WoW Forever raids
Raids open after launch. Here is when, where, and what to prepare before the doors open.
Last verified: 15 Oct 2026- raids
- 3
- first raid opens
- 9 Dec 2026
Onyxia's LairOpens 9 Dec 2026Dustwallow Marsh · 40 playersAttunement — Drakefire Amulet attunement (per character).Step-by-step attunement guide- Hyjal SummitOpens 9 Dec 2026Mount HyjalAccess not known yet — Not released yet.
- Barrow DeepsOpens 9 Dec 2026Mount Hyjal (underground)Access not known yet — 3 entrances, 2 to be announced.
FAQ
- When do raids open in WoW Forever?
- On December 9, 2026 (US date), which is December 10 in Korea, Taiwan, China and Australia. Blizzard has not announced the hour yet.
- Which raids are available, and for how many players?
- Three open together: Onyxia's Lair for 40 players, Hyjal Summit for 20 and Barrow Deeps for 10. Two new raids, one for 10 and one for 20 players, are planned for spring 2027.
- Do raids need an attunement?
- Only Onyxia's Lair, with a quest chain done on each character at launch. Hyjal Summit and Barrow Deeps have no attunement chain, though the developers say an item may be needed to unlock part of them.