Dungeons
WoW Forever Dungeons: New & Returning Dungeons
Compare new and returning WoW Forever dungeons by level, quests and location, with faction access, preparation checklists and clearly dated beta evidence.
Archive boundary: The beta is closed. Historical beta access and level caps below are not current server status or verified launch-client requirements. This October 29 review updates preparation and sources, not an in-game completion.
WoW Forever has nine new dungeons announced for original Azeroth. Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron opened with the first beta phase. Blizzard's October 1 update added Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31), and its October 8 update opened City of Dalaran for testing. The comparison below separates announced beta access from planning ranges; the existing early-dungeon guides still label reported entrances, quests and loot.
Practical beta routes
- Wailing Caverns quest checklist — pickups, Horde prerequisites and the Naralex event.
All nine WoW Forever dungeons
| Dungeon | Level range | Location or setting | Official availability / planning status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13–18 | Beneath Ironforge | Tested during beta |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 15–20 | The ruined capital in Tirisfal Glades | Tested during beta |
| Excavation Site: Wetlands | 24–29 | Above Whelgar's Excavation | Current official overview |
| City of Dalaran | 28–33 | The old city of Dalaran | Available for beta testing — October 8; range is earlier planning |
| The Drowned City | 35–40 | Off the Stranglethorn Vale coast | Planning entry; opening not confirmed in these notes |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | 40–45 | High-level stronghold | Planning entry; opening not confirmed in these notes |
| Alcaz Prison | 48–53 | Alcaz Island | Planning entry; opening not confirmed in these notes |
| Blackmaw Hold | 55–60 | Furbolg city | Planning entry; opening not confirmed in these notes |
| Shaper's Terrace | 58–60 | Un'Goro and titan mysteries | Planning entry; opening not confirmed in these notes |
The published Krol'dok Stronghold bracket was later clarified as 40–45. Level ranges are planning brackets; they do not guarantee when every later dungeon will open for beta testing.
The 28–33 City of Dalaran range is retained from the earlier planning list. Blizzard's October 8 availability note does not specify a minimum entry level or a complete route; do not treat the planning bracket as an entry guarantee.
Early dungeons: choose a detailed guide
| If you want… | Open this guide |
|---|---|
| A level 13–18 run beneath Ironforge, with a reported Dun Morogh quest prerequisite and entrance near the High Seat | Hall of Thanes: entrance, quests, bosses and loot |
| A level 15–20 run through the ruined capital, with several reported Horde quests to collect before entering | Ruins of Lordaeron: entrance, quest pickups and flexible boss route |
Officially confirmed: both level ranges, their broad settings and their opening-beta availability. Still provisional: exact entrance pins, encounter rosters, quest pickups, routes and drops from beta-client data or player reports. Each dungeon page labels those details and links to the underlying reports.
What changes about dungeon rewards?
Blizzard says it has re-examined dungeon drops across Forever. Unique dungeon-boss items are being raised to blue quality, set bonuses are being improved, and some bosses can award advanced Camping Blueprints. That does not establish a final loot table for any one instance. Use the individual guides for reported drops, and check the live build before farming a particular item.
If this is your first character, the beginner guide covers the early journey before a dungeon run; the beta leveling guide covers the starting brackets and the announced level-30 beta phase.
Beta availability, October 13 review: The October 1 notes announce Excavation Site: Wetlands, Razorfen Downs (25+) and Uldaman (30+); the October 8 notes add City of Dalaran. The five other newly announced dungeons remain planning entries here. Availability announcements do not verify their entrances, quests, encounters or loot for this site.
Returning Classic dungeons in Forever
WoW Forever also retains returning Classic instances, so this hub is no longer limited to the nine newly announced dungeons. The first returning dungeon with its own search demand is Ragefire Chasm, covering the entrance, quest records and prerequisites, bosses and archived beta loot.
We will add other returning dungeons only when beta availability and search demand justify a dedicated guide.
Search the current dungeon loot snapshot
Use the Dungeon Loot Database to filter 48 reviewed records from Ragefire Chasm, Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron and a six-item Wailing Caverns selection. The original 42 retain their September review; the six additions have separate source dates.
Current overview versus archived beta brackets
Blizzard's published dungeon overview now lists Excavation Site at 24–29. The dated October 1 beta log used 26–31. The table follows the current overview; the older bracket is retained here as beta history, not a minimum entry requirement.
Level bands are dungeon planning references, not proof that a particular character has met faction, key or quest requirements. The earlier Dalaran planning list remains historical context; its 28–33 band also appears in the current overview.
Choose the checklist before leaving town
| Your destination | What to resolve first |
|---|---|
| Ragefire Chasm | Capital pickups, Hidden Enemies and the satchel record/return distinction |
| Hall of Thanes | Dun Morogh prerequisites and disputed faction eligibility |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | Outside Horde pickups versus reported inside Alliance quests |
| Wailing Caverns | Ratchet, Nalpak/Ebru and the Naralex completion sequence |
| City of Dalaran | The correct faction's starting chain before the sewer gate or Modera |
For role preparation, read Classes; for item lookups use Dungeon Loot. Existing detailed URLs remain the owners for each instance rather than splitting entrance, quests and loot into duplicate pages.
Sources
- Blizzard — October 1 released beta update
- Blizzard — October 8 released beta update
- Blizzard — The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live
- Blizzard — What's Next Panel Recap
- Wowhead — clarified Krol'dok Stronghold level range
Plan your next outing
- Quest-chain planner — manually track the Sleeping Bag route or optional Lyn preparation.
- Party planner — assign five-person roles and review access and control duties.