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{{cleanup|Some of the fixes may not be relevant anymore as of Patch v1.27a. Confirmation is needed that this is the case}}
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{{Disambig|the original game client up to and including the v1.31.1 patch|the v1.32.0 patch and above|the 2020 reimagining [[Warcraft III: Reforged]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = WarcraftIII.jpg‎
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|cover        = Warcraft III Reign of Chaos cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Vivendi Universal|Europe}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 3, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 3, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 3, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 3, 2002}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos|92}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos|93}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Warcraft }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= http://classic.battle.net/war3/
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|hltb        = 11034
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|lutris      = warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos
 
|strategywiki = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
 
|strategywiki = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
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|mobygames    = 6860
 
|wikipedia    = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
 
|wikipedia    = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
 
|winehq      = 897
 
|winehq      = 897
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Warcraft}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Proper Intel Mac and modern Windows support was added in Patch v1.27a
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|introduction      = '''''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos''''' is a {{Glossary:Fantasy}} {{Glossary:RTS}} game developed by [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]] with {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} content, and is the first fully 3D game by the studio.
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|release history  = The game was released in July 2002, with '''''The Frozen Throne''''' expansion pack following in July 2003. They both use the same executable, with ''Reign of Chaos'' accessed with the {{code|-classic}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. Like prior Blizzard games, both titles were supported simultaneously. The initial support cycle lasted until March 2011 with patch 1.26a, during which time the disc check was removed, basic widescreen resolution support was implemented, balancing was refined, new maps and neutral heroes were added, and ''The Frozen Throne''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Rexxar campaign received its second and third acts. The game's support was restarted in March 2016; patch 1.27b from December 2016 is the last patch applicable to the retail version of the game, as all subsequent ones were distributed through [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net]] exclusively.
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With patch 1.29.0 from April 2018, the game started using different formats than before, and more quality-of-life improvements were added (such as support for more players in skirmish and multiplayer, improved widescreen support, etc.) laying the foundation for the "classic" mode of the then-upcoming '''''[[Warcraft III: Reforged]]'''''. The last pre-''Reforged'' version was 1.31.1 from June 2019. Redeeming the serial keys of the retail version on Battle.net will grant access to ''Reforged'', but restricted to its "classic" mode.
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|current state    = The original version of the game is no longer available digitally nor can it access the Battle.net multiplayer service, as it was replaced entirely by ''Reforged''. As there are significant changes between the two and valid reasons to keep using the retail version, this article retains relevant information for users of these builds. The game remains stable on modern systems after patching to [[#Patches|version 1.27b]].
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/war3/index.html Official Blizzard Site]
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{{mm}} [https://shop.battle.net/family/warcraft-iii Official Blizzard Store Page For Warcraft III]
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/warcraft3 Battle.net Warcraft III Support]
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{{mm}} [https://battle.net/support/games/legacy Official Battle.net "Classic" Games Support]
{{mm}} [http://wow.gamepedia.com/Portal:Main Wowpedia] - A huge wiki for everything Warcraft universe related.
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{{mm}} [http://classic.battle.net/war3/ Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide] - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard
{{mm}} [http://classic.battle.net/war3/ Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide] - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard  
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{{mm}} [https://maps.w3reforged.com/ maps.w3reforged.com] - Warcraft III & Warcraft III: Reforged Map Database
{{mm}} [http://www.epicwar.com/maps/ Epicwar] - Biggest Warcraft III Map Database
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{{mm}} [https://www.epicwar.com/maps/ Epicwar] - Large Warcraft III Map Database
{{mm}} [http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/news.php The Hive Workshop] - Community Site with focus on modding & Map database
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{{mm}} [https://www.hiveworkshop.com/ HIVE] - A Warcraft III community site with a focus on modding, and a map database.
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{{mm}} [https://liquipedia.net/warcraft/Main_Page WarCraft III section on Liquipedia]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | Battle.net | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{removed DRM|SecuROM|4}} on Windows; removed as of patch 1.21b, retaining only serial key requirement.<br>Most copies pre-2007 install on all three operating systems. | Battle.net | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| developer | https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00009ECGK | Disc, Key | Warcraft III Battle Chest. Includes the base game, along with the expansion and strategy guides for both games. | Battle.net | Windows, OS X }}
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{{ii}} The original version is no longer sold digitally as of November 2018 in favor of [[Warcraft III: Reforged|the remaster]].
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{{ii}} If a retail copy is already owned, access to the classic version of [[Warcraft III: Reforged]] (which allows access to the original '''Reign of Chaos''' and '''The Frozen Throne''' campaign content as well as '''Reforged''' multiplayer) can be gained for free by entering the serial key [https://battle.net/shop/checkout/key-claim here] on Battle.net and then downloading the installer from [https://battle.net/support/en/article/256212 here]; this will install the [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net App]] in order to download the '''Warcraft III: Reforged''' client.
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{{ii}} Installers for non-Reforged versions are no longer available from Blizzard.
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{{ii}} With patch 1.21b, the game no longer requires the CD to play.
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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/warcraft-iii/file/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos-playable-demo Windows], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/warcraft-iii/file/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos-playable-demo-mac OS X]. While its missions were added in the full version of The Frozen Throne expansion, the voiceovers were not migrated.
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The '''Warcraft Battle Chest''' retail release includes Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, and is patched to 1.21b.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        = The expansion pack includes new campaigns, maps, units, and mechanics.
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
 
