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Rogue in WoW Classic Stealth, burst from the shadows and top melee damage — everything about the Rogue on the x5 realm. Classes & races1 min read

Rogue or Mage: Which to Pick in WoW Classic Rogue vs Mage in WoW Classic 1.12.1: damage, PvP, solo and utility. Which to pick on the WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races3 min read

Shadow Priest — build, talents and rotation Shadow priest build for WoW Classic 1.12: Shadow talents, the Mind Blast and Mind Flay rotation, PvP and solo, stat priority on the WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races2 min read

Shaman Abilities (WoW Classic) Full Shaman spellbook: key abilities, level-by-level learning and combat rotation on the x5 server. Classes & races2 min read

Shaman Guide — WoW Classic Vanilla x5 Complete Shaman guide for WoW Classic Vanilla 1.12.1 on an x5 server: specs, leveling 1–60, raids, PvP and professions. Classes & races2 min read

Shaman Macros WoW Classic: Totems, Healing and Elemental DPS Working shaman macros for WoW Classic 1.12.1: totems by modifier key, Chain Lightning, Earth Shock interrupt, mouseover-style Chain Heal, Ghost Wolf. WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races6 min read

Shaman PvE Rotation: Ability Priority and Cooldowns WoW Classic 1.12.1 shaman PvE rotation guide: ability priority, opener, cooldowns and common mistakes. WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races2 min read

Shaman Shocks: Earth, Flame and Frost Shock in 1.12.1 Shaman shocks in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Earth Shock interrupts, Flame Shock and Frost Shock, the shared cooldown, damage by rank and PvE/PvP use on the x5 server. Classes & races4 min read

Shaman Talents WoW Classic: Enhancement, Elemental and Restoration Builds Best shaman talent builds in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Enhancement with Windfury for melee groups, Elemental caster DPS, Restoration raid healer with Chain Heal. Totems, PvP… Classes & races5 min read

Shaman Totems in WoW Classic: Guide to Every Element Shaman totems in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Earth, Fire, Water and Air, levels, effects, Windfury Totem and choosing totems for raid groups on the x5 server. Classes & races4 min read

Shaman Weapon Imbues: Rockbiter, Flametongue, Frostbrand and Windfury Shaman weapon enchants in WoW 1.12.1: Rockbiter, Flametongue, Frostbrand and Windfury Weapon — levels, 5 minute duration and best pick for leveling on x5. Classes & races4 min read

Shaman in WoW Classic Totems, hybrid damage and healing — everything about the Horde Shaman on the x5 Vanilla realm. Classes & races1 min read

Shaman or Paladin: Which to Pick in WoW Classic Shaman vs Paladin in WoW Classic 1.12.1: buffs, healing, damage and PvP. Two faction-locked hybrids compared for the WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races3 min read

Subtlety Rogue — Build, Talents & PvP Burst Subtlety Rogue build in WoW Classic 1.12: talent layout, Preparation, stealth burst and the PvP role on the WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races2 min read

Survival Hunter — Build, Talents & PvP Survival Hunter build in WoW Classic 1.12: talent layout, Lightning Reflexes, traps, melee weaving and the PvP role on the WowX5 x5 server. Classes & races2 min read

Taming the Beast: How a Hunter Gets a Pet in Vanilla Hunter Taming the Beast quest at level 10 in WoW Classic 1.12.1: how to tame your first pet, where to learn Tame Beast and Beast Training, racial differences. x5 guide. Classes & races2 min read

Tauren Racial Traits (WoW Classic) Full list of Tauren racial traits: active cooldown abilities and passive bonuses, class synergy on x5. Classes & races2 min read

Tauren in WoW Classic A large Horde race with a health bonus and War Stomp — the only Horde access to the Druid class. Classes & races1 min read

Troll Racial Traits (WoW Classic) Full list of Troll racial traits: active cooldown abilities and passive bonuses, class synergy on x5. Classes & races2 min read

