Creating Groups and Raids in WoW Classic: Step-by-Step Guide for WowX5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru
Creating and organizing a group is the foundation of PvE in WoW Classic. On WowX5 x5, the increased leveling rate means raids start earlier than on standard servers.
Creating a Party
Ways to Invite a Player
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Click portrait | Right-click → Invite to Party |
| Chat command | /invite PlayerName |
| Social menu | O → find player → Invite |
| From chat | Right-click on name → Invite |
Use /who 60 Hunter to find level 60 hunters online. Then click their name directly in the search window.
Standard 5-Man Composition
| Role | Class | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | Warrior (main), Druid (Bear) | Hold mob aggro |
| Healer | Priest, Paladin, Druid, Shaman | Heal the group |
| DPS × 3 | Any classes | Deal damage |
Managing Your Party
Loot Rules
| Mode | When to use |
|---|---|
| Free For All | PvP, solo content |
| Group Loot | Normal dungeon with friends |
| Need Before Greed | Standard for pugs |
| Master Looter | Raids — leader distributes manually |
| Round Robin | Rotating order |
In raids always set Master Looter and assign an experienced loot master. Random loot in raids creates conflicts.
Creating a Raid
Converting to Raid
1. Form a starting party (minimum 6 players) 2. Open Social (O) → Raid → Convert Group to Raid 3. Or type /raid in chat
Raid Structure
`` Raid (40 players) ├── Group 1: Tanks (2-3 warriors) ├── Group 2-3: Healers (8-10) └── Group 4-8: DPS (27-30) ``
Raid Roles
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/raidassist Name | Assign assistant |
| Right-click portrait | Set as Main Tank / Set as Main Assist |
Finding a Group (LFG)
On WowX5: 1. LFG channel: /join LookingForGroup or /3 2. Trade channel in major cities 3. WowX5 channel: /join WowX5 for server-wide communication
Raid Lockouts
| Raid | Cooldown |
|---|---|
| Molten Core | 7 days |
| Blackwing Lair | 7 days |
| Zul'Gurub | 3 days |
| Ruins of AQ (AQ20) | 3 days |
| Temple of AQ (AQ40) | 7 days |
| Naxxramas | 7 days |
Check current lockouts with /raidinfo.
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Ready for your first raid? Read the Raid Preparation guide and check the list of essential addons.
FAQ
How do I invite a player to a group in WoW Classic?
Right-click on a player's portrait and select 'Invite to Party', or type /invite PlayerName in chat.
What is the maximum group and raid size in WoW Classic?
Party — up to 5 players. Raid — up to 40 players (8 groups of 5).
How do I convert a party to a raid in WoW Classic?
The party leader should open Social (O) → Raid → Convert Group to Raid, or type /raid in chat.