Conquest of Azeroth Wiki
Your complete guide to Project Ascension's Classic+ realm — 21 original classes, talent builds, walkthroughs, tier lists, and tools for conquering Azeroth anew.
What is Conquest of Azeroth?
Conquest of Azeroth is a free-to-play reimagining of Vanilla World of Warcraft from Project Ascension. It officially launched July 3, 2026 on the Vol'jin realm with 21 completely original, lore-driven classes and 70 unique specializations — including a new Support role. Expanded Azeroth adds new quests, zones, Mythic+ dungeons, Ascended raids, the Manastorm, Hybrid Risk PvP/PvE, Prestige mode, and new professions including Woodcutting and Woodworking.
Unlike Ascension's classless realms, CoA gives you a dedicated class identity with dual talent trees, class-specific mechanics, and deep customization through Ability Essences at level 30. It runs on the same launcher and client — select Conquest of Azeroth from the dropdown and join Vol'jin to begin your conquest. Every new player receives the Master Warchest and Vanity Sync bundle for free.
Getting Started
Download & Connect
Install the Ascension Launcher, select Conquest of Azeroth, and connect to the Vol'jin live realm.
Connection guide →Start Playing Free
CoA is free to play at launch. Claim your Master Warchest and Vanity Sync on your first character.
New player rewards →Choose Your Class
21 original classes await. Use our Class Picker or beginner guide to find your perfect hero.
Class Picker tool →All 21 Classes
Every class was designed from scratch with unique mechanics, resources, and three specializations. Click any class for detailed guides.
Popular Guides
In-depth tutorials covering everything from your first login to endgame raids.
How to Play CoA
Complete overview of the realm, classes, and core systems.
Late-August Checklist
Aug 16+ — ZG, MC with Ragnaros at 30%, doubled Mythic caches, catch-up altars.
August 15 Balance Patch
Runemaster engraving rebuild, Wildvine in ZG, Reaper threat, PvP trinkets.
Runemaster Engravings
August 15 Weapon Engraving rework — Ice + Wind on Ragnaros, new synergies.
Heroic Atal'zul
Ladder closer August 15 — Eastern Plaguelands Heroic shrine.
Month Two Progression
August weekly priorities — Zul'Gurub, Crow's Cache, and late-August farm week.
Molten Core Focus
Catch-up Tier 1 — Ragnaros now starts at 30% health after August 15.
Vol'jin Live Roadmap
Official timeline — Heroic ladder complete Aug 15; farm week from Aug 16.
Nightmare Dragons
Four corrupted Green Flight world bosses — live August 5 on Vol'jin.
Mythic+ Keystone 10
Higher timed dungeon rewards unlock August 7.
Heroic World Bosses
Heroic shrine ladder August 10–15 — Azuregos through Atal'zul.
Level Through PvP
Battleground leveling loop for alts while mains raid.
Class Video Spotlights
YouTube guides — 21-class preview, PvP tier list, and BG leveling VODs.
Class Tier List
Current PvE and PvP rankings for all 21 classes and 70 specializations, updated for the live launch meta.
CoA Features
Hybrid Risk System
Optional high-stakes PvP/PvE with meaningful death consequences.
PvP Progression
Season 1 live July 11 — reset MMR, rated arenas, and epic PvP gear.
Mythic+ Dungeons
Scaling vanilla dungeons with timed challenges and enhanced loot.
Manastorm
Unique endgame content pushing class mastery to the limit.
Items & Endgame
Gear & Itemization
How the item overhaul affects your class and stat priorities.
Class Gear Support
Thousands of new items for mail tanks, intellect guns, and more.
Worldforged Items
Craft powerful RPG items through the Worldforged system.
Immersive Drops
Contextual loot from creatures with RPG stat behaviors.
Walkthrough Paths
Nightmare Dragons
Corrupted Green Flight world bosses — live August 5; Heroic August 13.
Zul'Gurub (Live)
First post-launch raid — slay Hakkar the Soulflayer on Vol'jin.
Molten Core
Tier 1 raid — Vol'jin timeline window August 8 for catch-up clears.
Onyxia's Lair
Launch raid — August 9 timeline window before Heroic world bosses.
Mythic Dungeons
New boss mechanics on every vanilla dungeon — live since July 17.
Tools & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Conquest of Azeroth free to play?
Yes. CoA launched free to play on July 3, 2026. The Ascension launcher, game, and account are completely free. Every new player receives the Master Warchest and Vanity Sync bundle. Optional shop purchases unlock cosmetics and donor perks.
How is CoA different from regular Ascension?
Ascension classless realms let you mix any ability. CoA gives you one of 21 original classes with dedicated kits, specs, and talent trees — a more traditional class-based experience with entirely new heroes.
How do I connect to the CoA realm?
Open the Ascension Launcher, click the dropdown above Play, select Conquest of Azeroth, install if prompted, then launch and choose the Vol'jin realm at character select.
When do I pick my specialization?
At level 10 you choose your primary spec, unlocking both class and specialization talent trees inspired by Dragonflight's design.
What is the best class for beginners?
Barbarian, Ranger (Archery), and Witch Doctor are the most beginner-friendly due to straightforward mechanics and strong solo performance.
Does CoA have Mythic+ dungeons?
Yes. CoA includes Mythic+ vanilla dungeons with scaling difficulty, timers, and enhanced rewards alongside multiple raid difficulty tiers.
Can I play CoA on the same account as other Ascension realms?
Yes. One account, one client, one patch. Switch between CoA, Classless, and other realms from the realm select screen.
Where can I find class builds?
Visit our Builds section for talent system guides, leveling builds, endgame builds, and the Auto-Build feature explanation.