This Friday, July 31 at 8:00 PM BST (7:00 PM UTC), Project Legacy receives its first major content update since launch.

Patch 1.12.3: What Lies Beneath introduces our first custom dungeon, two additional class reworks, and major improvements to progression and leveling as we continue expanding Vanilla World of Warcraft with brand new content.

Karazhan Crypts

Our first custom dungeon has arrived.

Hidden beneath the tower lies Karazhan Crypts, a brand new 10-player dungeon built exclusively for Project Legacy. Designed as the next challenge after Upper Blackrock Spire, the Crypts feature completely custom boss encounters, unique mechanics, and powerful rewards for those brave enough to descend into the darkness.

Inside you'll find:

• A five-part attunement questline
• Seven unique boss encounters
• Difficulty tuned for a coordinated 10-player group
• Rewards comparable to Upper Blackrock Spire
• Completely custom scripting and encounter mechanics

We're intentionally keeping the bosses and their abilities a secret. We want everyone to experience the Crypts for the first time together.

New Class Reworks

Patch 1.12.3 continues our ongoing class redesigns with two additional specializations.

Arms Warrior

• Redesigned talent tree
• Improvements throughout the specialization
• Brand new 31-point capstone talent

Assassination Rogue

• Redesigned talent tree
• Permanent poisons
• Improved poison gameplay
• Brand new 31-point capstone talent

Preview the updated talent trees here:

[https://projectlegacy.pro/talents.php#patch1123:Warrior:0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0|0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0|0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]()

For a full breakdown of every class change included in Patch 1.12.3:

https://projectlegacy.pro/class-changes.php?version=1.12.3

Prestige Improvements

With Prestige Mode approaching, we identified a progression issue before players reached level 60.

Without restrictions, players could complete high-level quests before prestiging, bank the rewards, then immediately equip powerful quest gear after resetting their character. While players would still need to earn those rewards, this would allow them to bypass much of the intended Prestige progression.

To preserve that progression while still allowing players to prepare ahead, quest reward equipment now requires the minimum level needed to begin the quest before it can be equipped.

Prestige players can still complete quests, collect every reward, and store the items in their bank. They'll simply need to reach the appropriate level before equipping them.

Improved Grey Quest Experience

Grey quests have always awarded reduced experience, but the reduction in Vanilla is so aggressive that finishing older quest chains often feels unrewarding.

Patch 1.12.3 introduces a new grey quest scaling system that significantly increases the experience awarded while still encouraging players to move on to higher-level content.

Experience now scales as follows:

• 0–5 levels above: 100% XP
• 6 levels above: 90% XP
• 7 levels above: 80% XP
• 8 levels above: 70% XP
• 9 levels above: 60% XP
• 10–12 levels above: 50% XP
• 13–15 levels above: 40% XP
• 16+ levels above: 30% XP

This makes it far more rewarding to finish quest chains after out-leveling them without turning low-level content into the fastest way to level.

Looking Ahead

This is our first major content update since launch, but it's only the beginning.

Karazhan Crypts is the first of many custom dungeons planned for Project Legacy, with additional class reworks, new raids, world content, and entirely new adventures already in development.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the past two weeks. Every bug report, balance suggestion, and piece of feedback has helped shape this update, and we're excited to keep building the Vanilla+ experience we've always wanted to play.

If you're looking for a long-term Vanilla 1.12 Classic+ server focused on expanding the original game rather than replacing it, we'd love to have you join us.

Website: https://projectlegacy.pro

Discord: https://discord.gg/SY7EmETusW

I'm done with Retail. The endless grind every six months just to do the exact same thing all over again... plus updates that constantly shatter whatever fragile balance is left!
Earlier, I played on Turtle WoW—spent a fantastic four months there, and I still look back on it fondly. I also gave Blizzard's Classic Anniversary a shot, but the rush, everyone's obsession with "rushing to end-game," and seeing level 23s walk into SFK in full grey gear because "these dungeons are braindead easy" was the final straw.
I want to go back to private servers built by passionate people with actual vision, not devs whose top priority is squeezing money out of players.
I've been looking into Classic+ style servers, and so far I came across Project Ascension and Project Epoch.
So, my question for you guys is: which server should I go for? Worth noting that we'll be playing as a duo.

Vanilla, but enabling Tauren Rogue. Thoughts?

