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Molten Core Raid Guide
Molten Core was the first raid of Classic: 40 players at level 60, 10 bosses down to Ragnaros deep below Blackrock Depths, and the Tier 1 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
- 10
- Status
- Not announced yet
- Location
- Deep below Blackrock Depths
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.
- Announced
Blizzard's Forever reveal says the story of Forever takes place before Molten Core.
- Beta data
The Forever game client already holds the 9 class sets of this raid from Classic (Tier 1), with no announcement.
- Classic
In Classic: 40 players, level 60, 10 bosses and the Tier 1 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 Molten Core held the Tier 1 sets and the first legendary weapons. Forever items follow once the raid is announced.
The story
The Firelord Ragnaros rules the fires under Blackrock Mountain, served by Majordomo Executus and his flamewakers.
Collect
Rewards and achievements from Molten Core
Sets9
Sets9
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FAQ
Is Molten Core in WoW Forever?
Not announced yet. Molten Core is not on any Forever roadmap. For summer 2027 Blizzard plans a revamped iconic raid without a name so far.
How many players is Molten Core?
40 players at level 60. That is how it worked in Classic, the Forever size is not set yet.
How many bosses are in Molten Core?
10 bosses in Classic.
Where is Molten Core?
Deep below Blackrock Depths.
What are the bosses of Molten Core?
Lucifron, Magmadar, Gehennas, Garr, Baron Geddon, Shazzrah, Sulfuron Harbinger, Golemagg the Incinerator, Majordomo Executus and Ragnaros.
Who is the last boss of Molten Core?
Ragnaros.
What loot drops in Molten Core?
In Classic Molten Core held the Tier 1 sets and the first legendary weapons. Forever items follow once the raid is announced. Until then raiding starts with the first three raids on December 9, and our WoW Forever raid boost is planned for exactly those.
Do I need an attunement for Molten Core?
That will be clear once Blizzard announces the raid for Forever.
When will there be tactics for Molten Core?
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.
First published Every change on the guides