Two independent Russian-speaking realms. Classic preserves the atmosphere of WoW 1.12 and expands PartyBot and raids. Vanilla+ adds seasons, masteries, new abilities, races, enhanced PvE and raid content. Both realms offer Hardcore, Dual Spec, a smart auction house and transmogrification.
Familiar classes gain new roles, and progression continues through seasons.
Demonology tanks, shield Shamans, Tree of Life, and other class paths.
Learn more →Three paths for each class and a fourth for priests, with progression at levels 40, 50 and 60.
Learn more →380 recipes and 76 role-specific sets for levels 15, 40, 50, and 60.
Learn more →Enhanced dungeons, four Scarlet Monastery raid wings, and further raids.
Learn more →Recent announcements and changes. See News for the full history.
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One account for both worlds. Separate client folders and updates.
Register on the website. If you already have a Kraken account, use your existing details.
Choose Classic or Vanilla+. Vanilla+ requires its own client and update channel.
Wait for verification to finish. After patches are installed, restart the game client completely.
Classic retains classic content with Kraken progression and systems. Vanilla+ adds masteries, new class roles, races, crafted sets and seasonal PvE. Characters and client updates are separate for each realm.
No. One account is used for Classic, Vanilla+ and the website. Choose your realm in the launcher before starting.
Vanilla+ requires the Kraken client and its patches. It builds on the classic 1.12 foundation and is not compatible with arbitrary third-party clients. Do not mix Classic and Vanilla+ files.
Blacksmithing, Leatherworking and Tailoring have 380 new recipes: 76 role-specific sets for levels 15, 40, 50 and 60. Learn the recipes from regular trainers for the corresponding profession.
Yes. PartyBots help in PvE. The number of companions depends on the realm, content, progression stage and active Premium. Hardcore has separate restrictions.
No. It is an optional one-life challenge enabled on a new level-1 character. Read the rules for your realm before confirming.
Start at level 1 and reach level 60 without a single death. Restrictions and companion rules differ between Classic and Vanilla+: read the conditions for your realm before confirming.
You no longer need to install the client manually. The launcher downloads the game, checks its files, and keeps the client up to date so you have the correct version before launching.
Download launcherLauncher for older systems.
Classic can be installed manually. For Vanilla+, choose the main or Legacy launcher above.
If you already have a client, open realmlist.wtf in the game's root folder and replace its contents with:
set realmlist 80.252.135.124
Create an account on the website before your first login. The same account credentials work for Classic and Vanilla+.
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Penalties take into account the severity of the violation, repeated behavior, intent, benefits obtained and harm caused.
A warning is not required before a penalty for a serious violation. At the same time, all members of a group or guild, or users of the same IP address, must not be presumed guilty without investigating their involvement.
The WOW Kraken administration reserves the right to make final decisions on all disputes, interpretation of the rules and matters concerning participation in the project. The administration's decision is final.
Masteries, new class roles, crafted sets, and seasonal challenges built on Classic WoW.
High Elves and Goblins, Draenei and Blood Elves expand your character choices. Paladins are available to the Horde and Shamans to the Alliance.
The refugees found shelter among the Humans. New Draenei begin in Elwynn Forest rather than a separate Outland starting zone.
Your new journey begins among Tauren allies in Mulgore. The Blood Elves' own starting zones are not used in this version of the world.
Normal dungeons remain part of leveling. Additional versions unlock by level and phase.
Level 40 tier: Wailing Caverns, Shadowfang Keep, and Blackfathom Deeps. Level 50 tier: Zul'Farrak, Maraudon, the Sunken Temple, and heroic Gilneas.
The Graveyard, Library, Armory and Cathedral each have separate raid versions. They have their own entry and group composition rules; the companion limit is not the maximum raid size.
Gather allies, master the dungeons of your tier, and prepare for new challenges.
New Blacksmithing, Leatherworking, and Tailoring recipes without adding separate professions.
