Instances
Dungeons, raids and battlegrounds. Filter by type and level – every instance has its own page with bosses, location and group finder.
Our data holds 35 instances: 28 dungeons, 3 raids and 4 battlegrounds. 12 of them are new in Forever (9 dungeons, 2 raids, 1 battleground). All Classic instances remain; the level ranges follow the Forever data and partly differ from Classic.
35 instances
- The Hall of ThanesNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 13–18
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Ironforge
- Ragefire Chasm
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 13–19
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Orgrimmar
- Ruins of LordaeronNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 15–22
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Undercity
- Deadmines
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 18–24
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Westfall
- Wailing Caverns
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 19–25
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- The Barrens
- Shadowfang Keep
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 23–29
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Silverpine Forest
- Excavation Site: WetlandsNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 24–29
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Wetlands
- Blackfathom Deeps
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 25–31
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Ashenvale
- Stormwind Stockade
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 26–32
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Stormwind City
- City of DalaranNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 28–33
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Alterac Mountains
- Razorfen Kraul
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 30–36
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- The Barrens
- Gnomeregan
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 31–37
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Dun Morogh
- Scarlet Monastery
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 31–45
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Tirisfal Glades
- The Drowned CityNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 35–40
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Stranglethorn Vale
- Razorfen Downs
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 38–44
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- The Barrens
- Krol'dok StrongholdNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 40–45
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Riverglades
- Uldaman
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 44–50
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Badlands
- Zul'Farrak
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 45–51
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Tanaris
- Alcaz PrisonNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 48–53
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Dustwallow Marsh
- Maraudon
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 48–54
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Desolace
- Sunken Temple
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 52–58
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Swamp of Sorrows
- Blackrock Depths
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 52–60
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Searing Gorge
- Blackmaw HoldNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 55–60
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Azshara
- Blackrock Spire
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 55–60
- Size
- 10 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Searing Gorge
- Dire Maul
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 55–60
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Feralas
- Scholomance
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 58–60
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Western Plaguelands
- Shaper's TerraceNew in Forever
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 58–60
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Un'Goro Crater
- Stratholme
- Type
- Dungeon
- Level
- 58–60
- Size
- 5 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Eastern Plaguelands
- Barrow DeepsNew in Forever
- Type
- Raid
- Level
- 60
- Size
- 10 players
- Available from
- December 9, 2026
- Location
- Mount Hyjal
- Hyjal SummitNew in Forever
- Type
- Raid
- Level
- 60
- Size
- 20 players
- Available from
- December 9, 2026
- Location
- Mount Hyjal
- Onyxia's Lair
- Type
- Raid
- Level
- 60
- Size
- 40 players
- Available from
- December 9, 2026
- Location
- Dustwallow Marsh
- Warsong Gulch
- Type
- Battleground
- Level
- 10–60
- Size
- 10 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Ashenvale
- Arathi Basin
- Type
- Battleground
- Level
- 20–60
- Size
- 15 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Arathi Highlands
- Alterac Valley
- Type
- Battleground
- Level
- 51–60
- Size
- 40 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Alterac Mountains
- Darkspear IslandsNew in Forever
- Type
- Battleground
- Level
- 60
- Size
- 15 players
- Available from
- At launch
- Location
- Dustwallow Marsh
