Warmane
Online
World of Warcraft
Launched 2mo ago
0.0(0)
6,325
About This Server
Overview
Warmane is arguably the most well-known name in WoW private servers, operating since the Molten-WoW era and maintaining a massive player base across multiple realms. With 19,000+ concurrent players and a reputation built over many years, Warmane is synonymous with WoW private server reliability.
Active Realms
- •Icecrown (WotLK): The flagship realm with 9,500+ online players. Full WotLK content with fast-paced progression.
- •Onyxia (Progressive): 5,800+ players. Progressive realm advancing through Vanilla, TBC, and WotLK. Currently in WotLK phase two with Ulduar released.
- •Lordaeron (WotLK): 3,300+ players. Traditional WotLK realm with more Blizzlike settings.
- •Blackrock (WotLK PvP): Dedicated instant-level PvP realm for arena and battleground focused players.
Key Features
- •Arena seasons with rewards and competitive rankings
- •Seasonal content progression with scheduled releases on progressive realms
- •Mythic dungeons on certain progression stages
- •Renowned for stability and high-quality scripting
- •Retail-like experience with polished encounter scripting
Monetization
- •Donation system with seasonal bonuses
- •Some Pay-to-Win elements on Icecrown (gear purchasable); Lordaeron is more restrictive
- •Free-to-play base access
Population & Stability
- •Wintergrasp pops regularly, dungeon queues stay short
- •One of the few servers where you can reliably find groups at any hour
- •Population has been stable for years
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Statistics
Discord Online6,325
Launch Date2/21/2026
StatusOnline
Details
Versions
Vanilla 1.12TBC 2.4.3WotLK 3.3.5a
Tags
WotLKVanillaTBCProgressiveHigh PopulationPvPPvEArenaBlizzlikeInstant PvPEstablished
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