To access the Blacksmith and Jewelcrafter in Diablo III, you need to progress through the story and rescue the Blacksmith, Haedrig Eamon, in Act I. For the Jewelcrafter, you must rescue Covetous Shen in Act II.
Accessing the Blacksmith in Diablo III
To access the Blacksmith in Diablo III, you first need to progress through the campaign until you reach the town of New Tristram, which is the first town you encounter in the game. Once you are in New Tristram, you can find the Blacksmith by looking for the blacksmith's anvil icon on the mini-map. The Blacksmith is typically located in the central area of the town, near other important NPCs like the Jewelcrafter and merchants.
Interacting with the Blacksmith
Approach the Blacksmith NPC and click on him to interact. This will bring up the Blacksmith interface, where you can view the various services and options available to you. The Blacksmith offers services such as repairing your equipment, salvaging items into crafting materials, and crafting new items using the materials you have collected throughout your journey.
Leveling up the Blacksmith
In order to access higher-tier crafting recipes and services from the Blacksmith, you will need to level up his proficiency. You can do this by providing him with training pages and tomes that you find as loot drops while playing the game. As he levels up, the Blacksmith will be able to craft more powerful items and offer better services to help you in your adventure.
Accessing the Jewelcrafter in Diablo III
To access the Jewelcrafter in Diablo III, you need to progress through the campaign until you reach the town of Caldeum in Act II. The Jewelcrafter NPC is named Covetous Shen, and he can be found in the Caldeum Bazaar area. Look for the jewel icon on the mini-map to locate the Jewelcrafter's workshop in the town.
Interacting with the Jewelcrafter
Approach Covetous Shen and click on him to interact. This will bring up the Jewelcrafter interface, where you can access services such as removing gems from socketed items, combining gems to create more powerful ones, and crafting new gems to enhance your equipment. Gems play a crucial role in Diablo III, offering various bonuses and effects when socketed into your gear.
Leveling up the Jewelcrafter
Similar to the Blacksmith, you can level up the Jewelcrafter by providing him with training pages and tomes that you collect during your adventures. As Covetous Shen levels up, he will unlock new gem recipes and services that can significantly boost your character's power and effectiveness in combat. Make sure to regularly interact with the Jewelcrafter to take advantage of his valuable services.