WoW 1.12.1 Console: Useful Commands and /console

Section: Getting started & help 1 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 18.09.2026

The WoW 1.12.1 console takes service commands directly — from restarting graphics to fine-tuning FPS. It is faster than menus and often saves you when the UI locks up.

ConsoleCommands

/consolemaxfps

reloaduiReload

Contents

How to open the console
Graphics and performance commands
Interface commands
How settings are saved
See also

How to open the console

By default the console opens with the tilde (~) key, but the client must first launch with the -console switch (see Launch Options). Many commands also work as slash commands right in chat.

Graphics and performance commands

Command	What it does
gxRestart	Restarts the graphics engine without quitting
/console maxfps 60	Caps FPS (less heat and fan noise)
/console maxfpsbk 30	FPS cap in background (inactive window)
/console farclip 500	View distance (lower = more FPS)
/console ffxDeath 0	Removes the grey death screen
/console ffxGlow 0	Disables glow for extra FPS

Interface commands

/reload or reloadui — reloads the interface and addons without relogging. Saves a 'broken' UI after installing an addon.
/console scriptErrors 1 — show Lua errors (useful for addon debugging).
/console cameraDistanceMaxFactor 2 — increase max camera zoom-out.

How settings are saved

/console values are written to Config.wtf and persist between sessions. To reset everything to defaults, delete Config.wtf and the client rebuilds it. More on client files in WoW Folder Structure.

FAQ

How do I open the console in WoW Classic 1.12.1?

Launch the client with the -console switch (via the WoW.exe shortcut properties), then press the tilde (~) key in game. Many commands also work as slash commands in chat.

Which command restarts graphics without quitting the game?

gxRestart restarts the graphics engine on the fly — useful after changing resolution or a frozen image, so you avoid relogging.

How do I cap FPS in WoW so the GPU stays cool?

Type /console maxfps 60 for the active window and /console maxfpsbk 30 for background mode. Values are saved in Config.wtf.