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.
Birds of Azeroth — WoW Classic avians
Birds of Azeroth in WoW Classic: vultures, wind serpents, tallstriders and bats, their zones and how to tame hunter pets on the WowX5 x5 server.
Black Dragonflight — Spawn of Deathwing
The black dragonflight of WoW Classic: Deathwing, the corruption of the Old Gods, Onyxia and Nefarian as raid bosses. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Blackrock Clan: Orcs of the Spire
Lore of the Blackrock orc clan: the legacy of Blackhand, the pact with the Black dragonflight, Rend and Maim, and their role in Blackrock Spire of WoW Vanilla.
Bleeding Hollow Clan: the prophecy of Kilrogg
The Bleeding Hollow clan in Warcraft: Kilrogg Deadeye, the death-vision ritual, First War raids. Clan history. WoW Classic WowX5 x5 guide.
Blue Dragonflight — Lords of Magic
The blue dragonflight of WoW Classic: Malygos, Aspect of Magic, keepers of the arcane, the world boss Azuregos. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Boars of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Boars in WoW Classic: where they spawn, what types exist, how hunters tame a boar and why Charge matters. Fauna guide for the WowX5 x5 server.
Bolvar Fordragon — Regent of Stormwind and defender of the Alliance in WoW Classic
Who is Bolvar Fordragon in WoW Classic: Regent of Stormwind for the boy king, Alliance paladin, and where to find him in the keep on the WowX5 x5 server.
Brann Bronzebeard: seeker of the titans' secrets
Brann Bronzebeard, famed dwarven explorer of the League: titan digs, the mystery of dwarven origins and travels across Azeroth. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Broken Tooth — the Best DPS Hunter Cat
Broken Tooth is a rare hunter pet in the Badlands in WoW Classic with a unique 1.0 attack speed. Where to find and how to tame it. Guide for x5.
Bronze Dragonflight — Keepers of Time
The bronze dragonflight of WoW Classic: Nozdormu, Aspect of Time, Chromie, guardians of the timeline. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Bronzebeard: Kings Under the Mountain
Bronzebeard clan lore: the ruling dwarven house of Ironforge, King Magni, brothers Muradin and Brann, and the titan heritage in WoW Vanilla.
Burning Blade Clan: the demon cult in WoW Classic
The Burning Blade in Warcraft: an orc berserker clan, a demonic cult in Durotar and the wastes, Neeru Fireblade. WoW Classic WowX5 x5 guide.
Cairne Bloodhoof — High Chieftain of the Tauren in WoW Classic
Who is Cairne Bloodhoof in WoW Classic: tauren history, founding Thunder Bluff, and where to find the High Chieftain on the WowX5 x5 server.
Cats of Azeroth — sabers and tigers of WoW Classic
Cats of WoW Classic: nightsabers, the frostsabers of Winterspring, tigers of Stranglethorn and lions of the Barrens. The druid cat form on the WowX5 x5 server.
Cenarion Circle: the Order of Nature's Keepers
Lore of the Cenarion Circle: the legacy of the demigod Cenarius, the druids' union for nature's balance, the fight in Silithus and Ahn'Qiraj, and ties to night elves a…
Cenarius
Cenarius — the forest demigod, son of Malorne and Elune, mentor of druids and namesake of the Cenarion Circle. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Centaur — the warlike nomads of WoW Classic
Who the centaur are in WoW Classic: half-human half-horse nomads, the Kolkar and Magram clans, the war with the tauren, and where to find them on WowX5 x5.
Chromie: Envoy of the Bronze Flight in Andorhal
Chromie, also known as Chronormu, is a bronze dragon of Nozdormu's flight in gnome form. Keeper of the timeways and an iconic Western Plaguelands NPC in WoW Classic. W…
Church of the Holy Light: the Faith That Grants Power
Lore of the Church of the Holy Light: the three virtues of the Light, where priests and paladins draw their power, Archbishop Benedictus, and the place of faith in Van…
Clans and Minor Factions of Azeroth
Overview of WoW Vanilla clans and minor factions: Dark Iron, Wildhammer, Bronzebeard, Blackrock orcs, Defias, Syndicate, Venture Company and Bloodsail Buccaneers.
Crabs of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Crabs in WoW Classic: armored beasts of the coasts, where they live and how to tame one. Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms shores on the WowX5 x5 server.
Crocolisks of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Crocolisks in WoW Classic: toothy reptiles of swamps and rivers, where they live and how to tame a pet. Wetlands, Dustwallow and Swamp of Sorrows on WowX5 x5.
Crypt Fiends — the spider undead of the Scourge
Who crypt fiends are in WoW Classic: risen nerubians of Azjol-Nerub, spider undead of the Scourge with web and poison. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Daelin Proudmoore: Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras
Daelin Proudmoore — Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras and father of Jaina, slain at Theramore. How his campaign ties to Tiragarde Keep in Durotar. WowX5 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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