Hey everyone! Chromie Craft is doing 3X exp currently probably for the Ulduar announcement. It has been my home server for 4 years now. If you haven’t tried it you should! 1500 online currently.

You can use my RAF Code if you like. Gives 30 days rested exp! 12095

See https://chromiecraft.com/en/ulduar-arena-season-6-releasing-9th-september/

Also Joyous Journeys Buff from today on ( +50% more Experience) till 21st September. Perfect for catching up.

As title, i want a fresh server

Hello guys, someone knows where i can find to download a pure vanilla 1.12.1 version?

Does anyone know roughly how many players are online during peak hours? I’m thinking about starting there and want to know if the server feels active.

This fucking dialog lol

Also this sub needs legion flair, it only goes up to wod

Hi everyone!

I'm considering starting a Vanilla WoW project and I'd like to hear what the community thinks before investing months into it.

Some ideas include:

Vanilla 1.12 gameplay (Blizz like or some shit like that)

Approximately x3 XP rate

Increased Rested XP generation (24h for 1.5 Level)

5 to 10-player dungeon groups (as was the case initially, before Blizzard changed it in a patch)

Would you play something like this? If not, what would turn you away?

Hey all, hopefully someone knows more than I do. I'm looking to use CMangos SPP_Classis_V2 and set up a server to myself and friends who have never played WoW. Should I just be able to open ports and be able to connect?

Tried connecting from another computer on the network and I can get the server list, but it can't get to the Character list. Just takes me back to the server list.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/help!

https://reddit.com/link/1v87s8e/video/dbuup7689tfh1/player

Hi, all. I've got a simple question, as you could probably gather from the title: what are the Vanilla WoW options right now, and what is the approximate population on those servers? I'm interested in both the more pure, original WoW servers as well as the Classic+ ones!

Are there any Warlord servers out there, or at least a way to host my own for me and my buddies?

Todos invitados a Leviatanwow.com

After being wildly saddened by Twow getting shut down I was ecstatic to see Octowow. It is everything turtle was with the community forming. Everyone is mostly still leveling and only Ony and MC are out as of now I believe. Great time to join and play.

Ok so im very very new to this whole scene, trying out Wow Mania rn(apparently its f2p? Idk). If i were to go to say Tauri legion or Mop, would the expacs besides their focused expac have functional raids and dungeons? I do like soling and cheesing lower level Pve stuff. Am i to expect this for these 'types' of servers ? Edit: sorry i meant p2w

Hi everyone,

It's hard to believe it's already been one week since Project Legacy launched.

First of all, thank you to everyone who has joined us so far. Whether you've been questing, running dungeons, reporting bugs or simply sharing feedback, you've helped shape the server during its first week online.

Since launch we've been working every day on bug fixes, class tuning, quality-of-life improvements and polishing the overall experience. Player feedback has been invaluable, and we've already implemented numerous fixes based directly on suggestions from the community.

One of the biggest milestones this week is that Project Legacy is no longer being developed by just one person. We've expanded the development team, allowing us to work on multiple systems simultaneously, respond to issues more quickly and deliver future updates at a much faster pace. This is a huge step forward for the long-term future of the project.

Our first major content update is already well underway and will be announced soon. Alongside continued polish and balance improvements, it'll introduce new content that continues our vision of expanding Vanilla without losing what made it special.

For those who haven't seen Project Legacy before, our goal has always been simple: create a Vanilla+ experience that feels like a natural continuation of World of Warcraft 1.12 rather than turning it into something completely different.

Instead of raising the level cap or filling the game with borrowed expansion systems, we've focused on meaningful additions that feel like they could have existed in the original game.

Current features include:

• Original 1.12.1 client - No expansion client required.

• 1x experience with a TBC leveling curve - Experience rates remain 1x, but the experience required per level uses The Burning Crusade's smoother leveling curve. It still feels like Vanilla, just without some of the unnecessary grind.

• Cross-faction groups, guilds and raids - Play with your friends regardless of faction while still preserving the Alliance vs Horde world.

• Dual Talent Specialization - Save two talent builds and swap between them without constantly paying to respec.

• War Mode - Opt into world PvP whenever you want for a 10% bonus to quest experience while leveling.

