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Korialstrasz: Krasus, Consort of Alexstrasza Korialstrasz, known as the mage Krasus, is a red dragon and consort of Alexstrasza, a member of Dalaran's Kirin Tor. His role in Warcraft lore and WoW Classic. WowX5 x5. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Laughing Skull Clan: the deceivers of the Old Horde The Laughing Skull clan in Warcraft: masters of ambush and deception, skulls as a symbol, guerrilla warfare. Clan history. WoW Classic WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Legends of Warcraft: Heroes of the Second and Third War Legendary Warcraft heroes: Medivh, Lothar, Khadgar, Uther, Arthas, Jaina, Turalyon and Alleria. Their role in the wars and echoes in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Malygos: Aspect of Magic and the Blue Flight Malygos, the Spellweaver and leader of the blue dragonflight. Norgannon's gift, the near-extinction of his flight and Azuregos in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Neltharion: Aspect of Earth and the Birth of Deathwing Neltharion, the Earth-Warder and leader of the black dragonflight. The Old Gods' whispers, the Dragon Soul and his fall into Deathwing. WoW Classic lore. WowX5 x5. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Ner'zhul: from shaman to Lich King and the Scourge Ner'zhul, an orc shaman betrayed by the Legion and frozen into the Frozen Throne as the first Lich King, maker of the Scourge. Naxxramas lore for WoW Classic. WowX5 x5. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Nozdormu: Aspect of Time and the Bronze Flight Nozdormu, the Timeless One and Aspect of Time, leader of the bronze dragonflight. Aman'Thul's gift, the Caverns of Time and his legacy in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Orc Clans: full list and history of the Horde Orc clans of Warcraft: Warsong, Shadowmoon, Dragonmaw, Blackrock and more. History, chieftains and their role in the First and Second Wars. WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary3 min read

Order of the Silver Hand: the First Paladins Lore of the Order of the Silver Hand: how Archbishop Alonsus Faol and Uther created the paladins in the Second War, their defense of Lordaeron and the legacy after the… Lore & bestiary2 min read

Organizations of Light and Order: Defenders of Azeroth Overview of Warcraft's noble orders and factions: the Order of the Silver Hand, Kirin Tor, Cenarion Circle, Earthen Ring, Argent Dawn, Church of the Holy Light, Allian… Lore & bestiary3 min read

Shadowmoon Clan: cradle of orcish fel magic The Shadowmoon clan in Warcraft: Ner'zhul, Gul'dan, the first warlocks and the fall of the orcs. Clan history and its link to WoW Classic. WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Stormreaver Clan: the betrayal of Gul'dan The Stormreaver clan in Warcraft: Gul'dan, the Tomb of Sargeras, the Eye of Sargeras and the traitors' fall in the Second War. WoW Classic WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary2 min read

The Alliance: Union of Humans, Dwarves, Gnomes and Elves Lore of the Warcraft Alliance: how humans, dwarves, gnomes and night elves united against the Horde and the Scourge, the capitals Stormwind and Ironforge, and Vanilla… Lore & bestiary3 min read

The Horde: Union of Orcs, Tauren, Trolls and Forsaken Lore of the Warcraft Horde: how Thrall revived a free union of orcs, tauren, trolls and Forsaken, the capitals Orgrimmar and Thunder Bluff, ideals of honor and Vanilla… Lore & bestiary3 min read

The Syndicate: Nobility Outlawed Syndicate lore: the remnants of Alterac's traitor nobility, banditry in Hillsbrad Foothills, and their ties in WoW Vanilla. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Thunderlord Clan: the wolf riders The Thunderlord clan in Warcraft: Fenris Wolfbrother, hunting the wolves of Draenor, rivalry with the Frostwolf clan. WoW Classic WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Turalyon: paladin, victor of the Second War Turalyon, paladin of the Silver Hand: Lothar's successor, victory in the Second War, the Expedition beyond the Dark Portal, his love for Alleria. WoW Classic lore. Wow… Lore & bestiary2 min read

Uther the Lightbringer: first paladin of the Silver Hand Uther the Lightbringer, the first paladin: founding the Order of the Silver Hand, mentor of Arthas, refusing to purge Stratholme, death by Frostmourne. WoW Classic lor… Lore & bestiary2 min read

Venture Company: Profit at Any Cost Venture Company lore: goblin industrialists, deforestation and resource extraction in the Barrens, Azshara and Stranglethorn of WoW Vanilla. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Warsong Clan: Grommash Hellscream and the blood curse The Warsong clan in Warcraft: Grommash Hellscream, Mannoroth's blood, Ashenvale and Warsong Gulch. History and role in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5 guide. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Wildhammer: Riders of Gryphons Wildhammer clan lore: the free dwarves of Aerie Peak, gryphon riders, storm shamanism and their alliance with the Alliance in WoW Vanilla. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Ysera: Aspect of Dreams and the Green Flight Ysera, the Dreamer and queen of the green dragonflight. The Emerald Dream, her bond with the night elves and the Dragons of Nightmare in WoW Classic. WowX5 x5. Lore & bestiary2 min read

Factions and Organizations of Azeroth: Powers of Light and Shadow A complete overview of Warcraft's factions and organizations: the Burning Legion, the Scourge, the Cult of the Damned, the Twilight's Hammer, the Old Gods, the dragonf… Lore & bestiary2 min read

The Burning Legion: Sargeras' Army of Fel Warcraft Burning Legion lore: the fallen titan Sargeras, the Burning Crusade, the demons of the Twisting Nether, the corruption of the orcs, Gul'dan and the connection… Lore & bestiary2 min read

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Getting started & help

127 articles

Client 1.12.1, realmlist, addons, troubleshooting and first steps in Vanilla.

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Leveling

58 articles

Routes 1–60, zone guides and leveling for every class on x5 rates.

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Classes & races

177 articles

Talent builds, rotations, macros, abilities, tier lists and race picks.

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Dungeons

218 articles

5-player instances: entrances, bosses, tactics, loot and quests.

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Raids & bosses

109 articles

From Molten Core to Naxxramas: attunements, setups, every boss tactic.

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PvP

34 articles

Honor & rank system, battlegrounds, crowd control and best PvP classes.

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Items & gear

286 articles

Tier sets, BiS lists, legendaries, enchants, consumables and mounts.

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Professions

76 articles

Profession leveling 1–300, recipes, specializations and mat farming.

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Quests

31 articles

Legendary and class quest chains of Vanilla — step by step.

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Reputations

30 articles

How to grind faction reputation and what the rewards are.

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World & travel

208 articles

Zones, capitals, ports, flight paths and how to reach any place in Azeroth.

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14 articles

Gold farming, auction house trading and the x5 economy.

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67 articles

Stats, hit cap, threat, attack table and Vanilla 1.12.1 formulas.

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242 articles

Warcraft history, heroes and villains, factions, dragons and creatures.

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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 min

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

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Rogue 28 guides

Priest 29 guides

Shaman 29 guides

Mage 35 guides

Warlock 31 guides

Druid 28 guides

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