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: '''''* Note''': Technically (aka outside DF), a "blacksmith" only forges items from iron, similar to a goldsmith or silversmith, etc. In DF, no such differentiation exists re metals used, so the [[skill]] "metalsmithing" covers all metals. Confusingly, however, "[[Metalsmith]]" is also the [[profession]]al title given for the whole class of metalworking skills, so a dwarf who is both a Master Furnace Operator + Weaponsmith may gain a professional label of "Metalsmith", despite having no "metalsmithing" (blacksmithing) skill at all.<br><br>Unfortunately, this often leads to some confusion between the [[skill]] metalsmith, here, and the [[profession]] by [[metalsmith|the same name]].  So, in DF, "Blacksmith" refers to the labor of non-specific smithing of any/all metals, and the associated skill information is discussed in the article you are now reading.<br><br> Sorry, we just work here. (~wiki editors~)''
 
: '''''* Note''': Technically (aka outside DF), a "blacksmith" only forges items from iron, similar to a goldsmith or silversmith, etc. In DF, no such differentiation exists re metals used, so the [[skill]] "metalsmithing" covers all metals. Confusingly, however, "[[Metalsmith]]" is also the [[profession]]al title given for the whole class of metalworking skills, so a dwarf who is both a Master Furnace Operator + Weaponsmith may gain a professional label of "Metalsmith", despite having no "metalsmithing" (blacksmithing) skill at all.<br><br>Unfortunately, this often leads to some confusion between the [[skill]] metalsmith, here, and the [[profession]] by [[metalsmith|the same name]].  So, in DF, "Blacksmith" refers to the labor of non-specific smithing of any/all metals, and the associated skill information is discussed in the article you are now reading.<br><br> Sorry, we just work here. (~wiki editors~)''
  
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[[File:dwarf_blacksmith.gif|thumb|340px|center|If only he knew how many goblin heads would be smashed with that thing.<br><small>''Art by vertibirdo''</small>]]
 
==Bugs==
 
==Bugs==
 
* Buildings which are built using material-dependent labors (e.g. a trade depot) may require "any metalsmithing skill," but will only check and raise Metalsmithing, not any other qualifying skill (e.g. weaponsmithing). The [[quality]] of any such buildings is based off this skill alone. {{Bug|4899}}
 
* Buildings which are built using material-dependent labors (e.g. a trade depot) may require "any metalsmithing skill," but will only check and raise Metalsmithing, not any other qualifying skill (e.g. weaponsmithing). The [[quality]] of any such buildings is based off this skill alone. {{Bug|4899}}

Revision as of 17:57, 24 February 2022

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Skill: Metalsmith
Association  
Profession Metalsmith
Job Title Blacksmith
Labor Blacksmithing
Tasks
Workshop
Attributes
  • Strength
  • Agility
  • Endurance
  • Creativity
  • Spatial Sense
  • Kinesthetic Sense
v50.14 · v0.47.05
This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.
Not to be confused with the Metalsmith category profession.

The metalsmith skill is used to make furniture, buckets, bins, blocks, cages, and anvils at a metalsmith's forge.

The labor that corresponds to the metalsmith skill is called blacksmithing. A dwarf whose highest skill is "metalsmith" will have the Blacksmith profession.*

Note: Despite both being under the "furniture" menu of a forge, chains are made by metal crafters, and animal traps are made by trappers.


* Note: Technically (aka outside DF), a "blacksmith" only forges items from iron, similar to a goldsmith or silversmith, etc. In DF, no such differentiation exists re metals used, so the skill "metalsmithing" covers all metals. Confusingly, however, "Metalsmith" is also the professional title given for the whole class of metalworking skills, so a dwarf who is both a Master Furnace Operator + Weaponsmith may gain a professional label of "Metalsmith", despite having no "metalsmithing" (blacksmithing) skill at all.

Unfortunately, this often leads to some confusion between the skill metalsmith, here, and the profession by the same name. So, in DF, "Blacksmith" refers to the labor of non-specific smithing of any/all metals, and the associated skill information is discussed in the article you are now reading.

Sorry, we just work here. (~wiki editors~)
If only he knew how many goblin heads would be smashed with that thing.
Art by vertibirdo

Bugs

  • Buildings which are built using material-dependent labors (e.g. a trade depot) may require "any metalsmithing skill," but will only check and raise Metalsmithing, not any other qualifying skill (e.g. weaponsmithing). The quality of any such buildings is based off this skill alone. Bug:4899
"Blacksmith" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: udir-eshtân
Elven: opa-macame
Goblin: ogur-am
Human: oth-semod
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