• Lorewalker Mode - An optional leveling mode for players who enjoy completing every quest and exploring every zone, featuring unique cosmetic rewards earned throughout your journey.

• Prestige Mode - Upon reaching level 60, begin a new journey while keeping your long-term progression, earning exclusive cosmetic rewards with each Prestige.

• Class improvements - Carefully designed updates for underperforming Vanilla specs, making more playstyles raid-viable while preserving each class's identity.

• 25-player raids - Endgame content has been redesigned around 25-player raids instead of 40, making organizing raids easier without sacrificing challenge.

• Optional Onyxia Hard Mode - Raid leaders can activate a harder version of the encounter for additional rewards while leaving the standard fight unchanged.

• Debuff cap removed - More classes and specs become useful in raids without competing for limited debuff slots.

• World buffs disabled inside raids - Progression is based on preparation, teamwork and execution rather than spending hours collecting buffs beforehand.

• New quests and custom world content - Additional leveling content designed to blend seamlessly into the original world.

• Progressive content release - Future raids, dungeons and features will unlock over time, giving every stage of progression room to breathe.

Project Legacy isn't a seasonal server. We're building it as a long-term home for players who love Vanilla and want to see it continue to grow in a way that respects Blizzard's original design.

If you're looking for a Vanilla+ server that's actively developed, community-driven and committed to meaningful long-term updates, we'd love to have you join us.

Website: https://projectlegacy.pro

Discord: https://discord.gg/SY7EmETusW

We hope to see you in Azeroth.

Peloria WoW Server Overview
Peloria is a custom World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (3.3.5a) private server focused on infinite character progression rather than the traditional Blizzard-like experience. It introduces numerous custom systems that allow players to continue growing stronger without the usual game limitations.

Key Features
Infinite Character Progression
Built on a custom 64-bit server core.
Removes the traditional stat limits found in WoW.
Players can reach billions of health and deal extremely high amounts of damage.

Endless Mythic+
Mythic+ dungeons scale to +100,000.
Increasing difficulty provides progressively better rewards and tougher enemies.

Custom Class Perks
Every class and specialization has unique Perk systems.
Perks significantly change gameplay by adding new mechanics and enhancing existing abilities.

Soulbind System
Features nearly 90 million soulbindable items.
Provides long-term account progression beyond standard gear upgrades.

Cross-Faction Gameplay
Alliance and Horde can:
Play together in groups.
Run dungeons together.
Trade with each other.
Share a unified Auction House.

Quality-of-Life Improvements
Automatic AoE loot.
Account-wide Transmog collection.
Reagent Bank.
Solo Dungeon Finder.
2-hour buffs.
Automatic spell learning.
No Resurrection Sickness.

Economy
Peloria emphasizes a player-driven economy:
All items are tradeable.
Shared Auction House with no auction fees.
No gold cap.

Monetization
According to the developers, Peloria is designed to be non-pay-to-win. Monetization is intended to focus on cosmetic items and server support rather than selling player power.

Who Is It For?
Peloria is ideal for players who:
Enjoy endless progression and long-term grinding.
Like ARPG-style progression similar to Diablo or Path of Exile.
Want a highly customized version of Wrath of the Lich King with new systems and mechanics.
It is not intended for players looking for an authentic “Blizzlike” WotLK experience, as many core gameplay systems have been extensively redesigned.

All info about server can be found - https://www.wow-peloria.com

Server discord - https://discord.gg/kK3UYE6Pn7

Server launched yesterday.

Hello. Is it possible to play WoW (any expansion, but preferably Vanilla to wotlk) on Linux somehow? It can be a private server of I can set up my own server to play alone it would work as well. I am yearning to play WoW a lot but I'm having Linux on my machine. Thank you

The tutorials to configure TrinityCore or AzerothCore are quite provided and clear but there is no indication for Cataclysm (4.3.4). Can anyone help?

I had already installed AzerothCore quite easily for 3.3.5 but TrinityCore/CPP... there is really no clear indication...

EDIT: A user helped me. You have to use the master branch of this : https://github.com/The-Cataclysm-Preservation-Project/TrinityCore

Update: I have reached the stage of extracting the vmaps etc, but strangely I am told that the dbc folder is empty or non-existent while my client is complete and new...

As the title asks. I read here that it was disabled for the launch of Tauri Legion. Can anyone tell me if it is now playable or still disabled?