# Crafting professions & NPCs

Crafting unlocks at level 10. Find the six crafting NPCs and professions listed for the Classic World Grand Launch.

Canonical: https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/crafting/

Updated: 2026-10-22

Crafting is available at level 10 and above. Visit a crafting NPC to see available items and material requirements; continuing to craft develops that profession and opens more recipes.

- LEVEL 10+**Visit a crafting NPC**
- RECIPE**Check the materials**
- CRAFTING**Develop your profession**Your route at a glance.

## The six crafting contacts

Nexon’s launch notes name six crafting NPCs. Match the profession to what you want to make, then read the recipe in the current crafting interface.

| NPC | Profession |
| --- | --- |
| Silas Irons | Smithing |
| Mr. Thunder | Weaponcrafting |
| Francois | Tailoring |
| Vicious | Woodcrafting |
| JM From tha Streetz | Leatherworking |
| Chrishrama | Arcforge |

[![Smithing crafting interface](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/smithing-ui.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/smithing-ui.webp)

## Check the recipe before collecting

Start with a specific item rather than collecting materials for a remembered recipe. Check the material names, quantities, and profession requirement shown by the NPC.

As a planning habit, keep enough inventory room to separate crafting supplies from items you use in normal play. Sell or spend a material only after checking whether it belongs to your next recipe.

## Build your profession around useful items

Crafting develops the relevant skills and unlocks more recipes. Choose an item that serves your current character or a clear goal, then decide whether gathering its materials fits your next session.

A simple budget is the materials you still need plus any cost shown in the crafting window. Compare that against the item’s usefulness to you rather than assuming that every crafted item saves mesos.

## Good questions, quick answers.

### When does crafting unlock?
At level 10 and above.

### Who handles Woodcrafting?
Vicious is the Woodcrafting NPC named in the Grand Launch release notes.

### How do I see the required materials?
Visit the relevant crafting NPC and inspect the item’s recipe in the current game.

## Official sources

Facts checked against the sources below on October 22, 2026. Planning advice is written by this independent fan guide.

- [Nexon · Grand Launch Release Notes](https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/general/46506/grand-launch-release-notes) · 2026-10-21