WoW Forever Beta Dungeon Tier List Best Dungeons
Dungeon tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks all available dungeons by XP, loot, and difficulty at level 1-30.
For broader content, see our Leveling Routes, Best Race-Class, and Best Addons articles.
Quick summary: Best leveling dungeon: Stockades / Ragefire Chasm. Best Phase 2 dungeon: Excavation Site. Best loot: Heart of Excavation.
Dungeon tier list
S tier (must-do)
| Dungeon | Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Stockades | 15-20 | Fast XP, easy |
| Ragefire Chasm | 15-20 | Fast XP, easy |
| Excavation Site | 24-29 | Best loot |
A tier (strong)
| Dungeon | Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13-18 | Solid XP |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 15-20 | Solid XP |
B tier (situational)
| Dungeon | Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Alcaz Island Prison | 18-25 | Mid XP |
Best dungeon for XP
| Rank | Dungeon | XP/run | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockades | 9-10K | 15 min |
| 2 | Ragefire Chasm | 9-10K | 15 min |
| 3 | Hall of Thanes | 7-9K | 20 min |
| 4 | Ruins of Lordaeron | 8-10K | 20 min |
Best dungeon for loot
| Rank | Dungeon | Loot tier | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excavation Site | BiS | Heart + gear |
| 2 | Stockades | Pre-bis | Solid gear |
| 3 | Ragefire Chasm | Pre-bis | Solid gear |
Dungeon level ranges
| Dungeon | Level | Loot ilvl |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13-18 | 20-30 |
| Stockades | 15-20 | 25-35 |
| Ragefire Chasm | 15-20 | 25-35 |
| Alcaz Island Prison | 18-25 | 30-40 |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 15-20 | 25-35 |
| Excavation Site | 24-29 | 35-50 |
Best dungeon for first-time
| Level | Best dungeon |
|---|---|
| 10-13 | Hall of Thanes |
| 13-15 | Stockades / RFC |
| 15-20 | Stockades / RFC spam |
| 24-29 | Excavation Site |
Dungeon mechanics
Stockades mechanics
| Boss | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kam Deepfury | 16 | Simple |
| Bruegal Ironknuckle | 18 | Two phases |
| Dextren Ward | 20 | Burst DPS check |
| Nurse Lillian | 19 | Heal threat |
Ragefire Chasm mechanics
| Boss | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oggleflint | 15 | Simple |
| Taragaman the Hungerer | 17 | AoE |
| Jergosh the Invoker | 19 | Curse dispel |
| Bazzalan | 20 | Final |
Excavation Site mechanics
| Boss | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman Stonehide | 26 | Earth Spike |
| Earthspeaker Yeva | 27 | Earthquake |
| Sealed Titan | 28 | Multi-phase |
| Brogdul (rare) | 30 | Hard |
Best dungeon for time-efficient XP
Spam strategy
| Level range | Spam dungeon | XP/hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10-13 | Hall of Thanes | 25-30K |
| 13-15 | Stockades (Pugs) | 30-35K |
| 15-20 | Stockades / RFC | 35-40K |
| 24-29 | Excavation Site | 25-30K |
Best dungeon for fast queue
| Rank | Dungeon | Queue time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockades | 1-3 min |
| 2 | Ragefire Chasm | 1-3 min |
| 3 | Excavation Site | 3-5 min |
Loot priority
Best pre-bis gear
| Slot | Dungeon | Item |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Excavation Site | Excavator’s Hard Hat (5% drop) |
| Trinket | Excavation Site | Heart of Excavation (1% drop) |
| Shoulders | Excavation Site | Earthen Mantle |
| Weapon | Excavation Site | Sealed Titan Fragment |
Common dungeon mistakes
| Mistake | Cost |
|---|---|
| Skip groups | Slow XP |
| No consumables | Death |
| Wrong class | Slow clear |
| Skipping bosses | Lost loot |
Dungeon addons
| Addon | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BigWigs/DBM | Boss timers |
| Details! | Damage meter |
| WeakAuras | Cooldown tracking |
| TidyPlates | Threat indicator |
Best dungeon class
Tank (best for dungeon)
| Class | Strength |
|---|---|
| Prot Warrior | Shield Block |
| Blood DK | Self-heal |
| Guardian Druid | High HP |
Healer
| Class | Strength |
|---|---|
| Disc Priest | Atonement |
| Holy Paladin | Blessing |
| Resto Druid | Mobility |
DPS
| Class | Strength |
|---|---|
| Frost Mage | AoE |
| Sub Rogue | Burst |
| Fire Mage | Single target |
FAQ
What’s the best leveling dungeon?
Stockades / Ragefire Chasm.
Best Phase 2 dungeon?
Excavation Site.
Best loot in beta?
Heart of Excavation (1% drop).
Final verdict
Best leveling: Stockades / RFC. Best Phase 2: Excavation Site. Best loot: Heart of Excavation.
Whatever you choose, dungeon spam is fastest.
For more content, see our Leveling Routes, Best Race-Class, Best Addons, and BiS Gear articles.
