WoW Forever Launch Dungeons: Blizzard Shows Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron and Excavation Site
Blizzard has released a “Launch Dungeons” video for World of Warcraft: Forever. It previews three of the nine new dungeons coming to Forever: Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron and Excavation Site: Wetlands.
Hall of Thanes
Hall of Thanes sits beneath the Throne of Ironforge and is the Alliance counterpart to Ragefire Chasm. Dark Iron Dwarves have tunnelled in to loot the Ironforge Kings, and restless spirits haunt the halls.
Ruins of Lordaeron
This one plays out across the castle, which is crawling with Undead. Blizzard uses it to show off Forever’s new lighting system, with outdoor fog, lighting and shadows.
Excavation Site: Wetlands
Excavation Site: Wetlands follows a dwarven dig that went wrong. There is tall grass where raptors nest, and some of them are stealthed, so watch your step.
Level ranges
The video summary above comes from our team’s notes on the video. For level ranges and the other six dungeons, see our Forever dungeons guide. Ranges are from the beta and may shift before launch on 4 November 2026.
Sources: Blizzard: Launch Dungeons | World of Warcraft: Forever (YouTube), summary by Cagen (Team Overpowered, 15 October 2026), Team Overpowered dungeons guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which WoW Forever dungeons are in the Launch Dungeons video?
The video covers three of the nine new dungeons: Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron and Excavation Site: Wetlands.
Where is Hall of Thanes in WoW Forever?
Hall of Thanes sits beneath the Throne of Ironforge. It is described as the Alliance counterpart to Ragefire Chasm.
What is special about Ruins of Lordaeron in WoW Forever?
It plays out across the castle, full of Undead, and is used to show off Forever's new lighting system with outdoor fog, lighting and shadows.
