. They grow the hops and berries needed for the wonderful ales and beers brewed throughout the land and provide the resources for cooks to make their culinary works of art for the hardy adventurers.

Cook

The Cook specializes in the production of food for traveling adventurers. Everything from power and morale regeneration to temporarily boosting things such as agility and might are possible from the culinary skill of the cooks of Eriador. In addition, each region has its share of peculiar specialties, such as Mushroom Pies from the Shire, for players seeking something a little off the beaten track of Cram and Water.

Tailor

The Tailor masterfully crafts all sorts of light and medium range armor, such as padded, quilted and sturdy leather, including clothing for the fashionably inclined. Though the armor they mold is not as doughty as the armor crafted by the Metalsmith, it should never be underestimated. Minstrels, hunters and lore-masters rely on the lighter variants for optimal protection and ease of movement.

The Tailor is a highly warranted craft for those in need of protection on the field of battle. Henceforth, if one takes the path of a minstrel, hunter or lore-master, it would be advisable to seek the services of the Tailor on a regular basis.