Death and Resurrection in WoW Classic

◆What happens on death

1. Your character falls and the screen greys out.
2. You become a spirit at the nearest graveyard (a Spirit Healer angel appears).
3. You choose how to return to the world of the living.

◆Two ways to resurrect

Resurrect at your body (recommended)

• Run as a ghost to where you died (your corpse is marked on the minimap).
• Approach the body and click "Resurrect" — with no penalty.
• As a ghost you move faster and are invisible to mobs (except in special zones).

Resurrect at the Spirit Healer

• Accept resurrection right at the graveyard angel.
• Downside: resurrection sickness and -25% durability on all equipped gear.
• Only worth it if your body is in a dangerous spot or too far away.

◆Resurrection Sickness

While sick, all attributes, damage, and armor are reduced by up to 75%. In this state it's best to rest, eat/drink, or wait it out rather than jump into combat.

◆Player resurrection

Classes with resurrection (priest, paladin, shaman, druid) can raise a fallen ally out of combat — with no resurrection sickness. Shaman also has a self-res (Reincarnation) usable in combat. This is a key reason to bring "res" classes on dungeon runs.

◆How to reduce deaths

• Watch your gear durability — "red" armor raises risk.
• Keep a stock of consumables: healing potions, bandages, food.
• Study combat mechanics so you don't overestimate yourself.

◆Related material

• Experience & rest
• Durability & repair
• All core systems