}}
 
}}
{{++}} If a retail copy is already owned, digital versions can be downloaded for free by entering the serial key on Battle.net.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{DLC/row|1= The Frozen Throne |2= |3= Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
Click on "Battle.net" in the Main-Menu to automatically patch the game to the latest version. Patches are also available as separate download ([http://us.battle.net/support/en/article/warcraft-iii-patch-downloads English], [http://eu.battle.net/support/de/article/aktuelle-patch-informationen-302016 other languages]).  
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====List of 1.27b patches====
The current patch is 1.27a.
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{{ii}} Version 1.27b is the most up-to-date standalone installer version for the retail release, as well as the the Czech release.{{CN|date=September 2018|Czech needs to be confirmed}}.
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{{++}} Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 as well as Mac 10.10 and 10.11 was added with version 1.27a, though Mac 10.9 remains unsupported.
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{{ii}} The 1.27b patches for a specific language can be downloaded from Blizzard's FTP server using the links below, or from the PCGW download mirrors ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1180-warcraft-3-standalone-patches-all-languages-windows/ Windows], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1234-warcraft-3-standalone-patches-all-languages-mac/ Mac]).
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{{ii}} Install the '''Reign of Chaos''' patch ''only'' if '''The Frozen Throne''' is ''not'' installed.
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:: {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
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|-
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! scope="col" style="width: 150px;" | Patch Language
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! scope="col" style="width: 200px; text-align: center" | Reign of Chaos
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! scope="col" style="width: 200px; text-align: center" | The Frozen Throne
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|-
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| English
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_English.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_English.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_English.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_English.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Simplified Chinese
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Simp.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Simp.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Simp.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Simp.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Traditional Chinese
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Trad.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Trad.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Trad.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Trad.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Czech
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Cesky.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Cesky.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Cesky.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Cesky.zip Mac]
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|-
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| French
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Francais.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Francais.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Francais.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Francais.zip Mac]
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|-
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| German
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Deutsch.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Deutsch.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Deutsch.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Deutsch.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Italian
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Italiano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Italiano.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Italiano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Italiano.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Japanese
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Japanese.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Japanese.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Japanese.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Japanese.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Korean
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Korean.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Korean.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Korean.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Korean.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Polish
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Polski.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Polski.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Polski.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Polski.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Russian
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Russian.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Russian.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Russian.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Russian.zip Mac]
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|-
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| Spanish
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Castellano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Castellano.zip Mac]
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| style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Castellano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Castellano.zip Mac]
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|}
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===Conversion to [[Warcraft III: Reforged|Reforged]] build===
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Updating to the latest version requires the use of the "Warcraft III Launcher" program. Clicking on "Battle.net" in the main menu will automatically attempt to patch the game to the latest version, and will download and run the "Warcraft III Launcher."
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{{ii}} This requires the [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net App]] to be installed.
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{{ii}} Versions above 1.28 will automatically update to [[Warcraft III: Reforged]] "classic" the next time the game is launched. Versions at or below 1.28 will automatically update the next time Battle.net is chosen from the main menu. "Reforged" visuals will only be available if the user's account has that version of the game purchased.
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{{--}} As of version 1.28, support for the Czech version of the game has been dropped,{{CN|date=September 2018}} and new standalone patch installers are no longer provided by Blizzard.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\}}
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.Warcraft III.plist|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.WarcraftIII.plist}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Warcraft III\}}
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/Save/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Saved games were migrated from {{file|{{p|game}}\Save|folder}} in patch 1.28.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Warcraft_III/Patch_1.28|title=Warcraft III/Patch 1.28 - Wowpedia - Your wiki guide to the World of Warcraft|date=2023-01-06}}</ref>
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Warcraft III Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Warcraft III Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/warcraft-iii-reign-chaos
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/warcraft-iii-frozen-throne/en
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Requires [http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/renderedge-basic-version.288375/ RenderEdge]; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Widescreen option added in patch 1.25b, however it would still display at 4:3 aspect ratio, resulting in a stretched image.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KyoriAsh|date=2023-01-03|comment=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/326048443040530432/1059795170905829416/image.png 1280 x 960] vs [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/326048443040530432/1059795626277228614/image.png 1600 x 900] running on Simplified Chinese version of 1.27.1.7085}}</ref> Native widescreen support only available starting from patch 1.29.
|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Native support added in patch 1.29.
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Native support added in patch 1.29.
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = Requires [http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/renderedge-basic-version.288375/ RenderEdge]; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Native support added in patch 1.29.
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov                        = n/a
|fov notes                  = Use [http://www.d3scene.com/forum/warcraft-3-hacks/78163-advanced-camera-control-1-1-a.html Advanced Camera Control].
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|fov notes                  = Defaults to 70°.
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            = Use the {{code|-window}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/renderedge-basic-version.288375/ RenderEdge].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Enabled by default since patch 1.28. Use the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] for exclusive fullscreen.
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          = Force through graphics card control panel.
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|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
|antialiasing notes        = Force through graphics card control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = false
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|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
 +
|vsync notes                = Can be enabled by modifying a registry key.<br>
 +
Only works in exclusive fullscreen using the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] until version 1.29.2. See [[#Enabling Vsync for exclusive fullscreen mode|Enabling Vsync for exclusive fullscreen mode]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|60 fps notes              = Capped near screen refresh rate when in borderless windowed or windowed mode. Capped at 64 FPS prior to patch 1.30.
|120 fps                    = false
+
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 64 FPS.
+
|120 fps notes              = Uncapped when running in exclusive fullscreen using the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
+
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
{{ii}} Official patches added in support for common resolutions in the in-game options.
+
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
{{--}} By default, the game stretches everything from 4:3. Use [http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/renderedge-basic-version.288375/ RenderEdge] to fix this.
 
