There is a major distinction between official services provided by Blizzard Entertainment and the "gray market" of third-party sellers.

: The buyer plays their own character while grouped with professional players. This is generally safer and more common for raiding and PvP.

: It can inflate the in-game economy, devalue rare achievements, and lead to "pay-to-win" mechanics that some find detrimental to the community's health.

: The booster logs into the buyer's account to perform the service. Warning : This method frequently violates Blizzard’s Terms of Service and carries a high risk of account suspension. The Legal and Ethical Debate

Third-party providers typically offer two ways to complete a boost: