Knowledge base
Everything about WoW Classic — in one place
1700 articles on Vanilla 1.12.1 for the x5 realm: leveling, classes, dungeons, raids, PvP, professions and economy.
Gorillas of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Gorillas in WoW Classic: Stranglethorn Vale and Un'Goro, taming a gorilla and the Thunderstomp ability. Fauna guide for the WowX5 x5 server.
Hit (+Hit) — WoW Classic hit chance
Hit in WoW Classic: how +hit cuts misses, the melee and spell hit caps against bosses and who needs the stat. Guide on the WowX5 x5 server.
Hyenas of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Hyenas in WoW Classic: the savannas of the Barrens and Thousand Needles, taming a hyena and fast damage. Fauna guide for the WowX5 x5 server.
Insectoid Races of Azeroth — Silithid, Qiraji, Anubisath
WoW Classic insectoid races: silithid, qiraji and anubisath of Ahn'Qiraj. Servants of the Old God C'Thun and where to find them on the WowX5 x5 server.
Intellect — WoW Classic stat
Intellect in WoW Classic: raises the mana pool and spell critical strike chance, and speeds weapon skill gains. The stat of mages, warlocks and priests on WowX5 x5.
Kodo of Azeroth — fauna of WoW Classic
Kodo in WoW Classic: giant herbivore beasts of Kalimdor, tauren mounts and where they graze. Mulgore, Desolace and the Kodo Graveyard on the WowX5 x5 server.
Makrura — the clawed race of WoW Classic
Makrura in WoW Classic: the crab-like race of Kalimdor's coasts, castes and where to meet them. Darkshore, Ashenvale and Desolace on the WowX5 x5 server.
Mana Regen and the 5-Second Rule — WoW Classic
Mana regen in WoW Classic: the five-second rule, spirit, a tick every 2 seconds, Meditation. Caster guide on the WowX5 x5 server.
Mob Aggro — how a monster notices a player
Mob aggro in WoW Classic: aggro radius and level difference, social aggression, stealth detection, leash and evade. Guide on WowX5 x5.
Mountain Giants — Stone Wardens of Feralas
WoW Classic mountain giants: stone-skinned colossi of Feralas and the foothills, children of the titans. Where to find them in Vanilla on the WowX5 x5 server.
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.
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.
Pet Focus and Happiness — WoW Classic
Pet focus in WoW Classic: regeneration, happiness and beast damage, feeding and loyalty. Hunter pet guide on the WowX5 x5 server.
Qiraji — Intelligent Lords of Ahn'Qiraj
WoW Classic qiraji: the intelligent race of Ahn'Qiraj, servants of C'Thun, the War of the Shifting Sands and the Twin Emperors. Qiraji lore on WowX5 x5.
Rage — the Warrior Resource in WoW Classic
Rage in WoW Classic: how it builds, generation formula, 100 cap, out-of-combat decay. Warrior and bear druid resource guide on the WowX5 x5 server.
Raptors of Azeroth — savage reptiles of WoW Classic
Raptors in WoW Classic: velociraptors of the Barrens and Stranglethorn, devilsaurs of Un'Goro Crater, troll war-reptiles. Taming a raptor on the WowX5 x5 server.
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.
Sea bestiary of Azeroth — WoW Classic aquatic fauna
WoW Classic sea bestiary: makrura, crabs, threshers and crocolisks. Who lives on Azeroth's coasts and depths and where to meet them on the WowX5 x5 server.
Silithid Hives — Nests of the Swarm in Silithus
WoW Classic silithid hives: Hive'Ashi, Hive'Zora and Hive'Regal in Silithus, the Scarab Wall and Ahn'Qiraj ruins. Where the swarm nests on WowX5 x5.
Silithid — the Wild Swarm of Silithus
WoW Classic silithid: swarm castes, hives of Silithus, ties to C'Thun and the qiraji. Where to find silithid in Vanilla on the WowX5 x5 server.
Spell Power — WoW Classic stat
Spell power in WoW Classic: how it boosts spell damage and healing, what spell coefficients are and which classes need it. Guide on the WowX5 x5 server.
Spiders of Azeroth — venomous predators of WoW Classic
Spiders in WoW Classic: forest spiders of Duskwood, giant spiders of the Plaguelands and the Spider Wing of Naxxramas. Taming a spider as a hunter on the WowX5 x5 server.
Spirit — WoW Classic stat
Spirit in WoW Classic: speeds up mana and health regen out of combat, but obeys the five-second rule. Who needs spirit and how it works 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
76 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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