World of Warcraft files & links

Clients, emulators, tools and guides for World of Warcraft private servers. Every link points at its original home — GameListZone hosts nothing.

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Emulators

Server cores and emulators

TrinityCore

The most widely deployed open-source World of Warcraft server core, maintained continuously since 2008. Supports 3.3.5a alongside modern branches, with an active contributor base and thorough build documentation.

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AzerothCore

A modular 3.3.5a server core built around a module system, so custom behaviour can be added without patching the core itself. Popular with private realms that want heavy customisation but still want upstream updates.

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Tools

Editors, launchers and utilities

Keira3

The standard database editor for TrinityCore and AzerothCore, giving a graphical interface over creature, quest and loot tables instead of hand-written SQL. Runs as a desktop application on all three platforms.

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Databases

Item databases, calculators and wikis

WotLK Database

A fully featured World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King (patch 3.3.5a) database with items, quests, NPCs, spells and achievements. An essential reference for configuring TrinityCore and AzerothCore content tables.

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Wowhead

The reference database for World of Warcraft items, quests, NPCs and spells, with historical data covering every expansion. Indispensable when configuring loot tables or checking that a build matches retail behaviour.

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Development

Scripting and development resources

Eluna Lua Engine

A Lua scripting engine for TrinityCore and AzerothCore that lets server owners write gameplay scripts without recompiling the core. The usual route into WoW emulator scripting for people who are not C++ developers.

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World of Warcraft Setup & Download Guide

Downloading private server clients and emulators requires clean, unmodified game archives to avoid crashes and file corruption. Always verify checksums and keep an original installation backup before applying custom server patches, translation packs, or high-definition texture mods.

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