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:* The Check the [[Crafting]] article for more details.
==Lore/Backstory==
[[File:Haedrig.png|left|thumb|Haedrig's quest.]]Haedrig was a young husband ==Appearance and father in [[New Tristram]], when the fiery [[Meteor]] crashed down through the [[Monastery]]. In the chaos and demonic uprising that followed, his wife and child were slain, then returned to half-life as hideous [[zombie]]s. Brokenhearted over their undead fate, Haedrig beseeches the hero to find them and destroy them, putting their souls to rest.Upgrades==
Once the deed is done, Haedrig agrees to use his blacksmithing skills to assist your hero in the battle against evil. Like the other important NPCs's wagon and general shop appearance changes, Haedrig travels with the [[caravan]] throughout the entire gamegrowing more shiny and impressive, and as he is present leveled up. Each of the Artisans in town in each actDiablo III has 10 levels to upgrade through.
[[File:Blacksmith-wagon-progression.jpg|center|thumb|800px|Comparisons of the smithy at the first, second, and highest level of upgrades. (At the time of this image, there were only 5 Artisan levels. There are now 10, so the looks of each level now differ slightly.)]]
==Features==A video of his upgrade animation:
[[File:Blacksmith-interface1.jpg|thumb|260px|The Blacksmith's interface, [[Training]].]]Haedrig handles all salvaging, and also crafting. He makes numerous types of armor and weapons, and learns new recipes as he levels up, as well as from crafting plans found by players. He does not buy or sell items.<youtube>lBGxq6UmyJw</youtube>
==Achievements Associated with the Blacksmith==
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{{achievement header}}<achievement type="single">Hassling Haedrig</achievement><achievement type="list" sub="Blacksmith">Crafting</achievement>
==Lore/Backstory==
[[File:Haedrig.png|right|thumb|Haedrig's quest.]]
Haedrig was a young husband and father in [[New Tristram]], when the fiery [[Meteor]] crashed down through the [[Monastery]]. In the chaos and demonic uprising that followed, his wife and child were slain, then returned to half-life as hideous [[zombie]]s. Brokenhearted over their undead fate, Haedrig beseeches the hero to find them and destroy them, putting their souls to rest.
*Once the deed is done, Haedrig agrees to use his blacksmithing skills to assist your hero in the battle against evil. Like the other important NPCs, Haedrig travels with the [[Trainingcaravan]]throughout the entire game, and is present in town in each act.
During development, many of his talents were redistributed.* Haedrig formerly handled initially [[socketingsocket]] but that talent was given to the Jewelered items. He also lost his repair monopoly, and This is now various NPC merchants provide thathandled by the [[jeweler]], along with selling and buying weapons and armorwho also removes [[gem]]s from sockets.  ==Appearance and Upgrades== * Haedrig'initially made all [[repair]]s wagon and general shop appearance will change, growing more shiny and impressive, as he is leveled up. Each of the Artisans These are now available from several NPC merchants in Diablo III has 10 levels to upgrade throughtownThis happens for all of the Artisans, but * Haedrig's are was formerly the best documented as he's been trainable up to level 5 during source of the beta test, and other higher level wagon images have been released by Blizzard. [[File:Blacksmith-wagon-progressionNephalem Cube]] (used to Salvage items) as a quest reward.jpg|center|thumb|800px|Comparisons of That object was removed from the smithy at game in the first, second, and highest level big interface revisions of upgrades. (At the time of this image, there were only 5 Artisan levels. There are now [[Beta Patch 10, so the looks of each level now differ slightly.)]A video of his upgrade animation: <youtube>lBGxq6UmyJw</youtube>  ==References==* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/artisan-presentation-video-gamescom/ Artisan Presentation Video]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-interview-gamespot-au/ Interview with Jay Wilson]
File:Blacksmith-wagon-concept.jpg|Wagon upgrade concept art.
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During development, many of his talents were redistributed.
* Haedrig initially [[socket]]ed items. This is now handled by the [[jeweler]], who also removes [[gem]]s from sockets.
* Haedrig initially made all [[repair]]s. These are now available from several NPC merchants in town.
* Haedrig was formerly the source of the [[Nephalem Cube]] (used to Salvage items) as a quest reward. That object was removed from the game in the big interface revisions of [[Beta Patch 10]].