About Moonwell x5
Original TBC with x5 rates: faster leveling, more convenience, unchanged balance. The client is 2.4.3, but server changes follow the current 2.5.x version.
| Feature | Original TBC 2007 | TBC Classic 2.5.x official | Moonwell x5 now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | |||
| Client versionThe final Burning Crusade patch | 2.4.3 | 2.5.x on the modern engine | 2.4.3 |
| Leveling | |||
| ExperienceMobs and quests | x1 | x1 | x5 |
| x1 challenge modeFor the classic pace | — | — | x1 XP, a mount, tabard and bag at the end |
| ReputationHeroic keys, recipes | x1 | x1 | x2 |
| ProfessionsSkill gain | x1 | x1 | x2 |
| Quick startCatch up with friends | From level 1 only | Paid level 58 boost | A ready character with everything you need |
| Playing with a friendReferral bonuses | — | — | Group XP, teleport, rewards for progress |
| Loot and economy | |||
| DropItems and materials from mobs | x1 | x1 | x2 |
| GoldMoney from mobs and quests | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Auction houseWhere to sell | In capital cities | In capital cities | Plus an auctioneer in Shattrath |
| PriceTo play | Subscription | Subscription and paid services | Free |
| Raids and dungeons | |||
| Content releaseFrom Karazhan to Sunwell | 5 phases | 5 phases | 5 phases, phase 5 is open now |
| Boss strengthDamage, HP, mechanics | Original | Nerfed | Original |
| GroupsDungeons and raids | Own faction only | Own faction only | Horde and Alliance together |
| Raid lockoutsWhen you can go again | Once a week | Once a week | Resets on Wed and Sun, Sunwell once a week |
| After a raid wipeIf the raid dies | Corpse run, cooldowns keep ticking | Corpse run, cooldowns keep ticking | Resurrection and cooldown reset |
| PvP | |||
| Realm typeOpen-world combat | PvP | PvP or PvE | PvP |
| Honor pointsFor battles and kills | x1 | x1 | x2 · x3 on weekends |
| Arena pointsHow often they are awarded | Once a week | Once a week | Every 3 days |
| Arena bracketsTeam size | 2v2, 3v3, 5v5 | 2v2, 3v3, 5v5 | Classic 2v2 and duel 1v1 |
| BattlegroundsMatchmaking | Wait for your faction | No opponents for long — a match against your own faction | Shared Horde and Alliance queue |
| BG rewardsAt the end of a match | Honor and marks of honor | Honor and marks of honor | Honor, marks of honor and Badge of Justice |
| BG and arena queueWhere to queue | At a battlemaster | BGs — from anywhere in the world | From anywhere in the world |
| Alterac Valley40 vs 40 battle | Whenever it fills up | Whenever it fills up | Every evening from 20:00 MSK |
| DuelsWhere to fight | Anywhere | Anywhere | Dedicated duel zone |
| Watching arena matchesOther teams' arena games | — | — | Live and as replays |
| Bans for boostingFair rating | Occasional checks | Occasional checks | Automatic match checks, a GM makes the decision |
| Arena seasonsRating rewards | S1–S4 | S1–S4 | S1–S4: Gladiator title, drake, tabard |
| Convenience | |||
| In-game menuEverything in one window | — | — | .menu: settings, BG, arena and other conveniences |
| SpecializationTalent sets | One | One, dual spec on 2026 Anniversary realms | Unlimited dual spec |
| Training dummiesIn Shattrath | — | — | Buffs, target armor, DPS/HPS/threat report |
| Appearance | |||
| TransmogrificationChange how gear looks | — | — | Change the look of any item |

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