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.
Gnomish Engineering in WoW Classic: Recipes, Gadgets, Where to Learn
Gnomish Engineering in WoW Classic 1.12.1: teleporters, Battle Chicken, mind-control cap, cloaking devices. Where to learn and whether to pick it. WowX5.
Goblin Engineering in WoW Classic: Bombs, Damage, Where to Learn
Goblin Engineering in WoW Classic 1.12.1: Goblin Sapper Charge, bombs, rocket boots. Best pick for PvP and raids. Where to learn. WowX5 x5.
Golem Lord Argelmach
How to kill Golem Lord Argelmach in Blackrock Depths: golem adds, Chain Lightning, Lightning Shield. The Lyceum tactics. WoW Classic x5 guide.
Gressil, Dawn of Ruin — Caster Mace from Naxxramas
Gressil, Dawn of Ruin in WoW Classic: a one-handed caster mace from Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas, stats, who needs it. BiS for warlocks on x5.
Grimlok
How to kill Grimlok in Uldaman WoW Classic. Troll leader: chain lightning, mind flay and war stomp. Tactics and loot for x5.
Grubbis — Gnomeregan Mini-Boss
Grubbis in Gnomeregan WoW Classic: pet Chomper, trogg waves, tactics, loot. First boss of the level 24–34 dungeon. x5 server.
Guard Fengus
Guard Fengus in Dire Maul North. Fengus' Ferocity buff, tribute run role, tactics for WoW Classic x5.
Guard Mol'dar
Guard Mol'dar in Dire Maul North. Tribute run role, Mol'dar's Moxie buff, tactics for WoW Classic x5.
Guard Slip'kik
Guard Slip'kik in Dire Maul North. Ogre mage, Slip'kik's Savvy buff, tribute run role for WoW Classic x5.
Gyth (chromatic dragon)
How to kill Gyth in UBRS: Rend's chromatic dragon with multi-school breaths. Tactics before the Warchief Rend Blackhand fight. Guide for WoW Classic x5.
Halberd of Smiting — Two-Hand Polearm from Zul'Gurub
Halberd of Smiting in WoW Classic: a two-hand polearm from Zul'Gurub with a chance to decapitate the target. Stats, how to get it (Mandokir), who needs it, x5 tips.
Halycon
How to kill Halycon in LBRS: a giant worg with a howling aura and pups. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Hamhock — The Stockade boss guide
How to defeat Hamhock in The Stockade (WoW Classic): mechanics, loot and x5 server tips. Level 25–27.
Hamuul Runetotem — the first tauren druid in WoW Classic
Who is Hamuul Runetotem in WoW Classic: the first tauren druid, the Cenarion Circle, and where to find him in Thunder Bluff on the WowX5 x5 server.
Harbinger of Doom — Trinket from Naxxramas
Harbinger of Doom in WoW Classic: a melee trinket from Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas, stats, who needs it. Strong DPS trinket for warriors and rogues on x5.
Harvest Festival in WoW Classic x5
Harvest Festival guide for WoW Classic. Honoring the fallen heroes, Uther and Grommash, Harvest Nectar and festive food — everything about the event on WowX5.
Hazzas and Morphaz
How to kill the green dragons Hazzas and Morphaz in the Sunken Temple in WoW Classic. Acid Breath, strategy and loot for the x5 server.
HealBot Continued: click-to-heal in WoW Classic x5
HealBot guide for WoW Classic on WowX5. Heal the raid with one click, bind spells to mouse buttons, cleanse debuffs — the ideal addon for healers.
Healing and Mana Consumables: the full cooldown guide
Overview of all healing and mana consumables in WoW Classic: potions, runes, Healthstone. Three cooldown groups and how to get maximum HP and mana in combat on x5.
Healthstone
The warlock Healthstone in WoW Classic instantly heals up to 1200 HP on a separate cooldown. A free survival insurance for the whole raid on x5.
Hearthstone and Getting Around in WoW Classic
How to travel fast in WoW Classic: the Hearthstone, innkeepers, flight paths, mage portals, ships and zeppelins. Beginner travel guide for WowX5.
Herod — the Scarlet Champion, Armory Boss
Herod in Scarlet Monastery WoW Classic: the Scarlet Champion, Whirlwind, enrage, drops the Ravager axe and Herod's Shoulder. The only Armory boss lvl 32–42. x5 server.
Hide of the Wild — pre-raid healer cloak
Hide of the Wild in WoW Classic: a leatherworked cloak with healing power and mana regen. Pre-raid BiS cloak for druids, priests and holy paladins on x5.
High Inquisitor Whitemane — Cathedral Boss
Whitemane in Scarlet Monastery WoW Classic: Scarlet Resurrection, Deep Sleep, heals, drops Whitemane's Chapeau. Cathedral end fight lvl 35–45. 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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