Each set consists of five pieces: chest, legs, gloves, belt and boots. Recipes are learned from regular trainers for the relevant profession. Crafting uses ordinary materials; raid components and daily cooldowns are not required.
| Item level | Character level required to learn | Profession skill | Set bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 15 | 75 | 2 / 3 / 5 |
| 40 | 40 | 200 | 2 / 3 |
| 50 | 50 | 250 | 2 / 3 |
| 60 | 60 | 300 | 2 / 3 |
Role-specific metal armor for Warriors and Paladins. Choose a set for damage, tanking, or healing.
Sets for Rogues, Hunters, Druids, and Shamans. Shamans use leather at level 15 and mail from level 40.
Cloth sets for Mages, Priests, and Warlocks, with stats suited to the corresponding role.
At levels 40, 50, and 60, item armor and primary stats are set at 0.8 of the corresponding Challenger tier. Set bonuses are also reduced, with whole-number rounding. These sets are preparation for Challenger equipment, rather than a replacement.
Develop your profession alongside your hero: new equipment tiers become available as you level up. All crafted items are uncommon (green) quality and bind on equip. You do not need the profession to wear them.
Five pieces of the same set grant +1% physical and spell hit chance, along with bonuses for your chosen role:
Tank: +50% threat generated and +15% armor from equipment. Healer: −30% threat generated and +10% healing done. Damage dealer: +10% physical and magic damage and −15% threat generated.
Two- and three-piece bonuses are preserved. Items from different sets do not combine to grant the full-set bonus.
Season 1 levels: 40 → 50 → 60. Raids then unlock in sequence. Dates for future stages are announced separately.
Current: Season 1 · Phase 2 — The Hero’s Path · maximum level 50
Mastery I, enhanced Wailing Caverns, Shadowfang Keep and Blackfathom Deeps; Scarlet Monastery raid wings.
Previously openedMastery II, enhanced Zul’Farrak, Maraudon, Sunken Temple and heroic Gilneas; rated battlegrounds and the next gear tier.
Current phaseMastery III, pre-raid dungeons and level-60 arena.
Later stageMolten Core and Onyxia’s Lair.
Later stageZul’Gurub.
Later stageBlackwing Lair.
Later stageRuins of Ahn’Qiraj.
Later stageTemple of Ahn’Qiraj.
Later stageNaxxramas.
Later stageHeroic Zul’Gurub is a later progression stage.
Later stageHeroic versions of Ahn’Qiraj are a later progression stage.
Later stageHeroic Naxxramas is a later progression stage.
Later stageEach season brings new adventures and rewards. Watch for announcements of the next chapters!
Abilities, class rules, and learning levels. Additional skills are learned from trainers, while chosen mastery abilities become available after the challenge from level 40.
From level 40: Complete the mastery trial from your class trainer. The shared trial takes place in enhanced Wailing Caverns: 50 elite enemies and eight different bosses. Once complete, open the mastery window and choose an available path. The first choice for each dual specialization is free; changing mastery costs 20 gold.
Level 50 enhancement: with phase 2 open, your chosen path gains additional damage, healing, and defensive bonuses. Dealing damage while below 70% health restores 2% of maximum health in PvE or 1% in PvP, at most once every 10 seconds.
Level 60 enhancement: unlocks with phase 3. Under the same conditions, healing increases to 3% in PvE or 2% in PvP. Below 35% health, you gain an additional 3% damage reduction.
Mastery selection is saved separately for both specializations. Your action bar keeps the abilities of the active path. The shared numerical damage and defensive bonuses listed below apply in addition to that path's base features.
Arms develops weapon strikes and bleeds, Fury focuses on dual wielding, and Protection helps control enemies and protect allies.
Shield Sweep hits nearby enemies and generates additional threat. Requires a shield.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Increases critical strike effectiveness and Overpower damage.
+10% critical chance and +20% Overpower damage.
Damage +6%; healing +2%; incoming damage −3%.
Damage +10%; healing +4%; incoming damage −6%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Allows wielding a two-handed weapon in each hand and increases physical hit chance by 5%. Titan's Grip retains its physical damage penalty. Critical auto-attacks generate 2 Rage.