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate in registry|ref=<ref name="refcheck Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-19}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution for older versions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video}}.
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video</code>.
+
# Double-click on <code>refreshrate</code> and select Decimal.
# Right click and modify <code>reswidth</code> and <code>resheight</code>.
+
# Change <code>60</code> to the screen refresh rate and click OK.
# Change the "value data" to match the resolution of your monitor in decimal.
+
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate with Special K|ref=<ref name="refcheck Keith"/>|fix=
 +
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better.
 +
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
 +
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Warcraft III.exe\SpecialK.ini}}, depending on the used installation method.
 +
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
+
===Enabling V-sync for exclusive fullscreen mode===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change the v-sync registry key|ref=|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set refresh rate and FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video}}.
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video</code>.
+
# Double-click on {{Registry|vsync}} and select Decimal.
# Right click and modify <code>refreshrate</code> and <code>maxfps</code>.
+
# Change the value to <code>1</code> and click OK.
# Change the "value data" to the same value.
+
# Run the game with the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
{{ii}} As of version 1.29.2, V-sync seems to be active by default, also setting <code>vsync=0</code> does not disable vsync, which implies the switch has been deprecated altogether. This solution is meant for fully updated retail versions.
{{Input settings
+
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap                = hackable
|key remap notes          = Details can be found in the <code>CustomKeyInfo.txt</code> file in the installation folder.
+
|key remap notes          = Details can be found in the {{file|CustomKeyInfo.txt}} file in the installation folder.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = false
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|playstation controllers  = false
 +
|playstation controller models =
 +
|playstation controllers notes =
 +
|playstation prompts      = false
 +
|playstation prompts notes =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
 +
|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  = false
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes =
 +
|playstation connection modes notes =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Warcraft III Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Warcraft III Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        = EAX 2.
+
|eax support notes        = EAX 2, Support removed with 1.30 update and replaced with software.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = American English and British English available.
 
