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.
Rotgrip
How to kill Rotgrip in the Inner Maraudon of Maraudon in WoW Classic. Mechanics, strategy and loot for the x5 server.
Scarlet Commander Mograine — Cathedral Boss
Scarlet Commander Mograine in Scarlet Monastery WoW Classic: paladin, Crusader Strike, the final duo fight with Whitemane, tactics and loot. Cathedral lvl 35–45. x5 se…
Scarlet Monastery Bosses
Full list of Scarlet Monastery bosses in WoW Classic: Vishas, Thalnos, Loksey, Doan, Herod, Mograine and Whitemane. Tactics, loot and wing order for x5.
Scarlet Monastery in WoW Classic
4 wings, best farming for levels 30–45 — complete Scarlet Monastery guide for WoW Classic x5.
Scarlet Monastery: Guide to All Wings
Scarlet Monastery walkthrough for WoW Classic: the four wings (Graveyard, Library, Armory, Cathedral), bosses, quests and level 26–45 loot.
Scholomance: Bosses, Tactics, and BiS Loot
Full Scholomance guide for WoW Classic: all bosses, tactics, BiS loot, group composition, and tips for WowX5 x5 server.
Scholomance: Full Dungeon Walkthrough
Scholomance walkthrough for WoW Classic: summoning Kirtonos, the Darkmaster Gandling finale, boss tactics and loot for levels 56–60 on the WowX5 server.
Shade of Eranikus
How to kill Shade of Eranikus, the final boss of the Sunken Temple in WoW Classic. Sleep, shadow damage, spirit summons. Strategy and loot for x5.
Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin
How to kill Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin in LBRS: curses, Hex, snake adds. Fight tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Shadowfang Keep — WoW Classic Dungeon Guide
Shadowfang Keep dungeon guide WoW Classic: 8 bosses, route, loot and tips. Level 22-30. Final boss Archmage Arugal. WoW Classic x5.
Shadowfang Keep: Dungeon Walkthrough
Shadowfang Keep walkthrough for WoW Classic: how to get there, Arugal and boss tactics, quests and level 18–25 loot for the x5 server.
Skum - the thunder lizard of Wailing Caverns
Skum in Wailing Caverns WoW Classic: an optional thunder lizard with lightning, drops the Tail Spike dagger and Glowing Lizardscale Cloak. WC level 15-25. x5 server.
Sneed and Sneed's Shredder — Deadmines boss
Sneed and the Shredder in Deadmines WoW Classic: destroy the goblin machine, then kill pilot Sneed. Drops Buzzer Blade, Gold-flecked Gloves. x5 server.
Solakar Flamewreath
The Father Flame event in UBRS: waves of Blackhand Summoners and Veterans, then boss Solakar Flamewreath. How to start and clear it. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Stratholme: Bosses, Tactics, BiS Loot, and Deathcharger
Full Stratholme guide for WoW Classic: Strath Live and Dead, all bosses, tactics, BiS items, Deathcharger mount, and tips for WowX5 x5 server.
Stratholme: Live and Undead Side Walkthrough
Stratholme walkthrough for WoW Classic: live and undead sides, the 45-minute Baron run, the Deathcharger mount and loot for levels 58–60 on WowX5.
Sunken Temple (Temple of Atal'Hakkar) — WoW Classic Guide
Sunken Temple dungeon guide for WoW Classic: bosses, statue puzzle, dragons, Jammal'an and loot. Level 50–56 dungeon on x5.
Sunken Temple bosses
Full list of Sunken Temple bosses in WoW Classic: Atal'alarion, the dragons Dreamscythe/Weaver/Hazzas/Morphaz, Jammal'an, Ogom, Avatar of Hakkar, Shade of Eranikus. St…
Sunken Temple: Full Dungeon Walkthrough
Sunken Temple (Temple of Atal'Hakkar) walkthrough for WoW Classic: the statue puzzle, summoning the Avatar of Hakkar, boss tactics and loot for levels 50–56 on WowX5.
Taragaman the Hungerer — Ragefire Chasm boss guide
How to defeat Taragaman the Hungerer in Ragefire Chasm (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 16–17.
Targorr the Dread — The Stockade boss guide
How to defeat Targorr the Dread in The Stockade (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 24–26.
Tendris Warpwood
How to kill Tendris Warpwood, the first boss of Dire Maul West. Mana Igniting Cord belt, roots, tactics for WoW Classic x5.
The Beast and Finkle Einhorn
How to kill The Beast in Upper Blackrock Spire: fire attacks, fear, skinning and Finkle Einhorn, Pristine Hide of the Beast quests. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
The Stockade bosses — full list
All 6 bosses of The Stockade in WoW Classic: Targorr, Kam Deepfury, Hamhock, Dextren Ward, Bruegal and Bazil Thredd. Tactics, levels and loot on x5.
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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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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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