World of Warcraft Classic’s Hardcore servers
The World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers are set to open soon, giving veterans of Blizzard’s classic MMO the chance to experience permadeath in the game for the first time. Known for its challenging dungeons and ruthless boss encounters, Classic’s Hardcore challenge is sure to generate the same kind of nostalgia as the game’s peaceful music.
World of Warcraft Classic’s Hardcore servers are set to launch on August 24, bringing permadeath to the classic MMO game for the first time. These servers aren’t just for the thrill-seekers among you, as they offer a whole new level of challenge and excitement to a game that many still consider to be one of the best MMORPGs of all time.
If you’ve been playing the Classic beta and dealing with the sting of permadeath for yourself, you’ll already know the kind of drama that losing a high-level character can bring – from shouting at your friend for pulling the wrong mob to the agonising wait for a resurrection. However, that’s nothing compared to what the official Hardcore realms are bringing.
Since the announcement of the Hardcore servers, some of the game’s most hardcore players have been putting together unofficial Hardcore challenges, forcing themselves to play in ways that many of us have forgotten since Classic’s launch in 2004. These challenges are impressive, and they’re a great way to get to know the new permadeath rules prior to the official realms going live.
Here’s everything you need to know about World of Warcraft Classic’s Hardcore servers.
When do World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers launch?
World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers launch on August 24. This is when permadeath and the official Hardcore realms go live.
What are the World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore rules?
Blizzard released a post in June outlining the terms of engagement for the official Hardcore realms. The most notable addition is the /makgora feature, allowing players to engage in duels to the death. Winning a duel grants a trophy, reminiscent of Diablo 2 PvP, and adds to the player’s collection of ears – a visual representation of a player’s hardcore accomplishments.
The number of trophies serves as a measure of prestige for the most hardcore players – the more you have, the more difficult, and therefore impressive, your challenges must have been. However, don’t be too eager to pick fights with fellow enthusiasts outside Ironforge, because the game’s new permadeath rules mean that any potential grudges carry over beyond death, so you’ll have to answer for any mistakes you make for a long time.
World of Warcraft Classic is a nostalgic trip back to a time where peaceful music filled every moment of downtime, and challenging dungeons and ruthless boss encounters were the norm. The announcement of the Hardcore servers has generated excitement among the World of Warcraft Classic community, and we can’t wait to see you all on the battlefield – or in death’s embrace.
Check out our World of Warcraft Classic tier list if you’re looking to get the most out of the MMO’s current tier of characters. You can also take a look at some of the best World of Warcraft Classic mods to enhance your gameplay experience.
