Patch Notes: September 2026
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruWe are publishing the full WowX5 patch notes for September 2026. This update includes several important fixes and improvements affecting raids, PvP and server performance.
Server performance
- Optimised handling of large raids (40 players) — server load reduced by ~15%.
- Fixed a rare disconnect error when entering an instance during peak load.
- Improved AoE spell damage calculation.
Class fixes
| Class | Change |
|---|---|
| Warrior | Fixed a bug where Mortal Strike sometimes failed to award Rage. |
| Mage | Improved Blink server synchronisation. |
| Priest | Fixed Power Word: Fortitude behaviour in groups. |
| Hunter | Traps now work correctly against melting enemies. |
PvP changes
- Honor point calculation in Warsong Gulch adjusted to match original Classic mechanics.
- Fixed a bug allowing some players to stand on invalid positions in Alterac Valley.
- Updated Arathi Basin battle end logic.
Economy and crafting
- Reduced the cost of several NPC vendor reagents (to balance game inflation).
- Fixed a Blacksmithing bug where certain recipes could duplicate items under specific conditions.
The update was applied without a server restart — players in game noticed no connection interruption.
Next update
The team is already working on the October 2026 update, which will include new guild features and PvP queue improvements.
Stay tuned! Register and stay in Azeroth.
Summary and feedback
The WowX5 team continues to work on improving the gameplay experience. If you find a bug or have a suggestion, leave a message in the support section on Discord or use the in-game feedback channel.
We also accept balance proposals via the official forum. Active contributors whose proposals make it into an update receive a symbolic reward for their character.
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How to stay informed
All patch notes are published on the site in the news section and mirrored to the WowX5 Discord server. We recommend subscribing to notifications in the #updates channel so you do not miss important changes that may affect your class or raid tactics.
If you are just getting started with the server — read the patch notes in reverse order: start with the latest and work back. This gives a full understanding of the current state of classes and mechanics.
Register and join the update discussion with the WowX5 community.
Overall the September update continues the course toward stability and fair balance. The WowX5 team values feedback from every player and continues working to keep the server the best place for WoW Vanilla. Watch for the October update — it promises to be even more interesting.