Blizzard has confirmed the first WoW Forever raid openings for December 9, 2026. This is the first major level-60 group-content milestone after November 4's launch, allowing players several weeks to level, complete dungeon quests and gather equipment.
Three raids available December 9
The Barrow Deeps: 10 players, level 60, beneath Mount Hyjal, with routes linked to Mount Hyjal, Winterspring and Blackmaw Hold. Blizzard's overview outlines eight bosses. Hyjal Summit: 20 players, level 60, on Mount Hyjal near Nordrassil, with thirteen bosses and branching routes. Onyxia's Lair: 40 players, level 60, in Dustwallow Marsh.
Onyxia's Drakefire Amulet requirement
Blizzard confirms the Drakefire Amulet is required to enter Onyxia's Lair. Guilds should track each character's attunement status rather than assuming every level-60 raider can enter. Follow the version-specific quest chain; Vanilla guides may have different prerequisites.
How to prepare between November 8 and December 9
Organize a roster for each raid size, confirm tanks and healers, check role coverage and preferred weekly raid dates, collect dungeon quests while earning experience, and acquire usable equipment. Leveling to 60 quickly does not guarantee readiness, and published boss drops or early tier rankings can change before raids open.
What comes after the first raids?
Blizzard's roadmap promises additional raids, new dungeons, PvP developments, Hardcore, new world content and a revamped Molten Core after launch. Those later additions do not have confirmed dates in the cited schedule; avoid presenting them as already accessible.
Track the schedule
WoW Forever Raid Roadmap tool · Dungeon preparation · Guild recruitment and LFG.
Official Blizzard sources: Raid Overview and What's Next roadmap. Reviewed November 8, 2026.
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