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.
Elemental Lords: the Four Rulers of the Elements
The four Elemental Lords of Azeroth: Ragnaros (fire), Neptulon (water), Therazane (earth) and Al'Akir (air). Servants of the Old Gods and their trace in WoW Classic. W…
Elementals of Azeroth — the four kinds of elementals
Elementals of Azeroth: fire, water, earth and air. Where to farm them, what they drop and how they tie to the elements in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Eredar — the man'ari, lords of the Burning Legion
Who the eredar (man'ari) are in WoW Classic: demon mages of the Legion, Kil'jaeden and Archimonde, ties to the draenei. Burning Legion lore on WowX5 x5.
Eye of Sargeras — Weapon of the Dark Titan
The Eye of Sargeras — a mighty artifact of the fallen titan. How Illidan tried to destroy the Frozen Throne with it. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Factions and Organizations of Azeroth: Powers of Light and Shadow
A complete overview of Warcraft's factions and organizations: the Burning Legion, the Scourge, the Cult of the Damned, the Twilight's Hammer, the Old Gods, the dragonf…
Fandral Staghelm — High Archdruid of the night elves in WoW Classic
Who is Fandral Staghelm in WoW Classic: head of the Cenarion Circle, the tree Teldrassil, the war in Silithus, and where to find him in Darnassus on WowX5 x5.
Fire Elementals — the living flame of Azeroth
Fire elementals in WoW Classic: servants of Ragnaros, where to farm essence of fire and cores, lore of the fire element. Guide on WowX5 x5.
Frost Wyrms — Undead Dragons of the Scourge
Who are frost wyrms in WoW Classic: undead dragons of the Scourge with icy breath, Sapphiron in Naxxramas. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Frostmourne — the Cursed Runeblade
Frostmourne — the runeblade forged by Ner'zhul that destroyed Arthas's soul. The Lich King's sword and its WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Frozen Throne: prison and seat of the Lich King
Frozen Throne — the block of ice atop Icecrown glacier where Ner'zhul's spirit is sealed and the blade Frostmourne was born. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Fun Items in WoW Classic 1.12.1 — Toys Before the Toy Box NEW
Fun items in WoW Classic 1.12.1: transformations, holiday toys, fireworks, tabards and shirts — where to get them and what to keep in your bags on x5.
Furbolg — the bear-like people of WoW Classic
Who the furbolg are in WoW Classic: peaceful bear-people, the corruption of the Fel, the Deadwood and Timbermaw tribes, and where to find them in Ashenvale and Felwood…
Gargoyles — the winged stone terrors of the Scourge
Who gargoyles are in WoW Classic: winged stone undead of the Scourge, sky sentinels that turn to stone in the light. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Geists — the nimble scavengers of the Scourge
Who geists are in WoW Classic: nimble clawed minions of the Scourge that drag corpses to necropolises for raising. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Gelbin Mekkatorque — High Tinker and King of the Gnomes in WoW Classic
Who is Gelbin Mekkatorque in WoW Classic: the fall of Gnomeregan, the traitor Thermaplugg, and where to find the gnome leader on the WowX5 x5 server.
Ghouls — the expendable infantry of the Scourge
Who ghouls are in WoW Classic: risen flesh-eaters, the rank-and-file undead of the Scourge in the Plaguelands and Naxxramas. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Giants of Azeroth — Titan-Forged Colossi of WoW Classic
WoW Classic giants: mountain, sea, stone and storm colossi forged by the titans. Who they are and where to find them in Vanilla on the WowX5 x5 server.
Gnolls — the hyena-like tribes of WoW Classic
Who the gnolls are in WoW Classic: hyena-like raiders, the Riverpaw and other tribes, and where to find them in Elwynn and Westfall on WowX5 x5.
Goldrinn
Goldrinn, also called Lo'Gosh — the Ancient wolf, spirit of fury and patron of the druids of the pack. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Gorehowl — the Legendary Chieftain's Axe
Gorehowl — the legendary battle axe of Grommash Hellscream, symbol of the Warsong clan. Its story and WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Gorillas of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Gorillas in WoW Classic: Stranglethorn Vale and Un'Goro, taming a gorilla and the Thunderstomp ability. Fauna guide for the WowX5 x5 server.
Green Dragonflight — Keepers of the Emerald Dream
The green dragonflight of WoW Classic: Ysera, Aspect of Nature, the Emerald Dream, the Dragons of Nightmare as world bosses. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Grommash Hellscream: the last to be free
Grommash Hellscream, chieftain of the Warsong clan: Mannoroth's blood, the demon's death and freeing the Horde from the curse. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Gul'dan (Guldan): the first warlock who sold the Horde to the Legion
Gul'dan, the first orc warlock, apprentice of Kil'jaeden, founder of the Shadow Council. How he led the Horde to the fel. WoW Classic lore. 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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