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Hardcore WoW Just Got Much Harder With This New Game Mode

Classic World of Warcraft’s Hardcore mode has just gotten much more difficult thanks to the new addon, “Ultra Hardcore”. Sep 29, 2025 at 00:33 by Zweihander

Anniversary Classic WoW 1-Hour Scheduled Maintenance – Tuesday, September 30th

Anniversary Classic WoW realms undergo 1-hour scheduled maintenance, which temporarily prevents players from accessing the game. Sep 28, 2025 at 04:25 by Zweihander

Blizzard Introduces $30 Crow Mount Bundle for MoP Classic

Blizzard has added the Wings of the Guardian Pack for MoP Classic which includes two crow mounts and costs $30. Sep 25, 2025 at 21:02 by Staff

Blizzard’s Best Classic WoW Idea Isn’t Coming to the West

Blizzard’s most exciting Classic remix yet is region-locked, and the western WoW community is feeling left out! Sep 23, 2025 at 18:53 by Stan

No Classic Hardcore? Then No OnlyFangs 3, Says Sodapoppin

Sodapoppin says OnlyFangs 3 won’t happen unless Blizzard announces a new Hardcore server and that might take years. Sep 23, 2025 at 18:17 by Zweihander

Anniversary Realms 1-Hour Scheduled Maintenance – Tuesday, September 23rd

World of Warcraft Anniversary realms undergo 1-hour scheduled maintenance, which temporarily prevents players from accessing the game. Sep 23, 2025 at 00:29 by Zweihander

Naxxramas Casts Its Shadow October 2nd – WoW Anniversary

Blizzard has announced the release date for Phase 6 of Classic Anniversary realms, bringing the Naxxramas raid, as well as scourge invasions. Sep 18, 2025 at 19:52 by Zweihander

This Naked Warrior Took 9 Months to Hit 60 Solo and Hardcore

9 months. No gear. No group. One Hardcore Warrior just hit 60 the hardest way possible, and yes, there’s video proof of the madness. Sep 13, 2025 at 20:52 by Zweihander

PvE Servers Are Thriving Thanks to Hardcore Wipes

Hardcore players are dying—and keeping PvE realms alive. Is this Blizzard’s accidental fix for Classic’s population problem? Sep 13, 2025 at 20:41 by Zweihander

Private Classic+ Servers Are Dying — And Blizzard Isn’t Slowing Down

Blizzard’s crackdown on Classic+ servers is working — entire projects are shutting down before trial. Is this the end of the scene? Sep 09, 2025 at 23:16 by Zweihander

Classic+ Servers May Vanish Forever After Blizzard Lawsuit

Blizzard just sued the largest Classic+ server—players fear this could be the end of private realms as we know them. Aug 31, 2025 at 15:19 by Zweihander

GDKP and RMT Discussion on the Rise as Raiding Costs Continually Increase on Anniversary Realms

Players are discussing RMT and GDKP lately as raiding costs reach an all time high on Anniversary Realms, with many wanting GDKP to return. Aug 17, 2025 at 03:38 by Zweihander

Anniversary Realms 1 Hour Scheduled Maintenance – August 19th

Classic Anniversary realms undergo regularly scheduled weekly maintenance, preventing players from accessing the game temporarily. Aug 16, 2025 at 22:44 by Zweihander

Ahn’Qiraj War Effort Auto-Completes, Blizzard Revert the Bug

The War Effort auto-completed on some Anniversary realms, but Blizzard were quick to revert the bug and return progress back to normal! Jul 18, 2025 at 23:48 by Staff

Gate Opening Quest Issues, Blackwing Lair Resets, and War Effort Start: Phase 5 Launch Questions and Issues

Blizzard address some issues with the Phase 5 launch, from BWL resets to War Effort start time, so let’s take a look. Jul 11, 2025 at 05:41 by Staff

WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Now Live

The War Effort begins and new Scarab Lords await as Phase 5 of the 20th Anniversary realms has begun! Jul 10, 2025 at 22:12 by Staff

Naked Hardcore Warrior Hits Level 50 Solo — With Just His Fists

9 days /played. No gear. No groups. Just punches. This Hardcore Warrior just hit 50 solo — and he’s still not done. Jul 02, 2025 at 17:05 by Stan

Official Preview of Pet Battles Coming in MoP Classic!

Blizzard has posted an official preview of Pet Battles that are coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic soon! Check it out! Jun 30, 2025 at 17:16 by Staff

Shaohao’s Trials Return in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Relive the animated saga of Emperor Shaohao as we approach MoP Classic launch and earn The Seven Burdens of Shaohao achievement in game! Jun 27, 2025 at 18:56 by Staff

Big Changes to Pre-Pull Behavior and Buffs in MoP Classic Raids

Blizzard are taking big steps to stop pre-pull “rituals”, from removing many buffs on pull, to disabling certain gear, and more. Jun 26, 2025 at 23:38 by Staff

Pandaren Start Zone Is a Giant Turtle—And It’s Dying

The Wandering Isle is more than a starting zone—it’s a living turtle in peril. Here’s why your Pandaren journey begins with heartbreak. Jun 25, 2025 at 19:04 by Stan

Mists of Pandaria Classic Relase Schedule: From Pre-Patch to Raids

Here comes the full Mists of Pandaria Classic launch schedule, with all the features detailed, so let’s take a look! Jun 25, 2025 at 17:15 by Staff

Additional Class Changes in the MoP Beta: June 24th

More class changes arrive to the MoP Classic beta, as Blizzard keep trying to find that perfect starting point for each spec. Jun 25, 2025 at 03:00 by Staff

Another Stress Test for the MoP Classic Beta!

Another stress test arrives as Blizzard ask players to come join the beta to help find any potential launch issues. Jun 23, 2025 at 23:51 by Staff

Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Dev Notes, June 20th: More Class Changes

We have more class changes in today’s MoP beta build, as well as adjustments to Arena dampening for the PvPers out there! Jun 20, 2025 at 20:45 by Staff

Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Dev Notes: More Class Changes

We have many more class changes and reversions of announced changes in today’s MoP Classic beta development notes. Jun 17, 2025 at 00:06 by Staff

Get in on the Action! Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Stress Test

Blizzard are inviting everyone in to the MoP beta for a big ol’ stress test! It’s coming this Wednesday, June 19th, starting on 2 PM PDT Jun 16, 2025 at 22:30 by Staff

WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Goes Live July 10

Ahn’Qiraj War Effort returns July 10. Help open the gates, earn rewards, and race for the legendary Black Qiraji mount before it’s too late. Jun 16, 2025 at 17:21 by Staff

Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Dev Notes and Known Issues: June 13th

Another batch of development notes and known issues arrive to the MoP beta, with additional class changes, server instability, and more. Jun 14, 2025 at 08:49 by Staff

Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues List

With a new beta build come new known issues, as Blizzard share the problems with the Classic beta at the moment. Jun 13, 2025 at 01:54 by Staff

CHANGELOG

31 Jul. 2025: Arcane Mage Leveling
- Reviewed for TBC Anniversary.
31 Jul. 2025: Fire Mage Leveling
- Reviewed for TBC Anniversary.
31 Jul. 2025: Frost AoE Mage Leveling
- Reviewed for TBC Anniversary.
31 Jul. 2025: Frost Mage Builds and Talents
- Reviewed for TBC Anniversary.
31 Jul. 2025: Frost Mage Enchants and Consumables
- Reviewed for TBC Anniversary.

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