Knowledge base
Everything about WoW Classic — in one place
1694 articles on Vanilla 1.12.1 for the x5 realm: leveling, classes, dungeons, raids, PvP, professions and economy.
Balnazzar
How to kill Balnazzar in Stratholme: disguised as Grand Crusader Dathrohan, dreadlord transform, Possession and Psychic Scream. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Baron Aquanis
Baron Aquanis in Blackfathom Deeps WoW Classic: a quest water elemental summoned by an event. How to summon, tactics and reward for x5.
Baron Rivendare
How to kill Baron Rivendare in Stratholme: tactics, the 45-minute Baron Run, Deathcharger's Reins mount chance. Guide for WoW Classic x5.
Baron Silverlaine — the SFK ghost
Baron Silverlaine in Shadowfang Keep WoW Classic: casts Veil of Shadow (healing reduction), drops Silverlaine's Family Seal. Level 22-30. x5 server.
Baroness Anastari
How to kill Baroness Anastari in Stratholme: the Possession mechanic, Banshee Wail. Ziggurat tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Bazil Thredd — The Stockade boss guide
How to defeat Bazil Thredd in The Stockade (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 28–29.
Bazzalan — Ragefire Chasm boss guide
How to defeat Bazzalan in Ragefire Chasm (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 15–16.
Blackfathom Deeps Bosses
Full list of Blackfathom Deeps bosses in WoW Classic: Ghamoo-ra, Lady Sarevess, Gelihast, Baron Aquanis, Twilight Lord Kelris and Aku'mai. Tactics and loot for x5.
Blackfathom Deeps — WoW Classic Dungeon Guide
Blackfathom Deeps dungeon guide for WoW Classic: bosses, route, loot and quests. Level 20–30 dungeon on the x5 server.
Blackfathom Deeps: Dungeon Walkthrough
Blackfathom Deeps walkthrough for WoW Classic: how to get there, Aku'mai and naga boss tactics, quests and level 20–30 loot for the x5 server.
Blackrock Depths (BRD) in WoW Classic
The largest Classic dungeon and mandatory step toward raiding — BRD guide for WoW Classic x5.
Blackrock Depths (BRD): Full Walkthrough
Blackrock Depths (BRD) walkthrough for WoW Classic: the Ring of Law, the Grim Guzzler bar, boss tactics and loot for levels 52–60 on WowX5.
Bloodmage Thalnos — Graveyard Boss
Bloodmage Thalnos in Scarlet Monastery WoW Classic: undead mage, fire and shadow, Flame Spike, tactics and loot. Graveyard end boss lvl 26–36. x5 server.
Bruegal Ironknuckle — The Stockade boss guide
How to defeat Bruegal Ironknuckle in The Stockade (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 28–30.
Cannon Master Willey
How to kill Cannon Master Willey on Stratholme's Live side: Rain of Fire, Knockaway, ranged shots. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Captain Greenskin — Defias pirate captain
Captain Greenskin in Deadmines WoW Classic: Defias pirate captain on the ship deck, drops Cruel Barb, Emberstone Staff, Impaling Harpoon. x5 server.
Captain Kromcrush
Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul North. Surrender mechanic on the tribute run, tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Celebras the Cursed
How to kill Celebras the Cursed in the Inner Maraudon of Maraudon in WoW Classic. Mechanics, strategy and loot for the x5 server.
Charlga Razorflank - high priestess, finale of Razorfen Kraul
Charlga Razorflank in Razorfen Kraul WoW Classic: final boss with lightning, fear and stun, drops Heart of Agamaggan. RFK level 25-35. x5 server.
Chief Ukorz Sandscalp
How to kill Chief Ukorz Sandscalp in Zul'Farrak WoW Classic. Bodyguard Ruuzlu, heavy melee, Jang'thraze loot and the Sul'thraze sword. Tactics for x5.
Commander Springvale — SFK
Commander Springvale in Shadowfang Keep WoW Classic: buffed by adds and auras, drops Commander's Crest. Kill the retinue first. Level 22-30. x5 server.
Cookie — the murloc cook of the Deadmines
Cookie in the Deadmines, WoW Classic 1.12: a level 20 elite murloc cook on the Defias ship, Acid Splash and self-heals, drops Cookie's Tenderizer and Cookie's Stirring…
Crowd Pummeler 9-60 — Gnomeregan Boss
Crowd Pummeler 9-60 in Gnomeregan WoW Classic: stun stomp, attack haste, the famous two-handed mace, tactics, loot. x5 server.
