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.
Neptulon the Tidehunter — Lord of Water
Neptulon the Tidehunter — Elemental Lord of water in Warcraft. Ruler of the seas, foe of Azshara's naga, and his place in WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Nordrassil
Nordrassil is the first World Tree on Mount Hyjal, a gift of the Dragon Aspects that granted the night elves immortality and a bond with the Emerald Dream. WoW Classic…
Omen
Omen — the Ancient who sleeps beneath a lake in Moonglade and wakes during WoW Classic's Lunar Festival. Lore and event. WowX5 x5.
Quel'Thalas — Home of the High Elves
Quel'Thalas in WoW Classic: the ancient high elf kingdom, the Sunwell, the capital Silvermoon and its devastation by the Scourge. Vanilla-era lore. WowX5 x5.
Scepter of the Shifting Sands — Key to the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj
The Scepter of the Shifting Sands — the legendary artifact that opens the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj in WoW Classic. Quest chain, lore and events. WowX5 x5.
Skull of Gul'dan — Vessel of Demonic Power
The Skull of Gul'dan — an artifact of immense demonic power. How Illidan absorbed its might and gained his demonic form. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
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.
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.
Therazane the Stonemother — Lord of Earth
Therazane the Stonemother — Elemental Lord of earth in Warcraft. Mother of Princess Theradras in Maraudon, mistress of stone. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Tomb of Sargeras
The Tomb of Sargeras is a sunken temple on the Broken Isles where the body of the fallen titan is hidden. Gul'dan and Illidan sought it for the Eye of Sargeras. WoW Cl…
Twisting Nether
The Twisting Nether is a chaotic dimension between worlds, a realm of raw magic and the home of the Burning Legion's demons. The source of warlock power. WoW Classic l…
Ursoc
Ursoc — the Ancient bear who gave druids their battle bear form; brother of Ursol. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Ursol
Ursol — the Ancient bear, brother of Ursoc, a spirit of wisdom and protection tied to the druid bear form. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Well of Eternity
The Well of Eternity is an ancient lake of pure magic at the heart of Kalimdor whose destruction in the War of the Ancients caused the Sundering and formed Azeroth's c…
Brann Bronzebeard: seeker of the titans' secrets
Brann Bronzebeard, famed dwarven explorer of the League: titan digs, the mystery of dwarven origins and travels across Azeroth. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Danath Trollbane: the commander from Stromgarde
Danath Trollbane of Stromgarde: hero of the Second War and commander of the Alliance Expedition beyond the Dark Portal. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Kurdran Wildhammer: thunder in the skies
Kurdran Wildhammer, dwarf of the Wildhammer clan: gryphon sky cavalry, heroism of the Second War and the march beyond the Dark Portal. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Muradin Bronzebeard: mentor and victim of Frostmourne
Muradin Bronzebeard, dwarf of Ironforge: brother of king Magni, mentor of Arthas and victim of Frostmourne in Northrend. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5.
Nazgrel: the warchief's shield
Nazgrel, Thrall's security advisor: a stern orc warrior, guardian of Orgrimmar and one of the most loyal comrades of the warchief of the new Horde. WoW Classic lore.
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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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