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In this WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 overview, you will learn about the upcoming events in a new WoW Classic Fresh phase. We will tell you about the War Effort, new raids, a long-awaited quest chain, new class sets, and more!

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WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Release Date

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

Phase 5 of WoW Classic Fresh launches July 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT. When the new phase begins, both factions start the Ahn’Qiraj War Effort. At the same time, guilds start completing the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain.

These two events are only the beginning: as soon as the requirements of both are met, you will face the Ten Hour War. This is the best thing about classic World of Warcraft, and a chance for the bravest players to prove their skill. So, there are five major milestones in Phase 5 of WoW Classic Fresh:

How about trying your luck and going for the Black Qiraji Battle Tank — one of the rarest mounts in WoW history? Our team is already prepping for the event, and top-tier pros will do everything they can to make this legendary mount yours. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime shot!

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 The War Effort

The War Effort in WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 is a huge server-wide event where both factions — Alliance and Horde — need to gather and turn in materials (Ahn’Qiraj War Effort Supplies) to prepare for war in Silithus. Players must turn in huge quantities of supplies like Linen Bandages, Copper Bars, and Peacebloom.

Once both factions are done with gathering the required amount of resources, the gates will open, marking the beginning of a new challenging questline, but most importantly, the start of raiding. Here’s a list of required War Effort resources for both Alliance and Horde in WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5:

AllianceHorde
250,000 Wool Bandage
600,000 Silk Bandage
96,000 Peacebloom
19,000 Firebloom
90,000 Copper Bar
90,000 Copper Bar
22,000 Tin Bar
28,000 Iron Bar

WoW Classic Fresh Bang a Gong

Once all resources are gathered and the gates are open, the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain begins. This questline is legendary among WoW Classic players, and it is long, complex, and limited in time. Only one player per server can ring the gong first and earn the Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal, which summons the unique Black Qiraji Battle Tank.

To complete the chain, players must farm Brood of Nozdormu reputation, collect special items like the Red Scepter Shards and Blue Scepter Shards, and battle powerful world bosses. The final step is to Bang a Gong during the Ten Hour War.

📌 Note: Only those who finish the quest before the war begins will get the title Scarab Lord and the mount.

It’s still possible to deal with the quest and open the gates without grinding day and night. Our well-trained team of pro players is ready to help you and obtain Head of the Broodlord Lashlayer for you. It’s worth mentioning that it will be much faster than doing it on your own.

WoW Classic Fresh The Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj

The Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj, or simply AQ20, is the new 20-player raid added in Phase 5 of WoW Classic Fresh. Located in southern Silithus, it opens after the War Effort is complete and the gates of Ahn’Qiraj are unlocked.

There are 6 bosses in the raid, including General Rajaxx and Ossirian the Unscarred. The raid is a great starting point for groups or guilds that are not yet ready for AQ40. Additionally, it drops epic gear and reputation items for the Cenarion Circle faction.

WoW Classic Fresh The Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj Key Details:

Though this raid is the first one, and it’s considered to be easier than the Temple, it’s still a tough instance. The Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj require good training and a well-prepared team. We advise you to complete Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj without any fuss with the help of our team, and get a chance to receive valuable loot.

WoW Classic Fresh The Temple of Ahn’Qiraj

The Temple of Ahn’Qiraj, also known as AQ40, is the 40-player raid of WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5. This massive raid features 9 raid bosses, including Princess Huhuran, the Twin Emperors, and the final boss — C’Thun.

To survive AQ40, you will need coordination with your group, gear with Nature Resistance, and strong knowledge of mechanics. This instance drops Tier 2.5 armor, legendary weapons like the Scarab Brooch, and the best consumables.

WoW Classic Fresh The Temple of Ahn’Qiraj Key Details:

To skip the process of preparations and trainings for this raid, ask our team to complete Temple of Ahn’Qiraj for you. It’s an instant wipe-protection and a guaranteed option that you will enjoy the results at the end of the raid run.

WoW Classic Fresh Tier 2.5 Class Sets

New WoW Classic Anniversary raids are a source of new powerful tier sets — Tier 2.5 Class sets, that can be obtained as raid drops, tokens from the respective raids, and also reputation rewards. Below you will find all the needed information about WoW Classic Anniversary Tier 2.5 Armor Sets and how to get them, be it an item drop, token, or reputational reward.

Any of these Tier 2.5 Sets can become yours — just reach out to our team and we will make sure that your character gets the gear that they deserve.

