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Blackwing Lair Raid Guide
Blackwing Lair is Nefarian's dragon lab at the top of Upper Blackrock Spire. In Classic it took 40 players at level 60 through 8 bosses and held most of the Tier 2 sets. This raid is not on any Forever roadmap yet. Blizzard's plan up to summer 2027 names a revamped iconic raid without saying which one.
- Players
- 40
- Level
- 60
- Bosses
- 8
- Status
- Not announced yet
- Location
- At the top of Upper Blackrock Spire
Status in WoW Forever
As of Oct 21, 2026
What we know
- Announced
Blizzard's roadmap names only the three raids of December 9. The two new raids of spring 2027 and the two raids of summer 2027 have no names yet.
- Beta data
The Forever game client already holds the 9 class sets of this raid from Classic (Tier 2), with no announcement.
- Classic
In Classic: 40 players, level 60, 8 bosses and the Tier 2 sets.
Still open
- Whether it comes to Forever, and when.
- Its size, bosses and loot in Forever.
- Tactics: we write them boss by boss once Blizzard announces the raid.
These raids open on December 9
The bosses in Classic
Loot and tier set
In Classic Blackwing Lair held most of the Tier 2 sets. Forever items follow once the raid is announced.
The story
Nefarian, the brother of Onyxia, breeds chromatic dragons at the peak of Blackrock Spire.
Collect
Rewards and achievements from Blackwing Lair
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FAQ
Is Blackwing Lair in WoW Forever?
Not announced yet. Blackwing Lair is not on any Forever roadmap. For summer 2027 Blizzard plans a revamped iconic raid without a name so far.
How many players is Blackwing Lair?
40 players at level 60. That is how it worked in Classic, the Forever size is not set yet.
How many bosses are in Blackwing Lair?
8 bosses in Classic.
Where is Blackwing Lair?
At the top of Upper Blackrock Spire.
What are the bosses of Blackwing Lair?
Razorgore the Untamed, Vaelastrasz the Corrupt, Broodlord Lashlayer, Firemaw, Ebonroc, Flamegor, Chromaggus and Nefarian.
Who is the last boss of Blackwing Lair?
Nefarian.
What loot drops in Blackwing Lair?
In Classic Blackwing Lair held most of the Tier 2 sets. Forever items follow once the raid is announced.
Do I need an attunement for Blackwing Lair?
That will be clear once Blizzard announces the raid for Forever.
When will there be tactics for Blackwing Lair?
As soon as Blizzard announces the raid for Forever we add the tactics and the loot here, boss by boss.
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Page history
What changed
Updated
A status card replaces the boss placeholders: what is known for Forever, the Classic sets already in the client, what is still open and the three raids of December 9.
New section on what this raid ties into: sets, mounts and Legacy challenges, each linked to its guide.
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