The Recruit A Friend program lets you invite your friends to join or come back to World of Warcraft. Both you and your friend can get cool stuff. This program works in the Retail version of the game, not in Classic.
How It Works
- Veteran Account — This is your account, the one that invites friends. You get rewards.
- New or Returning Player Account — This is your friend’s account. It’s new or hasn’t been played for a long time. Your friend gets some help but not the big rewards.
Features
- Rewards for Veterans — You can get free game time and fun items.
- Invite Friends Easily — You can send a special link to your friends right from the game.
- Link Up to 10 Friends — You can invite up to 4 friends each month, and have 10 friends connected to your account.
- Game Time Rewards — After getting all the fun items, you earn a free month of game time for every 3 months your friend plays.
- Summoning and Party Sync — You can teleport to your friend and do quests together more easily.
How to Recruit a Friend
To invite a friend, go to the social tab in the game (press ‘O’), make a special link, and send it to your friend. Your friend uses the link to buy the game and start playing.
Getting All the Rewards
You can also open another account for yourself to get all the rewards. Some people do this to get everything fast.
| Month | Reward |
| 1 | Volatile Self-Driving Toolbox Pet |
| 2 | Shredderizing Glove (Cool Weapon) |
| 3 | Sappy Buddy (Cool Cloak) |
| 4 | 30 Days of Game Time |
| 5 | S.C.A.N.N.E.R. Mk3 (Cool Helmet) |
| 6 | Rocket Shredder 9001 (Flying Mount) |
| After 6 Months | 30 more days of game time for every 3 months your friend plays, up to 12 months |
Rewards and Benefits Taken Away
Some rewards and benefits are not available anymore, like:
- Mounts Taken Away — Swift Zhevra, X-53 Touring Rocket, Heart of the Nightwing, Emerald Hippogryph, Cindermane Charger.
- Pets Taken Away — Golden Pig, Silver Pig, Jade Tiger, Zipao Tiger.
- Benefits Taken Away — No more giving levels to your friend or getting bonus experience.
There was an older reward track called the Explorer’s Track. It’s gone now, but it had rewards like the Explorer’s Jungle Hopper mount and Renowned Explorer’s Attire.
| Month | Reward |
| 1 | Rikki (Pet) |
| 2 | 30 Days of Game Time |
| 3 | Explorer’s Dunetrekker (Mount) |
| 4 | Renowned Explorer Title |
| 5 | 30 Days of Game Time |
| 6 | Stinging Sands (Cool Weapon) |
| 7 | Renowned Explorer’s Tabard (Shirt) |
| 8 | 30 Days of Game Time |
| 9 | Explorer’s Jungle Hopper (Mount) |
| 10 | Renowned Explorer’s Rucksack (Backpack) |
| 11 | 30 Days of Game Time |
| 12 | Renowned Explorer’s Attire (Cool Armor Set) |
| After 12 Months | 1 more month of game time for every 3 months your friend plays |
This guide should help you know how to use the Recruit A Friend program in World of Warcraft!
Conclusion
In short, the Recruit A Friend program is a fun way to get cool rewards by inviting your friends to play World of Warcraft with you. Whether your friend is new or coming back after a long break, both of you can enjoy special benefits. It’s easy to set up, and you can even use it to get rewards for yourself. Just remember, some old rewards and features are no longer available, but the new ones are still great!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Recruit A Friend program?
— It’s a way to invite your friends to join or come back to World of Warcraft. Both of you can get special rewards.
Who can I recruit?
— You can recruit a friend who is new to the game or hasn’t played in a long time (at least 24 months without a subscription).
What do I get for recruiting a friend?
— You get cool rewards like pets, mounts, and free game time. Your friend gets help leveling up and playing with you.
How do I invite a friend?
— Go to the social tab in the game (press ‘O’), make a special link, and send it to your friend.
Can I recruit myself?
— Yes! You can make a second account to get all the rewards faster.
How many friends can I recruit?
— You can invite up to 4 friends each month, with a total of 10 friends linked to your account.
What if my friend stops playing?
— If your friend stops paying for the game, you won’t get any more rewards from them until they start playing again.
Can I still get old rewards?
— Some old rewards are no longer available, like certain mounts and pets. But the new rewards are still great!
Blizzard told my recruitee that the account has to be 7 days old to get the rewards. We both have been trying for 3 months to get them to answer about not getting perks or rewards. He is a returning player. I think Blizz is being lazy by not fixing the issue. No need to try to recruit a friend ever again. The system is broken and Blizz won’t do anything to make it right. Shame on them. Enjoy the extra sub I got you.