WoW Forever Dungeon Quest Guide: Every Quest Before Level 30

Dungeon mob experience is lower in WoW Forever, while the quests carry much more of the reward. That makes preparation the difference between a useful first clear and a long corpse-filled sightseeing tour. Use this guide before you join the group, not while four people wait at the portal.

The current public beta is still testing the opening level bracket. Classic dungeon quests below are organized for Forever's current ranges, while the new Excavation Site and City of Dalaran entries stay clearly marked until their server-side quest records are available. Beta data moves. Fake certainty helps nobody.

The level 1–30 dungeon order

Level range	Dungeon	Preparation
13–18	Ragefire Chasm or Hall of Thanes	Faction starter dungeon. Collect every capital-city quest before entering.
15–20	Ruins of Lordaeron	Both factions have different quest sets; several extra quests start inside.
17–25	Wailing Caverns	Do the Forgotten Pools and Raptor Horns lead-ins before the run.
16–24	The Deadmines	Alliance-heavy. Finish the Westfall Defias chain first.
18–28	Shadowfang Keep	Horde gets the cleanest quest stack; Warlocks and Paladins have class work here.
22–30	Blackfathom Deeps	Faction quests differ heavily. Check the correct list before traveling.
23–30	The Stockade	Alliance only for practical purposes; The Unsent Letter chain matters.
24–33	Razorfen Kraul	Several quests are available before 30 even though the run is smoother near 30.
25–38	Gnomeregan	Collect the level-appropriate quests now; save higher-level objectives if the group is weak.
24–29	Excavation Site	New Forever dungeon. Quest records are not yet exposed by the current beta server.
28–33	City of Dalaran	New Forever dungeon. Blizzard confirms the instance; quest records are still pending.
30+	Scarlet Monastery	The door opens at 30, but most quest levels and enemy wings sit above this guide's range.

Three rules before every run

Finish prerequisite chains before traveling. The Defias, Forgotten Pools, Hidden Enemies, and Stockade chains do not appear just because you reached the entrance.
Leave quest-log room. Several objectives begin from a boss drop, letter, note, head, globe, or NPC inside. A full log can cost you the follow-up.
Share before the first pull. Some quests are shareable and some are not. Sort it out at the door while everyone is still standing still.

Early faction dungeons

Ragefire Chasm and Hall of Thanes

Horde starts with Ragefire Chasm beneath Orgrimmar. Alliance gets Hall of Thanes beneath Ironforge. These are not mirror-image quest lists: Ragefire sends you between Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff, and Undercity, while Hall of Thanes keeps most of its preparation around Dun Morogh and Old Ironforge.

Ruins of Lordaeron

The entrance sits above Undercity, but Alliance and Horde arrive with different jobs. Keep space for item-start quests inside. Horde should collect its Undercity and Sepulcher work before grouping; Alliance should expect several objectives to begin from dungeon drops.

The 17–25 bracket

Wailing Caverns

Wailing Caverns punishes lazy preparation. The Forgotten Pools chain unlocks Leaders of the Fang, Raptor Horns leads to Smart Drinks, and the final escort unlocks The Glowing Shard. Do the outdoor work first or you will finish a long run with half the useful quests missing.

The Deadmines

Treat the Westfall Defias chain as part of the dungeon. The Unsent Letter drops at the end and later opens the Stockade chain, so keep it instead of cleaning your bags like a maniac after VanCleef dies.

Shadowfang Keep

Horde can build a strong quest stack from the Sepulcher and Undercity. Warlocks should carry The Orb of Soran'ruk, while Alliance Paladins may need Jordan's hammer for The Test of Righteousness.

The 22–30 bracket

Blackfathom Deeps

Alliance and Horde again use different lists. Both sides should leave room for quests that begin inside, and Warlocks can combine the run with the Shadowfang portion of The Orb of Soran'ruk.

The Stockade, Razorfen Kraul, Gnomeregan, and Scarlet Monastery

The Stockade is a clean Alliance run once The Unsent Letter chain is ready. Razorfen Kraul and Gnomeregan begin entering the level-30 edge of this guide: take the quests you qualify for, but do not force orange objectives just because they are in the same building. Scarlet Monastery appears at 30, but most of its quest levels and later wings belong to the next bracket.

The two new later-bracket dungeons

Excavation Site · Levels 24–29

Blizzard places the new Excavation Site above Whelgar's Excavation in the Wetlands. The current beta server has not exposed a verified quest list yet. This guide will add the individual pickups when the level-30 test phase makes them available.

City of Dalaran · Levels 28–33

The correct announced name is City of Dalaran. Blizzard describes a dungeon inside the chaotic city, not City of Durnholde. Its server-side quest records are also still pending, so any complete-looking list published before the phase opens is guessing.

Dungeon quest checklist

Tick the quests you have collected or completed. Progress is saved on this device. The checklist includes faction and class labels where they matter, plus the prerequisite warning in the task text.

