Warsworn is a class-based multiplayer online battle arena built inside the World of Warcraft engine as a prototype for an MMOBA.

How is Warsworn different from standard World of Warcraft combat?

Warsworn replaces conventional tab-target combat with 100% skillshot-based abilities and more than 50 custom classes inspired by modern MOBA design.

What did Vlad Shumov build for Warsworn?

Vlad designed the maps, classes, combat visuals, and UI, and built the website, marketing, and a launcher with its own file distribution and update system.

How many Warsworn accounts were created?

Warsworn reached 1,655 created accounts during its prototype and alpha period.

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50+ custom classes. 100% skillshot combat. A MOBA built inside World of Warcraft.

Warsworn

Lead Developer & Game Designer · 2024

Updated August 2026

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What Warsworn is

I wanted to build the world's first MMOBA, a massively multiplayer online battle arena. I already knew the WoW engine inside and out from Shinobi Story, so I used it to prototype the concept before committing a large budget to a standalone game.

Warsworn has over 50 custom classes built to mirror League of Legends-style design. Every ability is 100% skillshot-based, which is unheard of in World of Warcraft.

I designed the maps, built the combat visuals, created the UI, wrote the website, built the launcher with its own file distribution and update system, and ran all the marketing.

1,655 Accounts Created

Technology and disciplines

C++LuaWorld of WarcraftMySQLCustom Engine Mods

Project facts

What is Warsworn?: Warsworn is a class-based multiplayer online battle arena built inside the World of Warcraft engine as a prototype for an MMOBA.
How is Warsworn different from standard World of Warcraft combat?: Warsworn replaces conventional tab-target combat with 100% skillshot-based abilities and more than 50 custom classes inspired by modern MOBA design.
What did Vlad Shumov build for Warsworn?: Vlad designed the maps, classes, combat visuals, and UI, and built the website, marketing, and a launcher with its own file distribution and update system.
How many Warsworn accounts were created?: Warsworn reached 1,655 created accounts during its prototype and alpha period.

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Screenshots

Warsworn: Aerial view of the Conquest map — Aerial view of the Conquest map

Warsworn: Bird's eye view of the ARAM map — Bird's eye view of the ARAM map

Warsworn: Archimonde at the Dark Portal — Archimonde at the Dark Portal

Warsworn: Jungle area with creep camps — Jungle area with creep camps

Warsworn: ARAM Night Elf section — ARAM Night Elf section

Warsworn: Alliance respawn in ARAM — Alliance respawn in ARAM

Warsworn: Tyrande, Final Guardian — Tyrande, Final Guardian

Warsworn: Garrosh Hellscream, Final Guardian boss — Garrosh Hellscream, Final Guardian boss

Warsworn: Horde respawn in ARAM — Horde respawn in ARAM

Warsworn: Drek'Thar, semi-final Guardian — Drek'Thar, semi-final Guardian

Warsworn: Demonic Horde wave with Teron Gorefiend — Demonic Horde wave with Teron Gorefiend

Warsworn: Night battle with fire and lightning — Night battle with fire and lightning

Warsworn: Player group at Gurubashi Arena — Player group at Gurubashi Arena

Warsworn: Class selection (20+ custom classes) — Class selection (20+ custom classes)

Warsworn: Death Knight ability breakdown — Death Knight ability breakdown

Warsworn: Game modes: Conquest, ARAM, Warquest, Arena Brawl — Game modes: Conquest, ARAM, Warquest, Arena Brawl

Warsworn: Card Explorer with ability modifiers — Card Explorer with ability modifiers

Warsworn: Card reveal on level up — Card reveal on level up

Warsworn: Talent and ability panel — Talent and ability panel

Warsworn: In-game item shop — In-game item shop

Warsworn: Character stats panel — Character stats panel

Warsworn: ARAM match scoreboard — ARAM match scoreboard

Warsworn: Character creation screen — Character creation screen

Warsworn: Custom game launcher — Custom game launcher

Warsworn: Alpha Phase 2 announcement — Alpha Phase 2 announcement