Turtle WoW stands out as the closest fan-made experience to a "World of Warcraft Classic Plus" among private servers. Having been active for nearly seven years, it offers a comprehensive array of innovative changes that breathe new life into the 20-year-old original MMO. These modifications range from subtle updates, such as revised Flight Point locations and enhanced Zeppelin/Boat functionality, to significant additions that introduce fresh content and radically transform the Classic WoW experience. Whether you're a veteran seeking novelty or a player unsatisfied with existing WoW versions, Turtle WoW's alterations might captivate you.

1. High Elves & Goblins Are Playable In Classic

High Elves For The Alliance, Goblins For The Horde

Turtle WoW introduces two new playable races: the High Elves of the Silvermoon Remnants for the Alliance and the Goblins of the Durotar Labor Union for the Horde. These races are crafted to blend seamlessly with the vanilla WoW aesthetic. The Goblins utilize existing Classic models for customization, while High Elves adapt the Blood Elf models with minor adjustments.

Both races start in unique zones and come equipped with distinct racial bonuses:

• High Elves start with enhanced Arcane resistance, a mana recovery spell, and boosts to Bow and Enchanting skills.
• Goblins gain a temporary Movement Speed increase for 5 seconds and bonuses to Alchemy, Mining, Dagger, and Mace skills.

2. More Character Creation Options

New Class & Race Combinations & Customizations

Turtle WoW enriches the original WoW experience with new class and race combinations, such as Orcs and Dwarves as mages, Gnomes, Humans, and Undead as Hunters, and Trolls as Warlocks.

Moreover, existing races receive new character creation options, including variations in hair, face, and skin color not found in vanilla WoW. These enhancements significantly expand the character creation system, offering greater variety and personalization.

3. New Quests & Leveling Zones

The Leveling Experience Is Completely Different

Turtle WoW adds dozens of new zones and over a thousand new quests, enriching Azeroth's landscape. These quests, integrated into both new and existing zones, complement the original vanilla WoW's vibe and lore seamlessly.

New zones, including previously cut areas like Mount Hyjal and Gilneas, come complete with unique environments, original soundtracks, quest lines, dungeons, and new items. This overhaul makes the journey to level 60 in Turtle WoW both fresh and deeply satisfying.

4. Fresh Endgame Content In Turtle WoW

New Dungeons & Raids For Turtle WoW's Endgame

Reaching max level in Turtle WoW opens up a wealth of new endgame content, including dungeons and raids that were initially omitted from the original game, such as the Karazhan Crypt. Additionally, Turtle WoW introduces brand-new raids like Gilneas City, featuring unique bosses, mechanics, and new endgame items.

This endgame content feels like an expansion of the original game, perfectly blending into its lore while updating classic raids.

5. Transmogrification & Jewelcrafting

Later-Expansion Features Adapted For Classic WoW

Turtle WoW adapts features from later expansions, such as Transmogrification from Cataclysm and Jewelcrafting from The Burning Crusade. While familiar to WoW veterans, these features have unique twists in Turtle WoW.

Jewelcrafters focus on crafting necklaces and rings rather than socketable Gems, resembling a specialized Blacksmith. Transmogrification, meanwhile, is acquired through Fashion Coins earned from quests, not Gold, adding a fresh approach to gear customization.

6. New Turtle WoW Mounts & Pets

And Ground Mounts Speed Up Based On Your Riding Skill

Turtle WoW boasts a vast collection of new mounts, catering to avid collectors. While some mounts are available through the microtransaction store, many can be earned in-game.

The server also updates the mechanics of ground mounts, allowing speed to increase with Riding skill, similar to a Weapon skill. Alongside mounts, Turtle WoW offers numerous new noncombat Pets, including critters from vanilla WoW and brand-new additions, though some are exclusive to the Turtle WoW shop.