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WoW Classic raids: list and order
All WoW Classic (Vanilla 1.12.1) raids on the x5 realm: raid list, player counts, requirements and the recommended clearing order.
40-player raids
- Molten Core — the first raid content, 10 bosses, start of the endgame.
- Blackwing Lair — the next step after MC, Nefarian the dragon.
- Temple of Ahn’Qiraj (AQ40) — opens after the server-wide Gates of AQ event.
- Naxxramas — the hardest Vanilla raid, final content with Kel’Thuzad.
20-player raids
- Zul’Gurub (ZG) — 20-player raid, short cooldown, a great start for guilds.
- Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj (AQ20) — an easy entry into AQ content.
World bosses
- Onyxia’s Lair — 40-player raid, an endgame gateway alongside MC.
- Emerald Dragons — open-world world bosses.
- Azuregos and Lord Kazzak — rare world encounters with valuable loot.
Recommended order
Classic progression path: Onyxia → Molten Core → Blackwing Lair → Zul’Gurub → AQ20 → Temple of Ahn’Qiraj (AQ40) → Naxxramas. On x5, raids fill up faster, so even players with limited time reach the endgame.
FAQ
How many players do Vanilla raids need?
Molten Core, BWL, AQ40, Naxxramas and Onyxia are 40-player; Zul’Gurub and AQ20 are 20-player.
Do raids require reputation or keys?
Some raids need quest chains, resistance gear (e.g. fire in MC) and reputation. Prepare your sets in advance.