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.
Neltharion: Aspect of Earth and the Birth of Deathwing
Neltharion, the Earth-Warder and leader of the black dragonflight. The Old Gods' whispers, the Dragon Soul and his fall into Deathwing. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Neptulon the Tidehunter — Lord of Water
Neptulon the Tidehunter — Elemental Lord of water in Warcraft. Ruler of the seas, foe of Azshara's naga, and his place in WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Ner'zhul: from shaman to Lich King and the Scourge
Ner'zhul, an orc shaman betrayed by the Legion and frozen into the Frozen Throne as the first Lich King, maker of the Scourge. Naxxramas lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Nerubians — the Ancient Spider Folk
Who are the nerubians in WoW Classic: the sentient spiders of Azjol-Nerub, the War of the Spider, and their enslavement by the Scourge. Lore on WowX5 x5.
Non-Combat Companion Pets in WoW Classic: Every Way to Get Them NEW
Companion pets in WoW Classic 1.12.1: how vanity pets work and a full list by source: vendors, quests, engineering, dungeons, world drops, holidays. x5 server.
Nozdormu: Aspect of Time and the Bronze Flight
Nozdormu, the Timeless One and Aspect of Time, leader of the bronze dragonflight. Aman'Thul's gift, the Caverns of Time and his legacy in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Ogres — the two-headed giants of WoW Classic
Who the ogres are in WoW Classic: mighty giants from Draenor, the Gordok and Boulderfist clans, ogre magi, and where to find them in Feralas and Blackrock on WowX5 x5.
Omen
Omen — the Ancient who sleeps beneath a lake in Moonglade and wakes during WoW Classic's Lunar Festival. Lore and event. WowX5 x5.
Oozes of Azeroth — aberrations of WoW Classic
Oozes in WoW Classic: shapeless creatures of acid, immune to poison and splitting when struck. Caves, marshes and Silithus on the WowX5 x5 server.
Orb of Deception: Opposite Faction Disguise in Patch 1.12.1 NEW
Orb of Deception in WoW Classic 1.12.1: turn into a race of the opposing faction for 5 minutes, drop sources, limitations and tips for the x5 server.
Orc Clans: full list and history of the Horde
Orc clans of Warcraft: Warsong, Shadowmoon, Dragonmaw, Blackrock and more. History, chieftains and their role in the First and Second Wars. WowX5 x5 guide.
Order of the Silver Hand: the First Paladins
Lore of the Order of the Silver Hand: how Archbishop Alonsus Faol and Uther created the paladins in the Second War, their defense of Lordaeron and the legacy after the…
Organizations of Light and Order: Defenders of Azeroth
Overview of Warcraft's noble orders and factions: the Order of the Silver Hand, Kirin Tor, Cenarion Circle, Earthen Ring, Argent Dawn, Church of the Holy Light, Allian…
Owls of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Owls in WoW Classic: night elf forests, taming an owl and the Screech ability. Fauna and bird-pet guide for the WowX5 x5 server.
Pit Lords — the annihilan of the Legion
Who the pit lords (annihilan) are in WoW Classic: giant demon warlords of the Legion, Mannoroth and Magtheridon. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Quilboar — the children of Agamaggan in WoW Classic
Who the quilboar are in WoW Classic: boar-like children of the demigod Agamaggan, the Razorfen tribes, and where to find them in the Barrens on WowX5 x5.
Rare World Drop Pets in WoW Classic 1.12.1 — Hyacinth Macaw, Oozeling and Whelplings NEW
Rare world drop pets in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Hyacinth Macaw from pirates, Disgusting Oozeling, whelplings and the Sprite Darter Egg on the x5 server.
Red Dragonflight — Guardians of Life
The red dragonflight of WoW Classic: Alexstrasza, Aspect of Life, the gift of healing, captivity in Grim Batol. Lore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Rexxar: the lone defender of the Horde
Rexxar, the half-orc, half-ogre mok'nathal: beastmaster, companion of the bear Misha, champion of Durotar and hero of the founding of Orgrimmar. WoW Classic lore.
Sargeras: the fallen titan who created the Burning Legion
Sargeras, the titan Defender who fell to despair and created the Burning Legion. His crusade against life and the roots of WoW Classic's threats. WowX5 x5 lore.
Satyrs — the fallen night elves of WoW Classic
Who the satyrs are in WoW Classic: fallen night elves who gave in to the Legion's corruption, and where to find them in Felwood and Ashenvale on WowX5 x5.
Scepter of the Shifting Sands — Key to the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj
The Scepter of the Shifting Sands — the legendary artifact that opens the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj in WoW Classic. Quest chain, lore and events. WowX5 x5.
Scorpids of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Scorpids in WoW Classic: the deserts of Tanaris and Silithus, taming a scorpid and Scorpid Poison. Fauna guide for the WowX5 x5 server.
Sea Giants — Colossi of the Coasts of Kalimdor
WoW Classic sea giants: huge colossi of the coasts of Feralas, Tanaris and Azshara. Who they are and where to find them in Vanilla 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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