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For the NPC, see Gnome Engineer.

Gnome Engineering is one of two disciplines engineers may specialize in upon attaining level 20 and 200 skill. The other is Goblin Engineering. Gnome Engineering innovation is diverse, with items ranging from [Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt] and [Gnomish Mind Control Cap] to the [World Enlarger]. This diversity can give Gnome Engineers the element of surprise and situational advantages when facing enemies.

Becoming a Gnome Engineer[]

Much like with Goblin Engineering, this is a three step process.

The referral[]

You first have to get a referral from an engineering trainer. There are a number of people who will give you a referral. Remember, you need 200 engineering skill and must be at least level 20 to be eligible.

The pledge[]

The person you are sent to (either Tinkmaster Overspark, or Oglethorpe Obnoticus, depending on who referred you) will hand you an unsigned pledge, and ask that you sign and return it. This seals your commitment to Gnomish Engineering.

Showing your work[]

Both Overspark and Obnoticus will then ask you to show examples of your work. You will be handing over:

Base ingredients:

Having done that, you are given a new ability called Gnomish Engineer in your spellbook (Clicking opens Engineering dialog), which entitles you to training on the 'gnome engineer only' engineering recipes. Congratulations! You have specialized in Gnome Engineering!

Membership[]

Having completed the exercises above, you used to be given a Gnome Engineer Membership Card. This remains valid for 14 days of 'played time' (336 hours in-game), not 14 real days.

Prior to Patch 3.1.0, you could renew this card for 2 gold, and as a side benefit get a renewal gift in the mail, which had a chance of being a useful engineering schematic. The schematics [Schematic: Lil' Smoky] and [Schematic: Pet Bombling] were only acquirable this way.

Now, however, it is simply an ability in your spellbook, called Gnomish Engineer. Clicking it opens the Engineering dialog.

Gnome Engineering items[]

  • Gnome Engineering items require specialization in Gnome Engineering to craft.
  • Some Engineering items which have 'Gnomish' in the title do not require specialization to craft or use, e.g. [Gnomish Cloaking Device].
  • While some Gnome Engineering items require specialization to use, others do not. Some are tradable, some are BoP.
Item Type Cooldown Tradeable Engineering Skill
Required to Use
Gnome Engineering
Required to Use
[Gnomish Goggles] Cloth (Head) - - 210 -
[Gnomish Mind Control Cap] Cloth (Head) 30 minutes Yes 215 -
[Gnomish Power Goggles] Cloth (Head) - - 375 Yes
[Gnomish X-Ray Specs] (Head) - Yes 350 Yes
[Gnomish Rocket Boots] Cloth (Feet) 30 minutes Yes 225 -
[Nigh Invulnerability Belt] Cloth (Waist) 5 minutes Yes 350 -
[Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt] Leather (Waist) 1 hour Yes 215 -
[Gnomish Battle Goggles] Leather (Head) - - 375 Yes
[Gnomish Alarm-O-Bot] Device (Consumable) 10 minutes Yes 265 -
[Gnomish Flame Turret] Device (Consumable) 1 minute Yes 325 -
[Lil' Smoky] Device (Small pet) - - - -
[World Enlarger] Device 1 hour Yes 250 Yes
[Plans: Inlaid Mithril Cylinder] Recipe - Yes Blacksmithing 200 -
[Gnomish Battle Chicken] Trinket 30 minutes - 230 -
[Gnomish Death Ray] Trinket 5 minutes - - -
[Gnomish Net-o-Matic Projector] Trinket 10 minutes Yes 210 -
[Gnomish Poultryizer] Trinket 5 minutes Yes 340 Yes
[Gnomish Shrink Ray] Trinket 5 minutes Yes 205 -
[Ultrasafe Transporter: Gadgetzan] Trinket 4 hours Yes 260 Yes
[Ultrasafe Transporter: Toshley's Station] Trinket 4 hours Yes 350 Yes
[De-Weaponized Mechanical Companion] Device (Small pet) - Yes - -


Switching Specializations[]

Since patch 3.2.0, Gnomish Engineers and Goblin Engineers can now switch profession specializations for a fee.

You can now switch specializations by visiting Narain Soothfancy in north east Tanaris. The book on the table in his hut will allow you to switch specializations for a fee of 150g.

Note that switching specializations will cause you to unlearn all associated recipes for your current specialization.

Notes[]

The measurements Gnomish engineer's and Gnomes in general use is revealed by Fizzle Brassbolts in the quest Martek the Exiled. These measurements are:

WW = Whisker Width

IBGs = Itty-Bitty Grams

TC = Toe Curls (Power)

See also[]

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