Take your time and enjoy the process World of Warcraft isn't just about the destination. There's a lot to be mindful of as you jump into playing in WoW, but not all of it has to be tackled right away. WoW beginner's guide: Everything new and returning players need to know

Anyway, this World of Warcraft beginners guide will help you take your first steps in Classic, or retail before the launch of Blizzard's next major expansion. Fortunately the process just got streamlined.

But after years of additions and so much history to catch up on, getting into World of Warcraft in 2020 can be intimidating-even for lapsed players.