Pick your path below. New players want the Full Client; returning WotLK players only need the Custom Patch. Swap the links for your real download URLs.
The complete, ready-to-play client with our content baked in. Best for anyone who doesn't already have 3.3.5a. Extract, set realmlist, play.
Download Client set linkAlready have a clean 3.3.5a client? Drop this patch MPQ into your Data folder for the reforged models, icons, and legendary effects.
Download Patch set linkOne-click updates and realmlist auto-config. Optional, but the easiest way to stay patched between content drops.
Download Launcher set linkDownload and extract the Full Client (or drop the Custom Patch into an existing 3.3.5a Data folder).
Open realmlist.wtf and set the single line below.
Run Wow.exe (not Launcher.exe), log in, and reforge your legend.
OS: Windows 7 / 10 / 11 (also runs on macOS & Linux via Wine/CrossOver)
CPU: Any dual-core from the last decade
RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
Storage: ~ 30 GB free for the full client
Graphics: Anything with OpenGL/DirectX 9 — WotLK is featherlight by modern standards
edit me Tune these numbers to match your actual client size.