Wrath of the Lich King — WoW Classic
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World of Warcraft Classic

Wrath of the
Lich King

The Frozen Throne Awaits

Venture into Northrend, the icy continent at the top of the world. Face the armies of the undead Scourge and confront the dreaded Lich King, Arthas Menethil, upon his throne of ice.

⚔ Content Phases 🛡 Races & Factions

Content Roadmap

The Six Phases

From Northrend's shores to the spire of Icecrown Citadel — the story of WotLK unfolds across six mighty phases.

Phase 01

The Wrath Begins

Patch 3.0 · Launch

The gates of Northrend open. Heroes set sail for the frozen continent to answer the call of the Lich King and begin their assault on the Scourge.

  • Naxxramas (10 & 25-player)
  • The Obsidian Sanctum
  • The Eye of Eternity
  • Death Knight Hero Class
  • Inscription Profession
  • Level cap raised to 80
Launch

Phase 02

Secrets of Ulduar

Patch 3.1

Deep within Ulduar lies Yogg-Saron, an ancient evil stirring beneath the ice. Heroes venture into the Titan city to prevent its release.

  • Ulduar (10 & 25-player)
  • Argent Tournament (PvE Hub)
  • Dual Talent Specialization
  • Fishing & cooking updates
  • Yogg-Saron Final Boss
  • Algalon the Observer
Patch 3.1

Phase 03

Trial of the Crusader

Patch 3.2

The Argent Crusade and Knights of the Ebon Blade host a tournament to test the greatest champions of the Horde and Alliance before the march on Icecrown.

  • Trial of the Crusader (10/25/HC)
  • Trial of the Champion (5-man)
  • Onyxia's Lair (Redux)
  • Isle of Conquest Battleground
  • Tier 9 set gear
  • Crusader's Coliseum
Patch 3.2

Phase 04

Fall of the Lich King

Patch 3.3

The march on Icecrown Citadel begins. Brave champions assault the Lich King's fortress to end his reign of terror and free the world from his icy grip.

  • Icecrown Citadel (10/25/HC)
  • Pit of Saron (Heroic Dungeon)
  • Halls of Reflection
  • Forge of Souls
  • The Lich King encounter
  • Tier 10 set gear
Patch 3.3

Phase 05

The Ruby Sanctum

Patch 3.3.5

A twisted dragon known as Halion invades the Ruby Sanctum beneath Wyrmrest Temple, threatening the red dragon flight and the sanctity of the timeline.

  • Ruby Sanctum (10 & 25-player)
  • Halion the Twilight Destroyer
  • RealID / Battle.net Integration
  • Bridging content to Cataclysm
  • Updated Zul'Gurub & ZA changes
Patch 3.3.5

Phase 06

Echoes of Doom

Patch 3.0.2 · Pre-Patch

Before the gates of Northrend opened, the Scourge invasion began. The pre-patch brought sweeping class changes, Achievements, and the undead plague event.

  • Achievements System
  • Scourge Invasion Event
  • Complete talent overhaul
  • Stormwind Harbor construction
  • Barbershop & character looks
  • New Inscription profession intro
Pre-Patch

The Champions of Azeroth

Races of Northrend

Two factions wage endless war. Each race brings its own heritage, abilities, and mastery to the frozen battlefields of Northrend.

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The Alliance

"For the Alliance! For justice and peace."

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Human
Resilient and versatile, Humans are the backbone of the Alliance. Their cities of Stormwind and Lordaeron shaped the history of Azeroth.
WarriorPaladinRogueMageWarlockPriestHunterDeath Knight
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Night Elf
Ancient and immortal guardians of nature, Night Elves draw power from the moon goddess Elune and the primal forces of the wild.
DruidHunterRogueWarriorPriestDeath Knight
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Dwarf
Stout and stubborn, the Dwarves of Ironforge are master craftsmen and fierce warriors who have stood by the Alliance since its founding.
WarriorPaladinHunterRoguePriestShamanDeath Knight
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Gnome
Brilliant tinkerers and inventors, Gnomes bring ingenuity and engineering prowess to the Alliance. Don't let their size fool you — they're deadly in combat.
WarriorRogueMageWarlockDeath Knight
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Draenei
Survivors of a millennia-long exodus from the Legion's grasp, the Draenei are a noble people gifted with the holy Light and a destiny tied to Azeroth.
WarriorPaladinHunterPriestShamanMageDeath Knight
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The Horde

"Lok'tar ogar! Victory or death."

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Orc
Once enslaved by demonic corruption, the Orcs have reclaimed their honor under Thrall's leadership. They are the proud heart of the new Horde.
WarriorHunterRogueShamanWarlockDeath Knight
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Undead (Forsaken)
Freed from the Lich King's grasp by their own will, the Forsaken walk a dark path between the living and undead, serving Sylvanas Windrunner.
WarriorRogueMageWarlockPriestDeath Knight
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Tauren
Massive and spiritual, the Tauren live in harmony with the earth and honor the great spirit of Earthmother. They are among the Horde's noblest warriors.
WarriorPaladinHunterDruidShamanDeath Knight
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Troll
The Darkspear Trolls are cunning hunters and voodoo practitioners who found a home in the Horde after being driven from their island by Murlocs and sea witches.
WarriorHunterRoguePriestShamanMageDruidDeath Knight
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Blood Elf
Survivors of the Scourge's devastation of Quel'Thalas, the Blood Elves are a proud and magical people fueled by an insatiable thirst for arcane power.
WarriorPaladinHunterRogueMageWarlockPriestDeath Knight
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New Hero Class — WotLK Exclusive

Death Knight

The first Hero Class in World of Warcraft. Death Knights begin their journey at Level 55, starting in the newly opened Ebon Hold with the starting zone "In Service of the Lich King." Available to any race in the game, they wield the powers of Frost, Unholy, and Blood to spread death across the battlefield.

Human Night Elf Dwarf Gnome Draenei Orc Undead Tauren Troll Blood Elf

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Arthas Menethil awaits upon his Frozen Throne