DUSTWALLOW MARSH
The Classic raid returns for 40 players and unlocks the same day as the two new raids.
Levels 60 · 40 players · Phase Dec 9, 2026
Onyxia
What it was in Classic and what it is now, row by row.
| — | Classic | WoW Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Players and level | Classic40 players, level 60 | WoW Forever40 players, level 60 |
| When it opens | ClassicFrom Classic's first phase | WoW ForeverDecember 9, 2026, alongside the two new raids |
| Mechanics and loot | ClassicClassic's | WoW ForeverNo changes announced yet |
WoW Forever's raids open on December 9, 2026: Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia's Lair (40). Everything confirmed with its source, the rules (Onyxia needs the Drakefire Amulet, no stacking world buffs, no GDKP) and what is still unknown.
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Data from beta client 1.60.1.70685, updated 29 Oct 2026.
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