WoW Forever Ruins of Lordaeron: Dungeon Guide (Coming Soon)
Ruins of Lordaeron explores the topside of the Undercity and showcases the new lighting system in World of Warcraft: Forever.
This guide is a work in progress. More information is on its way and we’ll update it as the dungeon is tested on the beta.
Quick facts
| Location | The topside of the Undercity, in the ruins of Lordaeron |
| Level range | 15–20 (beta, may change) |
| Hook | Showcases Forever’s new lighting system |
| Status | Playable in the beta since week one |
What we know
- Visibility may be limited in some areas, nudging players to pull their enemies into the light for a better perspective.
- Blizzard’s Launch Dungeons video shows it playing out across the castle, which is crawling with Undead, with outdoor fog, lighting and shadows.
- It is one of nine new dungeons in Forever. See the full dungeon list for the rest.
Where it fits in your levelling
Ruins of Lordaeron follows Hall of Thanes (13–18) on the Forever levelling route. See the levelling guide and our Alliance vs Horde guide for how the two sides’ dungeons differ.
Coming soon
Bosses, strategies, loot and quests are not covered yet. We’ll add them once the dungeon has been tested properly. For Blizzard’s own preview, read our Launch Dungeons video summary.
Sources: Dungeon description provided by Lynqoid (Team Overpowered), Blizzard: Launch Dungeons | World of Warcraft: Forever (YouTube), Team Overpowered dungeons guide, Team Overpowered Launch Dungeons summary. Last checked 15 October 2026 (beta).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?
The dungeon explores the topside of the Undercity.
What level is Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?
It is a level 15 to 20 dungeon in the beta. Level ranges may shift before launch.
What is special about Ruins of Lordaeron?
It showcases the game's new lighting system. Visibility may be limited in some areas, nudging players to pull enemies into the light.
Can Alliance players run Ruins of Lordaeron?
Alliance access is not confirmed. Hall of Thanes is described as the first dungeon Alliance players can enter.
