- This article is about the ore. For the crafting reagent, see
[Iron Bar]. For the mining node, see Iron Deposit. For the metal, see Iron.
- Iron Ore
- Crafting Reagent
- Sell Price: 1
50
Iron Ore is mined from Iron Deposits, with a minimum Classic mining skill of 1.
As an ingredient
Blacksmithing
Mining
Iron Ore is smelted into an [Iron Bar] at a forge, requiring a Classic Mining skill of 100 or more.
Jewelcrafting
Iron Ore can be prospected with a Classic Jewelcrafting skill of 1 or more.
[Citrine] (~35%)
[Jade] (~35%)
[Lesser Moonstone] (~35%)
[Aquamarine] (~5%)
[Star Ruby] (~5%)
Enchanting
XP table
| Level range | XP gain on Mining |
|---|---|
| 11 | 90 |
Patch changes
Patch 10.0.2 (2022-11-15): Stacks to 1000, up from 200. 
Patch 8.0.1 (2018-07-17): Each expansion now has a separate profession skill bar, with smaller caps for each expansion, instead of one gigantic profession skill bar for all expansions put together.
- Iron Ore now requires Classic Mining skill of 1 to be mined (down from 100) and 100 to be smelted.
- Iron Ore now requires Classic Jewelcrafting skill of 1 to prospect, down from the previous 125.
Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): Stacks to 200, up from 20. 
Patch 2.0.1 (2006-12-05): Now prospectable. 
Patch 0.6 (2004-04-13):
- [Citrine] drop rate from iron has been reduced.
- Iron has been set to 125 skill as was originally intended.
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