WoW Forever Dungeons Guide (2026): All 9 New Dungeons and Level Ranges

World of Warcraft: Forever adds nine five-player dungeons to the original ones — new places in old zones, spread from level 13 to the cap. This guide lists every one with Blizzard's level range and location, explains which need a trip into enemy territory or an attunement, what changed about dungeon XP and loot, and how the dungeons feed into Legacy Challenges and the raids on 9 December.

All nine new dungeons at a glance

These ranges are from Blizzard's dungeon preview of 20 October. Krol'dok Stronghold was first listed as 40–55; Blizzard's community manager Kaivax corrected it to 40–45. Blizzard hasn't published boss counts for the new dungeons — only that Blackmaw Hold has several routes and bosses and City of Dalaran lets groups choose between paths.

The Eastern Kingdoms: six new dungeons

Hall of Thanes (13–18) lies beneath Ironforge in Dun Morogh — the resting place of the dwarven kings, broken into by intruders thought to be Dark Iron dwarves. The Alliance walks in from Ironforge; Horde groups have to travel deep into Alliance land.

Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20) is the mirror image: the ruins above the Undercity in Tirisfal Glades, where the Forsaken are reclaiming the city and a necromancer is gathering power. Easy for the Horde, a long trip for the Alliance.

Excavation Site (24–29) sits above Whelgar's Excavation in the Wetlands, near Thelgen Rock and Dun Algaz — strange mist, flashes of light, titan constructs out of control and dangerous wildlife.

City of Dalaran (28–33) stands in its original home in the Alterac Mountains. Its protective barrier has fallen, enchantments are backfiring and constructs run loose. Groups enter through the sewers once they've earned the Kirin Tor's trust, and inside they choose between several paths and encounters.

The Drowned City (35–40) is a troll city risen from the sea off Stranglethorn Vale, west of Grom'gol. You dive to find the entrance; the dungeon is open-air, and its weather turns from mist and rain into a full storm before the last fight. Trolls and naga roam the streets, and a pirate ship lies wrecked nearby.

Krol'dok Stronghold (40–45) is an ogre fortress in the Riverglades, the big new contested zone — workshops, camps and guarded passages. Follow the ogre outrunners' trail to find it.

Kalimdor: three new dungeons

Alcaz Prison (48–53) on Alcaz Island in Dustwallow Marsh has finally opened its doors. Inside, the Defias Brotherhood and the naga are at war — and King Varian Wrynn is rumoured to be held there.

Blackmaw Hold (55–60) is a furbolg city behind a long-sealed gate in Azshara, where the Blackmaw clan fights a corruption spreading through its groves and tunnels. Blizzard calls it a substantial max-level adventure with several routes and bosses, and its depths connect to the Barrow Deeps raid, one of whose entrances runs through Blackmaw Hold.

Shaper's Terrace (58–60) is a titan facility in the northern hills of Un'Goro Crater — dinosaurs, tar pits and powerful crystals. You gather power crystals across Un'Goro and use them on the terrace's consoles.

Getting in: faction, attunement and travel

1. Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron

   Each sits in the other faction's backyard. On a PvP ruleset, travel as a group and expect company; on Normal it is just a longer walk.

2. City of Dalaran

   Alliance: "An Alarming Request" from Emissary Jacques in Southshore. Horde: "Key to the City" and "Prison Break-In" from Magus Wordeen Voidglare in Tarren Mill. Start it on your way through Hillsbrad so the group is ready at 28.

3. The Drowned City

   The entrance is under water off the Stranglethorn coast — a water-breathing potion or spell makes the search calmer.

4. Shaper's Terrace

   Collect the power crystals in Un'Goro before you form the group; the terrace's consoles use them.

XP and loot: what changed

Dungeons and raids also drop the high-end camping items — anything that needs 140 or more profession skill — so crafters have a reason to come back at 60.

Dungeons and Legacy Challenges

Three of the 65 Legacy Challenges are dungeon challenges: defeat the final boss of every dungeon for levels 15–25, every one for 26–45 and every one for 46–60 — one Legacy Point each, shared across your account. They include the original dungeons as well as the new ones, so keep a list as you level. Our Legacy Challenges guide has all 65.

Running them well

• Arrive at the bottom of the range with the quests. That's where a new dungeon pays the most.
• Use the dungeon as a waypoint on your route — our leveling guide builds around them.
• At 60, gear up in Blackmaw Hold and Shaper's Terrace alongside the original level-60 dungeons before the raids open on 9 December — see the raids guide.
• Bring a tank and a healer you trust. The new dungeons are Forever's own — nobody has years of practice on them, and a wiped pull costs more than a slow one.

Help with the dungeons

• A run with you inside: Forever dungeon runs (from $18.50 a run) — any of the nine, every boss and quest.
• The levels between them: Forever power leveling.
• Everything before 9 December: the raid-ready bundle with ten dungeon runs.
• Be clear-eyed: piloted orders share your login, which Blizzard's terms don't allow; a dungeon run with you in the group doesn't need it.