How to Play Azeroth Survivors

Azeroth Survivors is a free browser roguelike. You do not install a client and you do not make an account. Open wow.aethus.pl, pick race / gender / class / zone, press Enter, and stay alive for 900 seconds. This page is the control and first-run chapter of the Azeroth Survivors guide.

Combat abilities cast themselves. Your job is position, jump, camera, and the class movement spell. The key table below is copied from the extracted CONTROLS.md plus code refs for zoom (1.5–70 yd) and mobility (F at level 5).

Extracted catalog (no invented ranks)

This block repeats numbers already stored in content/data so a crawler reading only this Azeroth Survivors page still sees the class, zone, build, talent and control files. Rank letters, beginner scores, and “best” picks stay Needs testing.

Shared run rules: victory 900s, boss every 135s, 6 bosses, max alive min(14+progress*225,220), HP growth x(1+0.75*progress), damage growth x(1+0.9*progress). Card rules: max spell rank 8, max passive rank 5, max spells 6, max passives 6. Offer line: 3 cards per level-up, weighted: upgrade owned spell 1.2, new class spell 1.0, upgrade passive 0.8, new passive 0.5 Per-rank line: damage x(1+0.3*(rank-1)); cooldown x0.93^(rank-1) (floor 0.2s, haste capped so cooldown >=35%); +1 target at ranks 3,5,7; area x(1+0.08*(rank-1)); duration x(1+0.1*(rank-1))

Warrior — HP 160, 7.0 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 9 spells, starts with Cleave, F-key Charge at level 5 (8s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / melee (4 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Cleave, Heroic Strike, Whirlwind, Thunder Clap, Sweeping Strikes, Demoralizing Shout, Execute, Mortal Strike, Retaliation.

Paladin — HP 160, 7.0 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 8 spells, starts with Hammer of Wrath, F-key Blessing of Freedom at level 5 (15s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / ranged (2 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Hammer of Wrath, Consecration, Holy Shock, Exorcism, Holy Wrath, Hammer of Justice, Divine Shield, Judgement.

Hunter — HP 135, 7.0 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 7 spells, starts with Arcane Shot, F-key Aspect of the Cheetah at level 5 (14s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / ranged (2 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Arcane Shot, Multi Shot, Serpent Sting, Volley, Explosive Trap, Concussive Shot, Aimed Shot.

Rogue — HP 135, 7.0 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 6 spells, starts with Sinister Strike, F-key Sprint at level 5 (15s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / melee (1 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Sinister Strike, Eviscerate, Blade Flurry, Rupture, Gouge, Kidney Shot.

Priest — HP 120, 7.5 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 7 spells, starts with Smite, F-key Fade at level 5 (18s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / ranged (2 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Smite, Shadow Word: Pain, Holy Fire, Mind Blast, Holy Nova, Psychic Scream, Power Word: Shield.

Shaman — HP 135, 7.0 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 8 spells, starts with Lightning Bolt, F-key Ghost Wolf at level 5 (15s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target + Summon (totems) / ranged (1 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, Earth Shock, Flame Shock, Frost Shock, Searing Totem, Magma Totem, Lightning Shield.

Mage — HP 120, 7.5 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 11 spells, starts with Frostbolt, F-key Blink at level 5 (10s cooldown). Derived role: AOE / ranged (6 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Frostbolt, Fireball, Arcane Missiles, Frost Nova, Arcane Explosion, Blizzard, Flamestrike, Fire Blast, Cone of Cold, Blast Wave, Pyroblast.

Warlock — HP 120, 7.5 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 9 spells, starts with Shadow Bolt, F-key Howl of Terror at level 5 (20s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / ranged (2 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Shadow Bolt, Corruption, Curse of Agony, Immolate, Rain of Fire, Hellfire, Death Coil, Searing Pain, Shadowburn.

Druid — HP 135, 7.0 yd/s, pickup 4.5 yd, crit 5%, 8 spells, starts with Wrath, F-key Dash at level 5 (15s cooldown). Derived role: Mixed AOE/single-target / ranged (1 AOE). Beginner rating: Needs testing. Spell names: Wrath, Moonfire, Starfire, Hurricane, Insect Swarm, Entangling Roots, Thorns, Rejuvenation.

