Gates of Ahn'Qiraj Are Open! War Effort Results on WoWx5
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ru# Gates of Ahn'Qiraj Are Open! War Effort Results on WoWx5
It happened. On July 20, 2026 at 21:17 server time, the legendary Gong rang on WoWx5 — the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj are open. The epic server-wide event that the entire community prepared for concluded in triumph.
Here we recap the War Effort results, cover the 10-hour PvP event, and share what's coming next in AQ40 and AQ20.
War Effort: Resource Collection Results
WoWx5 completed collection of all required resources in just 9 days — from July 11 to July 19, 2026. For comparison, on official Blizzard servers the same process took 30–90 days.
Final Resource Statistics
| Resource | Required | Collected | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacebloom | 600,000 | 641,200 | 106% |
| Copper Bar | 90,000 | 94,500 | 105% |
| Purple Lotus | 33,000 | 35,800 | 109% |
| Thick Leather | 80,000 | 83,200 | 104% |
| Runecloth | 400,000 | 428,000 | 107% |
| Arthas' Tears | 26,000 | 27,300 | 105% |
The server exceeded targets in every category — thank you to every player who contributed even a single item!
Top Contributors
The most active War Effort participants received a special status in the WoWx5 Discord:
- Farmmaster_Zoreck — 28,400 total resource units
- HerbalistLuna — 22,100 units
- MinerGuildKronos (guild) — 41,000 units in the team ranking
The Scepter of the Shifting Sands Quest
While the server gathered resources, several players simultaneously worked through the epic Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain — a long questline culminating in the creation of the Scepter used to ring the Gong.
First to complete the quest: character Galladros from guild Blood of Kalimdor. Galladros earned the unique title "Scarab Lord" and a special mount form — the Black Qiraji Battle Tank (available only during the 10-hour opening window).
Black Qiraji Battle Tank is the rarest mount in Vanilla Classic. After the 10-hour opening window it becomes permanently unavailable. On WoWx5, three players who completed the quest in time managed to obtain it.
The 10-Hour PvP Event
After the Gong rang, a massive PvP event unfolded in Silithus from 21:17 to 07:17 server time:
Event Timeline
| Time (server) | What happened |
|---|---|
| 21:17 | Galladros rang the Gong, invasion began |
| 21:30 | First silithid waves attacked Cenarion Hold |
| 22:00 | Silithus filled with 180+ simultaneous players |
| 23:45 | Battle for Bronzebeard Encampment — Alliance victory |
| 01:30 | Activity lulled as large guilds moved to raids |
| 07:17 | Gates officially open permanently |
PvP Statistics Over 10 Hours
- Players killed: 2,847 (both factions combined)
- Unique event participants: 324
- Peak simultaneous online: 198 players at 22:05 server time
If you missed the event — don't worry! The gates are open permanently and AQ20/AQ40 are fully accessible. The event itself won't repeat, but both raids will continue running on WoWx5 through the end of the Classic era.
AQ20 and AQ40: What's Next?
Current Server Progress (as of July 26)
| Raid | Bosses Killed | Guilds Cleared |
|---|---|---|
| AQ20 (6 bosses) | 6/6 | 14 guilds |
| AQ40 (9 bosses) | 10/9 (incl. Viscidus) | 3 guilds |
| C'Thun (final boss) | 1 first kill | Blood of Kalimdor |
First C'Thun Kill on WoWx5
Guild "Blood of Kalimdor" achieved the server's first C'Thun kill on July 24, 2026 — just 4 days after the gates opened. A record-setting progression speed for WoWx5!
Kill composition: 40 players, 9 healers, 3 tanks, 28 DPS. Attempt number 11.
Next Phase: Naxxramas
After AQ40 is fully cleared across the server, WoWx5 is preparing for the opening of Naxxramas — the final raid of Vanilla Classic. The announcement date is coming soon; follow our news for updates.
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FAQ
When did the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj open on WoWx5?
The Gates of Ahn'Qiraj opened on July 20, 2026 at 21:17 server time. The Gong was rung by character Galladros of the guild Blood of Kalimdor, who completed the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest.
How much resources did WoWx5 collect during the War Effort?
The server completed all resource collection in just 9 days — far faster than average. Final figures: 600k+ Peacebloom, 90k+ Copper Bars, 400k+ Runecloth, and more across all categories.
What happened after the Gong was rung?
After the Gong, a 10-hour PvP event began with waves of silithid attacking Silithus. When the event ended, the gates opened permanently and both AQ20 and AQ40 became available.
What is currently available in AQ40 and AQ20?
Both raids are fully open. AQ20 (Ruins) operates as a 20-player raid and AQ40 (Temple) as a 40-player raid. Top guilds have already begun progression attempts on C'Thun.