World Of Warcraft Classic Hand Book

WoW Classic brings the original 2004 World of Warcraft experience to modern players. This guide is designed for those who want to start from scratch and progress all the way to endgame content.

World Of Warcraft Classic Aug 6, 2025 3 min read

1. Getting Started

🔸Faction & Race Selection

Alliance: Easier leveling zones, stronger early-game PvE racials (Human: +5 weapon skill, Dwarf: Stoneform).
Horde: Strong PvP racials (Orc: Stun Resistance, Undead: Will of the Forsaken).
Key Consideration: Choose the faction where your friends play — cross-faction grouping is not available.

🔸Class Selection

Classes in Classic are simpler than in Retail but feel more “hardcore”:

Warrior: Best tank, strong DPS at endgame (but very slow leveling).
Priest: Best healer (Dwarf Priest is extremely valuable with Fear Ward).
Mage: Excellent AoE leveling, free food/water, strong PvE DPS.
Rogue: High single-target DPS, dangerous in world PvP.
Hunter: Fastest solo leveling, great utility.
Shaman (Horde) / Paladin (Alliance): Powerful buffs, essential in raids.
Warlock: Great utility, summons, and soulstones.

💡Tip:

If you plan to solo a lot → pick Mage or Hunter.
If you aim to raid → pick Warrior, Priest, or Paladin/Shaman.

2. Leveling Guide (1–60)

Quest Efficiently: Follow zone-based quest routes (The Barrens, Stranglethorn Vale, Tanaris).
Grinding: Certain classes (Warrior, Mage) benefit from mob grinding between quests.
Dungeon Leveling: Key dungeons to run:
Group Up: Elite quests and dungeons are much easier with a group.
Professions Early: Level Skinning + Mining or Herbalism while you level for extra gold.

3. Class Roles in Classic

Class	Best Raid Role	Notes
Warrior	Main Tank / DPS	Best tank, dominates raid DPS at endgame
Priest	Healer	Best single-target healer, raid cornerstone
Paladin	Buff / Support Healer	Brings unique blessings, a raid staple
Shaman	Totem Support / Healer	Essential for Horde raids (Windfury Totem!)
Mage	Ranged DPS	AoE farming, food/water utility
Hunter	DPS + Pulling	Amazing pull control in raids
Rogue	Melee DPS	Top single-target DPS in MC/BWL
Warlock	DPS + Utility	Curses, healthstones, summons
Druid	Healer	Best HoT healer, combat resurrection utility

4. Endgame Content (Classic Raids)

Molten Core (MC): 10 bosses, mostly gear-check fights.
Onyxia’s Lair: Single-boss raid, requires attunement.
Blackwing Lair (BWL): DPS and coordination-heavy encounters.
Zul’Gurub (ZG): 20-man raid, great catch-up gear.
Ahn’Qiraj 20/40 (AQ): Large-scale event + raids with complex mechanics.
Naxxramas: The pinnacle raid of Classic — demanding mechanics, heavy consumable usage.

💡Tip: Complete attunements early (MC, Onyxia, BWL) so you’re not locked out of raids.

5. PvP in Classic

Honor System: Earn honor from battlegrounds (WSG, AB, AV) and world PvP.
PvP Ranks: Climb from Rank 1 → Rank 14 (High Warlord / Grand Marshal).
World PvP: Expect organic PvP hotspots (Tarren Mill vs. Southshore battles!).
Best PvP Classes:

6. Professions & Gold-Making

Profession	Notes
Alchemy	Potions and flasks are mandatory for raiding — very profitable
Herbalism	Pairs perfectly with Alchemy, steady gold income
Mining	Essential for Blacksmithing & Engineering
Engineering	Mandatory for PvP (grenades, gadgets)
Skinning/Leatherworking	Early gold + pre-raid BiS crafts
Fishing + Cooking	Raid consumables & extra gold

💡Tip: Farm materials during off-peak hours (early morning) to avoid competition.

7. Economy Tips

Consumables: Prices spike on raid reset days — sell then for maximum profit.
AH Arbitrage: Buy cheap mats, craft into potions or gear, and resell for profit.
Dungeon Farming: Maraudon Princess runs & Dire Maul East Tribute runs are gold mines.
World Farming: Farm Elemental Earth/Fire/Water for resistance gear crafting.

8. Weekly Checklist

✅ Clear Molten Core / Onyxia
✅ Reset Zul’Gurub for coins & rep
✅ Farm consumables (Flask of Titans, Elixirs, Potions)
✅ Grind battlegrounds for honor
✅ Do Dire Maul Tribute runs for gold

9. Common Mistakes

Skipping Attunements: Locks you out of raids.
Ignoring Consumables: Guilds expect you to be fully buffed (flasks, elixirs, food).
Neglecting Professions: Professions are vital for gold and raid prep.
Trying to Solo Everything: Classic is designed around group play.

🏆 Conclusion

WoW Classic is slower, more social, and more demanding than Retail.
Leveling takes time, raids require preparation, and world PvP can be brutal — but that’s exactly what makes Classic so rewarding.
Follow this guide to level efficiently, earn gold steadily, and be fully prepared for raid nights.

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