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The Barrow Deeps Raid Guide
A 10-player challenge at max level on Mount Hyjal, with 8 bosses and a new tier set.
- Players
- 10
- Level
- 60
- Bosses
- 8
- Opens
- Dec 9, 2026in 76 days
- Location
- Mount Hyjal, entrance not shown yet
At a glance
- Opens on December 9, 2026 together with Hyjal Summit and Onyxia's Lair.
- 10 players at level 60 and 8 bosses. Blizzard calls it a maximum-level 10-player challenge.
- Brings its own tier set and shares the legendary reward of this tier with Hyjal Summit.
- Blizzard has not shown where the entrance is yet.
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
The names come from a boss roster that surfaced before release. Blizzard has not confirmed the names or their order yet.
- 1Deepscar MatriarchTactics at opening
- 2Elder TangleclawTactics at opening
- 3Khalith the DreadspinnerTactics at opening
- 4Well of SorrowTactics at opening
- 5AmethraxTactics at opening
- 6Del'lynar SongwoodTactics at opening
- 7Ravus and DarlissaTactics at opening
- 8Sonya DarkhallowTactics at opening
Loot and tier set
A new tier set and the shared legendary reward of this tier. Item names and drops follow once Blizzard publishes them.
The story
The barrow dens below Hyjal are where the night elf druids sleep in the Emerald Dream, and where Illidan Stormrage was once imprisoned. Blizzard has not said which story the raid tells.
How to prepare
- Reach 60 and gear up in the level 60 dungeons first.
- Ten players leave no room for passengers: 2 tanks, 2 to 3 healers and damage dealers who know their rotation.
- Practise your rotation on the training dummy before the first pull.
Legacy Challenge
Defeating all 8 bosses of the Barrow Deeps is a Legacy Challenge worth 1 Legacy Point.
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When does The Barrow Deeps 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 The Barrow Deeps?
10 players at level 60.
How many bosses are in The Barrow Deeps?
8 bosses. The names come from a roster reported before release, Blizzard has not confirmed them yet.
Where is The Barrow Deeps?
Mount Hyjal, entrance not shown yet. Blizzard has not shown the exact entrance yet.
What are the bosses of The Barrow Deeps?
Deepscar Matriarch, Elder Tangleclaw, Khalith the Dreadspinner, Well of Sorrow, Amethrax, Del'lynar Songwood, Ravus and Darlissa and Sonya Darkhallow.
Who is the last boss of The Barrow Deeps?
Sonya Darkhallow. From the roster reported before release.
What loot drops in The Barrow Deeps?
A new tier set and the shared legendary reward of this tier. Item names and drops follow once Blizzard publishes them.
Do I need an attunement for The Barrow Deeps?
Blizzard has not announced an attunement.
Does The Barrow Deeps give Legacy Points?
Defeating all 8 bosses of the Barrow Deeps is a Legacy Challenge worth 1 Legacy Point.
Is the Barrow Deeps about Illidan?
Blizzard has not said. Illidan was once imprisoned in a barrow below Mount Hyjal, which is why many players expect a link.
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