All World of Warcraft raids in order

Raids in World of Warcraft are the bread and butter of the endgame. After leveling your character through the entirety of Azeroth, raids—considered the ultimate challenge that WoW has to offer—await you at the end of an expansion.

For many players, raiding is one of the only things that keep them logging into WoW week after week, and the release of a new raid is an opportunity to re-discover their passion for the game. That constant progression from normal difficulty up to Mythic has been something that’s driven WoW players for decades. Whether you’re pursuing gear, a seasonal achievement, or a good time with your guildmates, raiding is the go-to endgame for countless WoW players.

Throughout WoW’s history, dozens of raids have been released, with the total number eclipsing 60 total raids as of The War Within. Here, you’ll find every iteration of each WoW released over the years sorted by their release dates.

List of all WoW raids by release date

Here are all the raids ever released in World of Warcraft listed in chronological order. Alongside the name of the raid, you’ll find the patch in which it was released, as well as its original launch date.

All World of Warcraft Classic raids

WoW players fighting Onyxia, a giant dragon with pink wings, in her lair. — Onyxia’s Lair is a legendary WoW raid. Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Molten Core (Patch 1.1, Nov. 7, 2004)
Onyxia’s Lair (Patch 1.1, Nov. 7, 2004)
Blackwing Lair (Patch 1.6, July 12, 2005)
Zul’gurub (Patch 1.7, Sept. 13, 2005)
- Changed to a five-player dungeon during Cataclysm.
Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj (Patch 1.9, Jan. 3, 2006)
Temple of Ahn’Qiraj (Patch 1.9, Jan. 3, 2006)
Naxxramas (Patch 1.11, June 20, 2006)
- Re-released during Wrath of the Lich King.

All WoW The Burning Crusade raids

An in-game WoW screenshot of the entrance to the Karazhan raid in Deadwind Pass. — Karazhan is a fan-favorite WoW raid from The Burning Crusade. Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Gruul’s Lair (Patch 2.0, Jan. 16, 2007)
Magtheridon’s Lair (Patch 2.0, Jan. 16, 2007)
Karazhan (Patch 2.0, Jan. 16, 2007)
Serpentshrine Cavern (Patch 2.0, Jan. 16, 2007)
Tempest Keep (Patch 2.0, Jan. 16, 2007)
Battle for Mount Hyjal (Patch 2.1, May 22, 2007)
Black Temple (Patch 2.1, May 22, 2007)
Zul’aman (Patch 2.3, Nov. 13, 2007)
- Changed to a five-player dungeon during Cataclysm.
The Sunwell Plateau (Patch 2.4, March 25, 2008)

All WoW Wrath of the Lich King raids

A view up at Icecrown Citadel, home of the Lich King and his undead horse Invincible, in World of Warcraft. — The base of Icecrown Citadel. Image via Blizzard Entertainment

Naxxramas (Patch 3.0, Nov. 13, 2008)
Obsidian Sanctum (Patch 3.0, Nov. 13, 2008)
Vault of Archavon (Patch 3.0, Nov. 13, 2008)
- More bosses were added to this raid throughout the expansion.
Eye of Eternity (Patch 3.0, Nov. 13, 2008)
Ulduar (Patch 3.1, April 14, 2009)
Trial of the Crusader (Patch 3.2, Aug. 4, 2009)
Onyxia’s Lair (Patch 3.2.2, Sept. 22, 2009)
Icecrown Citadel (Patch 3.3, Dec. 8, 2009)
Ruby Sanctum (Patch 3.3.5, June 22, 2010)