How to Connect
Two ways to join the server — use the launcher for an automatic setup, or follow the manual steps.
Option A — WotLK5 Launcher
The launcher takes care of everything for you: it sets the realmlist and keeps the custom patches and the custom addons up to date automatically. Just install, log in and play.
- 1Create an account on our website.
- 2Download and install the WotLK5 Launcher.
- 3Press Play, log in with your account and enjoy!
Option B — Manual setup
1
Create an account
Register a free account on our website — you'll use it to log in to the game. Create account here.
2
Download World of Warcraft 3.3.5a
Download the game client here (or from an alternative source) and extract it anywhere on your computer.
3
Set the realmlist
Open
realmlist.wtf in your WoW directory (e.g. C:\WoW-folder\Data\enGB\realmlist.wtf) and change its content to: set realmlist logon.wotlk5.comUsing the launcher? You can skip this — the realmlist is already set for you.
4
Download the custom patches
Download both patch files — patch-w.mpq (here) and patch-Y.mpq (here) — or grab them from our Discord, and place both in the Data directory (e.g.
C:\WoW-folder\Data\). The patches add custom spells, items and visuals exclusive to this server.Using the launcher? You can skip this — both patches are downloaded and kept up to date automatically.
5
Install the addons
Download the AIO Client addon (here) and the wotlk5customuis addon (here) and put both in the AddOns directory (e.g.
C:\WoW-folder\Interface\AddOns\). The AIO Client addon is required for the Weekly Vault system.Using the launcher? You can skip this — both addons are installed and kept up to date automatically.Stuck on any step? Join our Discord — the community and the team are happy to help you get connected.