The three raids
Onyxia's Lair has a requirement you complete before your first entry. The other two raids only ask for level 60.
| Raid | Group size | Who can enter |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Deeps | 10 players | Level 60 |
| Hyjal Summit | 20 players | Level 60 |
| Onyxia's Lair | 40 players | Level 60, after a first-entry requirement |
Will classes change before the raids?
In its development notes posted on November 3, Kaivax wrote that Blizzard does not plan big tuning changes before the raids open, apart from bugs and serious outliers. A larger tuning pass comes once Blizzard has enough data from players leveling past 30.
Hotfixes are still coming. The November 10 hotfixes changed Hunter pets, Enhancement Shaman and Warlock demons; see our November 10 summary.
How to get ready
- Reach level 60 first. Our 1-60 leveling guide and the guides for each of the nine classes list zones and dungeons by level.
- Dungeons give more experience since the November 9 hotfix: kill experience inside dungeons went up by 50%.
- Set up your addons with the files made for WoW Forever. Our addon list shows which ones had a Forever file on November 11.
- Find a group. Guilds recruit on our recruitment board.
Questions
When do WoW Forever raids open?
On December 9, 2026, for level 60 players.
Which raids open first?
Barrow Deeps for 10 players, Hyjal Summit for 20 and Onyxia's Lair for 40.
Can I enter Onyxia's Lair right away?
No. There is a step to complete before your first entry into Onyxia's Lair.
Will there be balance changes before the raids?
Blizzard said it does not plan big tuning before the raids, only fixes for bugs and serious outliers. Hotfixes still arrive, like the ones on November 10.