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All Dungeon and Zone Level Requirements in World of Warcraft

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World of Warcraft is a popular MMORPG based on Warcraft. It’s been here for a long time, but its loyal community of fans continue to support the game. The game’s worldbuilding, characters, and player support make it one of the most successful MMOs of all time.

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WoW has seen several major expansions over the years, each introducing new content. Players are able to explore more areas and go into more dungeons.

What are the level requirements for WoW dungeons and zones?

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World of Warcraft’s vanilla version and expansions each contain many dungeons and zones. Players need to reach the minimum recommended levels before being allowed access. Those who are beyond acceptable levels will no longer be able to access certain dungeons as well.

Here’s an overview of the current level ranges for each dungeon, or instance, in World of Warcraft, including the vanilla (Classic) version and expansions:

  • World of Warcraft Classic instances: levels 10-60
  • The Burning Crusade instances: levels 58-80
  • Wrath of the Lich King instances: levels 58-80
  • Cataclysm instances: levels 77-90
  • Mists of Pandaria instances: levels 26-60, 80-90 (heroic)
  • Warlords of Draenor instances: levels 90-100
  • Legion instances: levels 98-110
  • Battle for Azeroth instances: levels 110-120
  • Shadowlands instances: levels 50-60

WoW Classic dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in WoW classic, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel Range
Ragefire ChasmOrgrimmar1015-60
The DeadminesWestfall1015-60
Wailing CavernsNorthern Barrens1017-60
Shadowfang KeepSilverpine Forest1117-60
Stormwind Stockade Stormwind City1520-60
Blackfathom Deeps Ashenvale1520-60
Gnomeregan Dun Morogh1924-60
Scarlet Halls Tirisfal Glades2126-60
Scarlet Monastery Tirisfal Glades2328-60
Razorfen Kraul Southern Barrens2530-60
Maraudon Desolace2530-60
Razorfen Downs Thousand Needles3535-60
Dire Maul Feralas3136-60
Scholomance Western Plaguelands3338-60
Uldaman Badlands3540-60
Stratholme Eastern Plaguelands3742-60
Zul’Farrak Tanaris3944-60
Blackrock Depths Blackrock Mountain4247-60
Sunken Temple Swamp of Sorrows4550-60
Lower Blackrock Spire Blackrock Mountain5055-60

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Burning Crusade dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in The Burning Crusade, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Hellfire RampartsHellfire Peninsula, Hellfire Citadel5858-80
Blood Furnace Hellfire Peninsula, Hellfire Citadel5859-80
Slave Pens Zangarmarsh, Coilfang Reservoir5960-80
UnderbogZangarmarsh, Coilfang Reservoir6061-80
Mana-TombsTerokkar Forest, Auchindoun6262-80
Auchenai CryptsTerokkar Forest, Auchindoun6363-80
Escape from Durnholde Keep Tanaris, Caverns of Time6464-80
Sethekk Halls Terokkar Forest, Auchindoun6565-80
Shadow Labyrinth Terokkar Forest, Auchindoun6767-80
Shattered Halls Hellfire Peninsula, Hellfire Citadel6767-80
The BotanicaNetherstorm, Tempest Keep6767-80
The MechanarNetherstorm, Tempest Keep6767-80
The SteamvaultZangarmarsh, Coilfang Reservoir6767-80
Magisters’ TerraceIsle of Quel’Danas6868-80
Opening of the Dark PortalTanaris, Caverns of Time6868-80
The ArcatrazNetherstorm, Tempest Keep6868-80

Wrath of the Lich King dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Wrath of the Lich King, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Utgarde KeepHowling Fjord, Utgarde Keep5858-80
The NexusBorean Tundra, The Nexus5959-80
Azjol-Nerub: Azjol-NerubDragonblight, Azjol-Nerub6060-80
Ahn’kahet: The Old KingdomDragonblight, Azjol-Nerub6161-80
Drak’Tharon KeepZul’Drak6262-80
The Violet HoldDalaran6363-80
GundrakZul’Drak6464-80
Halls of StoneStorm Peaks, Ulduar6565-80
Halls of LightningStorm Peaks, Ulduar6767-80
The OculusBorean Tundra, The Nexus6767-80
Utgarde PinnacleHowling Fjord, Utgarde Keep6767-80
The Culling of StratholmeTanaris, Caverns of Time6868-80
Trial of the ChampionIcecrown, Crusaders’ Coliseum6868-80
Halls of ReflectionIcecrown, Icecrown Citadel7070-80
Pit of SaronIcecrown, Icecrown Citadel7070-80
The Forge of SoulsIcecrown, Icecrown Citadel7070-80

