WoW Forever launch raid
Barrow Deeps
Barrow Deeps is the 10-player WoW Forever launch raid, unlocking on December 9, 2026 on the launch roadmap. The beta client's Legacy achievement for it lists 8 encounters, from Deepscar Matriarch to Sonya Darkhallow. Blizzard's dungeon preview says tunnels in Blackmaw Hold, a new level 55–60 dungeon, lead toward it. Mechanics, loot tables and an entry level have not been published.
- Raid size
- 10 players
- Launch roadmap
- Level
- Not published yet
- The dungeon chart ends at level 60
- Location
- Tunnels from Blackmaw Hold, the furbolg city behind Azshara's gate, lead toward it
- From Blizzard's dungeon preview
- Status
- Beta datamine
- Client build 1.60.1.69876 · may change
Barrow Deeps bosses
UnconfirmedBeta data — may change before launch. These 8 encounters are the criteria of the "Conquerer of the Deeps"Legacy achievement in the beta client. They are listed in the achievement's order, which is not a confirmed kill order. Raids are locked in the beta, so no boss has been tested yet.
Deepscar Matriarch
1 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Elder Tangleclaw
2 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Khalith the Dreadspinner
3 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Well of Sorrow
4 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Amethrax
5 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Del'lynar Songwood
6 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Ravus and Darlissa
7 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Sonya Darkhallow
8 of 8 in the achievement listMechanics not published yet
Blizzard has not shown this encounter, and raids cannot be played in the beta. Abilities, loot and strategy will be added once they are confirmed.
Tier sets and loot
UnconfirmedNo loot table yet. The beta client (build 1.60.1.69876) has 18 tier sets with new class and spec bonuses, but it does not say which raid or boss drops them, so this page does not tie any set to Barrow Deeps. Browse them on tier sets and set bonuses.
Items that name Barrow Deeps
Only items whose own tooltip in the beta client mentions this raid. Tooltip text quoted as datamined; it may change.
- Brooch of the WardensUncommon
Grants access to the Vord'anaar Prison within Barrow Deeps.
- Malleable Essence of NatureEpic
Acquired from disenchanting items from Hyjal Summit or Barrow Deeps. Its power can be harnessed in the creation of powerful crafted items.
Also names Hyjal Summit.
- Flask of Natural AccuracyUncommon · requires level 55
Use: Increases your Stamina by 60. While in Mount Hyjal, Hyjal Summit, and the Barrow Deeps, you also gain 5% Hit Chance. Lasts for 120 min. You can only have the effect of one flask at a time. This effect persists through death.
Also names Hyjal Summit.
- Flask of Natural AggressionUncommon · requires level 55
Use: Increases your Stamina by 60. While in Mount Hyjal, Hyjal Summit, and the Barrow Deeps, you also gain 4% Critical Strike Chance. Lasts for 120 min. You can only have the effect of one flask at a time. This effect persists through death.
Also names Hyjal Summit.
- Flask of Natural PrecisionUncommon · requires level 55
Use: Increases your Stamina by 60. While in Mount Hyjal, Hyjal Summit, and the Barrow Deeps, you also gain 5% reduced chance to be dodged or parried. Lasts for 120 min. You can only have the effect of one flask at a time. This effect persists through death.
Also names Hyjal Summit.
- Flask of Natural SwiftnessUncommon · requires level 55
Use: Increases your Stamina by 60. While in Mount Hyjal, Hyjal Summit, and the Barrow Deeps, you also gain 5% Haste. Lasts for 120 min. You can only have the effect of one flask at a time. This effect persists through death.
Also names Hyjal Summit.
Legacy achievement
Conquerer of the Deeps
Defeat the following encounters in the Barrow Deeps.
Reward: Earn 1 Legacy Point. See how Legacy Points are earned and spent.
Prepare for Barrow Deeps
Dungeons leading up
- Blackmaw HoldLeads toward the raid · 55–60
- Dire Maul East55–60
- Lower Blackrock Spire57–60
- Dire Maul West58–60
- Scholomance58–60
- The Shapers Terrace58–60
- Stratholme (Undead)59–60
- Stratholme (Live)59–60
- Dire Maul North59–60
Your class
Barrow Deeps FAQ
How many players is Barrow Deeps?
Barrow Deeps is a 10-player raid on the WoW Forever launch roadmap. The beta client defines 10-player and 20-player raid difficulties.
When does Barrow Deeps open?
The launch roadmap unlocks Barrow Deeps on December 9, 2026, about five weeks after WoW Forever launches on November 4, 2026. Raids are not playable in the beta.
How many bosses are in Barrow Deeps?
The beta client lists 8 encounters for Barrow Deeps: Deepscar Matriarch, Elder Tangleclaw, Khalith the Dreadspinner, Well of Sorrow, Amethrax, Del'lynar Songwood, Ravus and Darlissa and Sonya Darkhallow. The list comes from the raid's Legacy achievement (build 1.60.1.69876), so it may change, and the order is not a confirmed kill order.
What does clearing Barrow Deeps give for Legacy?
The "Conquerer of the Deeps" achievement asks you to defeat every listed encounter. Its reward in the beta client: Earn 1 Legacy Point.
Which tier set drops in Barrow Deeps?
Not announced. The beta client has Tier 1 sets with new class bonuses, but no data ties a set or a loot table to a raid or boss yet.
Where is Barrow Deeps?
Not exactly. Blizzard's dungeon preview says tunnels in Blackmaw Hold, the furbolg city behind Azshara's gate, lead toward Barrow Deeps. The raid entrance has not been shown.
Sources
- Raid size and unlock dateWoW Forever launch roadmap (sources on our release date page)
- Encounters, achievement and itemsDaybreak: Forever beta datamine (client build 1.60.1.69876)generated 2026-09-17 04:54 UTC
- LocationIcy Veins: These Are Warcraft Forever's New Leveling Dungeons (BlizzCon panel)