
Cataclysm Classic
Cataclysm is the third expansion for Blizzard’s MMORPG World of Warcraft. The expansion was originally released on December 7, 2010, and is now also coming to WoW Classic as “Cataclysm Classic”. WoW Classic is a faithful recreation of the original “World of Warcraft” game from 2004.
Cataclysm Classic was released on May 20, 2024, and will receive a total of 3 major content updates in the following months.
In Zockify’s Cataclysm Classic Wiki builds for all 10 playable classes, guides for professions, walkthroughs, and answers to frequently asked questions about the game.
Cataclysm Classic Class Guides
Here you’ll find our build guides for the 10 playable classes Death Knight,
Druid,
Hunter,
Mage,
Paladin,
Priest,
Rogue,
Shaman,
Warlock, and
Warrior in Cataclysm Classic.
Death Knight
Druid
Hunter
Mage
Paladin
Priest
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior
Where to Start Leveling in Cataclysm Classic?
In Cataclysm Classic, two starting zones are suitable for players with levels 80-82: Mount Hyjal and Vashj'ir. Mount Hyjal is the more popular of the two starting zones where most players start leveling in Cataclysm Classic.
To get to Mount Hyjal, you can accept a quest in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. In our guide How to Get to Mount Hyjal in Cataclysm, you will find all details on how to reach the starting zone.
Cataclysm Classic Guides
Here you will find our guides for important features and systems in Cataclysm Classic, e.g. dungeons or currencies.






Cataclysm Classic Profession Guides
Here you will find our guides for the professions in Cataclysm Classic. All profession guides are optimized so that you can quickly level the respective profession from 1 to 525.










Cataclysm Classic Release Date & Time
Cataclysm Classic was released worldwide on May 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm PDT. This means the Cata Classic EU release time was May 21, 2024, at 00:00 CEST.
The Cata Pre-Patch went live on April 30, 2024. Among others, it contained the new player races Goblin and
Worgen, new race-class combinations, class updates, and the new Archaeology profession.
Cataclysm Classic Raid Release
The Cata raid dungeons The Bastion of Twilight, Blackwing Descent, and Throne of the Four Winds were released on May 30, 2024, at 3:00 pm PDT globally.
The Firelands raid will be released in October 2024 and the Dragon Soul raid in January 2025. See the Cataclysm Classic roadmap for details on all upcoming Cata patches.
Updated and New Content in the Cataclysm Classic Wiki
Here you can find the latest articles published in Zockify ‘s Cataclysm Classic Wiki:

Cataclysm Enhancement Shaman Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Enhancement Shaman guide, you will find the best Enhancement spec for Shamans in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, …

Cataclysm Combat Rogue Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Combat Rogue guide, you will find the best Combat spec for Rogues in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rotation, Bi…

Cataclysm Feral DPS Druid Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Feral DPS Druid guide, you will find the best Feral spec for DPS Druids in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rotati…

Cataclysm Elemental Shaman Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Elemental Shaman guide, you will find the best Elemental spec for Shamans in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rota…

Cataclysm Demonology Warlock Guide (BiS, Talents, Rotation)
In this WoW Cata Demonology Warlock guide, you will find the best Demonology spec for Warlocks in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, …

Cataclysm Protection Paladin Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Protection Paladin guide, you will find the best tank spec for Paladins in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rotati…

Cataclysm Balance Druid Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Balance Druid guide, you will find the best Balance spec for a Moonkin in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rotatio…

Cataclysm Restoration Druid Guide (BiS, Talents, Stats)
In this WoW Cata Restoration Druid guide, you will find the best Restoration spec for a Druid healer in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, gl…

Cataclysm Restoration Shaman Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Restoration Shaman guide, you will find the best healer spec for Shamans in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rotat…

Cataclysm Holy Paladin Guide (BiS, Rotation, Talents)
In this WoW Cata Holy Paladin guide, you will find the best healer spec for Paladins in Cataclysm Classic. The build shows the best talents, glyphs, rotation, …