40-player raid · level 60 · unlocks 2026-12-09
Onyxia's Lair
The Classic 40-player dragon returns with her three phases. Every raider needs the Drakefire Amulet in their bags (not equipped), earned through the faction attunement that runs Blackrock Depths and Blackrock Spire and ends with General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire.

Size40
Encounters1
LocationDustwallow Marsh
What we know
- Bring fire resistance and a plan for Deep Breath.
- The Alliance and Horde attunement chains are on the quest pages.
- Encounter names in the client: Onyxia (1 total; the order is not a confirmed kill order).
Prepare with the dungeon pages for pre-raid gear and the endgame builds. This page is updated when Blizzard publishes encounter details.
Questions players ask
How many players is Onyxia's Lair?
40, at level 60, with 1 encounter in the client.
Where is Onyxia's Lair?
Dustwallow Marsh