Ruins of Lordaeron - Revision history

WikiAdmin: Add sourced Forever beta notices, quest references and dungeon rewards; preserve historical snapshots

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	This article covers the Forever instance, not the outdoor ruins or a similarly named location from another edition. See [[Beta guide]] for testing scope and [[Dungeons]] for the other announced dungeons.		This article covers the Forever instance, not the outdoor ruins or a similarly named location from another edition. See [[Beta guide]] for testing scope and [[Dungeons]] for the other announced dungeons.

			== Quest references checked 20 October ==
			[[Light's Justice]] now has a dated original-record section. Its linked references include [[Morbin Lightbane]], [[The Stitcher]] and [[Spare Part Bindings]]. The older guide evidence below retains its original scope; source views and unknown fields remain explicit.

	== Before you go ==		== Before you go ==

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2026-10-08T23:39:19Z

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	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09~~-30~~		\|reviewed_on=2026-10-09
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	'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' is a new '''World of Warcraft Forever''' dungeon with an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], Blizzard forums, 15 September 2026.</ref> Its setting concerns the Forsaken reclaiming the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026.</ref> Blizzard included it in the opening beta week.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live Beta announcement]. Reviewed 19 September 2026.</ref>		'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' is a new '''World of Warcraft Forever''' dungeon with an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], Blizzard forums, 15 September 2026.</ref> Its setting concerns the Forsaken reclaiming the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026.</ref> Blizzard included it in the opening beta week.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live Beta announcement]. Reviewed 19 September 2026.</ref>

	This article covers the Forever instance, not the outdoor ruins or a similarly named location from another edition. See [[Beta guide]] for testing scope and [[Dungeons]] for the other announced dungeons.		This article covers the Forever instance, not the outdoor ruins or a similarly named location from another edition. See [[Beta guide]] for testing scope and [[Dungeons]] for the other announced dungeons.

			== Before you go ==
			Check [[#Quest preparation\|outside quest pickups]] before traveling; keep [[#Reported loot\|boss drops]] separate from quest choices. Review [[#Encounters\|event preparation]] before interacting with objects. [[Dungeon checklists]] provides a personal preparation list; the Captain’s uncertain spawn rule is not a required completion step.

	== Entrance and access ==		== Entrance and access ==
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			== Client check: 9 October 2026 ==
			The archived '''1.60.1.70245''' export still pairs map '''2999''' with a five-player difficulty row '''6013'''.<ref>[https://wago.tools/db2/MapDifficulty?build=1.60.1.70245 MapDifficulty], row 6013; retrieved 8 October, reviewed 9 October 2026.</ref> The historical encounter names below remain present in the newer '''DungeonEncounter''' table.<ref>[https://wago.tools/db2/DungeonEncounter?build=1.60.1.70245 DungeonEncounter], MapID 2999; reviewed 9 October 2026.</ref> These checks cover client identity and capacity only; gameplay tactics retain their separately stated source dates.

	== Help document this dungeon ==		== Help document this dungeon ==
	{{Research tasks\|kind=Dungeon\|needs=Build-tagged entrance coordinates and entry requirements; Baron versus Butcher identity; Rare Captain spawn conditions and faction reactions; Item tooltips and drop observations; Quest acceptance requirements}}		{{Research tasks\|kind=Dungeon\|needs=Build-tagged entrance coordinates and entry requirements; Baron versus Butcher identity; Rare Captain spawn conditions and faction reactions; Item tooltips and drop observations; Quest acceptance requirements\|source_conflict=The guide and creature record name The Baron; the client encounter record names The Butcher.}}

	== Evidence and limits ==		== Evidence and limits ==

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	\|source_url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672		\|source_url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672
	\|game_version=~~Preview~~ and beta ~~announcement~~ (2026-09)		\|game_version=Announcements and beta reports (2026-09)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-19		\|reviewed_on=2026-09-20
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	'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>		'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>
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	== Encounters ==		== Encounters ==
	A named boss roster and build-verified strategies have not been documented here. Encounter records should identify the enemy, ability, party response, and source before becoming a walkthrough.		A named boss roster and build-verified strategies have not been documented here. Encounter records should identify the enemy, ability, party response, and source before becoming a walkthrough.