  |notes    = American English and British English available.
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = [https://archive.org/download/warcraft-iii-repack-by-poseden-netshow-1.30.9655.-7z/Reforged_Content/WarCraft_III_Reforged_Content_Languages.7z Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client]
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = [https://archive.org/download/warcraft-iii-repack-by-poseden-netshow-1.30.9655.-7z/Reforged_Content/WarCraft_III_Reforged_Content_Languages.7z Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only up to 1.27b; 1.28 and higher not supported.{{CN|date=September 2018}}
|fan      =
+
  |fan       =  
  |fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan-made localization, supports 1.27b; [http://huncraft.hu/warcraft3 download].
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = [https://archive.org/download/warcraft-iii-repack-by-poseden-netshow-1.30.9655.-7z/Reforged_Content/WarCraft_III_Reforged_Content_Languages.7z Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client]
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation – [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/556-traducao-warcraft-3-reign-of-chaos-ptbr/ download.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Supports versions 1.26, 1.27b and 1.29.2. [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/warcraft-iii-turkce-yama-v3-30-patch-1-29--119751346 Link to the creator's topic.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 12
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Up to patch 1.29, use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 12
 
|lan play players    = 12
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play notes      = 1.28 and later requires Bonjour service to run.
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
|online play players  = 12
+
|online play players  = 24
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = The official Battle.net servers were shut down on January 28, 2020<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wowhead.com/news/warcraft-iii-reforged-missing-and-removed-features-310895|title=Warcraft III: Reforged Missing and Removed Features|date=2023-06-08}}</ref>; use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pvpgn.pro/w3l.html|title=Warcraft 3 Loader for PvPGN|date=2023-06-08}}</ref>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = false
|matchmaking notes  =  
+
|matchmaking notes  = Was shut down along with the official servers.
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = hackable
|direct ip notes    =  
+
|direct ip notes    = Use [https://lancraft.blogspot.com/p/lancraft.html LanCraft].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 6112, 6113-6119
 
|tcp  = 6112, 6113-6119
|udp  =  
+
|udp  = 6112
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, (DGVoodoo2) see requirements in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/warcraft-iii/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs
 
{{ii}} Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs
  
As of Patch v1.27a, the game can now be installed natively on Intel Macs without requiring PowerPC application support.
+
As of patch v1.27a, the game can be installed natively on Intel Macs without requiring PowerPC application support.
  
===Windows NT Is Not Supported===
+
==="Windows NT is not supported"===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} Only early builds of Reign of Chaos did not officially support the NT line of Windows operating systems.
{{Fixbox/fix|Install the latest patch (v1.27a and above)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
{{ii}} The related warning when running the installer from pre-2007 discs can be ignored.
}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Patches|latest retail patch]]}}
  
===Windows Vista/Windows 7+ Compatibility===
+
===Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10 compatibility===
{{ii}} Official support for Vista and above was added in Patch v1.27a. It has not been confirmed if the following issues are still present
+
{{ii}} Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 was added in patch v1.27a.
The game will run on Vista, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, even though it was intended for Windows 98. There might be a few issues with the game, however. If you have any problems, set the [[Compatibility Mode]] to "Windows 98 / Windows ME".
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Patches|latest retail patch]]}}
  
You may get the following error message in Windows 7 and upwards when connecting to Battle.net: "There was an error writing to your hard drive while trying to download a file from Battle.net. You may need to free some space. Please check your hard drive and try again." The game is trying to write to the "Program Files"/"Program Files (x86)" directory which is write protected for security reasons and multiuser compatibility. You can evade this by running the game as administrator (Strg + Shift + Enter when icon is selected) or adding write access rights to the game directory.
+
===The Frozen Throne installer does not recognize a Reign of Chaos installation===
 +
This may occur if the Reign of Chaos installer fails to deploy its uninstaller in {{folder|{{p|windir}}}}, which is the case with the 2007 BestSeller Series re-release, which has an altered setup. The Frozen Throne checks for Reign of Chaos by querying the existence of the uninstaller file and will refuse to proceed until those files are present.
  
If you can't connect to Battle.net, make sure that you have configured your firewall. Windows Vista and upwards adds security features to the Windows Firewall to block certain types of network connectivity by default. Press Alt+Tab to switch to your desktop to acknowledge any Firewall popups.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Place dummy files in the Windows directory|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.techsupportforum.com/threads/solved-warcraft-3-the-frozen-throne-wc3-required-to-install.367653/|title=&#91;SOLVED&#93; Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne : WC3 Required to Install|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Create blank files named {{file|War3Uninst.dat}} and {{file|War3Uninst.exe}}
 +
# Place them in {{folder|{{p|windir}}}}
 +
# Reattempt installing The Frozen Throne}}
  