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Complete	#	Quest	Level	Quest start
Ragefire Chasm · Horde (0/5)
	1	Testing an Enemy's StrengthKill 8 Ragefire Troggs and 8 Ragefire Shamans.	15
	2	Hidden EnemiesFinish Thrall's Searing Blade investigation first, then kill Bazzalan and Jergosh.	16
	3	Searching for the Lost SatchelFind Maur Grimtotem inside. His satchel starts the return step.	16
	4	Slaying the BeastKill Taragaman the Hungerer and loot his heart.	16
	5	The Power to Destroy...Loot Spells of Shadow and Incantations from the Nether.	16
Hall of Thanes · Alliance (0/4)
	6	Old Ironforge IncursionBring the Dark Iron Map to Farsen first, then take Durgen Dirgehammer's head.	16
	7	Important HeirloomsCollect 8 Dwarven Heirlooms.	15
	8	The Restless DeadKill the apparitions and souls, then put Anvilmar's spirit to rest.	15
	9	An Ancient GrudgeStarts inside: speak with the Ghostly Attendant at Anvilmar's Rest.	15	Ironforge
Ruins of Lordaeron · Horde (0/6)
	10	A Frightened RequestComplete the requested rescue work inside the ruins.	22
	11	The Wrath of Rath'maelDefeat Rath'mael and complete Kristof's order.	22
	12	The New PlagueComplete Theodore Griffs' dungeon objective.	22
	13	Light's JusticeComplete Morbin Lightbane's work in the ruins.	22
	14	Unending TormentStarts from the Abominable Head dropped by the Baron inside the dungeon.	21	Ruins of Lordaeron
	15	Crest of LordaeronLoot the crest from the hidden room inside, then return it to Oran Snakewrithe.	22	Ruins of Lordaeron
Ruins of Lordaeron · Alliance (0/4)
	16	Abominable CreaturesTake the Baron's head to Captain Truman.	21	Ruins of Lordaeron
	17	Remember That I Love YouStarts from the Blood-Stained Letter found inside.	22	Ruins of Lordaeron
	18	Bloodied InsigniaStarts from an insignia inside; collect 10 and return them in Stormwind.	22	Ruins of Lordaeron
	19	Crest of LordaeronLoot the crest inside and return it to Lady Dena Kennedy in Stormwind.	22	Ruins of Lordaeron
Wailing Caverns (0/7)
	20	SerpentbloomCollect 10 Serpentbloom from the caverns.	18
	21	Smart DrinksFinish Raptor Horns first, then collect 6 Wailing Essence.	18
	22	Trouble at the DocksRecover the bottle of 99-Year-Old Port.	18
	23	Deviate HidesCollect 20 Deviate Hides.	17
	24	Deviate EradicationKill the listed deviate creatures.	21
	25	Leaders of the FangFinish the Forgotten Pools chain first, then collect all four Fang gems.	22
	26	The Glowing ShardStarts from Mutanus' Glowing Shard after the escort event.	25	The Barrens
The Deadmines · Alliance (0/7)
	27	Collecting MemoriesCollect 4 Miners' Union Cards.	18
	28	Oh Brother...Kill Foreman Thistlenettle and recover his badge.	20
	29	Underground AssaultComplete the Gnoam Sprecklesprocket lead-in, then recover it from the Deadmines.	20
	30	Red Silk BandanasFinish the Westfall Defias lead-in, then collect 10 red silk bandanas.	17
	31	The Defias BrotherhoodFinish the Westfall chain, then kill Edwin VanCleef and take his head.	22
	32	Destruction in DeadminesNew in Forever. Starts from an item found inside the dungeon.	18	Westfall
	33	The Unsent LetterLoot VanCleef's letter. It begins the Stockade Riots chain.	22	Westfall
Shadowfang Keep (0/5)
	34	The Book of UrRetrieve the Book of Ur.	26
	35	Deathstalkers in ShadowfangFind Deathstalker Adamant and Deathstalker Vincent.	25
	36	Arugal Must DieKill Archmage Arugal and recover his head.	27
	37	The Orb of Soran'ruk · WarlockCollect the Soran'ruk fragments from Shadowfang Keep and Blackfathom Deeps.	25
	38	The Test of Righteousness · PaladinFinish Tome of Valor first, then recover Jordan's Smithing Hammer.	22
Blackfathom Deeps · Horde (0/6)
	39	The Essence of Aku'MaiCollect 20 sapphires from the cave and dungeon.	22
	40	Blackfathom VillainyStarts from Argent Guard Thaelrid inside; kill Twilight Lord Kelris and take his head.	27	Ashenvale
	41	Amongst the RuinsRecover the Fathom Core. Picking it up summons Baron Aquanis.	27
	42	Baron AquanisStarts from the Strange Water Globe dropped by Baron Aquanis.	30	Ashenvale
	43	Allegiance to the Old GodsStarts from a Damp Note dropped by a Blackfathom Tide Priestess outside.	26	Ashenvale
	44	The Orb of Soran'ruk · WarlockCollect the Soran'ruk fragments from Blackfathom Deeps and Shadowfang Keep.	25
Blackfathom Deeps · Alliance (0/7)
	45	Knowledge in the DeepsRecover the Lorgalis Manuscript.	23
	46	Researching the CorruptionCollect 8 Corrupted Brain Stems.	24
	47	Twilight FallsCollect 10 Twilight Pendants.	25
	48	In Search of ThaelridFind Argent Guard Thaelrid inside. This opens Blackfathom Villainy.	24
	49	Blackfathom VillainyAfter finding Thaelrid, kill Twilight Lord Kelris and take his head.	27	Ashenvale
	50	The Orb of Soran'ruk · WarlockCollect the Soran'ruk fragments from Blackfathom Deeps and Shadowfang Keep.	25
	51	The Test of Righteousness · PaladinRecover the Kor Gem from Blackfathom Deeps as part of the class chain.	22
The Stockade · Alliance (0/6)
	52	Quell The UprisingKill the listed Defias prisoners.	26
	53	The Color of BloodCollect 10 red wool bandanas.	26
	54	Crime and PunishmentBring Dextren Ward's hand to Councilman Millstipe.	26
	55	What Comes Around...Kill Targorr the Dread and take his head.	25
	56	The Fury Runs DeepFinish The Dark Iron War first, then kill Kam Deepfury.	27
	57	The Stockade RiotsComplete The Unsent Letter chain from Deadmines before speaking to Warden Thelwater.	29
Razorfen Kraul (0/7)
	58	A Vengeful Fate · HordeKill Charlga Razorflank and bring back her heart.	29
	59	Going, Going, Guano! · HordeCollect 5 piles of Kraul Guano.	30
	60	An Unholy AllianceStarts from the Small Scroll dropped by Charlga Razorflank.	28	The Barrens
	61	The Crone of the Kraul · AllianceFind Lonebrow's Journal first, then kill Charlga Razorflank.	29
	62	Mortality WanesStarts from Heralath Fallowbrook inside; recover Treshala's Pendant.	25	The Barrens
	63	Blueleaf TubersTake the Snufflenose Command Stick and Crate With Holes, then collect 6 tubers.	26
	64	Willix the ImporterStarts inside. Escort Willix safely to the exit.	30	The Barrens
Gnomeregan (0/11)
	65	Save Techbot's Brain!Finish Tinkmaster Overspark first, then recover Techbot's Memory Core.	26
	66	GnogaineCollect irradiated fallout with the empty phial.	27
	67	The Only Cure is More Green GlowFinish Gnogaine, then collect High Potency Radioactive Fallout.	30
	68	Essential ArtificialsCollect 12 Essential Artificial items.	30
	69	Data RescueUse the prismatic punch card chain to recover the data.	30
	70	The Grand BetrayalKill Mekgineer Thermaplugg and report to Mekkatorque.	30
	71	Rig Wars · HordeCollect the Rig Blueprints and Thermaplugg's Safe Combination.	35
	72	Chief Engineer Scooty · HordeAfter taking Rig Wars, speak with Scooty to unlock the transporter.	35
	73	Gyrodrillmatic ExcavationatorsCollect 24 Robo-mechanical Guts.	30
	74	A Fine MessStarts inside. Escort Kernobee to the Clockwerk Run exit.	30	Dun Morogh
	75	Grime-Encrusted RingStarts from a ring dropped inside; clean it with the Sparklematic machine.	34	Dun Morogh
Scarlet Monastery · Level-30 pickups (0/6)
	76	Vorrel's Revenge · HordeStarts from Vorrel Sengutz inside the Graveyard. Kill Nancy Vishas and recover her ring.	33	Tirisfal Glades
	77	Hearts of Zeal · HordeFinish Going, Going, Guano! first, then collect 20 Hearts of Zeal.	33
	78	Compendium of the Fallen · HordeNot offered to Undead characters. Recover the Compendium from the Library.	38
	79	Test of Lore · HordeComplete the Test of Faith chain first, then recover Beginnings of the Undead Threat.	36
	80	Mythology of the Titans · AllianceRecover Mythology of the Titans from the Library.	38
	81	Rituals of Power · MageComplete Journey to the Marsh first, then recover Rituals of Power from the Library.	40

What Blizzard confirms

Blizzard's Forever panel recap confirms nine new dungeons, including Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron, Excavation Site, and City of Dalaran. The official beta announcement confirms the staged level-cap plan, and Blizzard's beta development notes remain the final word on live tuning changes.

Player reports on Blizzard's official forums also show why quest-loaded first clears matter, but community observations are not treated as Blizzard confirmation. This article deliberately leaves the two unopened new-dungeon quest lists blank until the beta server supplies them.