WoW Forever zones
Use this WoW Forever zones guide to find each new area, check its level band, and see where it fits the 1–60 path. Forever reworks original Azeroth and adds four zones on top of it; below is each one with the levels we can confirm, what you do there, and how to reach it.
New zones
4
Level bands
1–60
Faction-starting
2
Beta datasets
4
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.
New zones on the WoW Forever map
Each card names the continent, who the zone serves, and the level band we can source. Where a band is not yet final we say so rather than rounding it.
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
Levels on the WoW Forever zones map
A zone can show more than one level figure, and they are not interchangeable. This page prints the published band where one exists and marks the rest as provisional. Classic zones that sit alongside the new ones keep their original brackets; Forever does not rewrite them just because the cap is 60.
| 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.
What is not known yet
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.
WoW Forever zones FAQ
Level bands, travel and what each new zone is actually for.
How many new zones does WoW Forever add?
Four new zones join at release: Zephras Isle (1–12, the Skyborne starting experience), the Riverglades (35–45), Shen'dralas, and Mount Hyjal (60, home of the first 20-player raid).
What level is the Riverglades in WoW Forever?
The Riverglades is aimed at the mid-30s to mid-40s; Blizzard's published band is 35–45. It is a large mid-game frontier with quest lines for both factions.
What level is Mount Hyjal?
Mount Hyjal is a level 60 zone. Blizzard did not print a range, but it is endgame outdoor content and the outdoor approach to Hyjal Summit, so 60 is the working figure.
How do I get to the Riverglades?
Take the road north from Redridge toward the Burning Steppes and branch right, or take the Steamwheedle boat from Tanaris to Powderfuse Port.
What level is Shen'dralas?
Shen'dralas has no final level band published yet, so treat any number as provisional. It sits between Mulgore and Desolace and ties into the Shen'dralar and Dire Maul story.
Do the new zones replace the classic leveling zones?
No. Forever keeps the original world, so classic zones still cover most bands. The four new zones slot into the 1–12, 35–45 and 60 stretches rather than replacing the old routes.
Continue from the WoW Forever zones page
Plan the next step around the zones:
- WoW Forever dungeons — which instance band lines up with each zone.
- WoW Forever map — zones by continent and level, with dungeon links.
- Talent calculator — plan a build before you travel.
- WoW Forever builds — level-20 plans by class and role.
- Release date — when the zones go live and the countdown.
- Beta status — current level cap and unlocks.
- Source ledger — every source this page cites.