Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: June 23, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: June 23, 2025
What type of server is Project Epoch?
Project Epoch is a Classic+ English-language PvE server built on the 3.3.5 Wrath of the Lich King client, featuring cross-faction gameplay and optional warmode for PvP enthusiasts.
When is Launch? How do I play?
Project Epoch launches worldwide on July 26th, 2025. Follow our Discord #announcements for launch time and name reservation details. Downloads and Registration will be available close to launch.
What is the XP rate?
Project Epoch has x1 rates with over 1,600 new quests for a richer leveling experience. With an optional Explorer's Contract, you can halve your XP gain for a more quest-focused playstyle.
Is this a Cross Faction server?
Yes.
What is available in Cross Faction?
Cross Faction: Grouping (Dungeons / Raids / World), Guilds, Mail, Auction House, Trade, and Cross Faction Chat.
Not Cross Faction: Battlegrounds, Arenas, and World Bosses.
What is the level cap?
60
How many talent points will we get?
61, with additional points every few levels.
Will Dual Specialization be available?
Yes, at level 40 for 1000g.
What can I expect for class balance?
Classes are reverted to a TBC state, tweaked for Level 60, with balancing changes for a Classic feel. Custom class changes are added on top of TBC design.
Is there a talent calculator? Where can I find class changes?
Visit https://www.project-epoch.net/classes/talents/ for the talent calculator and individual class pages for changes.
What kind of world changes are there?
Over 1,600 Blizzard-style quests, new subzones, points of interest, restored Silithus, new dungeons, raids, and select TBC/WotLK quality-of-life changes.
What itemization will you use?
Classic+ Itemisation (restored to 1.12.1, then modded), impacting over 22,000 items.
What custom instanced content do you have?
New and reworked dungeons (Deadmines, Wailing Caverns, Glittermurk Mines, Baradin Hold, Stonetalon Caverns/Peak) and a new raid (Uldum for Tier 2), with reworked boss encounters and new loot.
What are the group sizes for content?
Dungeons: 5-man, Minor Raids (e.g., ZG, AQ20): 10-man, Major Raids (e.g., Molten Core, Onyxia's Lair): 25-man.
Are professions getting any love?
Professions have new recipes, immersive skills, and bonuses. See https://www.project-epoch.net/features/professions/overview/.
What is the progression timeline?
A new progressive timeline with new raid tiers, factions, zones, dungeons, and PvP content alongside traditional Blizzard raids.
Are there any new race/class combos?
Undead Paladins, Troll Warlock, Tauren Priest, Undead Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Dwarf Mage, Gnome Priest, Human Hunter.
Are there any PvP changes?
Warmode (optional PvP flag) and new outdoor objectives like tower objectives in Hillsbrad Foothills. New battleground, Gillijim's Isle, available post-launch. See https://www.project-epoch.net/features/pvp/.
What are the Warmode Rewards?
5% exp and rep below 60, 5% rep and bonus honor at 60. Bloody Tokens drop for PvP consumables and cosmetics.
Is there a hardcore mode?
Yes, a Season of Mastery-inspired Soul of Iron mode, activated by talking to a Chronicler in a major city.
Are there any other modes?
Explorer’s Contract halves experience gain for quest-focused players, available at level 6 or below from goblin representatives in starter towns.
Will TBC or WotLK classes and races be added?
No. Draenei, Blood Elves, and Death Knights will not be available.
What professions are available here?
All Classic professions with improvements and new additions. Jewelcrafting and Inscription are removed, but Glyphs are available as cosmetic rewards.
Is Random Dungeon Finder Enabled?
No. Form groups socially and use summoning stones or warlock summons for dungeons.
Is Multiboxing allowed?
No. One player, one client. Multiboxing may lead to a ban, even for trading items in town.
Where is the server hosted?
The United Kingdom.
Will 3.3.5 Wrath of the Lich King addon/mods work here?
Many addons work, but those relying on quest, item, or map data may not. HD mods won’t work due to custom models. Check #addons on Discord.
What’s your policy on modding?
No direct staff support for modding or open database access, but community addon creation is welcome in the #addons Discord channel.
Will there be a cash shop?
Yes, offering only cosmetics or real-world items like coffee mugs, with no quality-of-life or gameplay-altering items.