			== Quests ==
			Start with [[Light's Justice]] and [[A Frightened Request]] for dated beta quest reports. Each page distinguishes published objectives and reward choices from player-reported pickup information. Check the acceptance conditions on your character before entering; a dungeon's recommended level band does not establish a quest prerequisite.

	== Rewards ==		== Rewards ==
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	\|searchlabel=All documented rewards		\|searchlabel=All documented rewards
	\|default=No item ~~sources have been documented for~~ this dungeon yet. ~~This is a gap in~~ the ~~wiki, not a claim that the dungeon has no loot~~.		\|default=No structured item records are linked to this dungeon yet. See the quest pages above for reported reward choices.
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	== Evidence and limits ==		== Evidence and limits ==
	Beta availability was checked against Blizzard’s announcement on 19 September 2026. The level and setting references were reviewed on 17 September. Entrance routes, encounter mechanics, and loot have not been verified in-game by this wiki; the review date does not identify a client build.		Beta availability was checked against Blizzard’s announcement on 19 September 2026. The level and setting references were reviewed on 17 September. Quest reports were added from sources reviewed on 20 September. Entrance routes, encounter mechanics, and loot have not been verified in-game by this wiki; the review date does not identify a client build.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	<references />		<references />

WikiAdmin: Update sourced Forever beta content and preserve historical preview evidence

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	\|game_version=~~BlizzCon preview~~ (2026-09)		\|game_version=Preview and beta announcement (2026-09)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-17		\|reviewed_on=2026-09-19
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	'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>		'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>

			'''Beta:''' open in week 1.<ref name="beta">[https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live Blizzard announcement]. Reviewed 19 September 2026.</ref> See [[Beta guide]] for testing scope and [[Beta known issues]] for current issue reports.

	== Entrance and access ==		== Entrance and access ==
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	== Evidence and limits ==		== Evidence and limits ==
	~~Sources~~ reviewed on 17 September ~~2026~~. ~~This remains a BlizzCon preview reference~~, not an in-game ~~check. The~~ review date ~~above~~ does not identify a ~~beta~~ build.		Beta availability was checked against Blizzard’s announcement on 19 September 2026. The level and setting references were reviewed on 17 September. Entrance routes, encounter mechanics, and loot have not been verified in-game by this wiki; the review date does not identify a client build.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	<references />		<references />

WikiAdmin: Expand Forever references, sourced media, homepage updates, and contributor research tools

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	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
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	'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref>Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref>		'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>

	== ~~Planning a visit~~ ==		== Entrance and access ==
	The ~~range~~ describes ~~the intended~~ content ~~band; it does~~ not ~~establish~~ a ~~hard~~ entry restriction. ~~Before organizing a run~~, ~~check the party’s current build~~ and ~~record~~ any ~~access~~ quest ~~or faction requirement. No verified entrance coordinates, boss strategies, or complete loot table are recorded here~~.		The exact entrance and approach are not recorded. The level band describes announced content, not a confirmed entry restriction. Party size, faction access, and any prerequisite quest need a Forever build check.

	~~Compare~~ the ~~announced alternatives~~ in [[Dungeons]].		== Encounters ==
			A named boss roster and build-verified strategies have not been documented here. Encounter records should identify the enemy, ability, party response, and source before becoming a walkthrough.

			== Rewards ==
			<div class="fw-query-table">
			{{#ask:[[Category:Items]][[Obtained in::{{FULLPAGENAME}}]]
			\|?Acquisition source=Source
			\|?Acquisition method=Method
			\|?Game version=Version
			\|?Verification status=Review
			\|format=table
			\|class=wikitable fw-data-table
			\|mainlabel=Item
			\|limit=25
			\|searchlabel=All documented rewards
			\|default=No item sources have been documented for this dungeon yet. This is a gap in the wiki, not a claim that the dungeon has no loot.
			}}
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			See [[Dungeon loot]] for the evidence needed to connect an item to its source; compare level bands in [[Dungeons]].

