The popular meme of server hopping in World of Warcraft has been discussed as a strategy for all players to adopt. The idea is that if everyone switches servers regularly, the population will be spread out, and each server can grow faster.
In this guide, our expert gamers will explain everything you need to know about how to server hop in WoW.
What Does Server Hop Mean in WoW?
Server hopping is when you switch servers to find a new, low population server with less competition and more resources. In World of Warcraft, the major game towns are broken up into different servers. Draenor, for example, is broken up into Frosthold, Chaos Reach, Shadowmoon Valley, Nagrand, and Spires of Arak. Check the character limit for the sort of WoW server you’ll be hopping onto before moving on to another one.
Each server holds its own set of player-to-player interactions and events – it’s like a new world each time. This is why players hop from one server to another to explore new content and meet new players, or to join WoW classic servers that are used by popular streamers.
Can You Server Hop in Wow?
This is a question that most players have at some point. The short answer is yes. You can server hop in World of Warcraft. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of before hopping on your next server.
- You lose all WoW gold and gear when you switch servers.
- You cannot transfer items from one server to another.
- Each server has its community, so it will take time for you to adjust and get used to the new server's population.
- Your gear won't always be up-to-date with the latest patch releases.
- If you want to transfer items to your new server, you'll need a third-party service like Mule Account or Twin Transfers [1].
Add-Ons
Some World of Warcraft add-ons can help server hop. Various third-party programs make it possible to change servers without closing the game and re-login. One example is Elvui, which provides a complete interface for all settings and includes an option for cross-realm play. There is no way to join a guild in cross realm zones (CRZ) unless you create a new character and select the server where your desired guild is located.
Tips on Hopping Servers in WoW
Below are some must-know tips from our experienced gamers on how to server hop in WoW.
- Make sure to log out before hopping servers. If you leave your character logged in, it will be on that server until you log back in.
- You can not hop servers while fighting an enemy or at a party.
- You can only switch servers once every 12 hours.
- There is no penalty for switching servers, so don't worry about losing progress because of this.
- Be aware that World of Warcraft will always try to put you back on your original server when logging in again and if there are other players from your original server logged on at the time. Then you'll end up being grouped with them.
Conclusion
While the term “server hopping” can refer to playing on multiple servers, it can also refer to a specific exploit in World of Warcraft. That being said, server hopping is not a standard or accepted practice in World of Warcraft. Players who engage in this behavior often are banned from the game. For players who want to use this strategy, a few add-ons exist to make it easier.
