Boosting in Classic WoW: Broken System or Necessary Shortcut?

In this explosive episode of the Gankers Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most divisive topics in World of Warcraft Classic: boosting. Whether you’ve paid 10g to get dragged through Stockades or debated the ethics of Blizzard’s level 58 boost, you’ve been touched by the boost meta — and we’re here to break it all down.

Join Alth, Holyhulkster, Viewing, and Darth as they explore the evolution of boosting from casual favor to full-blown in-game economy. We’re talking mage pulls, booster cartels, bot farms, Blizzard’s monetization schemes, and the surprising upside of skill-based pulls.

💬 Key moments and themes:

• “Are you not entertained?” — Alth kicks us off with a wink and a jab.
• Holyhulkster explains the nuts and bolts of mage and paladin dungeon boosting.
• Darth talks about burnout, alt inflation, and why boosting became a necessity.
• Viewing shares inside stories of the underground boosting economy — including whisper threats and cartel reporting rings.
• We explore how Blizzard simultaneously nerfs in-game boosting while selling official character boosts… for $60 a pop.
• Recounting the wild days of 2019 with follow macros, AoE-cleave exploits, and Maraudon science.
• Bots, stolen credit cards, and VPN manipulation — Viewing exposes the real machinery behind constant dungeon spam.
• The artistic side of boosting? Darth shares why for some, it’s less about gold and more about mastery.

We also ask:

• Does boosting ruin the leveling experience?
• Should Blizzard embrace or eliminate it?
• And what’s the real difference between a skilled AoE pull… and a paid dungeon drag?

🔥 Whether you’re a Classic purist, a gold-hoarder, or just someone who’s been “INV PLZ” spammed in Stormwind — this episode delivers real insights with plenty of spicy takes.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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