Cinematics may have artifacts or other corruption on Windows 7. Right-click the executable. On the Compatibility tab, check Disable desktop composition and click OK.
+
===The Frozen Throne installer stuck on "Waiting for files to close"===
 +
{{ii}} This may occur if Reign of Chaos was installed and opened just prior, as the executable will still be active in the background even after exiting the game.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Open the task manager and end the {{file|war3.exe}} process|ref=|fix=}}
  
 
===Black screen with audio for in-game cinematics===
 
===Black screen with audio for in-game cinematics===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
Blizzard's video codec does not get properly registered during installation on newer operating systems.
{{Fixbox/fix|Download and install the [https://github.com/Nevcairiel/LAVFilters/releases LAVFilters]|ref=<ref>[http://us.battle.net/en/forum/topic/12203110379 Battle.net Forums - Warcraft 3: Cinematics are black]</ref>}}
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually registering the codecs|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-02-09}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Run the Command Prompt as administrator.
 +
# Type <code>regsvr32 "{{p|game}}\blizzard.ax"</code>
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} To manually unregister it, run the same command but with the <code>/u</code> parameter before the file path.}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative solution: download and install the [https://github.com/Nevcairiel/LAVFilters/releases LAVFilters]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://us.battle.net/en/forum/topic/12203110379|title=Battle.net Forums - Warcraft 3: Cinematics are black|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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===Low performance in Wine===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force the game to run with OpenGL rendering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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* See the [[#API|API]] table for details.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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* See the [[#Video|Video settings]] table for details.
 +
 
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This fix has reportedly worked well on older Intel integrated GPUs.{{cn|date=April 2016}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable blizzard codec : regsvr32 /u "C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\blizzard.ax"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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===Microstutter on modern machines===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use RivaTuner to limit the FPS to 64|ref=<ref name="refcheck Flang">{{Refcheck|user=Flang|date=2018-09-06}}</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Prevent front buffer locking|fix=
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# Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video}}.
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# Double-click on <code>lockfb</code>.
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# Set the value to <code>0</code> and click OK.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This approach will only work up to patch 1.26a and affects the d3d8 renderer.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 8, 9, 11
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = Version 1.26a and older use Direct3D 8
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        = 2.x
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|opengl versions        = 2
|opengl notes          = Use the {{code|-opengl}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to force OpenGL rendering in Windows.
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|opengl notes          = Use the {{code|-opengl}} or {{code|-graphicsapi OpenGL2}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to force OpenGL rendering in Windows.
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
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|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 2
 
|shader model versions  = 2
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes= OS X only.
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = false
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|windows exe notes     = Support for later versions of Windows after XP was added in 2007.
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|mac os powerpc app    = true
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|mac os 68k app        = unknown
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|mac os x powerpc app  = true
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes       = Initially PowerPC-only until patch 1.21, which converted the game to a universal binary, but dropped Classic support in the process.<br><br>Later on in patch 1.27a, the game's app was made 64-bit to support 10.10+.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = Miles Sound System
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|audio            = FMOD
|audio notes      =  
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|audio notes      = Dolby Surround, Miles Emulated 3D and Creative Labs EAX2before patch 1.30.
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
|multiplayer      = Battle.net
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|multiplayer      = Battle.net Classic
|multiplayer notes=  
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|multiplayer notes= Official servers were shut down in 28 January 2020. Since 1 June 2021 update from retail version WC3 classic to Reforged don't work anymore. Use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Low performance in Wine===
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{| class="wikitable"
{{Fixbox/fix|Force the game to run with OpenGL rendering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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|-
* See the [[#API|API]] table for details.
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! Command<ref>[https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/complete-command-line-arguments-guide.288224/ Complete Command-Line Arguments Guide | HIVE]</ref> !! Description
}}
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|-
 
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| -window || Runs the game in windowed mode
{{Fixbox|1=
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|-
{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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| -fullscreen || Runs the game in borderless windowed mode
* See the [[#Video settings|Video settings]] table for details.
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|-
 