Wield a two-handed weapon in each hand; +5% hit chance; critical auto-attacks generate 2 rage.
Damage +7%; healing +2%; incoming damage −3%.
Damage +11%; healing +4%; incoming damage −6%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Improves blocking and threat generation. Thunder Clap generates additional threat while Protection is active.
+2% block chance, +10% block value and +10% threat.
Damage +3%; healing +3%; incoming damage −8%; threat +35%.
Damage +6%; healing +5%; incoming damage −13%; threat +55%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Holy supports the group with healing, Shield of Light provides tanking tools, and Retribution combines weapon attacks with Holy damage.
Instantly deals Holy damage to the three nearest enemies within 8 yards, scaling with weapon damage and rank. Heals living party and raid members within 40 yards and line of sight for 10% of the damage actually dealt. Cooldown: 8 sec.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 20 | 22 silver |
| 3 | 30 | 70 silver |
| 4 | 40 | 1 gold 20 silver |
| 5 | 50 | 2 gold 40 silver |
| 6 | 60 | 3 gold 40 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Critical Flash of Light heals have a 50% chance to reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light by 0.5 sec.
A critical Flash of Light has a 50% chance to accelerate the next Holy Light.
Damage +3%; healing +8%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +5%; healing +13%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Increases block chance by 2%, block value by 10%, and threat generated by 20%. Restores mana equal to 10% of effective healing received, excluding overhealing. Also grants Intellect equal to 20% of Strength and spell power equal to 20% of attack power, without reducing either source stat.
+2% block chance, +10% block value and +10% threat.
Damage +3%; healing +4%; incoming damage −8%; threat +35%.
Damage +6%; healing +7%; incoming damage −13%; threat +55%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Increases critical strike chance by 3%. Judgement grants 10% melee attack speed for 10 sec. Also grants Intellect equal to 20% of Strength and spell power equal to 20% of attack power, without reducing either source stat.
Judgement grants +10% attack speed for 10 seconds.
Damage +7%; healing +4%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +7%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Beast Mastery fights alongside a pet. Marksmanship strengthens hunters fighting without a pet. Survival provides more active melee combat and control.
Piercing Shot is an instant ranged attack that deals Physical damage.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Your pet gains 10% maximum health.
Tamed pet: +10% health, +50% auto-attack damage, +100% ability damage
Damage +7%; healing +3%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +5%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Without a pet, all hunter damage is increased by 20%. Hunter's Net becomes available. The dead zone is reduced to 2 yards, and ranged critical hits restore 5% of maximum mana.
No pet; all damage +20%; Hunter Net; dead zone 2 yards; ranged critical auto-attacks and abilities restore 5% maximum mana.
Damage +8%; healing +2%; incoming damage −3%.
Damage +12%; healing +4%; incoming damage −6%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Allows using a pet and increases hunter damage. Counterattack no longer requires a parry and has a 30 sec cooldown. Mongoose Bite no longer requires a dodge; it hits up to 3 melee targets and causes each to bleed for 6 sec. Hunter's Net becomes available. Traps can be placed in combat with their normal cooldowns.
Pet available; increased hunter damage; Hunter Net. Counterattack requires no reactive state and has a 30-second cooldown. Mongoose Bite requires no reactive state, hits up to 3 targets and applies a 6-second bleed.
Damage +6%; healing +2%; incoming damage −6%.
Damage +10%; healing +4%; incoming damage −10%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Assassination emphasizes poisons, Combat focuses on dual-wield strikes and energy, and Subtlety rewards leaving stealth and repositioning.
Poisoned Lunge strikes with your weapon and adds a combo point. Poisoned targets take additional Nature damage.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Increases weapon critical strike chance by 2% and poison damage by 10%.
Weapon critical chance +2%, poison damage +10%.
Damage +8%; healing +2%; incoming damage −3%.
Damage +12%; healing +4%; incoming damage −6%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Critical melee abilities restore 5 Energy.
