Beta Patch Update: Level Cap Raised to 30, Hall of Thanes & Ruins of Lordaeron Unlocked
Blizzard has officially increased the WoW Forever beta level cap to 30. Testers can now queue for the Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron dungeon wings, explore Zephras Isle, and test level 20–30 class talent tiers.
The WoW Forever closed beta testing realm has received a major milestone update, raising the maximum character level from 20 to 30 and unlocking two dedicated classic plus dungeon wings for testing.
Level Cap Increased to 30
Players can now progress their characters to level 30, unlocking tier 3 and tier 4 talent tree specializations across all 9 classes. This allows testing of pivotal mid-game mechanics including Druid Travel Form, Shaman Ghost Wolf, Rogue Vanish, and Warrior Berserker Stance.
Beta Testing Inclusions
- ▸Hall of Thanes (Levels 13–18): Dwarven underground dungeon wing featuring Magmatus and Thane Gorerunner.
- ▸Ruins of Lordaeron (Levels 15–20): Forsaken underground citadel with custom undead encounter mechanics.
- ▸Zephras Isle & The Riverglades: Open for questing, resource gathering, and rare mob encounter testing.
- ▸Rain visibility and ambient weather lighting system hotfixes deployed across Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms.
Testing Duration
According to Blizzard's developer notes, this beta testing phase will remain live through October 21, 2026, leading into character name reservations and the official global launch.
Related Guides & Databases
Explore corresponding leveling routes, classes, and dungeon codexes
raidsThe Hall of Thanes
Located directly beneath Ironforge in Old Ironforge (accessed down the hallway to the left of King Magni Bronzebeard's royal throne), serving as the Alliance Level 13–18 starter dungeon against infesting Trogg diggers, Dark Iron spies, and Warlord Durgen Dirgehammer.
raidsRuins of Lordaeron
Deep beneath the ruined capital city of Lordaeron and the forgotten royal courtyards above Undercity, Forsaken and Horde scouts delve into dark crypts, sewage waterways, and plague vaults to purge lingering Scourge fleshcrafters and Scarlet Heretics.
zonesZephras Isle
The windswept storm crags and coastal cliffs of Zephras Isle serve as the ancestral homeland of the Skyborne race. Featuring dual-faction outposts, early hybrid class relics, turbulent thunderheads, and pirate-infested coves.