WoW Classic Chat Commands: Complete Reference for WowX5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru
Chat is the backbone of communication in WoW Classic. On WowX5 x5 all standard 1.12.1 commands work. Knowing the shortcuts saves time and makes group coordination much smoother.
Basic Channels
| Command | Channel | Range/Scope |
|---|---|---|
/say or /s | Nearby players | ~30 yards |
/yell or /y | Loud shout | ~300 yards (yellow text) |
/emote or /e | Action | ~30 yards (orange) |
/whisper or /tell or /w | Private | Whole server |
/reply or /r | Reply to whisper | Last sender |
Group and Raid Channels
| Command | Where it works |
|---|---|
/party or /p | Party (up to 5) |
/raid or /ra | Raid (up to 40) |
/raidwarning or /rw | Raid warning (leader/assistant only) |
/instance | Dungeon/raid instance |
Raid leaders should use /rw for important callouts — text appears in the center of every raid member's screen.
Guild Commands
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/guild or /g | Guild chat |
/officer or /o | Officer chat |
/ginvite Name | Invite to guild |
/gkick Name | Remove from guild |
/gpromote Name | Promote rank |
/gdemote Name | Demote rank |
/gleave | Leave guild |
/gmotd Text | Set message of the day |
Default Channels
| Channel | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| General | /1 or /join General | Zone chat |
| Trade | /2 | Trading (usually cities) |
| LookingForGroup | /3 | LFG for dungeons/raids |
| LocalDefense | /4 | Defense alerts |
WowX5: /join WowX5 — unofficial server channel where all players communicate across zones. Great for finding raid groups.
Utility Commands
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/join ChannelName | Join a custom channel |
/leave ChannelName | Leave channel |
/who Name | Find player (class, zone, level) |
/who 60 Hunter | Find all level 60 hunters online |
/ignore Name | Ignore player |
/unignore Name | Remove ignore |
/afk | Mark yourself AFK |
/dnd Text | Do Not Disturb mode |
/time | Show server time |
/played | Hours played |
Group and Invite Commands
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/invite Name | Invite to party |
/uninvite Name | Remove from party |
/leader Name | Pass leadership |
/raidinfo | Raid lockout information |
/readycheck | Ready check (leader/assistant) |
/assist Name | Target the target of named player |
Emotes
Standard emotes via /emote command or menu buttons:
`` /dance /wave /cheer /laugh /cry /bow /salute /roar /flex /no /yes /spit /mourn /kiss /hug ``
Custom emote: /emote rides an Epic Mount — displays as "CharacterName rides an Epic Mount."
Chat Commands in Macros
Chat commands combine with macros:
`` /p Pulling in 3 seconds! /cast [target=focus] Faerie Fire ``
See class macro guides for more.
FAQ
How do I whisper a player in WoW Classic?
Use /tell PlayerName message or /w PlayerName message. Example: /tell Arthas Hey, are you in the raid?
How do I join/leave a chat channel in WoW Classic?
Use /leave General to leave a channel, or /join General to return. You can also right-click the chat tab and choose Settings.
What default chat channels exist in WoW Classic?
General, Trade, LocalDefense, LookingForGroup, WorldDefense. Plus automatic channels: Say, Yell, Whisper, Party, Raid, Guild.