How to fix ‘error retrieving character list’ in WoW

Numerous errors can occur while playing online games like World of Warcraft. One of the more common ones players will stumble upon is the “error retrieving character list” message, preventing you from logging into the game or choosing a character to play.

If you’ve played World of Warcraft long enough, you’ve probably had this happen to you at least once or twice, and sometimes the solution to your problem is as simple as logging off and logging back in. Other times, the fix is a little bit more complicated. We’ll run you through a few different tricks to figure out why you’re getting that error and how to handle it.

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