WoW Forever zones guide
Forever reworks original Azeroth and adds four zones on top of it. Here is each one with the level band we can confirm, what you actually do there, and how to reach it — plus a plain 1–60 route so you know when each enters play.
What we know for certain
- · Four new zones join the original Azeroth at release: Mount Hyjal, Shen'dralas, the Riverglades and Zephras Isle.
- · Zephras Isle (1–12) is the Skyborne starting experience; the other three sit at different points of the 1–60 journey.
- · Mount Hyjal is a level 60 zone and hosts Forever's first 20-player raid, Hyjal Summit, due in December.
- · The Riverglades is a mid-game frontier, roughly Stranglethorn-sized with a large quest load for both factions.
- · Shen'dralas is a hidden zone tied to the Shen'dralar, Eldre'Thalas and Dire Maul.
The new zones
Zephras Isle
Lv 1–12New zone · Kalimdor / skybound island
The elemental Skyborne starting experience. The air spirits that protected the island have vanished and the Skyborne are divided over what comes next.
Why go: Roll a Skyborne (Horde Windshaper or Alliance High Order) and this is your first 12 levels. It is the only new-race start in Forever.
Skyborne starting zoneFaction choice after the isleElemental architecture
Riverglades
Lv 35–45New zone · Contested frontier (Eastern Kingdoms side)
A rugged frontier of rivers, grasslands and trade routes with struggling communities and old grudges — roughly Stranglethorn-sized.
Why go: A large new mid-game leveling lane with quests for both factions. If you are in the mid-30s to mid-40s, this is the headline place to be.
Travel: Road north from Redridge toward the Burning Steppes, then the right-hand branch — or the Steamwheedle boat from Tanaris to Powderfuse Port.
Rogmar (Horde)Farhold Keep (Alliance)Powderfuse PortSunnyglade
Shen'dralas
Lv Not yet finalisedNew zone · Hidden between Mulgore and Desolace
A zone hidden in plain sight whose long-forgotten mystery ties into the Shen'dralar, Eldre'Thalas, Dire Maul and the centaur tribes.
Why go: Story-driven exploration for players following the Shen'dralar thread. Level band has not been published as final.
Shen'dralarEldre'ThalasDire Maul connectionCentaur tribes
Mount Hyjal
Lv 60Reworked · Kalimdor, via Darkwhisper Gorge
The aftermath of Archimonde's defeat. A recovering land you help restore, and the home of Forever's first 20-player raid.
Why go: Endgame outdoor content at 60 and the doorstep of Hyjal Summit. Not traditionally accessible in original Azeroth until later expansions.
Darkwhisper GorgeHyjal Summit raidLevel 60 zone
Where each zone fits the 1–60 route
Forever keeps the original world, so classic zones still fill most bands. This is where the new zones slot in.
| Levels | Where to go | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1–12 | Zephras Isle (Skyborne) or any classic start | Pick a racial starting zone or Zephras Isle for Skyborne. |
| 13–34 | Classic zones · new dungeons 13–33 | No new outdoor zone in this band — level through classic routes and the early new dungeons. |
| 35–45 | Riverglades | The new mid-game hub. Both factions have quest lines here. |
| 46–59 | Classic zones · Shen'dralas (when live) | Return to classic endgame zones; Shen'dralas fills the story gap. |
| 60 | Mount Hyjal | Endgame outdoor content and the door to Hyjal Summit. |
Which zone should you head to next?
If you are rolling a Skyborne, Zephras Isle is your start and it decides your faction path. If you are any other race, your 1–12 is a classic start and the first new zone you can reach is the Riverglades in the mid-30s. At 60, head for Mount Hyjal both for the outdoor content and because Hyjal Summit unlocks there on December 9.
Open questions
We only publish what we can source. Still open:
- Shen'dralas has no final level band published yet; treat any number as provisional.
- Exact quest counts and rewards for Mount Hyjal and Shen'dralas are still moving through beta.
- Riverglades quest totals have been reported in more than one figure — we cite the range and flag it.