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.
Arcanite Reaper — pre-raid BiS two-hander (blacksmithing)
Arcanite Reaper in WoW Classic: a crafted two-handed axe by weaponsmiths, pre-raid BiS for warriors and ret paladins. Recipe, materials and how to get it on x5.
Archaedas
How to kill Archaedas, the final boss of Uldaman WoW Classic. Awakens stone guardians in waves. Loot: Stoneslayer. Tactics for the x5 server.
Archivist Galford
How to kill Archivist Galford in Stratholme: fire spells, burning the Scarlet Archive, The Archivist quest. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Archmage Arugal — SFK final boss
Archmage Arugal in Shadowfang Keep WoW Classic: teleports, Shadow Bolt Volley and Thundershock, drops Meteor Shard and Robes of Arugal. Level 22-30. x5 server.
Armorsmith in WoW Classic: Plate Armor and Recipes
Armorsmith specialization in WoW Classic 1.12.1: exclusive plate armor for tanks and warriors. How to get it, what it offers, who it suits. WowX5 x5.
Atal'alarion
How to kill Atal'alarion in the Sunken Temple in WoW Classic. Statue puzzle, mechanics and loot for the x5 server.
Auctioneer: the auction house and pricing in WoW Classic x5
Auctioneer guide for WoW Classic on WowX5. Scan the auction house, appraise items, spot bargains and earn gold by flipping.
Aurastone Hammer — Healer Mace from Golemagg
Aurastone Hammer in WoW Classic: a one-handed healer mace from Golemagg in Molten Core with +healing and mana. Pre-BWL BiS for priests, paladins and druids on x5.
Avatar of Hakkar
The Avatar of Hakkar event in the Sunken Temple in WoW Classic: Atal'ai priests, the ritual, summoning strategy and what the fight gives on x5.
Azuresong Mageblade — Caster Sword from Garr
Azuresong Mageblade in WoW Classic: a one-handed caster sword from Garr in Molten Core with big spell damage. Pre-BWL BiS for mages and warlocks on x5.
Baelog & Co.
How to clear the Baelog encounter in Uldaman WoW Classic: Baelog, Eric the Swift and Olaf. Three at once, CC and focus order. Tactics and loot x5.
Bagnon: unified inventory in WoW Classic x5
Bagnon guide for WoW Classic on WowX5. All bags in one window, item search, quality coloring and bank preview. Set up a convenient inventory.
Balnazzar
How to kill Balnazzar in Stratholme: disguised as Grand Crusader Dathrohan, dreadlord transform, Possession and Psychic Scream. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Band of Accuria
Band of Accuria in WoW Classic: BiS melee ring from Onyxia, stats and who needs it on x5.
Barbed Choker
Barbed Choker in WoW Classic: neck (neck slot) from Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) off Kurinnaxx, stats and who needs it on x5.
Baron Aquanis
Baron Aquanis in Blackfathom Deeps WoW Classic: a quest water elemental summoned by an event. How to summon, tactics and reward for x5.
Baron Rivendare
How to kill Baron Rivendare in Stratholme: tactics, the 45-minute Baron Run, Deathcharger's Reins mount chance. Guide for WoW Classic x5.
Baron Silverlaine — the SFK ghost
Baron Silverlaine in Shadowfang Keep WoW Classic: casts Veil of Shadow (healing reduction), drops Silverlaine's Family Seal. Level 22-30. x5 server.
Baroness Anastari
How to kill Baroness Anastari in Stratholme: the Possession mechanic, Banshee Wail. Ziggurat tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Bazil Thredd — The Stockade boss guide
How to defeat Bazil Thredd in The Stockade (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 28–29.
Bazzalan — Ragefire Chasm boss guide
How to defeat Bazzalan in Ragefire Chasm (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 15–16.
Benediction and Anathema: the Priest Level-60 Epic Staff Quest
Priest Benediction/Anathema quest in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Eye of Divinity from Molten Core, Eye of Shadow, the Balance of Light and Shadow chain, staff toggling. x5 guide.
Best DPS Hunter Pets in WoW Classic
Best damage hunter pets in WoW Classic: cats, wolves, raptors. Broken Tooth, Furious Howl and attack speed explained. Guide for the x5 server.
Best Enchants by Class in WoW Classic
Best enchants for every slot in WoW Classic by class and role: weapon, chest, cloak, bracers, gloves, boots, shield. A summary priority table for 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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