Cataclysm dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Cataclysm, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Throne of the TidesAbyssal Depths, Vashj’ir8080-90
Blackrock CavernsBlackrock Mountain8080-90
The StonecoreDeepholm8181-90
The Vortex PinnacleSkywall, Uldum8181-90
Grim BatolGrim Batol, Twilight Highlands8484-90
Halls of OriginationUldum8484-90
Lost City of the Tol’virVir’naal River Delta, Uldum8484-90
The Deadmines (Heroic)Moonbrook, Westfall8585-87
Shadowfang Keep (Heroic)Silverpine Forest8585-87
Zul’AmanGhostlands8585-87
Zul’GurubNorthern Stranglethorn8585-87
End TimeCaverns of Time, Tanaris8585-87
Well of EternityCaverns of Time, Tanaris8585
Hour of TwilightCaverns of Time, Tanaris8585

Mists of Pandaria dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Mists of Pandaria, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Scarlet HallsScarlet Monastery, Tirisfal Glades2128-31
Scarlet MonasteryScarlet Monastery, Tirisfal Glades2330-33
ScholomanceWestern Plaguelands3341-44
Stormstout BreweryValley of the Four Winds8080-90
Temple of the Jade SerpentJade Forest8080-90
Mogu’shan PalaceVale of Eternal Blossoms8282-90
Shado-Pan MonasteryKun-Lai Summit8282-90
Gate of the Setting SunSerpent’s Spine, Vale of Eternal Blossoms8383-90
Siege of Niuzao TempleTownlong Steppes8383-90

Warlords of Draenor dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Warlords of Draenor, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Bloodmaul Slag MinesFrostfire Ridge9090-100
Iron DocksIron Docks9292-100
AuchindounTalador9494-100
SkyreachSpires of Arak9797-100
Grimrail DepotGorgrond100100
Shadowmoon Burial GroundsShadowmoon Valley100100
The EverbloomEverbloom Wilds, Gorgrond100100
Upper Blackrock SpireBlackrock Spire, Blackrock Mountain100100

Legion dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Legion, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Eye of AzsharaAzsuna100100-110
Darkheart ThicketVal’sharah100100-110
Neltharion’s LairHighmountain100100-110
Halls of ValorStormheim100100-110
Assault on Violet HoldDalaran105105-110
Vault of the WardensAzsuna110110
Black Rook HoldVal’sharah110110
Maw of SoulsStormheim110110
The ArcwaySuramar110110
Court of StarsSuramar110110
Return to KarazhanDeadwind Pass110110
Cathedral of Eternal NightBroken Shore110110
Seat of the TriumvirateEredath110110

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Battle for Azeroth dungeon and zone level requirements

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Here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Battle for Azeroth, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
FreeholdTiragarde Sound110110-120
Waycrest ManorDrustvar110110-120
Shrine of the StormStormsong Valley110110-120
Atal’DazarZuldazar110110-120
UnderrotNazmir110110-120
Temple of SethralissVol’dun110110-120
Tol DagorTol Dagor115115-120
THE MOTHERLODE!!Zuldazar115115-120
Siege of BoralusTiragarde Sound120120
Kings’ RestZuldazar120120
Operation: MechagonMechagon Island120120

Shadowlands dungeon and zone level requirements

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Lastly, here’s a list of the dungeons and zones in Shadowlands, as well as the minimum level and level range for each:

DungeonsZonesMinimum LevelLevel range
Darkmaul CitadelExile’s Reach77-10
Necrotic WakeBastion5050-60
PlaguefallMaldraxxus5050-60
Mists of Tirna ScitheArdenweald5050-60
Halls of AtonementRevendreth5050-60
Spires of AscensionBastion6060
Theater of PainMaldraxxus6060
De Other SideArdenweald6060
Sanguine DepthsRevendreth6060
Tazavesh, the Veiled MarketIn-Between6060

That’s the list of all dungeon and zone-level requirements in WoW and its expansions. Make sure you have reached the minimum required level before entering dungeons so that you can be guaranteed entry. It’s best to take on these dungeons if you’re at a level higher than the minimum, however.

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