Critical melee abilities restore 5 energy.
Damage +7%; healing +2%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +4%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Leaving stealth grants 15% movement speed and 10% melee attack speed for 10 sec.
Leaving stealth increases movement and attack speed.
Damage +7%; healing +2%; incoming damage −5%.
Damage +11%; healing +4%; incoming damage −9%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Discipline combines shields and direct healing. Holy gains its own form and group support. Shadow focuses on damage over time and mana recovery. Soul Reaper opens the path of a runic melee warrior and tank.
Word of Retribution is an instant Holy attack. Cannot be used in Shadowform.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Power Word: Shield increases the priest's next direct heal by 15%.
Power Word: Shield strengthens the next direct heal by 15%.
Damage +4%; healing +8%; incoming damage −5%.
Damage +6%; healing +13%; incoming damage −9%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Critical direct heals leave an echo on the target, restoring an additional 10% of the healed amount.
Direct healing critical hits leave a healing echo.
Damage +3%; healing +9%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +5%; healing +14%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Periodic Shadow spell damage restores 1% of maximum mana, at most once every 3 sec.
Periodic Shadow damage restores 1% mana once every 3 seconds.
Damage +7%; healing +4%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +7%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Tank · melee damage dealer
The priest's fourth mastery: a melee runic warrior wielding diseases and guardians of the grave.
Available to priests at level 40 after the standard mastery trial with a trainer.
The Reaper fights in melee, drawing on Strength, Stamina and Intellect. Spirit also increases Intellect. Wields plate armor, two-handed weapons and dual weapons, and uses mana. Stances help protect allies or strengthen the assault. Ordinary priest abilities are unavailable in this mastery.
Elemental strengthens spells. Enhancement offers dual wielding or shield tanking with Rockbiter Weapon. Restoration develops group support.
Thunder Strike deals Nature damage to nearby enemies and slows their attacks. Combining a shield, Rockbiter Weapon and the tanking mastery increases threat.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 20 | 22 silver |
| 3 | 30 | 70 silver |
| 4 | 40 | 1 gold 20 silver |
| 5 | 50 | 2 gold 40 silver |
| 6 | 60 | 3 gold 40 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Critical Lightning Bolt or Chain Lightning hits reduce the mana cost of the next such spell by 30%.
A critical Lightning Bolt or Chain Lightning reduces the cost of the next one by 30%.
Damage +7%; healing +4%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +7%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Allows dual wielding one-handed weapons. Increases weapon critical strike chance by 3%, Nature damage by 10%, and all damage dealt by an additional 10%. With a shield and Rockbiter on your main hand, grants +30% armor, +15% Stamina and +200% damage threat; Elemental Strike also hits one nearby enemy in front of you. Losing any requirement disables the tanking bonuses. In tanking mode, Thunder Strike generates a further 50% threat, for a total of 4.5 times normal instead of 3 times.
Dual wield one-handed weapons; +3% weapon critical chance and +10% Nature damage.
Damage +8%; healing +4%; incoming damage −5%. Tank equipment keeps its separate threat profile.
Damage +13%; healing +7%; incoming damage −8%. Tank equipment keeps its separate threat profile.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Healing Wave increases the effectiveness of your next Lesser Healing Wave by 20%.
Healing Wave increases the next Lesser Healing Wave by 20%.
Damage +3%; healing +8%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +5%; healing +13%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Arcane helps manage mana, Fire develops critical effects and burning damage, and Frost provides control and defensive tools.
Arcane Pulse is an instant offensive Arcane spell.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Critical offensive Arcane spells reduce the mana cost of the mage's next spell by 30%.
Arcane critical hits reduce the next spell cost by 30%.
Damage +7%; healing +2%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +3%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Critical offensive Fire spells leave a burn that deals an additional 10% of the damage dealt.
Fire critical hits apply a burn for 10% of the damage dealt.
Damage +8%; healing +2%; incoming damage −3%.