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| -nativefullscr || Runs the game in fullscreen mode
'''Notes'''
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|-
{{ii}} This fix has reportedly worked well on older Intel integrated GPUs.{{cn|date=April 2016}}
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| -nowfpause || Prevents the game from pausing upon losing focus
}}
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|-
 +
| -d3d || Runs the game using Direct3D (obsolete as of 1.29)
 +
|-
 +
| -opengl || Runs the game using OpenGL (obsolete as of 1.29)
 +
|-
 +
| -swtnl || Runs the game using Software T&L (obsolete as of 1.29)
 +
|-
 +
| -graphicsapi [option] || Runs the game using selected graphics API (as of 1.29): <code>OpenGL2</code>, <code>Direct3D9</code>. Using other options is reported to crash the game.
 +
|-
 +
| -classic || Runs the base game (Reign of Chaos) instead of The Frozen Throne.
 +
|-
 +
| -loadfile [filename] || Immediately runs the game from the specified save file. When applied to the map editor executable, it applies the same functionality to the specified map file
 +
|-
 +
| -datadir [path] || Forces the game to load all files from the specified folder (useful for mods)
 +
|-
 +
| -crash || Intentionally crashes the game to test the crash log output
 +
|-
 +
| -locale [locale] || Switches the game's language
 +
|}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minVRAM  = 8 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 8 MB
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 +
|minaudio = 16-bit sound card
 +
|minother = 4X CD-ROM
  
 
|recOS    = 2000, ME, XP
 
|recOS    = 2000, ME, XP

Latest revision as of 19:22, 24 March 2024

This page is for the original game client up to and including the v1.31.1 patch. For the v1.32.0 patch and above, see the 2020 reimagining Warcraft III: Reforged.

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos cover
Developers
Blizzard Entertainment
Publishers
Blizzard Entertainment
Europe Vivendi Universal
Japan Capcom
Release dates
Windows July 3, 2002
Mac OS (Classic) July 3, 2002
macOS (OS X) July 3, 2002
Reception
Metacritic 92
IGDB 93
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Fantasy
Series Warcraft
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos on HowLongToBeat
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos on IGDB
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos guide on StrategyWiki
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos on MobyGames
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos on Wikipedia
Warcraft
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 1994
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 1995
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans Cancelled
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition 1999
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 2002
World of Warcraft 2004
Hearthstone 2014
Warcraft III: Reforged 2020

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos is a fantasy RTS game developed by Blizzard Entertainment with singleplayer and multiplayer content, and is the first fully 3D game by the studio.

The game was released in July 2002, with The Frozen Throne expansion pack following in July 2003. They both use the same executable, with Reign of Chaos accessed with the -classic command line argument. Like prior Blizzard games, both titles were supported simultaneously. The initial support cycle lasted until March 2011 with patch 1.26a, during which time the disc check was removed, basic widescreen resolution support was implemented, balancing was refined, new maps and neutral heroes were added, and The Frozen Throne's Rexxar campaign received its second and third acts. The game's support was restarted in March 2016; patch 1.27b from December 2016 is the last patch applicable to the retail version of the game, as all subsequent ones were distributed through Battle.net exclusively.

With patch 1.29.0 from April 2018, the game started using different formats than before, and more quality-of-life improvements were added (such as support for more players in skirmish and multiplayer, improved widescreen support, etc.) laying the foundation for the "classic" mode of the then-upcoming Warcraft III: Reforged. The last pre-Reforged version was 1.31.1 from June 2019. Redeeming the serial keys of the retail version on Battle.net will grant access to Reforged, but restricted to its "classic" mode.

The original version of the game is no longer available digitally nor can it access the Battle.net multiplayer service, as it was replaced entirely by Reforged. As there are significant changes between the two and valid reasons to keep using the retail version, this article retains relevant information for users of these builds. The game remains stable on modern systems after patching to version 1.27b.

General information

Official Blizzard Store Page For Warcraft III
Official Battle.net "Classic" Games Support
Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard
maps.w3reforged.com - Warcraft III & Warcraft III: Reforged Map Database
Epicwar - Large Warcraft III Map Database
HIVE - A Warcraft III community site with a focus on modding, and a map database.
WarCraft III section on Liquipedia

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SecuROM 4 DRM on Windows; removed as of patch 1.21b, retaining only serial key requirement.
Most copies pre-2007 install on all three operating systems.
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Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
The original version is no longer sold digitally as of November 2018 in favor of the remaster.
If a retail copy is already owned, access to the classic version of Warcraft III: Reforged (which allows access to the original Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne campaign content as well as Reforged multiplayer) can be gained for free by entering the serial key here on Battle.net and then downloading the installer from here; this will install the Battle.net App in order to download the Warcraft III: Reforged client.
Installers for non-Reforged versions are no longer available from Blizzard.
With patch 1.21b, the game no longer requires the CD to play.
A free demo version is available from GameFront: Windows, OS X. While its missions were added in the full version of The Frozen Throne expansion, the voiceovers were not migrated.