Elwynn Forest — Eastern Kingdoms, menu 1, map 0, monster levels 1–10, leash 150 yd, 16 regulars, 6 bosses (Mother Fang at 2:15; Narg the Taskmaster at 4:30; Hogger at 6:45; Thuros Lightfingers at 9:00; Fedfennel at 11:15; Gruff Swiftbite at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Teldrassil — Kalimdor, menu 2, map 1, monster levels 1–9, leash 150 yd, 16 regulars, 6 bosses (Threggil at 2:15; Uruson at 4:30; Gnarlpine Defender at 6:45; Duskstalker at 9:00; Oakenscowl at 11:15; Gnarlpine Augur at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Mulgore — Kalimdor, menu 3, map 1, monster levels 2–9, leash 150 yd, 15 regulars, 6 bosses (Prairie Stalker at 2:15; Mazzranache at 4:30; Snagglespear at 6:45; Swoop at 9:00; Elder Plainstrider at 11:15; Ghost Howl at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Durotar — Kalimdor, menu 4, map 1, monster levels 4–11, leash 150 yd, 16 regulars, 6 bosses (Geolord Mottle at 2:15; Razormane Dustrunner at 4:30; Razormane Battleguard at 6:45; Burning Blade Neophyte at 9:00; Death Flayer at 11:15; Burning Blade Cultist at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Dun Morogh — Eastern Kingdoms, menu 5, map 0, monster levels 6–9, leash 150 yd, 13 regulars, 6 bosses (Edan the Howler at 2:15; Timber at 4:30; Great Father Arctikus at 6:45; Old Icebeard at 9:00; Vagash at 11:15; Bjarn at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Tirisfal Glades — Eastern Kingdoms, menu 6, map 0, monster levels 6–9, leash 150 yd, 15 regulars, 6 bosses (Farmer Solliden at 2:15; Tormented Spirit at 4:30; Bayne at 6:45; Ressan the Needler at 9:00; Fellicent's Shade at 11:15; Gorefang at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

The Barrens — Kalimdor, menu 7, map 1, monster levels 10–32, leash 150 yd, 30 regulars, 6 bosses (Echeyakee at 2:15; Takk the Leaper at 4:30; Lakota'mani at 6:45; Humar the Pridelord at 9:00; Agathelos the Raging at 11:15; Hezrul Bloodmark at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Westfall — Eastern Kingdoms, menu 8, map 0, monster levels 11–19, leash 150 yd, 16 regulars, 6 bosses (Brainwashed Noble at 2:15; Marisa du'Paige at 4:30; Sergeant Brashclaw at 6:45; Klaven Mortwake at 9:00; Lupos at 11:15; Vultros at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Redridge Mountains — Eastern Kingdoms, menu 9, map 0, monster levels 15–25, leash 150 yd, 16 regulars, 6 bosses (Blackrock Hunter at 2:15; Singe at 4:30; Tharil'zun at 6:45; Blackrock Gladiator at 9:00; Rohh the Silent at 11:15; Kazon at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Duskwood — Eastern Kingdoms, menu 10, map 0, monster levels 19–31, leash 150 yd, 16 regulars, 6 bosses (Lupos at 2:15; Naraxis at 4:30; Nightbane Vile Fang at 6:45; Nightbane Tainted One at 9:00; Fenros at 11:15; Nefaru at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Beginner. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Gurubashi Arena — Stranglethorn Vale, menu 11, map 0, monster levels 37–62, leash 30 yd, 19 regulars, 6 bosses (King Bangalash at 2:15; Mokk the Savage at 4:30; Bloodlord Mandokir at 6:45; High Priest Thekal at 9:00; Jin'do the Hexxer at 11:15; Hakkar at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Intermediate. Recommended class: Needs testing.

The Dark Portal — Blasted Lands, menu 12, map 0, monster levels 45–61, leash 75 yd, 13 regulars, 6 bosses (Akubar the Seer at 2:15; Lord Azrethoc at 4:30; Lord Hel'nurath at 6:45; Teremus the Devourer at 9:00; Lord Banehollow at 11:15; Lord Kazzak at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Advanced. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Fire Plume Ridge — Un'Goro Crater, menu 13, map 1, monster levels 48–56, leash 32 yd, 20 regulars, 6 bosses (Ravasaur Matriarch at 2:15; Uhk'loc at 4:30; Blazerunner at 6:45; Baron Charr at 9:00; Tyrant Devilsaur at 11:15; King Mosh at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Advanced. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Mount Hyjal — Kalimdor, menu 14, map 1, monster levels 50–61, leash 70 yd, 17 regulars, 6 bosses (Prince Xavalis at 2:15; Lady Hederine at 4:30; Taerar at 6:45; Lethon at 9:00; Emeriss at 11:15; Ysondre at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Advanced. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Naxxramas — Eastern Plaguelands, menu 15, map 0, monster levels 53–61, leash 80 yd, 19 regulars, 6 bosses (Anub'Rekhan at 2:15; Grand Widow Faerlina at 4:30; Patchwerk at 6:45; Gluth at 9:00; Thaddius at 11:15; Kel'Thuzad at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Advanced. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Gates of Ahn'Qiraj — Silithus, menu 16, map 1, monster levels 55–63, leash 80 yd, 18 regulars, 6 bosses (Kurinnaxx at 2:15; General Rajaxx at 4:30; Moam at 6:45; Buru the Gorger at 9:00; Princess Huhuran at 11:15; Ossirian the Unscarred at 13:30). Derived difficulty: Endgame. Recommended class: Needs testing.