Damage +12%; healing +3%; incoming damage −6%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Critical Frost spell hits reduce the cast time of your next Frostbolt by 0.5 sec.
Frost critical hits accelerate the next Frostbolt by 0.5 seconds.
Damage +6%; healing +2%; incoming damage −6%.
Damage +10%; healing +3%; incoming damage −10%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Affliction strengthens damage over time. Demonology unlocks a tank form. Destruction focuses on offensive spells and burst damage.
Fel Flame is an instant Fire attack. In Demonology tank form its range is limited to 8 yards.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Each Corruption tick has a 10% chance to make your next Shadow Bolt instant.
Corruption ticks have a 10% chance to make Shadow Bolt instant.
Damage +7%; healing +4%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +7%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
While a living demon is summoned or enslaved: healing received +50%, damage taken −15%. In demon form: additional armor equal to 400% of equipped cloth armor, health +30%, threat +300%, damage dealt −20%. Converts 90% of Intellect into Strength and 90% of spell power into attack power, leaving 10% of the original values. Searing Pain and Fel Flame have an 8-yard range. Rain of Fire generates increased threat and its channel is not shortened by incoming damage. Damage reduction from mastery, your summoned demon and defensive abilities, and the demon form armor bonus apply only against creatures, not players or their controlled units.
Living demon: healing received +50%, incoming damage -15%. Tank form: armor +400%, health +30%, threat +300%, damage dealt -20%. 90% Intellect converts to Strength; 90% spell power to attack power. Searing Pain and Fel Flame have an 8-yard range; Rain of Fire generates extra threat and resists damage pushback.
Damage +5%; healing +3%; incoming damage −7%. This incoming-damage bonus applies in PvE.
Damage +8%; healing +5%; incoming damage −11%. This incoming-damage bonus applies in PvE.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Critical Fire or Shadow spell hits reduce the cast time of your next offensive warlock spell by 20%.
Fire or Shadow critical hits accelerate the next offensive spell by 20%.
Damage +8%; healing +3%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +12%; healing +5%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Balance develops Moonkin spells. Feral Combat provides separate cat and bear tools. Restoration unlocks Tree of Life and a group aura.
Cat Swipe strikes up to three nearby enemies. Requires Cat Form, costs 30 energy and does not generate combo points.
| Rank | Level | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 silver |
| 2 | 18 | 18 silver |
| 3 | 26 | 50 silver |
| 4 | 34 | 1 gold |
| 5 | 42 | 1 gold 80 silver |
| 6 | 50 | 3 gold |
| 7 | 58 | 4 gold 20 silver |
Prices are shown before the trainer's reputation discount. The previous rank is required. Level 50 and 60 abilities become available with the corresponding seasonal level cap.
Mastery I: spell critical chance +5%, Arcane and Nature damage +15%. In-combat mana regeneration +20%. All spells that cost mana cost 30% less. Healing spells can be cast in Moonkin Form. Threat generated is reduced by 30%.
+5% spell critical chance, +15% Arcane/Nature damage, +20% mana regeneration in combat, spell costs -30%, healing in Moonkin Form, threat -30%.
Damage +7%; healing +4%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +11%; healing +7%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Cat Form gains bonus damage; Bear Form gains armor, dodge, defense and threat. Critical attacks restore the resource used by the current form. Survival Instincts is only available in Bear Form.
Cat: damage +5%. Bear/Dire Bear: damage threat +20%, armor +20%, dodge +10 percentage points and defense skill +20. Melee critical hits restore 5 energy in Cat or 2 rage in Bear. Survival Instinct is Bear-only.
Damage +7%; healing +3%; incoming damage −5%. Bear: incoming damage -9%, threat +35%.
Damage +11%; healing +5%; incoming damage −8%. Bear: incoming damage -15%, threat +50%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Mastery I: healing +10%. Critical direct heals restore 3% of maximum mana.
+10% healing; critical direct heals restore 3% mana
Damage +3%; healing +8%; incoming damage −4%.
Damage +5%; healing +13%; incoming damage −7%.
