Permadeath servers are coming to WoW Classic soon, with surprisingly few changes.

“I know that’s something the community ruleset didn’t allow.

So we thought this situation called for opening up those restrictions.”

Hunters won’t be able to kite high-level mobs across zones and terrorize low-level players, Blizzard confirmed.

“You’re just going about your leveling experience, and then ‘Oh no, I almost died!’

And then you’re just kind of chilling.

You’re going at your own pace.

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There’s no rush to get to level 60.”

There are a few class-specific changes, too.

For players who are interested in engaging in incredibly high-stakes PvP, there will be some options.

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Matchmade battlegrounds will be disabled, but players will still be able to run custom “wargames.”

Transfers to Hardcore realms won’t be allowed.

“Everyone is very encouraging.

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Everyone comes together and encourages you.”

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