Lei Huo, translated
The World of Warcraft China operations team firmly opposes boosting, account sharing, and other behaviors that contribute to a toxic and hyper-competitive in-game environment. We will not tolerate any actions that undermine fair play or diminish the sense of achievement for genuine players.
Titles once attainable with a Mythic+ rating of 3400 are now inflated to 3900 due to rampant boosting. As a result, top-performing teams who push the limits are robbed of their well-earned rewards, and the integrity of the competition is compromised on a global scale. Players and guilds who rightfully deserved Hall of Fame recognition or server-first boss kills have lost these moments of glory to cheaters. Prestigious achievements like “Cutting Edge” or the Gladiator title are increasingly met with accusations such as “you probably paid for it” or “that’s just bought,” casting doubt and insult on legitimate efforts.
This is the consequence of a deteriorating game environment. But behind all the boosting and rating inflation, adventurers of Azeroth are not facing new challenges — they are simply being robbed of true joy and honor.
Since the relaunch of the Chinese servers,
we have taken disciplinary action against over 27,000 accounts involved in boosting and account sharing. Beginning today, in addition to our ongoing enforcement, we will implement stricter measures targeting the following behaviors:
- Boosting in Mythic Raids (Retail):
Starting next season, players found to be participating in illicit raid boosting will have their raid drops and associated Great Vault rewards revoked. Repeat offenders will face account suspensions of no less than 3 days. Any guilds suspected of boosting will be disqualified from Hall of Fame eligibility (enforcement has already begun this season). - High-rating Boosting in Mythic+ Dungeons (Retail):
We will review and penalize offending accounts at the end of the season, revoking the Season Hero title from users found guilty of boosting. A public list of disciplinary actions for this season will be announced shortly. - Arena/Rated Battleground Boosting (Retail & Classic):
Accounts involved in high-rating boosting in PvP will have their Gladiator titles and mounts removed and will face suspensions of no less than 7 days. - Malicious Gameplay Behavior (Retail & Classic):
Accounts engaged in activities such as win-trading, feeding, or throwing matches will be suspended for the rest of the PvP season and face additional penalties: at least 3 days of suspension from group queue and at least 1 day from solo queue. High-rating players will also lose eligibility for Gladiator rewards. - Cross-realm Battleground Boosting for Seasonal Rewards (Classic):
Players caught exploiting cross-realm battleground groups for seasonal rewards will have their Gladiator mounts and titles revoked.
*A full list of penalties related to high-rating boosting this season will be published soon. Enforcement on raid boosting will begin next season, with weekly gear revocations. Penalties will escalate significantly upon repeated offenses. Do not assume leniency or take chances.
Please also take note:
- Account sharing is the focus of these measures, and any behavior involving account sharing may be suspecting of violating regulations.
- All penalties will apply to the entire Battle.net account. If one character is penalized, rewards cannot be reclaimed through another character.
- Raid rewards from the Great Vault (i.e. the first row of the Great Vault) will be revoked together with other penalties. Further Great Vault rewards (i.e. the second and third rows) will not be affected. Even if you delay opening the Vault to acquire its rewards, you cannot circumvent the penalty. Please do not try to get lucky.
- Realm transfers, name changes, and similar tactics will not bypass penalties. Our detection methods are continually improving. If you notice someone evading punishment, please report them — all reports will be investigated, and valid evidence will greatly speed up our process.
- Instant rewards, such as the Forged Gladiator's Fel Bat, will also be reclaimed during enforcement.
Reporting instructions for Chinese players.
Through stricter enforcement against account sharing and boosting, we aim to curb the toxic competitiveness that has crept into the game environment. Our goal is to restore fairness and integrity to World of Warcraft, while making it easier for more players to engage meaningfully in the adventures of Azeroth — whether it’s stepping into raids, pushing high Mythic+ keys, or striving for seasonal glory — and to find like-minded comrades along the way.
For over 20 years, World of Warcraft has delivered a one-of-a-kind experience to countless players, bearing witness to the evolution of both the game world and the world beyond. Society’s view of “gaming” is changing — we now see some games being promoted under the guise of sustaining gray markets, and shockingly, without shame. Player communities evolve too. Many of us who grew up in Azeroth now shoulder real-world responsibilities as the backbone of society.
But none of this justifies the presence of boosting or account sharing in Azeroth. We chose World of Warcraft — not a game where money alone grants dominance — because we cherish the purity and wonder it represents. We come here for the genuine joy, the true friendships, and the epic adventures that can’t be bought.
Say no to boosting. Say no to account sharing. Say no to toxic competition.
Life is already complex enough — let’s protect the simplicity and magic of Azeroth together.
