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What is WoW Classic Hardcore?

What is WoW Classic Hardcore?

Publicerad den 2025-05-07

WoW Classic Hardcore is a permadeath mode for World of Warcraft Classic, introduced by Blizzard in August 2023. In this mode, players face heightened stakes: if their character dies, they cannot resurrect or continue playing that character. Instead, they must start over with a new one. The mode emphasizes careful gameplay, strategic planning, and a high-risk, high-reward experience, appealing to players seeking a more intense challenge.

Key features include:

Permadeath: No resurrection; death is permanent.
Self-Found Restriction: Players must rely on gear they find or craft themselves, with limited trading allowed only for bind-on-pickup items with group members present at the kill.
Dedicated Servers: Hardcore realms like Defias Pillager and Skull Rock enforce these rules, separate from standard Classic servers.
Community-Driven Origins: Inspired by player-created hardcore challenges, like the "Hardcore Challenge" add-ons, Blizzard formalized it with official support.

Players can also participate in Hardcore through the Season of Mastery or Era servers, with specific realms designated for this mode. The community often engages in Hardcore through guilds and events, fostering camaraderie and competition, such as speedrunning or surviving the longest without dying.

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