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Onyxia's Lair Raid Guide
The black dragon returns: one boss, 40 players and the most famous fight of Classic.
- Players
- 40
- Level
- 60
- Bosses
- 1
- Opens
- Dec 9, 2026in 76 days
- Location
- The Wyrmbog in southern Dustwallow Marsh
At a glance
- Opens on December 9, 2026 as the only Classic raid of the first Forever tier.
- 40 players at level 60 and a single boss.
- Blizzard has not said whether the fight, the loot or the attunement change from Classic.
In Classic you needed the Drakefire Amulet from a long quest chain to enter. Blizzard has not said whether Forever keeps it.
What this guide adds next
- NowBosses, facts and dates as Blizzard shows them so far
- At openingTactics for every boss, loot and attunement
- AfterBest groups, tips per class and clear times
The bosses
1OnyxiaTactics at opening
Loot and tier set
In Classic Onyxia dropped the Tier 2 helms and her head started a quest for the whole server. What Forever puts on her loot table is not known yet.
The story
Onyxia is the daughter of Deathwing. For years she ruled Stormwind's court in disguise as Lady Katrana Prestor before retreating to her lair in the swamp.
How to prepare
- In Classic the fight has three phases: on the ground, in the air with whelps from the side caves, then back on the ground with fears.
- Tanks keep her side on to the raid so nobody stands in front of her breath or behind her tail.
- Fear protection for the tanks in the last phase decides the fight.
Legacy Challenge
Defeating Onyxia is a Legacy Challenge worth 1 Legacy Point.
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Rewards and achievements from Onyxia's Lair
Achievement1
Conqueror of the LairEarned in Onyxia's Lair, Needs Onyxia
Which class? Our tier lists
FAQ
When does Onyxia's Lair 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 Onyxia's Lair?
40 players at level 60.
How many bosses are in Onyxia's Lair?
1 boss.
Where is Onyxia's Lair?
The Wyrmbog in southern Dustwallow Marsh.
What are the bosses of Onyxia's Lair?
Onyxia.
What loot drops in Onyxia's Lair?
In Classic Onyxia dropped the Tier 2 helms and her head started a quest for the whole server. What Forever puts on her loot table is not known yet.
Do I need an attunement for Onyxia's Lair?
In Classic you needed the Drakefire Amulet from a long quest chain to enter. Blizzard has not said whether Forever keeps it.
Does Onyxia's Lair give Legacy Points?
Defeating Onyxia is a Legacy Challenge worth 1 Legacy Point.
How does the Onyxia fight work?
In Classic the fight has three phases: on the ground, in the air with whelps from the side caves, then back on the ground with fears. Whether Forever changes the fight is not known yet.
When will there be tactics for Onyxia's Lair?
As soon as the raid opens on December 9, 2026 we add the tactics, the loot and the attunement here, boss by boss.
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As of Sep 24, 2026.
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Page history
What changed
Updated
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