Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Forever start at level 13, where the new Hall of Thanes and the original Ragefire Chasm are the first ones you can run, and go up to the level 60 dungeons of Blackrock Mountain, Stratholme, Scholomance and the new Shaper’s Terrace. Nine of them are new to Forever, spread from level 13 to 60.
Below is every dungeon by level, the official ranges Blizzard gives for the new ones, the entry levels that stop you from going in too early, and when dungeons are worth it while you level. Ranges are as of November 7, three days after launch.
The Nine New Dungeons and Their Official Ranges
Blizzard’s new dungeons overview gives a level range for each one:
| Dungeon | Levels | Location | Faction notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13 to 18 | Beneath Ironforge, Dun Morogh | Easy for Alliance; Horde must travel into Alliance land |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 15 to 20 | Above the Undercity, Tirisfal Glades | Easy for Horde; Alliance must travel into Horde land |
| Excavation Site | 26 to 31 | Wetlands | None |
| City of Dalaran | 28 to 33 | Alterac Mountains | Separate starting quests in Southshore and Tarren Mill |
| The Drowned City | 35 to 40 | Off the coast of Stranglethorn Vale, west of Grom’gol | None |
| Krol’dok Stronghold | 40 to 45 | The Riverglades | None |
| Alcaz Prison | 48 to 53 | Alcaz Island, Dustwallow Marsh | None |
| Blackmaw Hold | 55 to 60 | Azshara | None |
| Shaper’s Terrace | 58 to 60 | Northern hills of Un’Goro Crater | None |
One range moved during testing. Blizzard’s overview put the Excavation Site at 24 to 29, but its October 1 development notes added it as “Excavation Site: Wetlands (26-31),” which is the later figure, so we list that one.
The City of Dalaran dungeon is not the same as the city itself; our guide to whether Dalaran is Alliance only explains who can go there.
Every Dungeon by Level
The original dungeons keep ranges close to the ones they had in the original game. Here is the full list, old and new, at launch:
| Levels | Dungeon | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 to 18 | Ragefire Chasm | Orgrimmar |
| 13 to 18 | Hall of Thanes (new) | Dun Morogh |
| 15 to 20 | Ruins of Lordaeron (new) | Tirisfal Glades |
| 15 to 24 | Wailing Caverns | The Barrens |
| 17 to 26 | The Deadmines | Westfall |
| 20 to 30 | Shadowfang Keep | Silverpine Forest |
| 24 to 32 | Blackfathom Deeps | Ashenvale |
| 25 to 29 | The Stockade | Stormwind City |
| 26 to 31 | Excavation Site (new) | Wetlands |
| 28 to 33 | City of Dalaran (new) | Alterac Mountains |
| 29 to 38 | Razorfen Kraul | The Barrens |
| 29 to 38 | Gnomeregan | Dun Morogh |
| 30 to 46 | Scarlet Monastery (Graveyard 30 to 38, Library 33 to 41, Armory 36 to 44, Cathedral 38 to 46) | Tirisfal Glades |
| 35 to 40 | The Drowned City (new) | Stranglethorn Vale |
| 37 to 46 | Razorfen Downs | The Barrens |
| 40 to 45 | Krol’dok Stronghold (new) | The Riverglades |
| 41 to 51 | Uldaman | Badlands |
| 44 to 54 | Zul’Farrak | Tanaris |
| 46 to 55 | Maraudon | Desolace |
| 48 to 53 | Alcaz Prison (new) | Dustwallow Marsh |
| 50 to 60 | Sunken Temple | Swamp of Sorrows |
| 52 to 60 | Blackrock Depths | Blackrock Mountain |
| 54 to 60 | Dire Maul (East from 54, West and North from 56) | Feralas |
| 55 to 60 | Lower Blackrock Spire | Blackrock Mountain |
| 55 to 60 | Blackmaw Hold (new) | Azshara |
| 58 to 60 | Shaper’s Terrace (new) | Un’Goro Crater |
| 58 to 60 | Stratholme, Scholomance and Upper Blackrock Spire | Eastern and Western Plaguelands, Blackrock Mountain |
Some dungeons also have a minimum level to enter. Blizzard’s October 1 notes opened Razorfen Downs at “25+” and Uldaman at “30+,” so you can zone in before the recommended range, but the monsters will still be the level they always were.
What Level Is the First Dungeon?
Level 13. Alliance players usually start with the Hall of Thanes under Ironforge, and Horde players with Ragefire Chasm under Orgrimmar, both 13 to 18. The Ruins of Lordaeron opens two levels later. If you are not sure which ones your group can enter, the Group Finder hides dungeons outside your level until you tick “Show All Level Ranges”; our guide to whether there is a dungeon finder shows how to list your group.
When to Do Dungeons While Leveling
Questing is still the backbone of leveling, but Blizzard tuned dungeons up during testing:
- Monsters give more experience. Blizzard’s October 8 notes say “the experience earned from killing creatures in dungeons has been increased by approximately 20%.”
- Group experience is per player again. The same notes restored the original rule, so a higher-level friend no longer cuts your experience unless they are vastly above the monsters.
- Dungeon quests give less bonus experience. The October 1 notes cut the extra experience from dungeon quests by 50%, so run a dungeon for its gear and its monsters, with the quests as a bonus.
Our rule of thumb: run a dungeon when you reach the low end of its range and you have its quests, and skip it once you are near the top of the range. Pick up every quest for it first, since many start in towns far from the entrance.
Two more reasons to run them: each level bracket of dungeons (15 to 25, 26 to 45 and 46 to 60) pays a Legacy Point when you have beaten the final boss of every dungeon in it, as our guide to getting Legacy Points explains. And dungeon bosses drop the Blueprint recipes for advanced camp features, which our camping guide covers.
After the Dungeons: Raids
At level 60, raids follow. Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia’s Lair (40) open on December 9. Our guide to when the level cap goes up has the details, and our zone level ranges show where to quest between dungeons. Every WoW Forever guide we have is on our World of Warcraft hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level is the first dungeon in WoW Forever? Level 13. Hall of Thanes and Ragefire Chasm both start at 13.
How many new dungeons does WoW Forever have? Nine, from the Hall of Thanes at 13 to 18 up to Shaper’s Terrace at 58 to 60.
Can you enter a dungeon below its level range? Some have a lower entry level, such as 25 for Razorfen Downs, but the monsters keep their level, so going in early is hard.
Are dungeons good experience in WoW Forever? Better than in early testing. Blizzard raised dungeon monster experience by about 20%, though dungeon quests now give less bonus experience.
What level are the raids? Level 60. The first three open on December 9.