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New in Forever

Hyjal Summit Raid Guide

The big new 20-player raid on the slopes of the World Tree, with 13 bosses and a new tier set.

Players
20
Level
60
Bosses
13
Opens
Dec 9, 2026in 76 days
Location
Mount Hyjal, northern Kalimdor

At a glance

  • Opens on December 9, 2026, five weeks after launch, together with the Barrow Deeps and Onyxia's Lair.
  • 20 players at level 60 and 13 bosses.
  • Brings a new tier set for every class and shares a legendary reward with the Barrow Deeps that Blizzard has not shown yet.
  • A brand-new raid built for Forever, not the Burning Crusade raid of the same name.

What this guide adds next

  1. NowBosses, facts and dates as Blizzard shows them so far
  2. At openingTactics for every boss, loot and attunement
  3. AfterBest groups, tips per class and clear times

The bosses

The names come from a boss roster that surfaced before release. Blizzard has not confirmed the names or their order yet.

  1. 1BandalarTactics at opening
  2. 2Ancient of DecayTactics at opening
  3. 3Time-Lost BattalionTactics at opening
  4. 4Sylvestris DusksongTactics at opening
  5. 5Old GloomlurkerTactics at opening
  6. 6Gharalis the AbyssalTactics at opening
  7. 7Kathris the HauntedTactics at opening
  8. 8Anara ChillwindTactics at opening
  9. 9Elder MinderelTactics at opening
  10. 10Tracker StillwindTactics at opening
  11. 11Council of ThornsTactics at opening
  12. 12Nythus the DreamboundTactics at opening
  13. 13The Wild KingTactics at opening

Loot and tier set

A new tier set for every class and a legendary reward that Blizzard wants to reveal in full later. Item names and drops follow once Blizzard publishes them.

The story

Mount Hyjal holds Nordrassil, the World Tree, one of the most important places in Warcraft. Years after Archimonde fell here, something is draining the power of the land.

Location

Mount Hyjal, northern Kalimdor.

Show on the world map

How to prepare

  • Reach 60 and gear up in the level 60 dungeons first.
  • Bring a full group of 20 with 2 to 3 tanks and 4 to 5 healers.
  • Stock up on potions, food buffs and bandages from your professions.

Legacy Challenge

Defeating all 13 bosses of Hyjal Summit is a Legacy Challenge worth 1 Legacy Point.

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FAQ

When does Hyjal Summit open in WoW Forever?

On December 9, 2026, five weeks after launch, together with the other raids of the first tier.

How many players is Hyjal Summit?

20 players at level 60.

How many bosses are in Hyjal Summit?

13 bosses. The names come from a roster reported before release, Blizzard has not confirmed them yet.

Where is Hyjal Summit?

Mount Hyjal, northern Kalimdor.

What are the bosses of Hyjal Summit?

Bandalar, Ancient of Decay, Time-Lost Battalion, Sylvestris Dusksong, Old Gloomlurker, Gharalis the Abyssal, Kathris the Haunted, Anara Chillwind, Elder Minderel, Tracker Stillwind, Council of Thorns, Nythus the Dreambound and The Wild King.

Who is the last boss of Hyjal Summit?

The Wild King. From the roster reported before release.

What loot drops in Hyjal Summit?

A new tier set for every class and a legendary reward that Blizzard wants to reveal in full later. Item names and drops follow once Blizzard publishes them.

Do I need an attunement for Hyjal Summit?

Blizzard has not announced an attunement.

Does Hyjal Summit give Legacy Points?

Defeating all 13 bosses of Hyjal Summit is a Legacy Challenge worth 1 Legacy Point.

Is this the Burning Crusade Hyjal raid?

No. Hyjal Summit is a new raid built for Forever with its own bosses, not the Battle for Mount Hyjal from The Burning Crusade.

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