| Name | Type | Level | Size | Location | Available from | Bosses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall of ThanesNew in Forever | Dungeon | 13–18 | 5 | Ironforge | At launch | 4 |
| Ragefire Chasm | Dungeon | 13–19 | 5 | Orgrimmar | At launch | 4 |
| Ruins of LordaeronNew in Forever | Dungeon | 15–22 | 5 | Undercity | At launch | 7 |
| Deadmines | Dungeon | 18–24 | 5 | Westfall | At launch | 8 |
| Wailing Caverns | Dungeon | 19–25 | 5 | The Barrens | At launch | 8 |
| Shadowfang Keep | Dungeon | 23–29 | 5 | Silverpine Forest | At launch | 8 |
| Excavation Site: WetlandsNew in Forever | Dungeon | 24–29 | 5 | Wetlands | At launch | 4 |
| Blackfathom Deeps | Dungeon | 25–31 | 5 | Ashenvale | At launch | 7 |
| Stormwind Stockade | Dungeon | 26–32 | 5 | Stormwind City | At launch | 5 |
| City of DalaranNew in Forever | Dungeon | 28–33 | 5 | Alterac Mountains | At launch | 9 |
| Razorfen Kraul | Dungeon | 30–36 | 5 | The Barrens | At launch | 6 |
| Gnomeregan | Dungeon | 31–37 | 5 | Dun Morogh | At launch | 5 |
| Scarlet Monastery | Dungeon | 31–45 | 5 | Tirisfal Glades | At launch | 7 |
| The Drowned CityNew in Forever | Dungeon | 35–40 | 5 | Stranglethorn Vale | At launch | 2 |
| Razorfen Downs | Dungeon | 38–44 | 5 | The Barrens | At launch | 6 |
| Krol'dok StrongholdNew in Forever | Dungeon | 40–45 | 5 | Riverglades | At launch | – |
| Uldaman | Dungeon | 44–50 | 5 | Badlands | At launch | 8 |
| Zul'Farrak | Dungeon | 45–51 | 5 | Tanaris | At launch | 8 |
| Alcaz PrisonNew in Forever | Dungeon | 48–53 | 5 | Dustwallow Marsh | At launch | – |
| Maraudon | Dungeon | 48–54 | 5 | Desolace | At launch | 8 |
| Sunken Temple | Dungeon | 52–58 | 5 | Swamp of Sorrows | At launch | 8 |
| Blackrock Depths | Dungeon | 52–60 | 5 | Searing Gorge | At launch | 21 |
| Blackmaw HoldNew in Forever | Dungeon | 55–60 | 5 | Azshara | At launch | – |
| Blackrock Spire | Dungeon | 55–60 | 10 | Searing Gorge | At launch | 14 |
| Dire Maul | Dungeon | 55–60 | 5 | Feralas | At launch | 19 |
| Scholomance | Dungeon | 58–60 | 5 | Western Plaguelands | At launch | 14 |
| Shaper's TerraceNew in Forever | Dungeon | 58–60 | 5 | Un'Goro Crater | At launch | – |
| Stratholme | Dungeon | 58–60 | 5 | Eastern Plaguelands | At launch | 19 |
| Barrow DeepsNew in Forever | Raid | 60 | 10 | Mount Hyjal | December 9, 2026 | 8 |
| Hyjal SummitNew in Forever | Raid | 60 | 20 | Mount Hyjal | December 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Onyxia's Lair | Raid | 60 | 40 | Dustwallow Marsh | December 9, 2026 | 1 |
| Warsong Gulch | Battleground | 10–60 | 10 | Ashenvale | At launch | – |
| Arathi Basin | Battleground | 20–60 | 15 | Arathi Highlands | At launch | – |
| Alterac Valley | Battleground | 51–60 | 40 | Alterac Mountains | At launch | – |
| Darkspear IslandsNew in Forever | Battleground | 60 | 15 | Dustwallow Marsh | At launch | – |
New in Forever
The new dungeons are spread across the whole leveling phase; the two new raids are on Mount Hyjal. More background in the dungeon and raid guide.
- The Hall of ThanesDungeon · Level 13–18 · 5 players · Ironforge
- Ruins of LordaeronDungeon · Level 15–22 · 5 players · Undercity
- Excavation Site: WetlandsDungeon · Level 24–29 · 5 players · Wetlands
- City of DalaranDungeon · Level 28–33 · 5 players · Alterac Mountains
- The Drowned CityDungeon · Level 35–40 · 5 players · Stranglethorn Vale
- Krol'dok StrongholdDungeon · Level 40–45 · 5 players · Riverglades
- Alcaz PrisonDungeon · Level 48–53 · 5 players · Dustwallow Marsh
- Blackmaw HoldDungeon · Level 55–60 · 5 players · Azshara
- Shaper's TerraceDungeon · Level 58–60 · 5 players · Un'Goro Crater
- Barrow DeepsRaid · Level 60 · 10 players · Mount Hyjal
- Hyjal SummitRaid · Level 60 · 20 players · Mount Hyjal
- Darkspear IslandsBattleground · Level 60 · 15 players · Dustwallow Marsh
Raids
All 3 raids require level 60 and open together on December 9, 2026 – Blizzard has not named a time yet. Plan the roster in the raid setup planner, dates and sign-ups in the raid planner. Which specs are rated strong is shown by the rankings.
- Barrow Deeps10 players · 8 bosses · Mount HyjalNew in Forever
- Hyjal Summit20 players · 13 bosses · Mount HyjalNew in Forever
- Onyxia's Lair40 players · 1 bosses · Dustwallow Marsh
Dungeons
The 28 dungeons range from level 13 to 60 and are made for five players (exception: Blackrock Spire: 10 players). Completing every dungeon of a level group earns the “Spelunker” challenge in the Legacy system – details in the Legacy guide. Find groups in the raid planner.
There is no in-game calendar, and groups across rulesets are not possible – pick the matching ruleset in the raid planner.
Battlegrounds
4 battlegrounds, 1 of them new in Forever: Darkspear Islands. Organize PvP dates in the raid planner; the PvP ratings of the specs are in the rankings.
- Warsong GulchBattleground · Level 10–60 · 10 players · Ashenvale
- Arathi BasinBattleground · Level 20–60 · 15 players · Arathi Highlands
- Alterac ValleyBattleground · Level 51–60 · 40 players · Alterac Mountains
- Darkspear IslandsBattleground · Level 60 · 15 players · Dustwallow MarshNew in Forever
What is still open
There are no boss lists yet for Krol'dok Stronghold, Alcaz Prison, Blackmaw Hold, Shaper's Terrace: the current client holds no boss data for them and they were not playable in the beta. The pages will be filled in as soon as data is available.