The level 60 description gives the total enhancement from this system, including the level 50 tier. It works alongside the path's base features. These numerical bonuses are not passed to pets a second time and do not apply to PlayerBots.
Classic retains classic content with Kraken progression and systems. Vanilla+ adds masteries, new class roles, races, crafted sets and seasonal PvE. Characters and client updates are separate for each realm.
No. One account is used for Classic, Vanilla+ and the website. Choose your realm in the launcher before starting.
Vanilla+ requires the Kraken client and its patches. It builds on the classic 1.12 foundation and is not compatible with arbitrary third-party clients. Do not mix Classic and Vanilla+ files.
Blacksmithing, Leatherworking and Tailoring have 380 new recipes: 76 role-specific sets for levels 15, 40, 50 and 60. Learn the recipes from regular trainers for the corresponding profession.
Yes. PartyBots help in PvE. The number of companions depends on the realm, content, progression stage and active Premium. Hardcore has separate restrictions.
No. It is an optional one-life challenge enabled on a new level-1 character. Read the rules for your realm before confirming.
Personal achievements are available to every character. In the Hall of Fame, each realm-first achievement has one winner per realm.
Wait for the launcher to finish checking files before starting. After installing patches, fully close and restart the client.
Journey from level 1 to 60 without dying. Choose Standard Hardcore or add Vanilla+ challenges. The rules apply until you complete the journey.
Active Hardcore characters cannot buy or sell at the Auction House. Player mail is allowed only between active Hardcore participants within 5 levels of one another. Mail is forbidden in the Self-Found challenge.
Grouping, direct trading, healing, and buffs are allowed between active Hardcore characters no more than 5 levels apart. This limit is checked between group members, not just against the leader's level.
For example, levels 10 and 15 are compatible; levels 10 and 16 are not. The Self-Found challenge forbids trading entirely.
Standard Hardcore is available on Classic and Vanilla+. The additional challenges below are available on Vanilla+ and are selected before your journey begins.
One life and the shared Hardcore rules. There are no additional restrictions on equipment quality or direct trading with eligible Hardcore players.
Classic and Vanilla+
Experience gained is halved again. For players who want to spend longer in each zone and prepare more carefully for dangerous battles.
Vanilla+ · can be combined with Hardcore
You cannot trade with players or use mail or the Auction House. Obtain equipment, materials, and consumables yourself, craft them through professions, or buy them from NPCs. Groups are allowed, with Hardcore's maximum level difference of 5 still in force.
Vanilla+ · can be combined with Hardcore
Only poor and common quality combat equipment may be worn. Uncommon items and higher are forbidden. This quality restriction does not apply to bags, quivers, consumables, or unequippable quest items.
Vanilla+ · can be combined with Hardcore
Challenges can be combined: for example, play Hardcore with Slow Path, Self-Found, and Wanderer together. Choose all your challenges at the start; the selection cannot be changed or canceled afterward.
Vanilla+ offers a challenge with world PvP permanently enabled. It is available while leveling normally and cannot be combined with Hardcore. Slow Path, Self-Found and Wanderer can also be selected without Hardcore; in that case, the one-life rule does not apply.
Choose the client and rules for your world. Vanilla+ features do not automatically apply to Classic.
Hardcore without PartyBot: summoning, loading, and cloning companions is forbidden throughout the challenge. World PvP, battlegrounds, and duels are unavailable.
Player mail is allowed only between active Hardcore characters within 5 levels of one another; system mail is available. The additional Vanilla+ challenges do not apply on Classic.
PartyBots are allowed only in normal non-raid dungeons. This exception does not apply in the open world, enhanced modes, raids, or battlegrounds. Experience gained is halved again when PartyBots participate in a normal dungeon.
LFG, Premium bonuses and the weekend experience bonus do not work during Hardcore. World PvP and battlegrounds are unavailable; regular duels are allowed.
Reaching the current phase's level cap does not complete the challenge. The goal remains level 60, once world progression makes it available.
