Knowledge base
Everything about WoW Classic — in one place
1706 articles on Vanilla 1.12.1 for the x5 realm: leveling, classes, dungeons, raids, PvP, professions and economy.
Skum - the thunder lizard of Wailing Caverns
Skum in Wailing Caverns WoW Classic: an optional thunder lizard with lightning, drops the Tail Spike dagger and Glowing Lizardscale Cloak. WC level 15-25. x5 server.
Sneed and Sneed's Shredder — Deadmines boss
Sneed and the Shredder in Deadmines WoW Classic: destroy the goblin machine, then kill pilot Sneed. Drops Buzzer Blade, Gold-flecked Gloves. x5 server.
Solakar Flamewreath
The Father Flame event in UBRS: waves of Blackhand Summoners and Veterans, then boss Solakar Flamewreath. How to start and clear it. Tactics and loot for WoW Classic x5.
Solo Instance Gold Farming in WoW Classic x5
Where to solo farm gold in WoW Vanilla x5 dungeons: DM East, Stratholme, Dire Maul, Maraudon. Best classes, drops, cloth and recipes. Patch 1.12.1.
Songflower Serenade
Songflower Serenade in WoW Classic: +15 to all stats and +5% crit. Where to find Songflowers in Felwood, duration and tips for x5.
Southwind's Grasp
Southwind's Grasp in WoW Classic: cloth belt (waist slot) from Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) off Ayamiss the Hunter, stats and who needs it on x5.
Spell Ranks and Downranking in WoW Classic
What spell ranks are in WoW Classic, how to learn them from a trainer, what downranking is, and how to save mana with lower-rank heals and buffs. WowX5 guide.
Spinal Reaper — Two-Handed Axe from UBRS
Spinal Reaper in WoW Classic: one of the best pre-raid two-handed axes from Upper Blackrock Spire (General Drakkisath). Stats, farming, who needs it, x5 tips.
Spirit of Zandalar
Spirit of Zandalar in WoW Classic: +15% to all stats and +10% movement speed. How to get the Zul'Gurub world buff, duration and tips for x5.
Staff of Dominance — Caster Staff from Golemagg
Staff of Dominance in WoW Classic: a two-handed caster staff from Molten Core with big spell damage. Pre-BWL BiS for mages and warlocks on the x5 server.
Staff of Rampant Growth — Healer Staff from the Dragons of Nightmare
Staff of Rampant Growth in WoW Classic: a healer staff with healing power and nature resistance from the Dragons of Nightmare. Stats, who needs it, how to get it, x5 t…
Starting Zones 1–10 in WoW Classic (x5)
The first 10 levels differ by race — here's every Alliance and Horde starting zone and how to blast through it in a couple of hours on x5.
Stormpike Guard: Alterac Valley Reputation and Battle Charger
Stormpike Guard reputation guide for WoW Classic: how to grind fast, rewards, and the Stormpike Battle Charger ram at Exalted. Tips for the WowX5 x5 server.
Strangely Glyphed Legplates — Hybrid Plate Legs from the Dragons of Nightmare
Strangely Glyphed Legplates in WoW Classic: plate legs with strength, intellect and healing from the Dragons of Nightmare (Ysondre). Stats, who needs them, x5 tips.
Stratholme: Bosses, Tactics, BiS Loot, and Deathcharger
Full Stratholme guide for WoW Classic: Strath Live and Dead, all bosses, tactics, BiS items, Deathcharger mount, and tips for WowX5 x5 server.
Stuns and Interrupts in WoW Classic: Lockouts and Schools
WoW Classic 1.12.1 stun and interrupt guide: Kick, Counterspell, Pummel, Kidney Shot, spell-school lockout, stun diminishing returns. WowX5 x5 server.
Sunken Temple (Temple of Atal'Hakkar) — WoW Classic Guide
Sunken Temple dungeon guide for WoW Classic: bosses, statue puzzle, dragons, Jammal'an and loot. Level 50–56 dungeon on x5.
Sunken Temple bosses
Full list of Sunken Temple bosses in WoW Classic: Atal'alarion, the dragons Dreamscythe/Weaver/Hazzas/Morphaz, Jammal'an, Ogom, Avatar of Hakkar, Shade of Eranikus. St…
SuperMacro: extended macros in WoW Classic x5
SuperMacro guide for WoW Classic on WowX5. Macros longer than 255 characters, custom icons, /cast by name and nesting macros. Setup and examples.
Superior Healing Potion
Superior Healing Potion in WoW Classic restores 700–900 health instantly from level 35. A cheap consumable for leveling, dungeons and PvP on x5.
Superior Mana Potion
Superior Mana Potion in WoW Classic restores 900–1500 mana instantly from level 41. A cheap mana consumable for dungeons and leveling on x5.
Sylvanas Windrunner — the Dark Lady of the Forsaken in WoW Classic
Who is Sylvanas Windrunner in WoW Classic: the banshee's story, founding the Forsaken, and where to find her in the Undercity on the WowX5 x5 server.
Tailoring patterns in WoW Classic: where to get rare patterns
Where to get rare tailoring patterns in WoW Classic: Robe of the Archmage, Bloodvine set, Truefaith Vestments, mooncloth items. Pattern sources for x5.
Taming the Beast: How a Hunter Gets a Pet in Vanilla
Hunter Taming the Beast quest at level 10 in WoW Classic 1.12.1: how to tame your first pet, where to learn Tame Beast and Beast Training, racial differences. x5 guide.
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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
248 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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