			== Changes ==
			* 15 September 2026 — Level band published.<ref name="levels" />

			== Help document this dungeon ==
			{{Research tasks\|kind=Dungeon\|needs=Entrance coordinates and approach; Party size and access requirements; Named encounters and mechanics; Item drops with their source}}

	== Evidence and limits ==		== Evidence and limits ==
	~~Reviewed~~ on 16 September 2026. This is a preview reference, not an in-game check. ~~Party size and individual encounter requirements remain unrecorded. A familiar location name is~~ not ~~evidence that another edition’s instance route applies~~.		Sources reviewed on 17 September 2026. This remains a BlizzCon preview reference, not an in-game check. The review date above does not identify a beta build.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	<references />		<references />

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{{Dungeon
|zone=
|min_level=15
|max_level=20
|party_size=
|source_url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672
|game_version=BlizzCon preview (2026-09)
|verification_status=Source checked
}}
'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' has an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref>Kaivax, Blizzard community manager, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], 15 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref> Its story involves helping the Forsaken reclaim the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref>

== Planning a visit ==
The range describes the intended content band; it does not establish a hard entry restriction. Before organizing a run, check the party’s current build and record any access quest or faction requirement. No verified entrance coordinates, boss strategies, or complete loot table are recorded here.

Compare the announced alternatives in [[Dungeons]].

== Evidence and limits ==
Reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is a preview reference, not an in-game check. Party size and individual encounter requirements remain unrecorded. A familiar location name is not evidence that another edition’s instance route applies.

== Sources ==
<references />

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	'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' is a new '''World of Warcraft Forever''' dungeon with an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], Blizzard forums, 15 September 2026.</ref> Its setting concerns the Forsaken reclaiming the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026.</ref> Blizzard included it in the opening beta week.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live Beta announcement]. Reviewed 19 September 2026.</ref>		'''Ruins of Lordaeron''' is a new '''World of Warcraft Forever''' dungeon with an announced level band of '''15–20'''.<ref name="levels">Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/krol%E2%80%99dok-stronghold/2349672 Dungeon level clarification], Blizzard forums, 15 September 2026.</ref> Its setting concerns the Forsaken reclaiming the ruins.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026.</ref> Blizzard included it in the opening beta week.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live Beta announcement]. Reviewed 19 September 2026.</ref>
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	\| Horde \|\| [[The New Plague (quest 95216)\|The New Plague]] \|\| Theodore Griffs, Undercity		\| Horde \|\| [[The New Plague (quest 95216)\|The New Plague]] \|\| Theodore Griffs, Undercity
	\|-		\|-
	\| Horde \|\| [[~~The Wrath of Rath'mael (quest 92422)\|~~The Wrath of Rath'mael]] \|\| Deathguard Kristof, Tirisfal		\| Horde \|\| [[The Wrath of Rath'mael]] \|\| Deathguard Kristof, Tirisfal
	\|-		\|-
	\| Horde \|\| Unending Torment \|\| Abominable Head from The Baron; starts a chain		\| Horde \|\| [[Unending Torment]] \|\| Abominable Head from The Baron; starts a chain
	\|-		\|-
	\| Horde \|\| Crest of Lordaeron \|\| Dungeon object; deliver to Oran Snakewrithe		\| Horde \|\| [[Crest of Lordaeron]] \|\| Dungeon object; deliver to Oran Snakewrithe
	\|-		\|-
	\| Alliance \|\| [[Abominable Creatures (quest 95250)\|Abominable Creatures]] \|\| Captain Truman, inside		\| Alliance \|\| [[Abominable Creatures (quest 95250)\|Abominable Creatures]] \|\| Captain Truman, inside
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	\| Alliance \|\| [[Remember That I Love You (quest 92415)\|Remember That I Love You]] \|\| Blood-Stained Letter near Rath'mael		\| Alliance \|\| [[Remember That I Love You (quest 92415)\|Remember That I Love You]] \|\| Blood-Stained Letter near Rath'mael
	\|-		\|-
	\| Alliance \|\| Crest of Lordaeron \|\| Dungeon object; deliver to Lady Dena Kennedy		\| Alliance \|\| [[Crest of Lordaeron]] \|\| Dungeon object; deliver to Lady Dena Kennedy
	\|}		\|}
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