Prepare for the December 9 Onyxia's Lair unlock without relying on old Classic quest assumptions. This guide uses Blizzard's published information available as of October 30, 2026. Where a launch-client detail has not been independently checked, we say so.
What Blizzard has confirmed
Blizzard's raid overview specifically identifies the Drakefire Amulet as a requirement for accessing Onyxia's Lair, and points players toward the associated attunement process.
Why this matters for your character
An attunement can become a guild bottleneck when many players postpone it. Track completion at the character level, not just guild membership.
What to do before or during launch
Before December 9, maintain a roster checklist for the amulet, character level, gear preparation and availability. Confirm the quest chain against the Forever client rather than copying every old Classic step verbatim.
What is still uncertain?
A full location-by-location quest walkthrough should be published only after its exact steps have been verified in the current game.
Useful tools and further reading
Plan your skills with the Talent Calculator, compare shared setups in Community Builds and coordinate with real players through the LFG directory.
Primary source: Blizzard Entertainment — official World of Warcraft: Forever coverage. Check the original update for amendments after this article's editorial cutoff.
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