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Hear WoW Forever Dungeon Boss Stories Before You Queue
Blizzard's nine new WoW Forever dungeons each come with a reason to be there, and you can learn it before the pull. Blizzard's own post gives the level range, the place and a short premise for each; the free Lore Forever add-on adds narrated dungeon and boss stories.
Quick answer: Blizzard's post lists nine new five-player dungeons for levels 13 to 60, from the Hall of Thanes (13-18) to Shaper's Terrace (58-60). Lore Forever's FAQ says its narrators cover every dungeon and its bosses, while its CurseForge page limits coverage to dungeons up to level 30 plus the Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron, and says a briefing appears when you walk in. As of November 13, 2026, Blizzard's post gives no opening dates, so check in game.
Key facts
- Count: nine new five-player dungeons, levels 13 to 60 (Blizzard)
- Eastern Kingdoms: Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron, Excavation Site, City of Dalaran, The Drowned City, Krol'dok Stronghold
- Kalimdor: Alcaz Prison, Blackmaw Hold, Shaper's Terrace
- Dungeon stories in the add-on: narrated for dungeons and bosses (FAQ); CurseForge lists coverage up to level 30 plus the Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron
What is the story behind each new dungeon?
These are Blizzard's premises in short, paraphrased from its dungeon post:
- Hall of Thanes, 13-18: intruders, suspected to be Dark Iron dwarves, have broken into the dwarven monarchs' resting place beneath Ironforge.
- Ruins of Lordaeron, 15-20: the Forsaken are reclaiming the ruined city while a necromancer gathers power.
- Excavation Site, 24-29: mist and flashes of light surround a dig site in the Wetlands where titan constructs guard a place seemingly frozen in time.
- City of Dalaran, 28-33: the barrier hiding its restoration has fallen and enchantments are backfiring. It needs an attunement questline.
- The Drowned City, 35-40: troll ruins have risen from the sea off Stranglethorn Vale, home now to trolls and naga.
- Krol'dok Stronghold, 40-45: ogre outrunners kidnap travelers in the Riverglades, and strange chanting rises from the fortress at night.
- Alcaz Prison, 48-53: the Defias Brotherhood and naga are in conflict inside the island prison of Dustwallow Marsh.
- Blackmaw Hold, 55-60: a furbolg clan fights a spreading corruption in a city beyond a long-sealed gate in Azshara.
- Shaper's Terrace, 58-60: a titan facility above Un'Goro Crater where you carry power crystals to its consoles.
Blizzard's post does not name bosses, so I do not either. Our own dungeon explainers cover the Hall of Thanes story and the Wailing Caverns story.
Can I hear a dungeon's story before I queue?
Yes, with a narration add-on. Lore Forever's FAQ says each narrator has about 12 hours of lore stories covering every zone, capital and dungeon, the bosses, and the places and people in them. Its CurseForge page lists dungeon bosses among the recorded stories and says walking into a dungeon gives a short briefing on why you are there and who you will face, in order. That page's coverage list is narrower: dungeons a player can reach up to level 30, plus the Hall of Thanes and the Ruins of Lordaeron. So the higher-level dungeons here may not have a briefing yet.
One difference: CurseForge also says recorded narration covers selected stories, with the rest available as text. Type /lore library to see every narrated story by zone, press Listen to play one, and /lore stop to end it. The narrators are generated voices, per the FAQ, and answers that give away a twist ask before revealing anything, per CurseForge.
Where do the dungeons start, and who can enter?
Blizzard gives access notes. Alliance players reach the Hall of Thanes entrance from their capital, while Horde groups must travel into Alliance territory. Ruins of Lordaeron works the other way round, with the Horde entering from the Undercity. For the City of Dalaran, Alliance players begin the attunement with "An Alarming Request" from Emissary Jacques in Southshore, and Horde players start with "Key to the City" and "Prison Break-In" from Magus Wordeen Voidglare in Tarren Mill.
For the level ranges and what sources dispute, see the dungeon level ranges guide. For the group side, see the dungeons guide.
What is not confirmed yet
- Which of the nine dungeons are open today; Blizzard's post gives no dates.
- Which dungeons and bosses have recordings: the FAQ says every dungeon, CurseForge limits coverage to level 30 and below plus two named dungeons, and says recordings cover selected stories.
- Boss names and mechanics, which Blizzard's post does not list.
Frequently asked questions
How many new dungeons does WoW Forever have?
Nine five-player dungeons, per Blizzard's post, from level 13 to level 60.
What is the lowest-level new dungeon?
The Hall of Thanes, at levels 13 to 18, beneath Ironforge.
Does Lore Forever narrate dungeon bosses?
Its FAQ says its stories include the bosses of every dungeon, while CurseForge lists dungeon bosses among its recorded stories but limits coverage to dungeons up to level 30 plus the Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron.
Will dungeon stories spoil the bosses?
Per CurseForge, answers that give away a twist or ending ask before revealing anything.
Can I replay a dungeon story?
Yes. The FAQ says you can play any story again with its Listen button.
Related guides: new dungeons overview, Ruins of Lordaeron and the Lore Forever add-on guide.
Sources
Reviewed November 13, 2026. Lore Forever and Willo are fan-made and are not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.