TBC Classic Guide
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Not Too Late
for Classic

The All-in-One Guide for TBC Classic

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The Burning Crusade Classic
New to Outland
Horde Blood Elf
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Alliance Draenei
The Eternal Conflict
Horde Orc
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Alliance Human

Built for Every Player

Whether you're starting fresh or pushing for server firsts — pick your path.

Quest guide

New & Returning Players

Jumping into TBC Classic for the first time — or coming back after years away? We've got you.

  • Clear gear progression from fresh 70 to raid-ready
  • Talent builds explained — not just the points, but why
  • Dungeon routes and rep priorities so you never feel lost
  • No jargon walls — every abbreviation and mechanic explained
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Arena combat

Competitive & Optimization

Already know your class? Min-max your way to the top with data-driven recommendations.

  • Phase-accurate BiS lists down to every gem and enchant
  • Stat weight breakdowns and hit/expertise caps
  • Class population data so you know raid comp demand
  • Gear comparison tools for slot-by-slot decisions

⚡ META Insights

Reputation Get Cenarion Expedition and Lower City to Revered before anything else — these unlock the most useful Heroic dungeon keys and gate your endgame progression.
Anniversary In Anniversary Edition, reputation is account-wide. Grind reps on your main and every alt benefits immediately — plan your rep grinds once, benefit forever.
Gold Save 800g for your flying mount by level 70. Basic flying is required for key quests in Netherstorm and Shadowmoon Valley. Skip unnecessary gear upgrades while leveling.
Dungeons Start Heroics with Slave Pens and Underbog — they're the most forgiving. Avoid Shattered Halls and Arcatraz until you're mostly in blues and epics.
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Choose Your Class

9 classes · 27 specializations
Warrior class icon
Warrior
Arms Fury Protection
very high pop 14% of players
Paladin class icon
Paladin
Holy Protection Retribution
medium pop 11% of players
Hunter class icon
Hunter
Beast Mastery Marksmanship Survival
very high pop 15% of players
Rogue class icon
Rogue
Assassination Combat Subtlety
medium pop 10% of players
Priest class icon
Priest
Discipline Holy Shadow
medium pop 10% of players
Shaman class icon
Shaman
Elemental Enhancement Restoration
medium pop 9% of players
Mage class icon
Mage
Arcane Fire Frost
high pop 12% of players
Warlock class icon
Warlock
Affliction Demonology Destruction
high pop 12% of players
Druid class icon
Druid
Balance Feral Combat Restoration
low pop 7% of players

What is TBC Classic?

The Burning Crusade Classic is Blizzard's re-release of World of Warcraft's first expansion, originally launched in 2007. Players journey through the Dark Portal to the shattered world of Outland, leveling from 60 to 70 and tackling iconic raids like Karazhan, Black Temple, and Sunwell Plateau.

With 9 classes and 27 specializations, choosing and optimizing your character can be overwhelming. Not Too Late for Classic breaks down Best-in-Slot gear, talent builds, stat priorities, and dungeon progression into clear, actionable guides for every spec.

9 Classes
27 Spec Guides
70 Level Cap

Your Journey Through Outland

Take your time and enjoy Outland at your own pace. Run dungeons when you feel like it, follow quest chains, and don't stress about efficiency.

1 Fresh 58-60 58-62 2 Leveling Through Outland 62-67 3 Final Push to 70 67-70 4 Fresh 70 70 5 Heroic Dungeons 70 6 Karazhan 70 7 Tier 5 70 8 Tier 6 & Sunwell 70

View full dungeon progression guide →

In TBC Classic Anniversary Edition, all reputations are account-wide. Earn rep on one character and every alt on your account benefits.

#1 Cenarion Expedition
Zangarmarsh / Coilfang
Heroic Coilfang key unlocks the easiest Heroics (Slave Pens, Underbog). Earthwarden is the best pre-raid tank weapon.
Honored Warden's Hauberk, Preserver's Cudgel
Revered Heroic Coilfang key, Earthwarden (tank mace), Windcaller's Orb
Exalted Cenarion War Hippogryph mount, Nethercleft Leg Armor
How to farm: Run Steamvault on Normal/Heroic. Turn in Coilfang Armaments. Underbog and Slave Pens also give rep through Honored.
#2 Lower City
Auchindoun
Heroic Shadow Lab drops Sonic Spear (hunter BiS) and Badges. Sethekk Halls Heroic drops Anzu mount.
Honored Lower City Prayerbook trinket
Revered Heroic Auchindoun key, recipe patterns
Exalted Lower City Tabard, epic caster ring
How to farm: Run Shadow Labyrinth (best rep per hour). Auchenai Crypts and Sethekk Halls also give rep. Turn in Arakkoa Feathers up to Honored.
#3 Honor Hold / Thrallmar
Hellfire Peninsula
Head enchants from Revered are essential for every spec. These are the strongest single-slot enchants available pre-raid.
Honored Flamewrought Key (Heroic HFC access)
Revered Epic helm enchant (Glyph of Renewal/Ferocity/Power)
Exalted Veteran's Musket, Blade of the Archmage
How to farm: Run Shattered Halls for the fastest rep. Blood Furnace and Ramparts give rep through Honored. Hellfire Fortifications PvP daily.
#4 Sha'tar
Tempest Keep
Mechanar is great for Badges and rep simultaneously. Sha'tar shoulder enchants are pre-Aldor/Scryer alternatives.
Honored Crest of Sha'tar shield
Revered Heroic TK key, epic shoulder enchants, Xi'ri's Gift
Exalted Sha'tar Tabard, A'dal's Command
How to farm: Run Mechanar (fastest), Botanica, or Arcatraz. All three Tempest Keep dungeons give Sha'tar rep through Exalted.
#5 Keepers of Time
Caverns of Time
Black Morass is required for Kara attunement anyway. Getting Revered here is natural and unlocks Heroic Black Morass for Badges.
Honored Continuum Blade (caster sword)
Revered Heroic CoT key, Timewarden's Leggings
Exalted Keepers of Time Tabard, epic ring
How to farm: Run Old Hillsbrad Foothills and Black Morass. Black Morass is also part of the Karazhan attunement — double benefit.
#6 Aldor / Scryer
Shattrath City
Greater shoulder enchants at Revered are mandatory for raiding. Choose based on your class: Aldor favors physical DPS/healers, Scryer favors casters/tanks.
Honored Shoulder enchant (lesser)
Revered Shoulder enchant (greater) — best in slot for most specs
Exalted Epic necklace, title
How to farm: Aldor: Turn in Marks of Sargeras (Shadowmoon Valley) and Fel Armaments. Scryer: Turn in Sunfury Signets (Netherstorm) and Arcane Tomes.
#7 Consortium
Nagrand / Netherstorm
Free gems every month from the gem bag. Passive income that adds up over time.
Honored Monthly gem bag (scales with rep level)
Revered Consortium Blaster, Nomad's Leggings
Exalted Haramad's Bargain (epic trinket), monthly bag gives rare gems
How to farm: Kill Ethereals in Netherstorm and turn in Ethereum Prison Keys. Mana-Tombs gives rep. Monthly gem bag rewards increase at each rep level.
#8 Netherwing
Shadowmoon Valley
Coolest flying mount in TBC. Pure cosmetic reward but a major prestige symbol. Start after getting epic flying (5000g).
Honored Access to more daily quests
Revered Additional daily quests unlock
Exalted Netherwing Drake mount (6 colors to choose from)
How to farm: Daily quests on Netherwing Ledge. Gather Netherwing Eggs for bonus rep (rare spawns). Complete the initial quest chain starting at the Netherwing Fields.
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