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.

FeatureOriginal TBC 2007TBC Classic 2.5.x officialMoonwell 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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