The History of World of Warcraft Explained in 1 Hour

Step into the vast World of Warcraft and uncover the history that has shaped Azeroth across the ages of conflict and change.

This comprehensive tale explores the entire lore of Azeroth, from the dawn of creation to the latest events shaping the world. Delve into the ancient origins of the cosmos, the rise of the Titans, and the formation of the world as we know it.

World of Warcraft's history is marked by monumental conflicts, including the War of the Ancients, the rise and fall of the Old Gods, and the catastrophic events of the Sundering. Learn about the formation of the Alliance and the Horde, the tragic fate of the Elves, and the birth of the undead Scourge.

The tale covers key moments such as the First, Second, and Third Wars, the Burning Legion's invasions, and the ongoing battle against the forces that continue to ravage Azeroth. Experience the stories of iconic characters like Arthas Menethil, Illidan Stormrage, and Sylvanas Windrunner, whose choices have shaped the destiny of Azeroth.

Witness the formation and evolution of powerful factions, the rise of the Lich King, the Cataclysm that shattered the world, and the valiant efforts of heroes like Thrall, Jaina Proudmoore, and Anduin Wrynn as they strive to protect their people.

Explore the intricate lore behind each expansion, from "Vanilla" to "Dragonflight," and discover how these stories are connected within the history of World of Warcraft. This tale also provides insights into the cultural and political landscapes of Azeroth, including the dynamics between the Alliance, Horde, and other major factions.

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the World of Warcraft, highlighting the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of Azeroth's champions in this hour-long journey through time.
Join us every weekend for captivating tales from World of Warcraft's expansive lore. From zones and dungeons to characters and more, our journey into Azeroth's tales has just begun. Don't miss out on the adventures that await!

Chapters in the Warcraft Story:

00:00 - 01:20 - World of Warcraft Lore
01:20 - 06:20 - Origins of the Universe
06:20 - 12:57 - Primordial History
12:57 - 14:18 - Rise of the Races
14:18 - 18:09 - A World Sundered
18:09 - 26:56 - A New World
26:56 - 27:58 - The First War
27:58 - 29:03 - The Second War
29:03 - 30:03 - Tensions Build
30:03 - 32:40 - The Fall of Lordaeron
32:40 - 36:07 - The Third War
36:07 - 38:02 - Rise of the Lich King
38:02 - 40:42 - The Battle for Mount Hyjal
40:42 - 44:57 - Old Hatreds
44:57 - 48:37 - The Burning Crusade
48:37 - 52:17 - Wrath of the Lich King
52:17 - 54:42 - The Cataclysm
54:42 - 56:22 - The Mists of Pandaria
56:22 - 58:32 - Warlords of Draenor
58:32 - 1:01:12 - The Third Invasion
1:01:12 - 1:04:11 - The Battle for Azeroth
1:04:11 - 1:08:11 - Into the Shadowlands
1:08:11 - 1:13:51 - Dragonflight
1:13:51 - 1:16:31 - The War Within

Appreciate your viewership!

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In the realm of reality, these narratives are painstakingly woven over countless hours and days. All in-game clips are culled from both World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft Classic.

[TheKarazhanLibrary]

This one was certainly an enjoyable but challenging tale to make! This is the libraries first attempt at a summary style video, as expected, not everything can be touched upon in this hour long tale.

Feel free to use this comment as a place for any Warcraft stories you think should have made the cut (literally, about 30 minutes was cut out of this to reduce the runtime)

Have a great weekend and safe travels to all…I’m going to put my sabatons up after this one 🎉

[magicbiped]

"Father!... Is... it... over?..."
"No my son... the raid resets on Tuesday..."

[aaronhenley]

I am just impressed you were able to condense as much lore as WoW now has into the length of a 80s Disney animated film. Most impressive.

[barbarosozturk]

As someone who skips expansions occasionally, this was awesome to catch up.

[garrettbaker]

You are the David Attenborough of Warcraft lore. I figured it out.

Just sat down from lunch and I get to watch your video while I work through an easy project. What a gift. I can't wait.

[justgiz]

The fact that this is a "Summary" and still over an hour really shows how massive this game is.

[shockwave.]

As someone coming back to WoW for the first time since Wrath, this was perfect 👌 appreciate your effort on this!

[urukingotv]

its crazy that a few days ago i was thinking "oh boy i wish i could see a video with an explanation of all the wow lore until now" and here i am

[chemBTW]

thank you for all videos out there explain the wow lore in small segments, so you end up having to watch dozens of videos. it's nice having it all in one video like this

[tannersievert]

I started with DF and wanted to get a decent grasp on the whole story. This was great! I learned a ton.

[KalazarGaming]

Never played WoW more than a few starting zones until hardcore and SoD. War Within will be my first major dive into retail WoW and i'm kind of excited.

[midwestbox]

Haven't kept up with warcraft lore post legion so this was a nice refresher since I skipped the last 3 expansions since then. Great video, was very enjoyable to listen to while working a long shift. ❤

[chiri-theoden]

I've been wanting to find a video like this for a while, and either YouTube search just sucks and I can't find any that are relatively current, or they just don't really exist. Either way, thank you so much for scratching this itch in my brain that's been driving me insane for months! Love your whole channel, and you were already one of my favorite subs, but this is just a step above the usual. Cheers!

[TrueSimp]

Gonna have such a good nights sleep with this one!

[JDog_Unchained]

If you didn't already know a decent amount of wow lore, you wouldn't understand a lot of this. Still, as someone who hasnt played in a few years, I appreciate the refresher.

[thejtmoo]

I have made a return to WoW after some time. When I used to play, all I focused on was completing objectives and moving on. With my return, I have been craving lore like never before and have been trying to find a way to learn it effectively. I really appreciate the quality of the content in this video! Keep it up!

[snelles]

There’s too much lore in Warcraft for me to wrap my head around it. Whenever I do, bam a mysterious island shows up, a dead king turns out to be alive, that piece of map you couldn’t go to is now a city of dog people, a god damn dragon fucks the place to hell and my girl sylvanas breaks bad over some jailer pusher who has always been pulling string? Oh and then the timeline splits and manaroth gets an axe to the skull, is Guldan still around then? Did Garona not turn out to be a sleeper agent? I can’t keep up and that’s just the last 35 years let alone the tons of lore they added in back to the past to make fuckin pandas make sense

[TinmanFPS]

Its crazy how captivating the story is until the Shadowlands where it just gets... lost...

[MostlyGhostlyB]

anybody else like cry hearing these old stories from when they started playing in 2006?

[FelixTheCatSteeze]

This is honestly incredible work. Don’t ever stop the lore! We love it !!