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.
Archimonde the Defiler: the warlord who fell at the World Tree
Archimonde the Defiler, the fearsome warlord of the Burning Legion who razed Dalaran and fell at the battle of Mount Hyjal. Third War lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Arthas Menethil: from paladin to death knight
Arthas Menethil, prince of Lordaeron: the culling of Stratholme, Frostmourne, betraying his father, resurrecting Kel'Thuzad. Scourge lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Centaur — the warlike nomads of WoW Classic
Who the centaur are in WoW Classic: half-human half-horse nomads, the Kolkar and Magram clans, the war with the tauren, and where to find them on WowX5 x5.
Deathwing: the maddened Aspect and father of the black flight
Deathwing (Neltharion), the Aspect of Earth driven mad by the Old Gods to become the Aspect of Death. Father of Onyxia and Nefarian. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Furbolg — the bear-like people of WoW Classic
Who the furbolg are in WoW Classic: peaceful bear-people, the corruption of the Fel, the Deadwood and Timbermaw tribes, and where to find them in Ashenvale and Felwood…
Grommash Hellscream: the last to be free
Grommash Hellscream, chieftain of the Warsong clan: Mannoroth's blood, the demon's death and freeing the Horde from the curse. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Illidan Stormrage: the Betrayer who longed to save the world
Illidan Stormrage, the first demon hunter, the Betrayer, maker of a second Well of Eternity. His role in night elf lore and WoW Classic. WowX5 x5.
Jaina Proudmoore: archmage and founder of Theramore
Jaina Proudmoore, archmage of the Kirin Tor: Antonidas' pupil, the exodus to Kalimdor, founding Theramore, the alliance with Thrall. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Mannoroth the Destructor: whose blood enslaved the Horde
Mannoroth the Destructor, the Legion pit lord whose blood enslaved the orcs. The curse of the fel and his role in WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Medivh: the Last Guardian and the Dark Portal
Medivh, the Last Guardian of Tirisfal: the spirit of Sargeras, opening the Dark Portal, Karazhan and his role as the Prophet in the Third War. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Ogres — the two-headed giants of WoW Classic
Who the ogres are in WoW Classic: mighty giants from Draenor, the Gordok and Boulderfist clans, ogre magi, and where to find them in Feralas and Blackrock on WowX5 x5.
Sargeras: the fallen titan who created the Burning Legion
Sargeras, the titan Defender who fell to despair and created the Burning Legion. His crusade against life and the roots of WoW Classic's threats. WowX5 x5 lore.
Troggs — the titans' primitive creation in WoW Classic
Who the troggs are in WoW Classic: primitive ancestors of the dwarves, a failed titan experiment, and where to find them in Dun Morogh, Gnomeregan and Uldaman on WowX5…
Arcane Magic
Arcane magic in WoW Classic: the raw energy of creation, weapon of mages and the Kirin Tor. Lore, addiction, the Legion and the school's spells in Vanilla. WowX5 x5.
Fire Magic
Fire magic in WoW Classic: the flame of elementals and Ragnaros, damage of mages and warlocks. Fire resistance in Molten Core. Lore and spells. WowX5 x5.
Frost Magic
Frost magic in WoW Classic: cold, control and the blade Frostmourne. Element of the Scourge, frost resistance in Naxxramas, mage spells. WowX5 x5.
Gnolls — the hyena-like tribes of WoW Classic
Who the gnolls are in WoW Classic: hyena-like raiders, the Riverpaw and other tribes, and where to find them in Elwynn and Westfall on WowX5 x5.
Harpies — the winged predators of Kalimdor in WoW Classic
Who the harpies are in WoW Classic: winged female creatures, their tribes and habits, and where to find them in the Barrens and Mulgore on the WowX5 x5 server.
Holy Magic
Holy magic in WoW Classic: the sacred power of paladins and priests, healing and the bane of the undead. Church of the Holy Light, Silver Hand, Argent Dawn. WowX5 x5.
Kobolds — the burrowing miners of WoW Classic
Who the kobolds are in WoW Classic: burrowing rat-like miners with a candle on their head, and where to find them in the mines of Elwynn and Loch Modan on WowX5 x5.
Naga — the serpentine descendants of the night elves in WoW Classic
Who the naga are in WoW Classic: cursed Highborne, servants of Queen Azshara, and their history after the Sundering on the WowX5 x5 server.
Nature Magic
Nature magic in WoW Classic: life, lightning and poison, the power of druids and shamans. The Emerald Dream, nature resistance in Ahn'Qiraj. Lore and spells. WowX5 x5.
Quilboar — the children of Agamaggan in WoW Classic
Who the quilboar are in WoW Classic: boar-like children of the demigod Agamaggan, the Razorfen tribes, and where to find them in the Barrens on WowX5 x5.
Satyrs — the fallen night elves of WoW Classic
Who the satyrs are in WoW Classic: fallen night elves who gave in to the Legion's corruption, and where to find them in Felwood and Ashenvale 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
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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