Do i need wow to run a private server?

[lt1camaro13]

Hi, Do i need world of warcraft installed on my computer inorder to run a private server ?

sorry if this question was retarded im really new to this

[Dynashock]

No, but you will need the DBC and Map files extracted from the WoW client to run one.

[boxlink]

So yeah u kinda need wow on ur comp

[mager1794]

No you don't Wow is only necessary if you wish to play it on the comp, dedicated server usually don't have WoW on them all you need is the server.