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.
Where to Farm Dreamfoil in WoW Classic x5
Dreamfoil farming guide for WoW Vanilla x5: best zones (Felwood, Silithus, Un'Goro, Azshara), skill 270, uses in elixirs and flasks. Patch 1.12.1.
Where to Farm Mithril Ore in WoW Classic x5
Mithril farming guide for WoW Vanilla x5: best zones (Badlands, Hinterlands, Feralas, Un'Goro), skill 175, crafting uses. Patch 1.12.1.
Where to Farm Rugged Leather in WoW Classic x5
Rugged Leather farming guide for WoW Vanilla x5: best zones (Winterspring, Burning Steppes, Un'Goro, EPL), skill 300, leatherworking uses. Patch 1.12.1.
Where to Farm Runecloth in WoW Classic x5
Runecloth farming guide for WoW Vanilla x5: best spots (EPL, Winterspring, Silithus, Stratholme, Scholomance), tailoring and reputation uses. Patch 1.12.1.
Where to Farm Thorium Ore in WoW Classic x5
Thorium ore farming guide for WoW Vanilla x5: small and rich thorium, zones (EPL, Winterspring, Silithus, Un'Goro), Arcane Crystals, skill 230-275. Patch 1.12.1.
WoW Classic Auction House: Where to Find It, How to Buy and Sell
WoW Classic auction house help: locations, searching, bids and buyouts, posting an auction, deposit, cut and mail on the WowX5 server.
Azeroth: the World of WoW Classic
Azeroth in WoW Classic 1.12.1: two continents, a zone map by level, cities, raids and lore. A complete world overview for WowX5 x5 players.
Cities of Azeroth: Alliance and Horde capitals
Every city of Azeroth in WoW Classic 1.12.1: the six Alliance and Horde capitals, neutral goblin hubs, auction houses, trainers and transport. WowX5 x5.
Draenor: the orcish homeland
Draenor in Warcraft lore: the home world of orcs and draenei, Mannoroth's blood, the Dark Portal and the birth of Outland. For WoW Classic players on WowX5 x5.
Dungeons of Azeroth: every instance by level
Every dungeon in WoW Classic 1.12.1: a table of 20 instances by level, group size, zone, required keys and boss links. A register for WowX5 x5.
Eastern Kingdoms: zones, cities and dungeons
The Eastern Kingdoms in WoW Classic 1.12.1: a table of every zone by level, Stormwind, Ironforge, Undercity, 12 dungeons and 4 raids. 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.
Raids of Azeroth: every raid instance
Every WoW Classic 1.12.1 raid: Molten Core, BWL, ZG, AQ20, AQ40, Naxxramas and Onyxia — sizes, tiers, attunements and lockouts. A WowX5 x5 register.
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.
Antonidas: grand magus of Dalaran
Antonidas — head of the Kirin Tor and mentor of Jaina Proudmoore who died when Dalaran fell. Warcraft lore for WoW Classic players on WowX5 x5.
Daelin Proudmoore: Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras
Daelin Proudmoore — Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras and father of Jaina, slain at Theramore. How his campaign ties to Tiragarde Keep in Durotar. WowX5 x5.
Durotan: chieftain of the Frostwolf clan
Durotan — Frostwolf chieftain and father of Thrall who refused to drink the blood of Mannoroth. Warcraft orc lore for WoW Classic players on WowX5 x5.
Kael'thas Sunstrider: the last prince of Quel'Thalas
Kael'thas Sunstrider — high elf prince, Kirin Tor magister and leader of the sin'dorei. Who he is and how he ties into WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Keeper Remulos: guardian of Moonglade
Keeper Remulos — son of the demigod Cenarius and guardian of Moonglade in WoW Classic. Where to find him, his quests and his role in the Scepter chain. WowX5 x5.
Terenas Menethil II: king of Lordaeron
Terenas Menethil II — king of Lordaeron, founder of the Alliance and father of Arthas, slain by his own son. Lore for WoW Classic players on WowX5 x5.
Tichondrius: dreadlord of the Burning Legion
Tichondrius — a nathrezim dreadlord who oversaw the Scourge and corrupted Felwood with the Skull of Gul'dan. Lore for WoW Classic players. WowX5 x5.
Varian Wrynn: the missing king of Stormwind
Varian Wrynn — king of Stormwind who vanished right before WoW Classic. Who rules instead and how Onyxia and Lady Prestor are involved. WowX5 x5.
Xavius: Azshara's counselor and the first satyr
Xavius — Queen Azshara's counselor who opened the way for the Burning Legion and became the first satyr. Night elf lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
◆
Sections
◆
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
◆
Paladin
32 guides
Hunter
40 guides
Rogue
28 guides
Priest
29 guides
Shaman
29 guides
Mage
35 guides
Warlock
31 guides
Druid
28 guides
New quest
Enough reading — time for Azeroth
Theory alone gives no XP. Join WoW Classic X5 — Vanilla 1.12.1, x5 rates, blizzlike mechanics — and try this guide in game.
Objectives:
- Create an account on wowx5.ru
- Download the WoW Classic 1.12.1 client
- Put into realmlist.wtf:
set realmlist play.wowx5.ru
Rewards:
Experience ×5
Loot ×5
Free, no pay-to-win