WoW Classic Hardcore Will Come on Aug 24

Big News! Blizzard has announced that Hardcore Realms will go live on Aug 24.

 

 

Hardcore is a new game mode in WoW Classic. In this mode, the character you create has only a single life. Once your character dies, you can delete it or wander the astral plains of the game as a ghost who can never respawn again. No matter how experienced a player of WoW you are, the community WoW Classic Hardcore challenge is a challenge – probably one of the most difficult ones in the MMORPG world.

 

Hardcore WoW Rules

There are EU and NA servers for WoW Classic that are for the game's most hardcore players and fans. What makes these servers unique is that they have special hardcore rules. Some of the common Hardcore WoW Rules are:

 

Permadeath

If you die, you cannot resurrect or be resurrected. You can only move your dead character to a non-Hardcore realm or delete it. With this permadeath system, you are now at constant risk of losing your character forever, thus losing all the progress and efforts you made. You are never safe in Hardcore. But you can surely be safe with our professional WoW Classic Hardcore boost service! Our boosters will reach your required level safely and easily. 

 

 

PvP

You can only engage in PvP if you type PvP to flag yourself. You cannot attack or be attacked by other players who are not flagged. PvP battlegrounds and battlemasters are disabled.

 

Dungeons

You can only enter each dungeon once per character. Even if you kill just one mob and leave, it still counts as one. Dungeons have a 24-hour lockout timer. You cannot use the dungeon finder tool.

 

Other Restrictions

There is also a"Soul of Iron" system. Blizzard intends to post this system over Hardcore ruleset realms prior to the launch, increasing difficulty through increased restrictions:

You cannot group with other players outside of dungeons or raids and only with other Hardcore players.

You cannot enter dungeons or raids that have a higher level requirement than your character level.

You cannot use the Dungeon Finder tool or Battlegrounds.

You cannot resurrect yourself or be resurrected by other players or items.

You cannot use any gear above green quality, or any enchants above level 35.

You cannot trade, receive mail, or purchase anything from the Auction House.

 

 

Choosing a Class and Race

The first thing you need to do is to choose the right class and race for your hardcore challenge.

 

All Classes and talents are available, but there are some restrictions:

Paladins cannot perform the classic Bubble+Hearthstone

Healers cannot resurrect players

Shamans have no Ankh and self-resurrect abilities

Warlocks have no Soulstone and self-resurrect abilities.

Players can also only group with others to complete dungeons or raids, but not regular questing content.

 

The general advice here is to remember that your journey will be long, so choose what you desire to play the most. However, if you are thinking about completing the challenge and want the safest option, Warlocks, Mages, and Hunters are good picks. Having a pet and being able to mass DPS mobs is a huge advantage.

 

Think about race as well. Don't forget; no AH is available, so your gear will probably be all white and green; you want to have as many racial benefits as possible. For example, choosing a Tauren because of a War Stomp ability might save you from a tricky situation.

 

 

Staying Away from "Deathtraps" in Hardcore Mode

This is essential for your survival, as any death means the end of your character. Deathtraps are situations or places that pose a high risk of killing you, such as:

 

Elite Mobs or Quests

Elite mobs are much stronger than normal mobs and often require a group to defeat. Elite quests are marked with a dragon border around the quest icon and usually involve killing elite mobs or entering dangerous areas. Avoid these unless you are confident in your gear, level, and skills.

 

Caves or Buildings

Caves or buildings are enclosed spaces that limit your mobility and vision. They often have high mob density and patrol routes that can lead to accidental pulls or aggro. They also make it harder to escape or kite enemies. Avoid these unless you have a good reason to enter them.

 

PvP Zones or Encounters

PvP zones or encounters are areas or situations where you can be attacked by enemy players. PvP can be very unpredictable and deadly, especially if you are outnumbered or outmatched. Avoid these unless you are flagged for PvP and willing to fight.

 

Duel to the Death

Duel to the Death is a new feature added to Hardcore realms that allows you to challenge another player to a fight to the death. The winner gets a special title, and the loser's character is permanently deleted. Avoid these unless you are feeling very brave.

 

Many players are waiting for Classic Hardcore mode's coming. Stay tuned for our latest news or guides.