⚔️ Kronos

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Project Reforged — Modular Patch Library

Project Reforged is fully modular — install only what you need, with each component designed to work independently. Modules marked ⚔️ Kronos are specific to this server.

Compatible with any standard vanilla 1.12 server. If you play on a server not listed on this site and it uses the original 1.12 client without custom content, this is the right patch set for you.

Client Setup

Prepare your game client before installing any patches. Start here.

⚡ Quick Install — Recommended for Kronos and unmodified 1.12 clients

🎮 Patched WoW.exe

Required Client ⚔️ Kronos

A pre-patched WoW.exe with two modifications already applied: VanillaTweaks and Vanilla Signature Removal. VanillaTweaks improves several 1.12 client limitations — including sound channels, nameplate range, terrain render distance, and Large Address Aware support (up to 4GB RAM). Signature Removal is required for addons that enable auto-login. Replace your original WoW.exe with this file.

⚠️ Tested and recommended for Kronos and unmodified vanilla 1.12 clients. If your client has already been modified, use the Manual Setup below instead.

⚙️ VanillaFixes + DLL Pack

Required Launcher + Mods

VanillaFixes is an external launcher that fixes the stutter and animation lag caused by the 1.12 client's low-precision timer. It loads the DLL mods listed in dlls.txt at startup. Use it to launch the game instead of opening WoW.exe directly.

The included DLL Pack contains:

  • VfPatcher.dll — core VanillaFixes patcher
  • SuperWoWhook.dll — enables SuperWoW client extensions
  • VanillaHelpers.dll — required for Project Reforged to function
  • UnitXP_SP3.dll — unit frame and XP bar enhancements
  • nampower.dll — eliminates spell queue lag on the 1.12 client

Place all files in your World of Warcraft folder and ensure they are listed in dlls.txt.

⚠️ Required Addons — The following addons must be installed for UnitXP SP3 and SuperWoW to function correctly. Place them in your Interface/AddOns folder.

UnitXP SP3 Addon
Required for the UnitXP_SP3.dll mod to work.
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SuperAPI
Required for the SuperWoWhook.dll mod to work.
Download

🔧 Manual Install — For modified or incompatible clients

🔧 Manual Setup — Apply Patches Yourself

Alternative Advanced

For clients that cannot use the pre-patched WoW.exe above. Apply each tool individually, in the order listed.

1. Vanilla Signature Removal
Removes the executable signature check, required for auto-login addons. Download the tool, place it in your WoW folder → drag WoW.exe on top of it. The file will be modified in place. Rename this file to WoW.exe (make a backup of your original one before).
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2. VanillaTweaks
Download the release for your OS → extract vanilla_tweaks.exe into your WoW folder → drag WoW.exe on top of it. This creates WoW_tweaked.exe with all patches applied. Rename this file to WoW.exe.
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3. VanillaFixes
External launcher that fixes stuttering and animation lag caused by the 1.12 client's low-precision timer. Also loads all DLLs listed in dlls.txt at startup. Download, extract into your WoW folder, and always use VanillaFixes.exe to launch the game — not WoW.exe directly.
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4. SuperWoW
Adds modern client-side features used by advanced addons. Download SuperWoWhook.dll, place it in your WoW folder, and add its filename to dlls.txt. VanillaFixes will load it automatically at startup.
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5. nampower
Fixes a structural flaw in the 1.12 client that adds extra latency between spell casts. Download nampower.dll, place it in your WoW folder, and add its filename to dlls.txt.
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6. UnitXP SP3
Visual enhancements for XP bars and unit frames. Download UnitXP_SP3.dll, place it in your WoW folder, and add its filename to dlls.txt.
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7. VanillaHelpers
Required for Project Reforged to function. Download VanillaHelpers.dll, place it in your WoW folder, and add its filename to dlls.txt.
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Dependencies

Install these before the patch modules.

⚙️ DXVK — Optional

Optional Rendering

DXVK improves the Direct3D 9 rendering pipeline, providing better stability and compatibility, especially when using ReShade.

DXVK 2.7.1
Latest recommended version
Open Release
DXVK 2.5.3
Alternative / fallback version
Open Release

Installation: extract DXVK → open the folder → go to x32 → copy d3d9.dll into your World of Warcraft folder.



Core Modules

🧙‍♂️ PATCH-A — Player Characters & NPCs

⚔️ Kronos Core

Character and NPC visuals for the standard vanilla 1.12 roster. Foundation for PATCH-L, T and U.

Updated • v5.5.1

🏰 PATCH-B — Buildings

Install with D + E

Part of the Environment & World set.

Updated • v5.0.0

🐉 PATCH-C — Creatures

Core

Creatures and related assets for the classic client.

Updated • v5.5.1

🌿 PATCH-D — Doodads

Install with B + E

World doodads + Textures.

Updated • v5.4.2

🌄 PATCH-E — Environment

Install with B + D Includes Fog Push-back

Environment textures and world visuals + Fog Push-back integration.

Updated • v5.4.1

⚔️ PATCH-G — Gear & Weapons

Core

Gear and weapon visuals used by multiple enhancements.

Updated • v5.4.1

🧭 PATCH-I — Interface

⚔️ Kronos Includes custom selection circle textures

Interface visuals + SuperWoW selection circle texture support, tuned for the Kronos client.

Updated • v5.5.0

Optional Enhancements

💃 PATCH-L — A Little Extra for Females

Requires PATCH-A

Optional body model enhancement. Choose one variant.

Regular Version
by Watchers3D
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Less Thicc Version
by Deezhugs
Download Updated • v5.5.0

Install only one PATCH-L version.

🗺️ PATCH-M — Maps & Loading Screens

⚔️ Kronos Optional

Enhanced maps and loading screens for the standard vanilla zones.

Updated • v5.5.0

🌑 PATCH-N — Darker Nights

Optional

Darker nights for a more atmospheric experience.

Updated • v5.0.0

🪄 PATCH-P — Particle Effects for Spells

Optional

Spell visuals and effect enhancements.

Updated • v5.5.0

Audio

🎵 PATCH-S — Sounds & Music

Optional

Sounds and music enhancements.

Updated • v5.3.4

HD Tier

✨ PATCH-T — HD Character & Gear Textures

Requires A + G Base Layer

High-definition textures for characters and gear. Can be used as a standalone upgrade or as the base for Ultra HD textures.

Standard (Standalone)
Balanced quality and performance
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Ultra Base (Required for PATCH-U)
Required if using Ultra HD textures
Download

You can use Standard as a standalone option. Ultra Base is only required if you install PATCH-U. Do not install both versions.

Updated • v5.5.0

Ultra Tier

💎 PATCH-U — Ultra HD Character & Gear Textures

Requires A + G + T (Ultra Base) Heavy

Ultra high-definition textures for characters and gear. Built on top of PATCH-T (Ultra Base) for maximum detail and fidelity.

Requires PATCH-T (Ultra Base). Do not use with PATCH-T Standard.

Updated • v5.5.0