Wrath of the Lich King (3.3.5a)
A minimally invasive prestige system that lets characters reset back to level one in exchange for unique rewards and progression options. It features both a classic prestige reset and an optional Draft Mode, where players select a new spell from a randomized pool upon each level-up.
- Classic Prestige Reset: Return to level 1 while retaining unique progression titles.
- Draft Mode: At each level‑up, choose from a randomized pool of three spells.
- Spell Rarity System: Player‑usable spells are bucketed into five rarity tiers (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary), with configurable distribution to ensure balanced and meaningful draft pools.
- AutoLearn: Spells you've drafted automatically scale with your level. Each time you draft a new spell, all previously learned spells are upgraded to their highest rank available for your current level.
- Ban System: Players are given a configurable number of bans at the start of each draft run, allowing them to strategically exclude unwanted spells from appearing in their draft pool.
- Minimalist Classic+ UI: A clean, unobtrusive interface inspired by Classic Wow design. Spell details appear only on hover, preserving immersion while offering modern draft functionality.
- Visual Feedback: Smooth fade-out animations and subtle transitions enhance the drafting experience, providing satisfying, polished feedback when selecting spells. Clean visuals make every choice feel impactful.
Client Addon/Patch are NOT required to enjoy your server.
Clientside users have to make changes ONLY if they WANT access to Draft Mode. Standard Prestige is available to non-addon users.
/ # Git root
├── Sql & Serverside Files/
│ ├── SQL/
│ │ ├── Acore_characters/
│ │ │ └── prestige.sql
│ │ └── acore_world/
│ │ ├── chromie_spawn.sql
│ │ ├── playercreateinfo_additions.sql
│ │ ├── playercreateinfo_action_additions.sql
│ │ ├── playercreateinfo_items_additions.sql
│ │ └── prestige_draft_specific_tables.sql
│ └── DBC/
│ └── *.dbc ← Custom DBC overrides
├── Lua Files/
│ ├── Prestige & Draft Mode/
│ │ ├── prestige.lua
│ │ ├── prestige_chromie.lua
│ │ ├── spell_choice.lua
│ │ └── prestige_nameplates_hooks.lua
│ └── prestige_and_spell_choice_config.lua
├── Client Side Files/
│ ├── Client Addon/
│ │ └── PrestigeSystems/ ← WoW AddOn folder
│ └── MPQ Patch/
│ └── patch-P.mpq ← Client data patch
└── README.md ← This file
- AzerothCore server (3.3.5a/WotLK)
- Eluna Lua Engine enabled
- Access to characters and world MySQL databases
- A working WoW 3.3.5a client
(There are more novice friendly install instructions found in Install_Guide.txt)
Follow these steps on your server machine:
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Core Prestige Schema
-- characters DB SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/Acore_characters/prestige.sql";
Creates tables to track prestige and draft state.
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Optional Chromie NPC
-- world DB SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/acore_world/chromie_spawn.sql";
Registers NPC (entry 2069426) for a Chromie interface.
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Character-Creation Templates
-- world DB SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/acore_world/playercreateinfo_additions.sql"; SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/acore_world/playercreateinfo_action_additions.sql"; SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/acore_world/playercreateinfo_items_additions.sql";
These are
INSERT IGNOREscripts—existing data is preserved. -
Draft-Specific Tables
-- world DB SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/acore_world/prestige_draft_specific_tables.sql"; SOURCE "Sql & Serverside Files/SQL/acore_world/Professions_Allow_Patch.sql";
Adds read-only tables used exclusively by the mod.
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DBC Overrides
cp "Sql & Serverside Files/DBC/*.dbc" "/path/to/server/Data/dbc/"
Place custom DBC files into your server's
Data/dbc/folder. -
Lua Scripts
cp -r "Lua Files/Prestige & Draft Mode/" "/path/to/server/lua_scripts/" cp "Lua Files/prestige_and_spell_choice_config.lua" "/path/to/server/lua_scripts/"
Final layout in
lua_scripts/:lua_scripts/ ├── Prestige & Draft Mode/ └── prestige_and_spell_choice_config.lua
Your server is now configured for Prestige & Draft Mode.
On each player's machine:
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AddOn Installation
cp -r "Client Side Files/Client Addon/PrestigeSystems/" "<WoW Path>/Interface/AddOns/"
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MPQ Patch
cp "Client Side Files/Mpq Patch/patch-P.mpq" "<WoW Path>/Data/"
Restart the client. The AddOn and data patch enable the in-game UI for drafting spells.
- Level a character to max (configurable).
- Interact with the Prestige NPC (or Chromie) to select between Standard and Draft Prestige.
- Enjoy prestige progression!
- Option Available to quit draft mode at any time and revert to normal prestige by speaking to Prestige NPC.
All adjustable parameters (NPC IDs, max level, rerolls, etc.) live in:
lua_scripts/prestige_and_spell_choice_config.lua
Edit this file before deployment to match your server’s design.
A: In acore_world.dbc_spells(NOT to be confused with your servers spell_dbc), you will find a column marked Rarity.
Common = 0, Uncommon = 1, Rare = 2, Epic = 3, Legendary = 4, Broken = 5
A: Yes. The patch-P.mpq file enables visual assets and spell support for the Prestige & Draft system. Without it, core features like spell icons and the UI may not function correctly.
A: All equipped gear is unequipped and mailed back to you automatically.
A: You must be max level(configurable), have at least 10 free inventory slots, and have no active pet.
A: The system is self-contained and should not interfere with existing character progression or other custom modules unless they conflict with player class or spell learning behavior.
A: This Mod is a work in progress and continues to evolve. Always check the included prestige.sql file for any update queries required to keep your database schema in sync with the latest version.
A: Remove the associated scripts from your lua_scripts folder. Optional: Replace serverside dbc files with backups. Thats it.
- Author: Stephen Kania
- License: MIT License (see
LICENSE) - Based on: AzerothCore, TrinityCore, and Eluna
Happy Drafting!