Shadowlands Repack - WoW 9.x Repack Guide

WoW Shadowlands 9.x Repack Guide

A Shadowlands repack lets you run the WoW 9.x expansion on your own machine, including the covenant zones, Torghast, and the new level 60 cap. Built on TrinityCore, Shadowlands repacks include the realm of death content with Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, Revendreth, and the Maw. This guide covers what you need to know to get a local Shadowlands server running.

Important Disclaimer

Shadowlands is one of the newer expansions, and repack quality may vary more than with established expansions like WotLK or Cataclysm. Expect some incomplete scripting, missing features, or occasional bugs. The emulation community is actively improving Shadowlands support, and repack quality continues to improve over time.

System Requirements

Shadowlands is demanding on both client and server side:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit or later
• CPU: Quad-core processor or better
• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB strongly recommended)
• Storage: ~15 GB for server files, plus ~60 GB for the game client
• Software: MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB, Visual C++ Redistributables

Setup Instructions

1. Download the repack from a trusted source. Verify the included patch version matches your client.
2. Extract the server files to a folder with no spaces in the path.
3. Set up the database following the repack's documentation. Shadowlands databases are large and may take several minutes to import.
4. Launch the Battle.net server first, then the world server.
5. Configure your Shadowlands client using the connection instructions included with the repack.
6. Create an account and log in to explore the Shadowlands.

Download a Shadowlands Repack

KyrianCore / ShadowCore Repack (by Vargjard)

A community-compiled Shadowlands repack based on the KyrianCore and ShadowCore projects. This repack comes fully packaged with DBC, VMAPS, MAPS, Cameras, and MMAPS already included — no need to extract or generate them yourself. There is no player limit or advertisement built into the repack.

MySQL connection details:

• Username: root
• Password: admin
• Port: 3304

You can use a standard Shadowlands client to connect to this repack.

Download Shadowlands Repack (KyrianCore / ShadowCore) →

Other Sources

Additional Shadowlands repacks may be available on emulation community forums. Due to the complexity of Shadowlands systems, always check for recent user feedback and update dates before downloading.

What to Expect

A Shadowlands repack typically includes the four covenant zones, the Maw, Oribos hub city, and varying levels of dungeon and raid scripting. Castle Nathria is the most commonly scripted raid. The covenant choice system, soulbind trees, and conduit systems may have limited functionality depending on the repack version. Torghast may be partially functional with basic floor generation and combat.

Prefer a Live Server?

For the multiplayer experience with other players, browse our Shadowlands Private Servers list. Pair your server with Shadowlands addons for the best experience.

Conclusion

A Shadowlands repack is the most complex local server setup of any expansion, but it offers access to WoW's newest content on your own terms. Keep expectations realistic regarding scripting completeness, and check for updated repack versions as the emulation community continues to improve Shadowlands support.