These restrictions apply while your character participates in Hardcore. Additional challenges can make the rules stricter.
| Feature | Rule |
|---|---|
| Auction House | Unavailable: you cannot list items, bid, or buy out auctions. |
| In-game mail | In both worlds, player mail is allowed only between active Hardcore participants within 5 levels of one another. System mail is available. On Vanilla+, Self-Found completely forbids mail. |
| Grouping and trading | Only with active Hardcore characters, with no more than 5 levels between participants. Self-Found forbids trading entirely. |
| Healing and buffs | Other players must have compatible Hardcore status and be within 5 levels of you. Normal characters cannot heal or buff challenge participants. A separate exception applies to permitted PartyBots in normal Vanilla+ dungeons. |
| Combat assistance | Interference by outside players may remove kill rewards. Do not rely on being escorted by a normal high-level character. |
| Summoning and travel | Summoning and teleportation by another player, and meeting stones, are unavailable. |
| Premium and services | Premium grants no gameplay bonuses and does not bypass Hardcore restrictions. Character services are also subject to challenge restrictions. |
| Death and resurrection | Death ends the attempt. Normal resurrection, Soulstone, and Reincarnation do not return the character to the challenge. |
Choose your mode immediately after creating the character, before questing, training, or changing the starting equipment.
You need a living level 1 character who is out of combat, with no group, invitations or open trade. For Vanilla+, keep your starting items and money: do not accept quests, learn new abilities or receive items, gold or mail from others.
For Standard Hardcore, enter .hc enable, then .hc confirm within 60 seconds.
On Vanilla+, select additional challenges at the Keeper of Challenges in the starting zones: “Hardcore: one life” → “Hardcore with additional challenges”. Select the options you want and confirm the entire set. For this path, start by making your selection at the Keeper before using the command to enable regular Hardcore.
Enter .hc status. You can check the additional challenges you selected under My Status at the Keeper. Once confirmed, you cannot abandon the active attempt or choose a different combination.
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
.hc enable | Request Standard Hardcore activation |
.hc confirm | Confirm the start within 60 seconds |
.hc status | Check character status |
.hc top | Living heroes ranking |
.hc fallen | Chronicle of the fallen |
.hc winners | Heroes who completed the journey |
The challenge ends at level 60. Once you complete it successfully, Hardcore restrictions are removed; the additional Vanilla+ challenges also cover the journey to level 60. The Hardcore reward is an epic mount, a tabard, four 20-slot bags and 150 gold. Class firsts in the Hall of Fame are tracked separately.
The Hardcore attempt ends, and your hero's record remains in the chronicle of the fallen. Normal resurrection cannot continue the same attempt.
On Vanilla+, you can confirm your decision to leave Hardcore at the spirit healer and continue playing normally with the same character. This does not restore your participation or allow the same hero to start Hardcore again.
Yes. Your choice is confirmed at the beginning and cannot be changed while leveling. Create a new hero for a different combination.
To group, trade, heal, or buff one another, your friend must also be an active Hardcore participant and no more than 5 levels apart from you. Anyone who has completed the challenge is no longer an active Hardcore participant.
PartyBots help in PvE and are controlled through the addon. BattleBots fill battlegrounds; they are a separate system, not the player's personal companions.
Tanks, healers, and damage dealers fill out a group or raid according to the dungeon size and roster restrictions. Kraken PartyBot provides target, formation, and role controls.
Summoning, loading, and cloning PartyBots is forbidden during Hardcore.
In the open world, you can have one companion without Premium; Premium plans can raise the limit to two, three or four. The limit is four in regular dungeons and two in enhanced dungeons. Individual raid and custom zones have their own restrictions.
The rule allowing one permanent companion belongs to a later stage starting with Season 2; it does not automatically begin with phase 2 of Season 1.
Bots use class rotations, equipment and roles. They do not replace real allies or give their owner a personal battleground squad. Vanilla+ uses its own versions of addons and client patches.
Choose a suitable companion roster and set out on your adventures. Hardcore uses its challenge rules.