Version differences

The Warcraft Battle Chest retail release includes Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, and is patched to 1.21b.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion pack includes new campaigns, maps, units, and mechanics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Frozen Throne
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

List of 1.27b patches

Version 1.27b is the most up-to-date standalone installer version for the retail release, as well as the the Czech release.[citation needed].
Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 as well as Mac 10.10 and 10.11 was added with version 1.27a, though Mac 10.9 remains unsupported.
The 1.27b patches for a specific language can be downloaded from Blizzard's FTP server using the links below, or from the PCGW download mirrors (Windows, Mac).
Install the Reign of Chaos patch only if The Frozen Throne is not installed.
Patch Language Reign of Chaos The Frozen Throne
English Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Simplified Chinese Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Traditional Chinese Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Czech Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
French Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
German Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Italian Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Japanese Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Korean Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Polish Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Russian Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Spanish Windows, Mac Windows, Mac

Conversion to Reforged build

Updating to the latest version requires the use of the "Warcraft III Launcher" program. Clicking on "Battle.net" in the main menu will automatically attempt to patch the game to the latest version, and will download and run the "Warcraft III Launcher."

This requires the Battle.net App to be installed.
Versions above 1.28 will automatically update to Warcraft III: Reforged "classic" the next time the game is launched. Versions at or below 1.28 will automatically update the next time Battle.net is chosen from the main menu. "Reforged" visuals will only be available if the user's account has that version of the game purchased.
As of version 1.28, support for the Czech version of the game has been dropped,[citation needed] and new standalone patch installers are no longer provided by Blizzard.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.Warcraft III.plist
$HOME/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.WarcraftIII.plist

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Warcraft III\
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/Save/
Saved games were migrated from <path-to-game>\Save in patch 1.28.[1]

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen option added in patch 1.25b, however it would still display at 4:3 aspect ratio, resulting in a stretched image.[2] Native widescreen support only available starting from patch 1.29.
Multi-monitor
Native support added in patch 1.29.
Ultra-widescreen
Native support added in patch 1.29.
4K Ultra HD
Native support added in patch 1.29.
Field of view (FOV)
Defaults to 70°.
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+ Enter or use the -windowed parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enabled by default since patch 1.28. Use the -nativefullscr parameter for exclusive fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can be enabled by modifying a registry key.
Only works in exclusive fullscreen using the -nativefullscr parameter until version 1.29.2. See Enabling Vsync for exclusive fullscreen mode.
60 FPS
Capped near screen refresh rate when in borderless windowed or windowed mode. Capped at 64 FPS prior to patch 1.30.
120+ FPS
Uncapped when running in exclusive fullscreen using the -nativefullscr parameter.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate in registry[3]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video.
  2. Double-click on refreshrate and select Decimal.
  3. Change 60 to the screen refresh rate and click OK.
Set screen refresh rate with Special K[3]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide. Manual local installation may work better.
  2. Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\d3d9.ini or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Warcraft III.exe\SpecialK.ini, depending on the used installation method.
  4. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].

Enabling V-sync for exclusive fullscreen mode

Change the v-sync registry key
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video.
  2. Double-click on vsync and select Decimal.
  3. Change the value to 1 and click OK.
  4. Run the game with the -nativefullscr parameter.
As of version 1.29.2, V-sync seems to be active by default, also setting vsync=0 does not disable vsync, which implies the switch has been deprecated altogether. This solution is meant for fully updated retail versions.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Details can be found in the CustomKeyInfo.txt file in the installation folder.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Scroll speed only.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 2, Support removed with 1.30 update and replaced with software.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
American English and British English available.
Simplified Chinese
Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client
Traditional Chinese
Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client
Czech
Retail only up to 1.27b; 1.28 and higher not supported.[citation needed]
French
German
Hungarian
Fan-made localization, supports 1.27b; download.
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation – download.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Supports versions 1.26, 1.27b and 1.29.2. Link to the creator's topic.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
12 Up to patch 1.29, use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
12 1.28 and later requires Bonjour service to run.
Online play
24 The official Battle.net servers were shut down on January 28, 2020[4]; use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers.[5]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Was shut down along with the official servers.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Use LanCraft.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 6112, 6113-6119
UDP 6112
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, (DGVoodoo2) see requirements in the vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Running the game on Intel-based Macs

Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs

As of patch v1.27a, the game can be installed natively on Intel Macs without requiring PowerPC application support.

