WoW Forever raids
Forever raids (Blizzard)
Unlock 9 Dec 2026 (hour not announced, so 9 or 10 Dec AEDT).
| Raid | Level | Size | Bosses | Location / entrance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrow Deeps | 60 | 10 | 8 | Within Mount Hyjal; entrances via Mount Hyjal, Winterspring and Blackmaw Hold |
| Hyjal Summit | 60 | 20 | 13 | Summit of Mount Hyjal near Nordrassil; opens with an ancient guardian, then branching paths |
| Onyxia's Lair | 60 | 40 | Onyxia (three phases) | Dustwallow Marsh |
Onyxia attunement: every raider needs the Drakefire Amulet in their bags (it doesn't need to be equipped), earned through a faction questline through Blackrock Depths and Blackrock Spire that ends with General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire. Bring fire resistance.
All raids are currently planned to reset weekly. New tier sets and a legendary are coming. Epic drop appearances go only to the winner. [Unconfirmed] boss names, loot, and any attunement for Barrow Deeps or Hyjal Summit.
Classic raids (Classic Era baseline)
Onyxia's Lair is confirmed for Forever (above). The other six are not confirmed for Forever. Checked against Wowhead Classic on 28 Oct 2026.
| Raid | Size | Location | Access (Classic Era) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molten Core | 40 | Beyond Blackrock Depths | Attunement to the Core |
| Onyxia's Lair | 40 | Southern Dustwallow Marsh | Drakefire Amulet (also required in Forever) |
| Blackwing Lair | 40 | Top of Blackrock Spire | Blackhand's Command |
| Zul'Gurub | 20 | North-east Stranglethorn Vale | None |
| Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj | 20 | Southern Silithus | None (after gates open) |
| Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40) | 40 | Southern Silithus | Opened by the server-wide War Effort |
| Naxxramas | 40 | Floating over Stratholme, Eastern Plaguelands | The Dread Citadel - Naxxramas (Argent Dawn Honored+) |
Blizzard's roadmap includes "a revamped iconic raid" (not named).
Classic Era baseline drops (our item pages)
Classic Era baseline: these dropped in these raids in the original game. Not yet confirmed for Forever, where every drop was re-examined. Stats on item pages are Classic Era API data. All loot: /loot/.
- Maladath, Runed Blade of the Black Flight (Broodlord Lashlayer)
- Dark Edge of Insanity (C'Thun)
- Death's Sting (C'Thun)
- Ashjre'thul, Crossbow of Smiting (Chromaggus)
- Chromatically Tempered Sword (Chromaggus)
- Claw of Chromaggus (Chromaggus)
- Azuresong Mageblade (Golemagg the Incinerator)
- Staff of Dominance (Golemagg the Incinerator)
- Kingsfall (Kel'Thuzad)
- Might of Menethil (Kel'Thuzad)
- Earthshaker (Magmadar)
- Striker's Mark (Magmadar)
- Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood (Nefarian)
- Crul'shorukh, Edge of Chaos (Nefarian)
- Staff of the Shadow Flame (Nefarian)
- Bonereaver's Edge (Ragnaros)
- Choker of the Fire Lord (Ragnaros)
- Perdition's Blade (Ragnaros)
- Spinal Reaper (Ragnaros)
How this page is checked
Classic Era baseline = original-game fact, not yet confirmed for Forever. Wowhead tooltips show Classic Era data. Checked 29 Oct 2026 (AEDT).
In this section
WoW Forever Raid Attunement Guide (Onyxia & More)
WoW Forever raid attunement: the Drakefire Amulet questline for Onyxia's Lair, Alliance and Horde, plus what is known fo
The Barrow Deeps Raid in WoW Forever (10-Player)
The Barrow Deeps: WoW Forever's 10-player level 60 raid with 8 bosses and entrances from Mount Hyjal, Winterspring and B
Hyjal Summit Raid in WoW Forever (20-Player)
Hyjal Summit: WoW Forever's 20-player level 60 raid with 13 bosses and branching paths near Nordrassil.
Onyxia's Lair in WoW Forever
Onyxia's Lair in WoW Forever: 40-player level 60 raid in Dustwallow Marsh, opens 9 Dec 2026, needs the Drakefire Amulet.
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