Skinning allows users to harvest the skins from dead beasts and convert them into leather. This leather can then be used in leatherworking and other professions. Skinning is another gathering profession that allows you to harvest materials without much need for attention. You can gather leather from just killing mobs, or the corpses left behind from other players. If you pair this with another gathering profession you can make a lot of money without having to really worry about crafting materials. A high level skinner can gather lots of money just by following high level players and skinning their kills. This profession is beneficial for any class.
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