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Does Blizzard delete WoW characters?

we don't wipe characters. You should find them primarily on Ravencrest and Dark Iron with a few low levels on Blackrock, Icecrown and Lightbringer. Keep in mind, the website may not list characters that haven't been logged into for awhile so be sure you are checking the correct realm in the World of Warcraft client.
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Did Blizzard delete my WoW characters?

If a character doesn't appear on your list, it means it was purged from the database because it was below level 50 and it was deleted too long ago. Purged characters cannot be restored by any means.
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What happened to my WoW characters?

You may be logged in to the wrong Battle.net account. Log out of the Battle.net app and log back in using the correct email address. Check BlizzardCS on Twitter for breaking news and information on our services. If you've returned to World of Warcraft after a long absence, you may need to refresh your character stats.
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How do I get my old characters back in WoW?

World of Warcraft Characters Missing
  1. Select the realm your characters were on, on the character select screen.
  2. Create a new character on that realm to refresh your character list.
  3. Exit the game and delete your Battle.net Cache folder.
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Does Blizzard delete inactive WoW accounts?

No, we don't delete a WoW license simply because it is inactive, so the account is safe. Note that any active auctions or mail you may have will delete after it has expired, but any active characters you may have will remain how you left them.
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Can you recover a deleted WoW account?

Recover Account

You can recover your account through the personal verification process. Once account is recovered, your personal information and payment history will be recovered.
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What happens if you stop paying for WoW?

After canceling, your World of Warcraft account will be playable until your current game time expires. Your account status will then change to Inactive and you can pick up from where you left off by adding more game time.
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How long do WoW characters stay deleted?

Characters that you delete in-game remain in our database for a period of time, depending on the character's level. IS IT ELIGIBLE FOR RESTORATION? Yes, within 90 days of deletion.
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Why are all my WoW characters locked?

If your character is locked, it is most likely connected to a payment issue. Please check the status of your payment on your Order History page and consult below based on the status.
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Do World of Warcraft characters expire?

No, they don't delete inactive characters.
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How to find all deleted characters on WoW account?

Unfortunately, there is no way to pull up a list of all your deleted characters. It can only be done by realm, through the Wow client. Are you looking for a particular character?
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Why can't I log into my character in WoW?

In many situations, the character is simply stuck online and the error will resolve itself. If your character was disconnected, avoid logging into that character for 15 minutes. You may play on other characters in the mean time. Once 15 minutes have passed, try logging back into the stuck character.
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Why did my WoW character lose levels?

Your characters are still as strong as they were, pretty much, as everything was squished (including mobs, monsters, etc etc). They did it by dividing your level in half and then subtracting.
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Does Cancelling WoW subscription delete characters?

They never go away, even if you delete them (you can get them restored.)
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Will Blizzard no longer name characters after real people?

“Going forward, in-game characters will no longer be named after real employees,” developers said, “and we will be more thoughtful and discerning about adding real world references in future Overwatch content.”
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Is Blizzard giving away Shadowlands?

All Battle.net accounts that do not currently have the Shadowlands expansion attached and that had any expansion license attached to the account in the past will receive the Shadowlands Base Edition and a Level 50 Character Boost FREE (no purchase necessary).
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Is there a limit to how many characters you can have in WoW?

You can have the following maximum number of characters across all realms on a single WoW account: 60 in Modern WoW. 50 in WoW Classic Era. 50 in Wrath Classic.
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How to transfer a WoW character to another account?

You can purchase a Character Transfer in the World of Warcraft in-game shop. You can access the in-game shop from any realm. If you are in a queue because your realm is full, remove yourself from the queue and select a different realm. The Character Transfer service takes up to 24 hours to complete.
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Why didn t my character transfer go through WoW?

Character Transfers, Guild Name Changes, and Faction Changes can take up to 24 hours to complete. If you purchased a Character Transfer and you have not received it or are not able to use it after 24 hours, it is most likely connected to a payment issue.
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What is the last level of WoW?

A level cap is the maximum level a player character can reach in-game. With the release of Dragonflight, this is level 70. The level cap is changed with the release of each expansion.
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How to play WoW after a long break?

If you've taken a break from World of Warcraft, coming back can be tough.
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Respec(t) yourself
  1. To reset your specialization, talk to a class trainer. ...
  2. You can also reset all of your talents at the trainer -- again, for a cost.
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How long do characters stay in WoW armory?

You can restore 1 character every 7 days.
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Is it illegal to sell your WoW account?

You are not allowed to buy or sell WoW items, products, or services for real money. Accounts involved in real money transactions may be penalized under our End User License Agreement. You can buy or sell WoW items and some in-game services for gold.
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Is there a way to play WoW without paying?

A: Yes. The WoW Free Trial is available to all players with an existing Battle.net Account. Whenever your account doesn't have an active subscription or non-recurring game time, its status will revert to that of a Free Trial account. Q: I have friends who already play WoW.
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Is there a money limit in WoW?

There is no limit to the amount of gold you can bring with your character with a Character Transfer or Faction Change.
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