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.
Uther the Lightbringer: first paladin of the Silver Hand
Uther the Lightbringer, the first paladin: founding the Order of the Silver Hand, mentor of Arthas, refusing to purge Stratholme, death by Frostmourne. WoW Classic lor…
Vanilla Shoulder Enchants: Zandalar, Argent Dawn and Sapphiron NEW
Shoulder enchants in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Zandalar Signets, Argent Dawn mantles and Scourge enchants from Sapphiron. Requirements, prices and role picks, x5.
Varian Wrynn: the missing king of Stormwind
Varian Wrynn — king of Stormwind who vanished right before WoW Classic. Who rules instead and how Onyxia and Lady Prestor are involved. WowX5 x5.
Varok Saurfang: last veteran of the old Horde
Varok Saurfang, High Overlord of Orgrimmar: veteran of three wars, comrade of Orgrim Doomhammer and keeper of the Horde's honor. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Venture Company: Profit at Any Cost
Venture Company lore: goblin industrialists, deforestation and resource extraction in the Barrens, Azshara and Stranglethorn of WoW Vanilla.
Vol'jin — Chieftain of the Darkspear and shadow hunter of WoW Classic
Who is Vol'jin in WoW Classic: shadow hunter, the Darkspear tribe, the alliance with the Horde, and where to find him in Orgrimmar on the WowX5 x5 server.
Vultures of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Vultures in WoW Classic: carrion birds of the wastelands, where they live and how to tame a hunter pet. Badlands, Tanaris and the wastes on WowX5 x5.
War heroes of the Horde and Alliance
Legendary Warcraft commanders: Grommash Hellscream, Varok Saurfang, Rexxar, the Bronzebeard brothers, Danath Trollbane. Lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Warlock Soul Bags: Every Soul Shard Bag in Vanilla 1.12.1 NEW
Soul shard bags in WoW 1.12.1: Small Soul Pouch, Box of Souls, Soul Pouch, Felcloth and Core Felcloth Bag — slots, patterns and sources on the x5 server.
Warsong Clan: Grommash Hellscream and the blood curse
The Warsong clan in Warcraft: Grommash Hellscream, Mannoroth's blood, Ashenvale and Warsong Gulch. History and role in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5 guide.
Water Elementals — the living water of Azeroth
Water elementals in WoW Classic: servants of Neptulon, where to farm essence of water and motes, lore of the water element. Guide on WowX5 x5.
Where to Buy Companion Pets in WoW Classic 1.12.1 — Cats, Parrots, Snakes NEW
Companion pet vendors in WoW Classic 1.12.1: where to buy cats, owls, parrots, snakes and cockroaches, prices and factions. Pet tips for the WoW x5 server.
Wild Beasts of Azeroth — wildlife of WoW Classic
Wild beasts of WoW Classic: wolves, bears, cats, raptors and spiders. Where they roam, what hunters tame and why druids shapeshift on the WowX5 x5 server.
Wild Creatures of Azeroth — great beasts of WoW Classic
Great wild creatures of WoW Classic: kodo, thunder lizards, basilisks, yeti and oozes. Who they are, why they are dangerous and where they roam on the WowX5 x5 server.
Wildhammer: Riders of Gryphons
Wildhammer clan lore: the free dwarves of Aerie Peak, gryphon riders, storm shamanism and their alliance with the Alliance in WoW Vanilla.
Wind Serpents of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Wind serpents in WoW Classic: the only pet with a ranged lightning attack, where they live and how to tame one. Feralas and Thousand Needles on WowX5 x5.
WoW Classic 1.12.1 Bank Slots: Space and Bag Slot Costs NEW
The WoW Classic 1.12.1 bank: 24 slots, prices of the 6 bank bag slots from 10 silver to 100 gold, where to find bankers and what to store on the x5 server.
Wolves of Azeroth — pack predators of WoW Classic
Wolves and worgs in WoW Classic: where they roam, why packs are dangerous, why orcs ride wolves. Taming a wolf as a hunter on the WowX5 x5 server.
Wraiths — Incorporeal Spirits of the Scourge
Who are wraiths in WoW Classic: incorporeal Scourge undead, spirits of the dead trapped between life and death. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Wyrmkin — winged guardians of the dragonflights
Wyrmkin in WoW Classic: winged upright dragonkin who wield their flight's magic. Guardians of Blackwing Lair and the black flight's lairs on WowX5 x5.
Xavius: Azshara's counselor and the first satyr
Xavius — Queen Azshara's counselor who opened the way for the Burning Legion and became the first satyr. Night elf lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Yeti of Azeroth — fauna of WoW Classic
Yeti in WoW Classic: large shaggy beasts of cold and forested mountains, tough and dangerous in melee. Hillsbrad, Feralas and Winterspring on the WowX5 x5 server.
Ysera: Aspect of Dreams and the Green Flight
Ysera, the Dreamer and queen of the green dragonflight. The Emerald Dream, her bond with the night elves and the Dragons of Nightmare in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
ZG Class Enchants: Zanza's Head/Leg Enchants and Zandalar Signets NEW
Zul'Gurub enchants in WoW 1.12.1: class head and leg enchants from Zanza, Savage Guard and Zandalar Signets for shoulders. Reagents and reputation 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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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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