World of Warcraft: Forever Raid Overview—Locations, Raid Sizes, and Attunement

World of Warcraft: Forever invites adventurers to journey deeper into Azeroth, where familiar places hold new challenges and stories waiting to be discovered. On December 9, level 60 players can put their preparation, teamwork, and mastery of their classes to the test in three raids: Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit, and Onyxia’s Lair.

Key updates and verified adjustments for Raid Quick Facts.

• Location: Within Mount Hyjal, with multiple entrances connected through Mount Hyjal, Winterspring, and Blackmaw Hold
• Raid Size: 10 players
• Location: Summit of Mount Hyjal near the World Tree Nordrassil
• Raid Size: 20 players
• Location: Dustwallow Marsh
• Raid Size: 40 players

Hidden beneath Kalimdor, the Barrow Deeps is a maximum-level raid for 10 players. The prison once held Illidan Stormrage for 10,000 years, but its dark passages have been opened. Now, players will descend into the fabled prison to learn what became of those left behind—and how the wardens plan to contain the danger below.

At the peak of Mount Hyjal near the World Tree Nordrassil, Hyjal Summit features 13 bosses and begins with a battle against an ancient guardian. From there, raid groups can choose from multiple paths across the mountain, exploring ruins above and below ground as they confront the forces threatening Hyjal and open the way to the final encounters.

Deep in Dustwallow Marsh, Onyxia’s Lair is a level 60 raid for 40 players. Onyxia, a dragon of the Black Dragonflight and the younger sister of Nefarian, guards her brood here while working to manipulate Azeroth’s mortal races.

Before heading to Onyxia’s Lair, each player will need to earn the Drakefire Amulet through a faction-specific attunement questline. Start early, bring a few friends for the elite quests, and leave plenty of time for several trips into high-level dungeons.

• Beginning in the Burning Steppes, you’ll pick up the quest “Dragonkin Menace” from Helendis Riverhorn.
• Helendis will then send you on the first of a series of six quests all named “The True Masters” to investigate the Black Dragonflight’s influence on the Blackrock orc clan.
• Follow the chain to Marshal Maxwell at Morgan’s Vigil in the Burning Steppes, who will send you into Blackrock Depths to recover Marshal Windsor—or proof of his demise—in “Marshal Windsor.”
• Windsor sends you back to Marshal Maxwell in “Abandoned Hope.”
• Find the item A Crumpled Up Note off of enemies in the Blackrock Depths dungeon, which starts the quest “A Crumpled Up Note.” Bring the note to Marshal Windsor in his cell in Blackrock Depths.
• In “A Shred of Hope” retrieve Windsor’s lost information from Golem Lord Argelmach and General Angerforge in Blackrock Depths.
• Help Windsor escape Blackrock Depths in “Jail Break!” And return to Marshal Maxwell at Morgan’s Vigil in the Burning Steppes.
• Marshal Maxwell sends you to Stormwind in “Stormwind Rendezvous” to Squire Rower at the city gates. Speak with him to beckon Marshal Windsor.

Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit, and Onyxia’s Lair unlock on December 9, giving players time after launch to reach level 60 and prepare their groups. Whether you plan to explore Mount Hyjal with 10 or 20 players or face Onyxia with a full group of 40, choose the raid that fits your group and start getting ready. With all raids currently planned to reset each week, you can settle into a consistent schedule and return with your group for another run.