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WoW Forever Hyjal Summit Raid: 20 Players, 13 Bosses and What We Know
Hyjal Summit is a new 20-player raid for level 60 characters in World of Warcraft: Forever (WoW Forever), set at the summit near the World Tree Nordrassil and listed with 13 bosses. Blizzard's raid overview says all raids unlock on December 9 and that the raid has multiple routes.
Quick answer: Gather 20 level 60 players after December 9 and head for the summit of Mount Hyjal. Blizzard says 13 bosses, starting with an ancient guardian. Warcraft Tavern names them. Names are spelled differently between sources, and rewards and attunement are not confirmed.
The mountain has a history that predates this raid. Warcraft Wiki says Hyjal Summit is the highest point of Mount Hyjal, where the Third War ended. The raid is new to Forever, so the story below is background, not a description of what happens inside.
Key facts
- Raid size: 20 players (Blizzard raid overview; Warcraft Wiki)
- Level: 60 (Blizzard raid overview)
- Unlock date: December 9 (Blizzard raid overview)
- Bosses: 13, first an ancient guardian (Blizzard raid overview)
- Location: the summit of Mount Hyjal near Nordrassil (Blizzard raid overview)
- Routes: multiple (Blizzard raid overview)
- Status: new in Forever, not in Classic (Warcraft Wiki)
When does Hyjal Summit open?
Blizzard's raid overview, dated October 20 with no year shown, says all raids unlock on December 9 for level 60 characters. Reset is weekly, listed as currently planned. The endgame progression guide and the raids overview cover where this fits.
Who are the Hyjal Summit bosses?
Warcraft Tavern lists 13: Bandalar, Time-Lost Battalion, Old Gloomlurker, Kathris the Haunted, Elder Minderei, Council of Thorns, The Wild King, Ancient of Decay, Sylvestris Dusksong, Gharalis the Abyssal, Anara Chillwind, Tracker Stillwind and Nythus the Dreadbound.
Warcraft Wiki also counts 13 but spells some names differently: its entries include Minderel, Sylvesteris and Nythus the Dreambound. Blizzard confirms only the count and that the first boss is an ancient guardian. Blizzard's overview gives only the count and the first boss's type, not the names, so spellings may change. Warcraft Tavern does not describe mechanics.
Where is Hyjal Summit?
Blizzard places it at the summit near the World Tree Nordrassil. The Mount Hyjal guide covers the mountain, and the Nordrassil explainer covers the tree.
What happened at Mount Hyjal in the Third War?
Warcraft Wiki says the Battle of Mount Hyjal was the Third War's final battle, in which Archimonde was defeated at the World Tree, and that afterward the night elves lost their immortality. It dates the battle to 21 years after the Dark Portal opened, noting a retcon from 20. Blizzard describes the raid as groups choosing among routes across the mountain, through ruins above and below ground, to confront the forces threatening Hyjal. Warcraft Tavern's raid guide says the zone has strong fel corruption elements and that Archimonde hit it hard. Whether the raid retells the Third War battle is not stated by any source opened. Read the night elf history for background. The free Lore Forever add-on adds readable quest background; it is fan-made. The Willo lore companion answers questions about the story.
What is not confirmed yet
- Attunement: Warcraft Tavern's October 8 article says no attunement chain for Hyjal Summit, though developers hinted at extra steps.
- Boss names: spellings differ between Warcraft Tavern and Warcraft Wiki.
- Rewards: BlizzCon coverage mentions new tier sets and a legendary reward without details.
- Routes: Blizzard says multiple, with no description.
- Mechanics: none described in any source opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many players does Hyjal Summit need in WoW Forever?
Blizzard's raid overview says 20 players.
How many bosses are in Hyjal Summit?
Blizzard says 13, and the first is an ancient guardian. Warcraft Tavern lists Bandalar first.
When does Hyjal Summit unlock?
December 9, according to Blizzard's raid overview, for level 60 characters.
Is Hyjal Summit in WoW Classic?
No. Warcraft Wiki lists it as exclusive to Forever, added in patch 1.60.1 during the beta.
Is there an attunement for Hyjal Summit?
Warcraft Tavern's October 8 article says there is no attunement chain, with a hint of extra steps. Blizzard's overview does not mention one.
Sources
Reviewed October 28, 2026. Details may change at launch on November 4. Lore Forever is fan-made and is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.