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Crafting serves a number of purposes in the Lord of the Rings Online. Sometimes, it is a way for the player to hand-craft his own gear that is often superior to items from quest rewards or loot dropped from mobs. Other times, it is a fine way to make money, selling crafted items and surplus raw materials on the auction house or in "private" transactions through public channels. For some folks, it is something to do between quests and adventures, a bit of quiet time in a busy world. Whatever your reasons for it, crafting can be a little bit confusing for new players: there are lots of weird ingredients, complex recipes and various other elements that some people will find themselves needing help with.

Never fear! That's what we do. Read on for your guided tour through the Wild, Wonderful World of LotRO Crafting.