WoW Race to World First: What it is and how it works
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What is RWF WoW? When is the next WoW RWF? Where can you watch RWF? If these are your questions, then you’ve come to the right place! This article has everything you need to know about World of Warcraft Race to World First, from its origins and significance to how it works and the most famous guilds at the moment. It’s time to discover why the RWF is one of the most anticipated events in the WoW community!
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When the next WoW raid Liberation of Undermine arrives, this article will be updated with the race’s live coverage. It’ll include the latest updates on the Liberation of Undermine RWF schedules, progress, live-streaming platforms, your favorite guilds’ achievements, and more. So be sure to bookmark it for easy access!
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What is WoW Race to World First

WoW Race to World First, or RWF, is a highly anticipated community-driven competition. Elite guilds from all over the globe contest for the honor of being the first to conquer the latest and most challenging raid content. The winner of a raid RWF is the guild who defeats the new raid’s final boss on Mythic difficulty.
Race to World First WoW kicks off whenever Blizzard releases a new raid, typically alongside a major expansion or patch. Blizzard doesn’t officially organize the RWF. It’s an event by the players for the players from players for players. Supported by sponsors and organizations, RWF has grown into a massive event that captivates thousands of fans to live streams.
How WoW RWF works

The RWF begins when a new Mythic raid tier launches, often one week after the raid’s Normal and Heroic difficulties become available. It includes the following phases:
Pre-race preparation
Guilds study the raid and bosses’ mechanics, developing strategies, practice rotations and coordinated actions. This is also the time to try out various class compositions and plan their gear upgrades so every team members is well-prepared for the battle ahead.
The raid’s launch day
When a new raid launches, guilds have two main strategies. Some jump straight in, aiming to defeat as many bosses as possible and claim the boss’s World First titles. This doesn’t mean that they are the World First champion for that raid. For example, Melee Mechanic took Ulgrax’s World First, but Liquid won the Nerub’ar raid RWF since the latter was the first to defeat Queen Ansurek. Others focus on split runs to gear up, improving their chances of faster progress and an easier final boss kill.
Splitting and gearing
No matter what happens, in the end, all guilds will eventually have to do split runs. This strategy is key to maximizing gear acquisition. Guilds form multiple raid groups to farm gear from lower difficulties, funneling the best items to core raiders to boost their power for progression in the main raid. However, splitting in RWF requires enormous resources and contributions from many players. That’s why the top guilds even have dedicated assistants to help with these splits.
Progressing in the raid
With each boss, the guilds adapt their strategies based on what they learn from their own attempts and by observing their competitors. If a boss shows itself to be an unusual challenge, guilds may choose to fight it off-stream to keep their tactics hidden from others. In cases where a boss is too difficult to defeat, Blizzard may step in with fixes, nerfs, or buffs to help balance the gameplay.
The final boss
The final boss is often the biggest challenge, holding guilds up for days. A guild might race through earlier bosses and reach the final one first, but if it proves too difficult, they can get stuck while other guilds catch up. In some cases, the guild that reached the final boss first couldn’t defeat it, and the World First title went to a later contender.
Current problems with WoW Race to World First
Since the WoW RWF is community-driven rather than an official Blizzard event, it has faced various issues over time.
- Global server differences: EU and NA servers have different reset times, which can create an imbalance and various disadvantages, as some guilds may start the raid earlier than others. Also, with the final boss being defeatable at any time, a guild that takes a break for the night might wake up to find another guild has claimed the World First title.
- Split runs: Despite being one of the main strategies of top guilds, splitting also create a barrier to entry for smaller guilds.
- External factors: Hotfixes, balance changes, bugs, and real-life issues can significantly impact the race’s outcome.
- Cheating: Accusations of exploits and account sharing is not something new in WoW RWF.
- Community and developer relations: The RWF often sparks tension between the community and developers. Some players feel Blizzard’s decisions on raid tuning and content pacing are driven by how the top guilds perform in the raid, often at the cost of the wider player base since not everyone is a pro WoW player.
Most famous guilds in WoW RWF history

For each raid, there are many guilds that takes part in. Some of the most famous guild in the history of WoW Race to World First are:
- Method: Once the dominant force in the RWF, Method now often secures a spot in the top 3 in recent raids.
- Echo: Rising from Method’s ashes, Echo has become the current powerhouse of RWF. This guild is often the main contender of Liquid and compete for the top 1 spot.
- Liquid: Known for their innovative strategies and is often the main rival of Echo for the World First title
Upcoming WoW TWW Race to World First: Liberation of Undermine
With Season 1 of The War Within is coming to an end, we’ve received details about the upcoming Season 2 raid: Liberation of Undermine. This section will be updated with the RWF information once it begins.
Liberation of Undermine: Live raid progress

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WoW Race to World First FAQ
What is RWF in WoW?
Race to World First (RWF) is a community-driven event where the top guilds worldwide compete to be the first one to clear the latest raid on Mythic.
Who won the last Race to World First in WoW?
The last race to World First took place in Nerub’ar Palace. Liquid was the winner.
What are “splits” in WoW RWF?
“Splits” are organized runs where guilds use multiple raid groups to farm gear from lower difficulties. The goal is to give the best gear to core raiders, maximizing their power for progression in the main raid. This strategy helps give top guilds an edge in the competition.
Splits often require immense resources and contributions from numerous players. Top guilds even have dedicated assistants to help with these splits. Handling the exchange of valuable items, gear, and pooling resources, the assistants’ efforts can be worth millions in gold. That was why, following the Amirdrassil RWF, guilds like Echo, Liquid, and Method offered boosting services for Amirdrassil completion in exchange for gold, allowing them to repay the invaluable assistance they received during the race.
If you ever need assistance in conquering any raid, our WoW raid boost is always here to help!
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