Frost Control is a derived mage group whose core ids are blizzard, frost_nova, cone_of_cold, blast_wave. 4 of 11 Mage spells apply slow or root (Blizzard, Frost Nova, Cone of Cold, Blast Wave). 6/11 of the pool is AOE. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Pyro Burst is a derived mage group whose core ids are pyroblast, fireball, fire_blast, flamestrike. Pyroblast is the highest base single-hit spell in the Mage pool (70 damage). Fireball, Fire Blast and Flamestrike share the fire kit. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Totem Ground is a derived shaman group whose core ids are searing_totem, magma_totem, lightning_shield, chain_lightning. Shaman is the only class whose extracted kit includes Totem (summon) spells. Chain Lightning is the listed AOE chain. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Whirlwind Melee is a derived warrior group whose core ids are whirlwind, sweeping_strikes, thunder_clap, cleave. 4 AOE-tagged spells plus Cleave (starting spell). Warrior base HP is 160 — the highest extracted max HP. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

DoT Spread is a derived warlock group whose core ids are corruption, curse_of_agony, immolate, rain_of_fire. Three extracted damage-over-time spells (Corruption, Curse of Agony, Immolate) plus Rain of Fire for ground AOE. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Holy Bulwark is a derived priest group whose core ids are holy_nova, power_word_shield, psychic_scream, holy_fire. The Priest pool includes Power Word: Shield (defensive) and Psychic Scream (AOE) against a 120 HP cloth baseline. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Consecration Ground is a derived paladin group whose core ids are consecration, holy_wrath, hammer_of_wrath, divine_shield. Consecration and Holy Wrath are the Paladin AOE spells; Divine Shield is the extracted immune. Starting spell is Hammer of Wrath. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Volley Trap is a derived hunter group whose core ids are volley, explosive_trap, multi_shot, aimed_shot. Volley and Explosive Trap are the Hunter AOE/ground spells. Aimed Shot is the highest single-target bolt in the extracted pool. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Blade Flurry is a derived rogue group whose core ids are blade_flurry, rupture, sinister_strike, eviscerate. Blade Flurry is the only Nova/AOE in the 6-spell Rogue pool. Sinister Strike is the starting melee. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

Hurricane Swarm is a derived druid group whose core ids are hurricane, insect_swarm, moonfire, thorns. Hurricane is the Druid ground AOE. Insect Swarm is a multi-target DoT; Thorns is the extracted defensive. Difficulty: Needs testing. Strength rating: Needs testing.

In-run passives from talents.json: Blessing of Might (Might, +0.1 per rank, cap 0.5); Power Word: Fortitude (MaxHp, +0.2 per rank, cap 1); Aspect of the Pack (Speed, +0.1 per rank, cap 0.5); Renew (Regen, +0.5 per rank, cap 2.5); Arcane Intellect (Haste, +0.08 per rank, cap 0.4); Amplify Magic (Area, +0.1 per rank, cap 0.5); Detect Lesser Invisibility (Magnet, +0.4 per rank, cap 2); Blessing of Wisdom (Growth, +0.08 per rank, cap 0.4); Mark of the Wild (Armor, +1 per rank, cap 5); Blessing of Kings (Crit, +0.05 per rank, cap 0.25). Key talent picks: Needs testing.

Control rows from controls.json: Menu / Click race, gender, class and zone → Make your pick (Randomize rolls one); Menu / Enter (or Enter World) → Start the run; Playing / W/A/S/D or arrow keys → Move (hero faces cursor, backpedals and strafes); Playing / Space → Jump; Playing / F (from level 5) → Class movement spell, aimed at cursor; Playing / C → Unlock / lock the camera; Any / G → Toggle picture polish (?grade=0 starts off); Playing / Mouse wheel → Zoom from over the shoulder out to 70 yd; Playing / Drag (camera unlocked) → Swing and tilt camera; Playing / Esc → Pause; Playing / — → Abilities cast themselves (no aim); Level up / 1 / 2 / 3 (or click) → Pick an upgrade card; Paused / Esc → Resume; Game over / Enter (or Play again) → Back to menu; Any / Minimap + / − / minimize → Minimap zoom / collapse.