Shatter the Ice: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ Now Live!

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September 27th by Blizzard Entertainment

The Lich King, Arthas Menethil, sits in the ominous Icecrown Citadel scheming to claim the world as his own—a plan that threatens all life on Azeroth. Heroes of the Alliance and Horde must stand against the malevolent being who dares to declare himself the one true king of Azeroth...and seeks to scour all life from the world.

Explore bone-chilling lands, storm Icecrown Citadel, and halt the Lich King’s baleful efforts. Only the most stalwart can challenge the Lich King and end his reign of terror, and we’ve gathered all the information you’ll need to help guide your way.


 Table of Contents 


Expansion Features and Updates

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Returning to Wrath of the Lich King Classic

Gather your allies and heed the call to arms as Azeroth prepares to face the imminent threat blowing in from Northrend. But if you’ve been on a hiatus, you may just need an assist getting back in fighting shape. To help you, we’ve put together a support guide to make sure your account is ready for your journeys ahead. [Learn More]

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Flying in Northrend

Once you arrive in the frost-covered lands of Northrend in Wrath of the Lich King Classic, your mounts will get you where you need to go, but only on the ground. However, with Cold Weather Flying, you can conquer the biting chill of the Northrend air in no time, so bundle up and get ready. [Learn More]

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Learn the Art of Inscription in Wrath of the Lich King Classic

Wrath of the Lich King Classic brings back the first iteration of a beloved profession—Inscription. Become a master scribe and get the most ink for your book. [Learn More]

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Become a Death Knight in Wrath of the Lich King Classic

The Lich King’s armies present an ever-present threat to all life on Azeroth. Some of his most terrifying servants are known as Death Knights—unliving instruments of the Lich King’s will. Once the Wrath of the Lich King Classic pre-expansion update arrives, you’ll be able to create and level Death Knight characters. [Learn More]

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The Battle for Wintergrasp in Wrath Classic

An iconic part of the original Wrath of the Lich King, the WoW Classic team shares some insights on the Battle for Wintergrasp development in Wrath Classic.  [Learn More]


Zone Guides

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Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord

Borean Tundra or Howling Fjord? With two starting zones to choose from, which one should you choose? You don’t have to choose just one. [Learn More]

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Dragonblight and Grizzly Hills

Venture into the ice-entombed zones of Dragonblight and Grizzly Hills on your path to face the Lich King. [Learn More]

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Zul’Drak and Sholazar Basin

Zul’Drak, a Scourge-infested wasteland inhabited by Drakkari ice trolls, and Sholazar Basin, a tropical anomaly overflowing with vicious wildlife, await champions of the Horde and Alliance. [Learn More]

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The Storm Peaks and Icecrown

Two ice-entombed zones, The Storm Peaks and Icecrown, beckon fearless champions on their journey to face the Lich King. Prepare yourselves to stop his vicious plans. [Learn More]


The Story So Far

Lore in Short: Arthas Menethil

Additional Media


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See you in Northrend!