How much the WoW Classic 1.12.1 client weighs and disk space

◆The real size

For comparison, modern MMOs weigh 70–150 GB, so Vanilla fits anywhere — even a modest SSD or a flash drive.

◆What takes the most room

Most of the size is the Data folder with game resources (MPQ archives: models, textures, sounds, maps). The executables and interface take just a few megabytes. See WoW folder structure for what's where.

How much space to prepare

During installation you need space twice: for the archive and for the unpacked files. So allow at least 8 GB free; after install you can delete the archive. A little extra goes to:

• addons — usually up to 100–300 MB;
• screenshots — over time;
• cache and logs (WTF, Cache, Logs) — usually under 100 MB.

◆SSD or HDD

• SSD — faster zone and dungeon loads and fewer hitches entering new areas. Recommended if you have room.
• HDD — also fully playable: Vanilla doesn't demand fast storage.

◆What's next

Got the space? Move on to the download — download WoW Vanilla 1.12.1, then install the client. Also make sure your PC meets the system requirements, and register on X5.