Troll in WoW Classic A versatile Horde race with Berserking to speed up attacks and boosted regeneration — the widest class selection in the Horde. Classes & races1 min read

Undead (Forsaken) Racial Traits (WoW Classic) Full list of Undead (Forsaken) racial traits: active cooldown abilities and passive bonuses, class synergy on x5. Classes & races2 min read

Undead in WoW Classic A Horde race with Will of the Forsaken to remove fear and charm — the strongest racial for PvP casters. Classes & races1 min read

Verigan's Fist: the Paladin Class Quest The Tome of Valor Paladin Verigan's Fist quest in WoW Classic 1.12.1: the level-20 Tome of Valor chain, starting with Duthorian Rall in Stormwind, an undead-slaying mace reward. x5 guide. Classes & races1 min read

Warlock Abilities (WoW Classic) Full Warlock spellbook: key abilities, level-by-level learning and combat rotation on the x5 server. Classes & races2 min read

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Getting started & help

127 articles

Client 1.12.1, realmlist, addons, troubleshooting and first steps in Vanilla.

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Leveling

58 articles

Routes 1–60, zone guides and leveling for every class on x5 rates.

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Classes & races

177 articles

Talent builds, rotations, macros, abilities, tier lists and race picks.

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Dungeons

218 articles

5-player instances: entrances, bosses, tactics, loot and quests.

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Raids & bosses

109 articles

From Molten Core to Naxxramas: attunements, setups, every boss tactic.

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PvP

34 articles

Honor & rank system, battlegrounds, crowd control and best PvP classes.

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Items & gear

286 articles

Tier sets, BiS lists, legendaries, enchants, consumables and mounts.

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Professions

70 articles

Profession leveling 1–300, recipes, specializations and mat farming.

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Quests

31 articles

Legendary and class quest chains of Vanilla — step by step.

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Reputations

30 articles

How to grind faction reputation and what the rewards are.

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World & travel

208 articles

Zones, capitals, ports, flight paths and how to reach any place in Azeroth.

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Gold & auction

14 articles

Gold farming, auction house trading and the x5 economy.

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Combat mechanics

67 articles

Stats, hit cap, threat, attack table and Vanilla 1.12.1 formulas.

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Lore & bestiary

242 articles

Warcraft history, heroes and villains, factions, dragons and creatures.

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Server news

23 articles

Patches, events, content unlocks and WoW Classic X5 news.

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Beginner path

Six steps from sign-up to your first raid

1 Create your accountRegistering on WoW x5: create an account in 2 minutes 3 min 2 Download the 1.12.1 clientDownload WoW Vanilla (1.12.1 client) for the X5 server 2 min 3 Set the realmlist and log inWoW x5 realmlist: how to set realmlist correctly 3 min 4 Pick a class for your styleBest Class for Beginners in WoW Classic 3 min 5 Level up to 60Starting Zones 1–10 in WoW Classic (x5) 1 min 6 Gear up for your first raidYour First Raid in WoW Classic 2 min

1 WoW Classic Class Tier List 1.12.1: Rankings by RoleClasses & races · 9 min read 2 WoW x5 realmlist: how to set realmlist correctlyGetting started & help · 3 min read 3 Molten Core: Complete Raid Guide for x5 ServerRaids & bosses · 4 min read 4 Best DPS Class in WoW Classic for RaidsClasses & races · 3 min read 5 How to Farm Gold in WoW Classic x5: Top 10 MethodsGold & auction · 4 min read 6 Best Addons for WoW Classic: Full List and SetupGetting started & help · 3 min read 7 Onyxia's Lair Access: Full Drakefire Amulet AttunementRaids & bosses · 2 min read 8 PvP Rank System: from Private to High WarlordPvP · 3 min read

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Warrior 32 guides

Paladin 32 guides

Hunter 40 guides

Rogue 28 guides

Priest 29 guides

Shaman 29 guides

Mage 35 guides

Warlock 31 guides

Druid 28 guides

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