"Windows NT is not supported"

Only early builds of Reign of Chaos did not officially support the NT line of Windows operating systems.
The related warning when running the installer from pre-2007 discs can be ignored.
Install the latest retail patch

Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10 compatibility

Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 was added in patch v1.27a.
Install the latest retail patch

The Frozen Throne installer does not recognize a Reign of Chaos installation

This may occur if the Reign of Chaos installer fails to deploy its uninstaller in %WINDIR%, which is the case with the 2007 BestSeller Series re-release, which has an altered setup. The Frozen Throne checks for Reign of Chaos by querying the existence of the uninstaller file and will refuse to proceed until those files are present.

Place dummy files in the Windows directory[6]
  1. Create blank files named War3Uninst.dat and War3Uninst.exe
  2. Place them in %WINDIR%
  3. Reattempt installing The Frozen Throne

The Frozen Throne installer stuck on "Waiting for files to close"

This may occur if Reign of Chaos was installed and opened just prior, as the executable will still be active in the background even after exiting the game.
Open the task manager and end the war3.exe process

Black screen with audio for in-game cinematics

Blizzard's video codec does not get properly registered during installation on newer operating systems.

Manually registering the codecs[7]
  1. Run the Command Prompt as administrator.
  2. Type regsvr32 "<path-to-game>\blizzard.ax"
To manually unregister it, run the same command but with the /u parameter before the file path.
Alternative solution: download and install the LAVFilters[8]

Low performance in Wine

Force the game to run with OpenGL rendering[citation needed]
  • See the API table for details.
Run the game in Windowed mode[citation needed]

Notes

This fix has reportedly worked well on older Intel integrated GPUs.[citation needed]

Microstutter on modern machines

Use RivaTuner to limit the FPS to 64[9]
Prevent front buffer locking
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video.
  2. Double-click on lockfb.
  3. Set the value to 0 and click OK.

Notes

This approach will only work up to patch 1.26a and affects the d3d8 renderer.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8, 9, 11 Version 1.26a and older use Direct3D 8
OpenGL 2 Use the -opengl or -graphicsapi OpenGL2 command line argument to force OpenGL rendering in Windows.
Shader Model support 2
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Support for later versions of Windows after XP was added in 2007.
macOS (OS X)
Initially PowerPC-only until patch 1.21, which converted the game to a universal binary, but dropped Classic support in the process.

Later on in patch 1.27a, the game's app was made 64-bit to support 10.10+.
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD Dolby Surround, Miles Emulated 3D and Creative Labs EAX2before patch 1.30.
Multiplayer Battle.net Classic Official servers were shut down in 28 January 2020. Since 1 June 2021 update from retail version WC3 classic to Reforged don't work anymore. Use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers.

Command line arguments

Command[10] Description
-window Runs the game in windowed mode
-fullscreen Runs the game in borderless windowed mode
-nativefullscr Runs the game in fullscreen mode
-nowfpause Prevents the game from pausing upon losing focus
-d3d Runs the game using Direct3D (obsolete as of 1.29)
-opengl Runs the game using OpenGL (obsolete as of 1.29)
-swtnl Runs the game using Software T&L (obsolete as of 1.29)
-graphicsapi [option] Runs the game using selected graphics API (as of 1.29): OpenGL2, Direct3D9. Using other options is reported to crash the game.
-classic Runs the base game (Reign of Chaos) instead of The Frozen Throne.
-loadfile [filename] Immediately runs the game from the specified save file. When applied to the map editor executable, it applies the same functionality to the specified map file
-datadir [path] Forces the game to load all files from the specified folder (useful for mods)
-crash Intentionally crashes the game to test the crash log output
-locale [locale] Switches the game's language

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia RIVA TNT
3dfx Voodoo 3
Intel i810
ATI Rage 128
8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible
Sound (audio device) 16-bit sound card
Other 4X CD-ROM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.3.9 to 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) PowerPC G3 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM


References

  1. Warcraft III/Patch 1.28 - Wowpedia - Your wiki guide to the World of Warcraft - last accessed on 2023-01-06
  2. Verified by User:KyoriAsh on 2023-01-03
    1280 x 960 vs 1600 x 900 running on Simplified Chinese version of 1.27.1.7085
  3. 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-09-19
  4. Warcraft III: Reforged Missing and Removed Features - last accessed on 2023-06-08
  5. Warcraft 3 Loader for PvPGN - last accessed on 2023-06-08
  6. [SOLVED] Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne : WC3 Required to Install - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. Verified by User:Plok on 2022-02-09
  8. Battle.net Forums - Warcraft 3: Cinematics are black - last accessed on May 2023
  9. Verified by User:Flang on 2018-09-06
  10. Complete Command-Line Arguments Guide | HIVE