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.
Loot systems in WoW Classic: DKP, loot council and rolling
How to split raid loot in WoW Classic 1.12: master loot, DKP, loot council, /roll and need before greed. Pros, cons and setup on the WowX5 x5 server.
Main tank and off-tank in WoW Classic: the raid tanking guide
Main tank and off-tank roles in WoW Classic 1.12 raids: tank swaps, taunt rotation, adds and crit-burst protection on the WowX5 x5 server.
Raid group setup in WoW Classic: a 40-man guide
How to arrange 40 players into 8 groups in WoW Classic 1.12: shaman totems, paladin blessings, auras and group buffs on the WowX5 x5 server.
Raid markers and kill order in WoW Classic
Raid markers in WoW Classic 1.12: 8 target icons, skull and cross, kill order and CC assignment. How to set marks on the WowX5 x5 server.
Wipe recovery in WoW Classic
What to do after a wipe in WoW Classic 1.12 raids: rez chain, corpse run, re-buffing, mistake review and a fast pull retry on the WowX5 x5 server.
How to heal in WoW Classic: the healer role guide
Healer role guide for WoW Classic 1.12: target priority, heal timing, mana efficiency, the five-second rule and healing assignments on the WowX5 x5 server.
How to play DPS in WoW Classic: the damage role guide
DPS role guide for WoW Classic 1.12: rotation, ability priority, hit cap, threat control and how to squeeze out maximum damage on the WowX5 x5 server.
How to pull correctly in WoW Classic
Pulling guide for WoW Classic 1.12: line-of-sight pulls, target marks, the hunter's role, safe fight starts and mob splitting on the WowX5 x5 server.
How to tank in WoW Classic: the tank role guide
Tank role guide for WoW Classic 1.12: holding aggro, taunt, mitigation, defense cap, threat rotation and how to gear a tank on the WowX5 x5 server.
Kiting in WoW Classic: how to kite mobs
Kiting guide for WoW Classic 1.12: slows and roots, kiting mobs as a mage and hunter, solo survival and damage-free farming on the WowX5 x5 server.
Mana management in WoW Classic
Mana guide for WoW Classic 1.12: the five-second rule, spirit regen, spell ranks, mana potions and external mana sources on the WowX5 x5 server.
Optimal group composition for WoW Classic dungeons
5-man group composition guide for WoW Classic 1.12: tank, healer, DPS and crowd control, each class role and how to build a party on the WowX5 x5 server.
Raid roles in WoW Classic: who does what
Raid roles guide for WoW Classic 1.12: tanks, healers, DPS, interrupts, dispels, the 40-player group and buff layout on the WowX5 x5 server.
Level-60 Dungeon Route for Gearing
Optimal level-60 dungeon farming route in WoW Classic for pre-raid gear: instance order and what to farm in each. WowX5 x5.
Pre-Raid Gearing — Path to Raids
How to build pre-raid gear in WoW Classic before Molten Core: level-60 dungeons, crafting, reputations by slot. WowX5 x5 guide.
What To Do At Level 60 — Endgame Guide
Hit level 60 in WoW Classic Vanilla? Full endgame roadmap: pre-raid gear, attunements, reputations, professions, PvP. WowX5 x5 server.
WoW Classic Raid Attunements
All WoW Classic Vanilla raid attunements: Molten Core, Onyxia, Blackwing Lair, Naxxramas. Step-by-step quests and requirements. WowX5 x5.
WoW Classic Raid Lockouts & Resets
How raid lockouts work in WoW Classic: MC/BWL/AQ/Naxx reset schedule, instance ID, dungeon limits. WowX5 x5 guide.
Your First Raid in WoW Classic
Heading into your first WoW Classic raid? Which raid to start with, how to find a group, what to bring, what to expect. Beginner guide WowX5 x5.
Alterac Mountains Leveling 30–40 — x5 Guide
Where to level in the Alterac Mountains on WoW Vanilla 1.12.1 (x5): the Syndicate, Crushridge ogres, Strahnbrad ruins, yetis, the Dalaran dome and the Alterac Valley e…
Azshara Leveling 45–55 — x5 Guide
Where to level in Azshara on WoW Vanilla 1.12.1 (x5): Spitelash naga, satyrs, blue dragonkin at the Temple of Arkkoran, Duke Hydraxis and Hydraxian Waterlords reputation.
Badlands Leveling 35–45 — x5 Guide
Where to level in the Badlands on WoW Vanilla 1.12.1 (x5): Kargath, Dark Iron dwarves, black whelps of Lethlor Ravine, the Uldaman entrance and ore farming.
Stonetalon Mountains Leveling 15–27 — x5
Where to level in Stonetalon Mountains on WoW Vanilla 1.12.1 (x5): Sun Rock Retreat, Stonetalon Peak, Venture Co. goblins, Charred Vale and harpies.
Swamp of Sorrows Leveling 35–45 — x5 Guide
Where to level in the Swamp of Sorrows on WoW Vanilla 1.12.1 (x5): Stonard, Sorrowmurk dragons, Misty Reed murlocs, the Sunken Temple entrance and the road to the Dark…
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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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