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.
Abominations — the stitched giants of the Scourge
Who abominations are in WoW Classic: giants of stitched corpses, plague carriers, Patchwerk in Naxxramas. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Aegwynn: Guardian of Tirisfal
Aegwynn — Guardian of Tirisfal who defeated the avatar of Sargeras and became the mother of Medivh. Key Burning Legion lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Agamaggan
Agamaggan — the Ancient boar fallen in the War of the Ancients; from his blood rose the Razorfen thickets. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Air Elementals — the living wind of Azeroth
Air elementals in WoW Classic: servants of Al'Akir, where to farm essence of air and motes, lore of the air element. Guide on WowX5 x5.
Al'Akir the Windlord — Lord of Air
Al'Akir the Windlord — Elemental Lord of air in Warcraft. Master of storms, wind and lightning, and his place in WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Alexstrasza: Aspect of Life and the Red Flight
Alexstrasza, the Life-Binder and queen of the red dragonflight. Eonar's gift, her enslavement by the Dragonmaw and her legacy in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Alleria Windrunner: the legendary ranger
Alleria Windrunner, high elf ranger: eldest of the Windrunner sisters, vengeance on the Horde in the Second War, the Expedition to Draenor. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Amberseal Keeper
Amberseal Keeper: a hybrid two-handed staff from Lord Kazzak, stats and who needs it on x5.
Anasterian Sunstrider: the last king of Quel'Thalas
Anasterian Sunstrider — the last king of the high elves, wielder of the runeblade Felo'melorn, slain by Arthas. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Anduin Lothar: the Lion of Azeroth and leader of the Alliance
Anduin Lothar, the Lion of Azeroth: last of the Arathi line, leader of the Alliance of Lordaeron in the Second War, death at Blackrock. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Antonidas: grand magus of Dalaran
Antonidas — head of the Kirin Tor and mentor of Jaina Proudmoore who died when Dalaran fell. Warcraft lore for WoW Classic players on WowX5 x5.
Anubisath — Obsidian Guardians of Ahn'Qiraj
WoW Classic anubisath: elite stone guardians of Ahn'Qiraj, qiraji warriors sealed in obsidian. Mechanics and lore of the anubisath on WowX5 x5.
Arcanums and Special Head, Leg and Shoulder Enchants in WoW Classic 1.12.1 NEW
Arcanums in WoW Classic 1.12.1: enchant head, legs and shoulders — Dire Maul, Lesser Arcanums, Zul'Gurub and Sapphiron. Summary table and role picks on x5.
Archimonde the Defiler: the warlord who fell at the World Tree
Archimonde the Defiler, the fearsome warlord of the Burning Legion who razed Dalaran and fell at the battle of Mount Hyjal. Third War lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Argent Dawn: the Cross-Faction Order Against the Undead
Lore of the Argent Dawn: how remnants of the Silver Hand united to war on the Scourge in the Plaguelands, its Vanilla reputation and preparation for Naxxramas.
Arthas Menethil: from paladin to death knight
Arthas Menethil, prince of Lordaeron: the culling of Stratholme, Frostmourne, betraying his father, resurrecting Kel'Thuzad. Scourge lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Ashbringer (Corrupted Ashbringer)
Ashbringer in WoW Classic: Corrupted Ashbringer from Naxxramas, the blade's lore, its Plaguelands effects. Guide to the iconic sword for x5.
Aviana
Aviana — the Ancient patron of birds who gave druids the raven form. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Bags in WoW Classic: Inventory, Bank and Every Vanilla Bag Type NEW
Bags in WoW Classic 1.12.1: the 16-slot backpack and 4 bag slots, the bank, regular and profession bags, a table by slots and source. Beginner tips for x5.
Banshees — the wailing spirits of the Scourge
Who banshees are in WoW Classic: incorporeal spirits of the fallen, wail and possession, Sylvanas Windrunner. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Basilisks of Azeroth — fauna of WoW Classic
Basilisks in WoW Classic: many-legged reptiles of the wastes and swamps with a petrifying gaze. Where they live and why they are dangerous, on the WowX5 x5 server.
Bats of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Bats in WoW Classic: winged night flyers of the dark lands, where they live and how to tame a hunter pet. Tirisfal and the Plaguelands on the WowX5 x5 server.
Bears of Azeroth — strength of the wild woods of WoW Classic
Bears in WoW Classic: ironfur bears of Loch Modan, where they roam, the druid bear form and taming one as a hunter on the WowX5 x5 server.
Bestiary of Azeroth — creatures and peoples of WoW Classic
WoW Classic bestiary: murlocs, naga, gnolls, kobolds, harpies, satyrs, quilboar. Who these creatures of Azeroth are and where to find them on the WowX5 x5 server.
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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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