Blackwing Lair in WoW Forever: Is the raid coming?

What we know so far

• At the very top of Blackrock Mountain, above Blackrock Spire. as in Classic
• Whether Blackwing Lair is coming to WoW Forever is not known. It has not been announced for the raid launch on Dec 9, 2026. not known yet
• Blizzard has announced a reworked, “iconic” raid for later, without a name or date. official
• According to the roadmap slide, the reworked raid arrives in summer 2027. The slide does not say which raid it is. per fan sites
• In Classic, this 40-player raid followed Molten Core, with Nefarian as the final boss. as in Classic

Bosses

The usual order in Classic. We only list loot when our own data assigns it to a boss. as in Classic

1. Razorgore the Untamed as in Classic
2. Vaelastrasz the Corrupt as in Classic
3. Broodlord Lashlayer as in Classic
   Loot from our data: Head of the Broodlord Lashlayer for Only One May Rise
4. Firemaw as in Classic
5. Ebonroc as in Classic
6. Flamegor as in Classic
7. Chromaggus as in Classic
8. Nefarian as in Classic
   Loot from our data: Head of Nefarian for The Lord of Blackrock or The Lord of Blackrock; Red Scepter Shard for Nefarius's Corruption

Attunement

The quest Blackhand's Command leads to General Drakkisath in Blackrock Spire. With the Mark of Drakkisath you can use the orb that takes you straight into the raid. as in Classic

From our game data

This information comes from the beta client data (version 1.60.1).

• The client's zone data still contains Blackwing Lair. This is a leftover from Classic and no proof that the raid is coming to Forever. per game data
• Well-known Classic items related to the raid are still in the client data, such as Head of Nefarian, Red Scepter Shard, Head of the Broodlord Lashlayer. Whether they will exist in Forever is open. per game data

Preparation checklist

• Put together your level 60 gear: BiS lists.
• Complete the attunement via Blackhand's Command. as in Classic
• Get the Onyxia Scale Cloak: it protects against the Shadow Flame of Firemaw, Ebonroc, Flamegor and Nefarian. as in Classic
• Pack Hourglass Sand for Chromaggus: it helps against Bronze Affliction. as in Classic
• Fire resistance and Fire Protection Potions for Firemaw (Greater Fire Protection Potion, Fire Protection Potion). as in Classic
• Potions, food and oils for a raid night: Raid preparation.
• Plan talents for your raid role: Talent calculator.

Loot preview

Only what is in our own data, based on Classic. What of it comes to Forever is open.

• The Head of Nefarian starts a victory quest for each faction: The Lord of Blackrock (Alliance) and The Lord of Blackrock (Horde). as in Classic
• The Red Scepter Shard is part of the quest chain around the Scepter of the Shifting Sands; the reward is one of these items: Onyx Embedded Leggings, Amulet of Shadow Shielding. as in Classic
• The full loot table for Forever is not known yet. not known yet

Not known yet

• Whether and when the raid comes to WoW Forever not known yet
• Whether bosses, loot and access will be adjusted for Forever not known yet
• Raid lockout and reset not known yet

FAQ

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