This page is for the classic and Reforged modes of the 2020 reimagining. For the original non-Reforged game client up to the v1.31.1 patch, see Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.
Key points
- Official reimagining of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos featuring improved visuals and gameplay balance changes.[1]
- v1.32.0 and above of the original game and its expansion are handled through the classic mode of Warcraft III: Reforged.[2]
General information
- Official forums
- Official support sub-section
- maps.w3reforged.com - New generation Warcraft III Map Database which supports Warcraft 3: Reforged custom maps.
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Battle.net |
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Standard Edition and Spoils of War Edition. |
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- All versions require Battle.net DRM, as well as periodic online re-authentication to enable offline mode.[3]
- The game can be launched without the Battle.net client running through
<path-to-game>\x86_64\Warcraft III.exe -launch -uid w3
, but this requires a valid offline token.[4]
Version differences
Game modes
- Reforged Mode enables reimagined graphics and contents, and requires purchase of Warcraft III: Reforged to access.
- Classic Mode enables classic graphics and contents, and is accessible for owners of the original game and its expansion.
Warcraft III: Reforged Spoils of War Edition
This version includes the base game, along with the following extra content:
Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition
This version includes all of the content found in the Spoils of War Edition, along with the following extra content:
- A 11.8" statue of Arthas
- Pin combining the emblems of the Alliance, Horde, Night Elves and Undead.
- Four artworks with the emblems of the Alliance, Horde, Night Elves and Undead.
- Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition is exclusive to China.[5]
Game data
In-game gameplay settings.
Configuration file(s) location
System |
Location |
Windows |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III\War3Preferences.txt |
macOS (OS X) |
~/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/War3Preferences.txt |
Save game data location
System |
Location |
Windows |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III\BattleNet\<user-id>\Campaigns\Reforged |
macOS (OS X) |
~/Library/Application Support/Warcraft III/BattleNet/<user-id>/Campaigns/Reforged |
Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Traditional Chinese |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Korean |
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Polish |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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Latin American Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
443, 12000-64000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
3440x1440 resolution missing
Set Window Mode to Windowed Fullscreen.[7][8]
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Other information
API
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Multiplayer |
Bonjour |
Service from legacy War3 for searching custom games hosted in LAN. |
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7, 8 |
10 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3-530 AMD Phenom II X4 910 |
Intel Core i5-6400 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 ATI Radeon HD 5750
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon R9 280X |
Other |
800x600 resolution | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10.13 |
10.15 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i5
| Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) |
8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce 750M AMD Radeon R9 M290X
| AMD Radeon R9 M395X |
Other |
800x600 resolution | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References