Client Setup — Start Here
⚡ Quick Install — Recommended for Kronos and unmodified 1.12 clients
Patched WoW.exe
Required⚔️ Kronos
A pre-patched WoW.exe with VanillaTweaks and Vanilla Signature Removal already applied. VanillaTweaks improves 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
VanillaFixes is an external launcher that fixes stutter and animation lag caused by the 1.12 client's low-precision timer. Use it to launch the game instead of opening WoW.exe directly. The DLL Pack includes:
- 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
⚠️ Required Addons — place in Interface/AddOns
Repository →
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UnitXP SP3 Addon
Required for the UnitXP_SP3.dll mod to work.
SuperAPI
Required for the SuperWoWhook.dll mod to work.
🔧 Manual Install — For modified or incompatible clients
Manual Setup
AlternativeAdvanced
For clients that cannot use the pre-patched WoW.exe above. Apply each tool individually, in order.
1
Vanilla Signature Removal
Removes the executable signature check — required for auto-login addons. Place the tool in your WoW folder, drag WoW.exe on top of it. The file is modified in place. Make a backup of your original WoW.exe first.
2
VanillaTweaks
Extract vanilla_tweaks.exe into your WoW folder, drag WoW.exe on top of it. This creates WoW_tweaked.exe — rename it to WoW.exe.
3
VanillaFixes
External launcher that fixes stuttering and animation lag. Extract into your WoW folder and always launch via VanillaFixes.exe, not WoW.exe directly.
4
SuperWoW
Adds modern client-side features used by advanced addons. Place SuperWoWhook.dll in your WoW folder and add its filename to dlls.txt.
5
nampower
Fixes extra latency between spell casts. Place nampower.dll in your WoW folder and add its filename to dlls.txt.
6
UnitXP SP3
Visual enhancements for XP bars and unit frames. Place UnitXP_SP3.dll in your WoW folder and add its filename to dlls.txt.
7
VanillaHelpers
Required for Project Reforged to function. Place VanillaHelpers.dll in your WoW folder and add its filename to dlls.txt.
Dependencies — Install Before Patches
DXVK
OptionalRendering
Improves the Direct3D 9 pipeline — better stability and compatibility, especially with ReShade. Extract, open x32, copy d3d9.dll into your WoW folder.
Config.WTF — Recommended Settings
RequiredRendering
Add these lines to your WTF/Config.WTF file before launching. They enable D3D9 rendering, M2 shaders, and threaded model processing — required for the visual patches to display correctly.
SET gxApi "d3d9" SET M2UseShaders "1" SET M2UsePixelShaders "1" SET M2UseThreaded "1" SET gxColorBits "24" SET gxDepthBits "24" SET M2Faster "3"
Open WTF/Config.WTF in a text editor and paste these lines. If any already exist, replace their values with the ones above.
Core Modules
Patch-APlayer Characters & NPCs
⚔️ KronosCore
Character and NPC visuals for the standard vanilla 1.12 roster. Foundation for Patch-L, T and U.
Updated · v5.5.1
Patch-BBuildings
Install with D + E
Part of the Environment & World set.
v5.0.0
Patch-CCreatures
Core
Creatures and related assets for the classic client.
Updated · v5.5.1
Patch-DDoodads
Install with B + E
World doodads and textures.
Updated · v5.5.2
Patch-EEnvironment
Install with B + DIncludes Fog Pushback
Environment textures and world visuals, including Fog Pushback integration.
Updated · v5.4.1
Patch-GGear & Weapons
Core
Gear and weapon visuals used by multiple enhancements.
Updated · v5.4.1
Patch-IInterface
⚔️ KronosIncludes Selection Circle Textures
Interface visuals and SuperWoW selection circle texture support, tuned for the Kronos client.
Updated · v5.5.0
Optional Enhancements
Patch-LA Little Extra for Females
Requires Patch-A
Optional body model enhancement. Install only one variant.
Updated · v5.5.0
Patch-MMaps & Loading Screens
⚔️ KronosOptional
Enhanced maps and loading screens for the standard vanilla zones.
Updated · v5.5.0
Patch-NDarker Nights
Optional
Darker nights for a more atmospheric experience.
v5.0.0
Patch-PParticle Effects for Spells
Optional
Spell visuals and effect enhancements.
Updated · v5.5.0
Audio
Patch-SSounds & Music
Optional
Sound and music enhancements for a richer audio experience.
Updated · v5.3.4
HD Tier
Patch-THD Character & Gear Textures
Requires A + GBase Layer
High-definition textures for characters and gear. Use Standard as standalone, or Ultra Base if you plan to install Patch-U.
Updated · v5.5.0
Ultra Tier
Patch-UUltra 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.
Updated · v5.5.0