WoW Forever Raids
WoW Forever opens three raids on December 9, 2026: two new raids on Mount Hyjal and the returning Onyxia's Lair. Each one has a different size, from 10 to 40 players, so groups of any size have something to clear.
Updated October 10, 2026 · boss order may change before release
Barrow Deeps10-playerMount Hyjal · Kalimdor
A new 10-player raid through the network of barrow dens beneath Mount Hyjal, where the Night Elf druids sleep. It's the smallest of the launch raids and the natural first step into raiding.
New8 bosses
Hyjal Summit20-playerMount Hyjal · Kalimdor
A new 20-player raid on the summit of Mount Hyjal in northern Kalimdor. With 13 bosses it's the largest raid at launch.
New13 bosses
Onyxia's Lair40-playerDustwallow Marsh · Kalimdor
The classic 40-player raid against the black dragon Onyxia returns at launch. It's a single-boss raid, and the attunement quest chain stays.
Classic1 boss
What we know so far
- All three raids open together on December 9, 2026.
- Raid sizes are 10, 20 and 40 players, so the three raids cover small groups up to full guilds.
- Only Onyxia's Lair has an attunement quest chain.
- New tier sets and a new legendary have been teased, but no loot has been revealed yet.
- Loot tables, boss tactics and lockout rules will be added here when the raids open.
Getting ready? Gear up in the WoW Forever dungeons first.
FAQ
When do raids open in WoW Forever?
The first raids open on December 9, 2026, about a month after the game launches.
What raids are in WoW Forever at launch?
Three: Barrow Deeps (10 players, 8 bosses), Hyjal Summit (20 players, 13 bosses) and Onyxia's Lair (40 players, 1 boss). Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit are new raids.
Do you need an attunement for WoW Forever raids?
Only for Onyxia's Lair, which keeps its Classic attunement quest chain. It isn't account-wide at launch. Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit have no attunement chain.
Is Hyjal Summit in WoW Forever the same as the Burning Crusade raid?
No. It shares the name and location, but it's a new 20-player raid with 13 new bosses.
What raids come after launch?
Blizzard's roadmap lists two new raids for spring 2027, then a revamped Classic raid and one more new raid in summer 2027.