Darkmaster Gandling
How to kill Scholomance's final boss Darkmaster Gandling: classroom teleport, Shadow Shell, loot Headmaster's Charge and Frightalon. WoW Classic x5 guide.
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Sections
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Getting started & help
127 articlesClient 1.12.1, realmlist, addons, troubleshooting and first steps in Vanilla.
- ◆WoW x5 realmlist: how to set realmlist correctly
- ◆Best Addons for WoW Classic: Full List and Setup
- ◆WoW 1.12.1 'Drums of War' (build 5875): what version it is
Leveling
58 articlesRoutes 1–60, zone guides and leveling for every class on x5 rates.
- ◆Starting Zones 1–10 in WoW Classic (x5)
- ◆Alliance 1–60 Leveling Route in WoW Classic (x5)
- ◆Horde 1–60 Leveling Route in WoW Classic (x5)
Classes & races
177 articlesTalent builds, rotations, macros, abilities, tier lists and race picks.
- ◆WoW Classic Class Tier List 1.12.1: Rankings by Role
- ◆Best DPS Class in WoW Classic for Raids
- ◆Best Class for Beginners in WoW Classic
Dungeons
218 articles5-player instances: entrances, bosses, tactics, loot and quests.
- ◆Deadmines: Full Dungeon Walkthrough
- ◆Blackrock Depths (BRD): Full Walkthrough
- ◆Stratholme: Live and Undead Side Walkthrough
Raids & bosses
109 articlesFrom Molten Core to Naxxramas: attunements, setups, every boss tactic.
- ◆Molten Core: Complete Raid Guide for x5 Server
- ◆Onyxia's Lair Access: Full Drakefire Amulet Attunement
- ◆Blackwing Lair (BWL): Complete Raid Guide
PvP
34 articlesHonor & rank system, battlegrounds, crowd control and best PvP classes.
- ◆PvP Rank System: from Private to High Warlord
- ◆Warsong Gulch: Capture-the-Flag Tactics
- ◆Best PvP Class in WoW Classic
Items & gear
286 articlesTier sets, BiS lists, legendaries, enchants, consumables and mounts.
- ◆Pre-Raid Gearing — Path to Raids
- ◆Tier 1 (T1) Sets in WoW Classic Vanilla — Molten Core Raid
- ◆Best Trinkets in WoW Classic
Professions
70 articlesProfession leveling 1–300, recipes, specializations and mat farming.
- ◆WoW Classic Alchemy Guide: 1–300 Leveling, Best Potions & Gold
- ◆WoW Classic Engineering Guide: 1–300 Leveling & Specializations
- ◆WoW Classic Mining Guide: Leveling 1-300 and Farming Routes
Quests
31 articlesLegendary and class quest chains of Vanilla — step by step.
- ◆Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker: Full Quest in WoW Classic
- ◆Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian: Assembling the Legendary Staff
- ◆The Legend of Stalvan: WoW Classic Quest Chain Guide
Reputations
30 articlesHow to grind faction reputation and what the rewards are.
- ◆WoW Classic Reputation Guide
- ◆Argent Dawn Reputation Guide
- ◆Timbermaw Hold Reputation: Tunnel Access, Farming and Rewards
World & travel
208 articlesZones, capitals, ports, flight paths and how to reach any place in Azeroth.
- ◆Fast travel across the world in WoW Classic
- ◆Flight Paths: How to Unlock and Use Them
- ◆Booty Bay — a guide to the goblin port
Gold & auction
14 articlesGold farming, auction house trading and the x5 economy.
- ◆How to Farm Gold in WoW Classic x5: Top 10 Methods
- ◆Making Gold on the Auction House in WoW Classic x5
- ◆Best Professions for Making Gold in WoW Classic x5
Combat mechanics
67 articlesStats, hit cap, threat, attack table and Vanilla 1.12.1 formulas.
- ◆WoW Classic Hit Cap: 9% Versus Bosses
- ◆WoW Classic Threat Mechanics: 110% / 130%
- ◆Character stats — WoW Classic stat guide
Lore & bestiary
242 articlesWarcraft history, heroes and villains, factions, dragons and creatures.
- ◆History of Azeroth: Key Events of the Warcraft Universe
- ◆Dragon Aspects: Five Flights and Their Guardians
- ◆Dark lords of Warcraft: villains behind the threats of Vanilla
Server news
23 articlesPatches, events, content unlocks and WoW Classic X5 news.
- ◆Autumn Harvest Festival 2026 on WowX5 Server
- ◆Battleground Updates and PvP Changes on WowX5 2026
- ◆Double XP Bonus Weekend: Total ×10 Experience on WoWx5!
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 minPopular
What players read the most
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◆
Class guides
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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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