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.
Searing Gorge: Level 43–50 Zone Guide
Searing Gorge in WoW Vanilla 1.12.1: Thorium Point, the key to the Loch Modan gate, the Badlands trail, Dark Iron ore and the road to Blackrock Mountain.
Silithus — AQ40 Endgame Zone Guide for Vanilla WoW Classic
Silithus in WoW Classic: level 55–60 zone, Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40), Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20), Cenarion Circle reputation, farming guide. WowX5 x5 server.
Silvermoon: capital of the high elves
Silvermoon — capital of the high elves and heart of Quel'Thalas, destroyed by Arthas and the Scourge in the Third War. Lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Silverpine Forest: Quests, Shadowfang Keep and Undead Farming
Silverpine Forest in WoW Classic 1.12.1 — levels 10-20 zone with Undead quests, Shadowfang Keep dungeon. Complete guide for WoW x5 server.
Splintertree Post: How to Reach the Horde Base in Ashenvale NEW
How to get to Splintertree Post in Ashenvale in WoW 1.12.1: Horde route via the Mor'shan Rampart, flight path links and dangers for the Alliance on WoW x5.
Stonetalon Mountains
Stonetalon Mountains in WoW Classic — a 15–27 zone in Kalimdor with quests for both factions, iron ore, herbs, and the conflict between night elves and Horde. WowX5 gu…
Stormwind — The Main Alliance Capital in WoW Classic
Stormwind City guide for WoW Classic: districts, auction house, bank, NPCs, flight paths, how to get there. The Human capital on WowX5 x5 server.
Stormwind — a guide to the Alliance capital
Stormwind guide for WoW Classic: districts, bank and auction house, class and profession trainers, flight master and how to get there on WowX5 x5.
Stranglethorn Vale — Leveling Guide in Vanilla WoW Classic
Stranglethorn Vale (STV) in WoW Classic: quests 30–45, open world PvP chaos, gold farming, and the fishing tournament. Guide for WowX5.
Sunwell
The Sunwell is the magical font of Quel'Thalas, the heart of the high elves, defiled by Arthas when he raised Kel'Thuzad as a lich. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Swamp of Sorrows: Zone Guide Level 35–45
Swamp of Sorrows in WoW Vanilla 1.12.1 — levels 35–45. Horde quests, Sunken Temple access, farming resources on x5 server wowx5.ru.
Tanaris: Gadgetzan, Quests, and Farming
Tanaris zone guide for WoW Classic 1.12.1: Gadgetzan neutral city, quests for both factions, Lost Rigger Cove farming, and Zul'Farrak for WoW x5.
Teldrassil — Night Elf Starting Zone in Vanilla WoW Classic
Teldrassil in WoW Classic: starting zone for night elves, quests 1–12, Ru'theran Village, Darnassus. Alliance guide for WowX5 server.
The Barrens — Zone Guide for Vanilla WoW Classic
The Barrens in WoW Classic: quests, mobs, leveling spots 10–30, and the legend of Barrens chat. Horde zone guide for WowX5 server.
The Hinterlands: Levels 40–50 Zone Guide
The Hinterlands in WoW Classic 1.12.1 — neutral zone for levels 40–50. Wildhammer dwarves, Vilebranch trolls, Jintha'Alor. Complete guide for WowX5 x5 server.
The Kingdom of Alterac
Alterac in WoW Classic: a mountain human kingdom, King Perenolde's betrayal in the Second War, its dissolution and the birth of the Syndicate. Vanilla lore. WowX5 x5.
The Kingdom of Gilneas
Gilneas in WoW Classic: the isolationist kingdom of King Greymane, the Greymane Wall and a voluntary departure from the Alliance. Vanilla-era lore. WowX5 x5.
The Kingdom of Kul Tiras
Kul Tiras in WoW Classic: the Alliance's mightiest naval power, Lord Admiral Daelin Proudmoore, the Second War fleet and the legacy of Jaina. Vanilla lore. WowX5 x5.
The Kingdom of Lordaeron
Lordaeron in WoW Classic: the greatest human kingdom, King Terenas, Arthas's betrayal, the Scourge and the rise of the Forsaken. Vanilla lore. WowX5 x5.
The Kingdom of Stormwind
The Kingdom of Stormwind in WoW Classic: the southern human realm, its fall in the First War, its rebirth and role as Alliance capital. Onyxia's plot. Vanilla lore. Wo…
The Kingdom of Stromgarde
Stromgarde in WoW Classic: heir to the Arathorian empire, House Trollbane, King Thoras, the ruins of Arathi and the contest of three powers. Vanilla lore. WowX5 x5.
The Maelstrom
The Maelstrom in Warcraft lore: the whirlpool where the Well of Eternity stood, the Sundering of Kalimdor, the naga and the Great Sea. WowX5 x5.
The Plaguelands: Western and Eastern
The Plaguelands in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Western and Eastern, levels 51–60, Scholomance, Stratholme, Naxxramas and the Argent Dawn. WowX5 x5 guide.
Theramore — a guide to the Alliance stronghold on Kalimdor
Theramore guide for WoW Classic: bank and trainers, flight master, the boat to Menethil, Jaina Proudmoore 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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