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.
Kodo of Azeroth — fauna of WoW Classic
Kodo in WoW Classic: giant herbivore beasts of Kalimdor, tauren mounts and where they graze. Mulgore, Desolace and the Kodo Graveyard on the WowX5 x5 server.
Korialstrasz: Krasus, Consort of Alexstrasza
Korialstrasz, known as the mage Krasus, is a red dragon and consort of Alexstrasza, a member of Dalaran's Kirin Tor. His role in Warcraft lore and WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Kurdran Wildhammer: thunder in the skies
Kurdran Wildhammer, dwarf of the Wildhammer clan: gryphon sky cavalry, heroism of the Second War and the march beyond the Dark Portal. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Lady Katrana Prestor — Onyxia's mask at the court of Stormwind in WoW Classic
Who is Lady Katrana Prestor in WoW Classic: the secret guise of the dragon Onyxia, court intrigue in Stormwind, and the raid attunement on the WowX5 x5 server.
Laughing Skull Clan: the deceivers of the Old Horde
The Laughing Skull clan in Warcraft: masters of ambush and deception, skulls as a symbol, guerrilla warfare. Clan history. WoW Classic WowX5 x5 guide.
Legendary Artifacts of Warcraft
The greatest artifacts of the Warcraft universe: Doomhammer, Frostmourne, the Demon Soul, the Skull of Gul'dan, the Eye of Sargeras, Gorehowl and the Scepter of the Sh…
Legends of Warcraft: Heroes of the Second and Third War
Legendary Warcraft heroes: Medivh, Lothar, Khadgar, Uther, Arthas, Jaina, Turalyon and Alleria. Their role in the wars and echoes in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5 guide.
Liches — the mage commanders of the Scourge
Who liches are in WoW Classic: mighty undead mages, the phylactery and frost magic, Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Magatha Grimtotem — the dark tauren elder of WoW Classic
Who is Magatha Grimtotem in WoW Classic: matriarch of the Grimtotem tribe, intrigue against Cairne, and where to find her in Thunder Bluff on WowX5 x5.
Magni Bronzebeard — King of the Ironforge dwarves in WoW Classic
Who is Magni Bronzebeard in WoW Classic: ruler of Ironforge, the Bronzebeard brothers, and where to find the dwarf king on the WowX5 x5 server.
Makrura — the clawed race of WoW Classic
Makrura in WoW Classic: the crab-like race of Kalimdor's coasts, castes and where to meet them. Darkshore, Ashenvale and Desolace on the WowX5 x5 server.
Malfurion Stormrage: the first druid of Azeroth
Malfurion Stormrage — the first mortal druid, student of Cenarius, who defeated the Legion in the War of the Ancients. Night elf lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Malorne
Malorne the White Stag — an Ancient, father of Cenarius and consort of Elune, fallen in the War of the Ancients. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Malygos: Aspect of Magic and the Blue Flight
Malygos, the Spellweaver and leader of the blue dragonflight. Norgannon's gift, the near-extinction of his flight and Azuregos in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Mannoroth the Destructor: whose blood enslaved the Horde
Mannoroth the Destructor, the Legion pit lord whose blood enslaved the orcs. The curse of the fel and his role in WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Mechanical Chicken: the OOX Homing Robot Chain in WoW Classic NEW
Mechanical Chicken in WoW Classic 1.12.1: find the three OOX distress beacons, escort the robots in Tanaris, Feralas and The Hinterlands and earn the pet on x5.
Medivh: the Last Guardian and the Dark Portal
Medivh, the Last Guardian of Tirisfal: the spirit of Sargeras, opening the Dark Portal, Karazhan and his role as the Prophet in the Third War. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Mountain Giants — Stone Wardens of Feralas
WoW Classic mountain giants: stone-skinned colossi of Feralas and the foothills, children of the titans. Where to find them in Vanilla on the WowX5 x5 server.
Muradin Bronzebeard: mentor and victim of Frostmourne
Muradin Bronzebeard, dwarf of Ironforge: brother of king Magni, mentor of Arthas and victim of Frostmourne in Northrend. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Murloc — the amphibious fish-folk of WoW Classic
Murlocs in WoW Classic 1.12: who murlocs are, their mrgl-mrgl cry, tribes by zone, Old Murk-Eye, Murkdeep, Gelihast, Cookie and Mutanus, loot and quests.
Naga — the serpentine descendants of the night elves in WoW Classic
Who the naga are in WoW Classic: cursed Highborne, servants of Queen Azshara, and their history after the Sundering on the WowX5 x5 server.
Nathrezim — the dreadlords of the Burning Legion
Who the nathrezim (dreadlords) are in WoW Classic: winged manipulator demons of the Legion, Balnazzar in Stratholme, overseers of the Scourge. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Nazgrel: the warchief's shield
Nazgrel, Thrall's security advisor: a stern orc warrior, guardian of Orgrimmar and one of the most loyal comrades of the warchief of the new Horde. WoW Classic lore.
Necromancers — Dark Mages of the Scourge
Who are necromancers in WoW Classic: the dark mages of the Scourge and the Cult of the Damned who raise the dead. Lore 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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