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.
Icecrown: the Lich King's glacier
Icecrown — the glacier at the heart of Northrend where the Lich King's Frozen Throne stands and the runeblade Frostmourne was forged. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Ironforge — Dwarf Capital City in WoW Classic
Guide to Ironforge in WoW Classic: location, NPCs, Auction House, Bank, professions, how to get there. Alliance capital for dwarves and gnomes on WowX5 x5.
Ironforge — a guide to the dwarf and gnome city
Ironforge guide for WoW Classic: the ring of districts, bank and auction house in The Commons, trainers, the Great Forge and the tram to Stormwind on WowX5 x5.
Kalimdor: zones, cities and dungeons
Kalimdor in WoW Classic 1.12.1: a table of all 19 zones by level, three capitals, dungeons and raids, Horde and Alliance leveling routes. WowX5 x5.
Kingdoms of Azeroth
The human kingdoms of Azeroth: Stormwind, Lordaeron, Kul Tiras, Gilneas, Alterac, Stromgarde, Dalaran and elven Quel'Thalas. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Legendary Locations of Azeroth
The greatest locations of the Warcraft universe: Mount Hyjal, Nordrassil, the Well of Eternity, the Emerald Dream, the Sunwell, the Tomb of Sargeras and the Dark Porta…
Light's Hope Chapel — the Argent Dawn stronghold
Light's Hope Chapel guide for WoW Classic: the Argent Dawn base, reputation and quartermaster rewards, flight master for both factions on WowX5 x5.
Loch Modan
Loch Modan in WoW Classic — the gnome and dwarf leveling zone for levels 10–20. Quests, farming, the Great Dam, nearby dungeons. Guide for WowX5 x5 server.
Love is in the Air in WoW Classic x5
Love is in the Air event guide for WoW Classic. Love Tokens, Bag of Heart Candies, perfume and cologne, capital city guards — everything about the event on WowX5.
Lunar Festival in WoW Classic x5
Complete Lunar Festival guide for WoW Classic. Elders, Coins of Ancestry, Elune's Candle, the boss Omen and fireworks — everything about the event on WowX5.
Menethil Harbor — a guide to the Wetlands port
Menethil Harbor guide for WoW Classic: bank and flight master, two boats to Kalimdor (Theramore and Auberdine), routes and how to get there on WowX5 x5.
Midsummer Fire Festival in WoW Classic x5
Complete guide to the Midsummer Fire Festival in WoW Classic. Bonfires, honor, recipes, quests, Lord Ahune — everything about the event on WowX5 server.
Moonglade — a guide to the druids' sacred grove
Moonglade guide for WoW Classic: Nighthaven, druid trainers and teleport, Timbermaw tunnels, the Lunar Festival and how to get there on WowX5 x5.
Moonglade: the Druids' Sacred Grove
Moonglade in WoW Classic 1.12.1: the neutral druid zone, Nighthaven, the Shrine of Remulos, the Lunar Festival and Omen. How to get there as Horde and Alliance. WowX5 x5.
Mount Hyjal
Mount Hyjal is the highest peak of Kalimdor and the site of the great battle of the Third War, where the night elves stopped Archimonde at the World Tree. WoW Classic…
Mulgore: Tauren Starting Zone Levels 1–20
Mulgore in WoW Classic 1.12.1 — Tauren starting zone for levels 1–20. Thunder Bluff, Bloodhoof Village, centaur quests, harpies. WowX5 x5 server guide.
Nethergarde Keep — a guide to the fortress by the Dark Portal
Nethergarde Keep guide for WoW Classic: the Sons of Lothar fortress, flight master, Blasted Lands quests, the Dark Portal and how to get there on WowX5 x5.
Noblegarden in WoW Classic x5
Noblegarden guide for WoW Classic. Brightly Colored Eggs, chocolate, the Blossoming Branch and outfits in the starting villages — everything about the event on WowX5.
Nordrassil
Nordrassil is the first World Tree on Mount Hyjal, a gift of the Dragon Aspects that granted the night elves immortality and a bond with the Emerald Dream. WoW Classic…
Northrend: the frozen continent of Azeroth
Northrend — the frozen northern continent of Azeroth, stronghold of the Scourge and prison of the Lich King. Naxxramas lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Orgrimmar — Horde Capital City in WoW Classic
Guide to Orgrimmar in WoW Classic: location, Auction House, Bank, professions, class trainers, flight paths and zeppelins. Horde capital on WowX5 x5 server.
Orgrimmar — a guide to the Horde capital
Orgrimmar guide for WoW Classic: the city valleys, bank and auction house, class and profession trainers, zeppelins and how to get there on WowX5 x5.
Quel'Thalas — Home of the High Elves
Quel'Thalas in WoW Classic: the ancient high elf kingdom, the Sunwell, the capital Silvermoon and its devastation by the Scourge. Vanilla-era lore. WowX5 x5.
Ratchet — a guide to the Barrens port town
Ratchet guide for WoW Classic: the bank and repair, flight master, the boat to Booty Bay, Steamwheedle reputation and how to get there on 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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