ClassSet
DruidGenesis Raiment
HunterStriker’s Garb
MageEnigma Vestments
PaladinAvenger’s Battlegear
PriestGarments of the Oracle
RogueDeathdealer’s Embrace
ShamanStormcaller’s Garb
WarlockDoomcaller’s Attire
WarriorConqueror’s Battlegear

WoW Classic Fresh AQ40 Qiraji Token Sources

ItemFor ClassesFrom
Qiraji Bindings of Command (Shoulders & Boots)Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, PriestPrincess HuhuranViscidus
Qiraji Bindings of Dominance (Shoulders & Boots)Paladin, Shaman, Mage, Warlock, DruidPrincess HuhuranViscidus
Vek’lor’s Diadem (Helm)Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, DruidEmperor Vek’lor
Vek’nilash’s Circlet (Helm)Warrior, Priest, Mage, WarlockEmperor Vek’nilash
Ouro’s Intact Hide (Legs)Warrior, Rogue, Priest, MageOuro
Skin of the Great Sandworm (Legs)Paladin, Hunter, Shaman, Warlock, DruidOuro
Carapace of the Old God (Chest)Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, ShamanC’Thun
Husk of the Old God (Chest)Priest, Mage, Warlock, DruidC’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Druid Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

To receive WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Druid Tier Set, Genesis Raiment, you will need to complete several quests, related to each gear piece, and gather required materials:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Genesis Boots (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Qiraji Bindings of Dominance
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Idol of Rebirth (2)
Stone Scarab (5)
Silver Scarab (5)
Viscidus
Princess Huhuran
Genesis Helm (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Vek’lor’s Diadem
Idol of Life (2)
Gold Scarab (5)
Clay Scarab (5)
Emperor Vek’lor
Genesis Shoulderpads (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Qiraji Bindings of Dominance
Idol of Strife (2)
Gold Scarab (5)
Bone Scarab (5)
Viscidus
Princess Huhuran
Genesis Trousers (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Skin of the Great Sandworm
Idol of War (2)
Stone Scarab (5)
Crystal Scarab (5)
Ouro
Genesis Vest (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
Husk of the Old God
Idol of Rebirth (2)
Bronze Scarab (5)
Ivory Scarab (5)
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Hunter Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

To be a proud owner of Striker’s Garb, the WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Hunter Tier Set, you need to deal with the following quests:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Striker’s Footguards (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Striker’s Diadem (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Striker’s Pauldrons (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Striker’s Leggings (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Striker’s Hauberk (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Mage Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

Here’s a list of quests required for obtaining WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Mage Tier Set — Enigma Vestments:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Enigma Boots (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Enigma Circlet (Helm
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Enigma Shoulderpads (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Enigma Leggings (Legs)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Enigma Robes (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Paladin Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

Complete these quests to get the coveted Avenger’s Battlegear, WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Paladin Tier Set:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Avenger’s Greaves (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Qiraji Bindings of Dominance
Idol of the Sage (2)
Bronze Scarab (5)
Clay Scarab (5)
Avenger’s Crown (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Avenger’s Pauldrons (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Avenger’s Legguards (Legs)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Avenger’s Breastplate (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Priest Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

To get Garments of the Oracle, WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Priest Tier Set, you need to complete several related quests:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Footwraps of the Oracle (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Tiara of the Oracle (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Mantle of the Oracle (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Trousers of the Oracle (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Vestments of the Oracle (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Rogue Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

Obtaining WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Rogue Tier Set, Deathdealer’s Embrace, is possible through collecting required items and turning them in as a part of the following quests:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Deathdealer’s Boots (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Deathdealer’s Helm (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Deathdealer’s Spaulders (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Deathdealer’s Leggings (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Deathdealer’s Vest (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Shaman Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

If you want to get Stormcaller’s Garb, WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Shaman Tier Set, be ready to deal with the following quests:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Stormcaller’s Footguards (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Stormcaller’s Diadem (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Stormcaller’s Pauldrons (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Stormcaller’s Leggings (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Stormcaller’s Hauberk (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Warlock Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

Warlocks can grab their Doomcaller’s Attire, WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Warlock Tier Set after completing a few quests requiring gathering and turning in some materials:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Doomcaller’s Footwraps (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Doomcaller’s Circlet (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Doomcaller’s Mantle (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Doomcaller’s Trousers (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Doomcaller’s Robes (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun

WoW Classic Fresh Phase 5 Warrior Tier Set

WoW Classic 20 Anniversary Edition Phase 5 Overview

One of the best Warrior sets — WoW Classic Anniversary Phase 5 Warrior Tier Set Conqueror’s Battlegear — becomes available once you complete the following quests:

Set Piece & ReputationRequirementsBoss
Conqueror’s Greaves (Boots)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Conqueror’s Crown (Helm)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Emperor Vek’lor
Conqueror’s Spaulders (Shoulder)
Brood of Nozdormu — Neutral
Conqueror’s Legguards (Pants)
Brood of Nozdormu — Friendly
Ouro
Conqueror’s Breastplate (Chest)
Brood of Nozdormu — Honored
C’Thun
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To sum up, there are lots of events coming with WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Phase 5, including new Ahn’Qiraj raids for 20 and 40-player raid groups, a once-in-a-lifetime event, and the Ten Hour War. These exciting updates bring a breath of fresh air into WoW Classic Fresh, so don’t miss it all!

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