Excavation Site: Wetlands

The newest beta dungeon, an outdoor Explorers' League dig in the Wetlands. Where it is and what we know so far.

Excavation Site: Wetlands

Type	Outdoor dungeon (5 players), new in Forever
Zone	Wetlands
Levels	About 24 to 31
Faction	Both
Final boss	Relic Guardian

Requirements

Level 24+ (26+ is easier)
A group of 5: 1 tank, 1 healer, 3 DPS

Items you need

Food and water (a stack each)

Your progress

0 of 8 steps done ·

Getting there

Go to the Wetlands. Find Thelgen Rock, the cave in the south of the zone.
The path to the dig starts just south of Thelgen Rock.
AllianceMenethil Harbor is the closest flight point.
HordeHorde walk in from Arathi Highlands to the south-east. The Wetlands is Alliance land, so travel in a group.

The bosses

This dungeon opened on October 1. Boss tactics and loot aren't well known yet.

Saltspine
Shadetooth
Highland Horror
Relic Guardian: the last boss. The dig is tied to the Explorers' League and Titan constructs.

Tips

Found a good tactic or a nice drop? Tell us in #help and we'll add it.
Level ranges differ between guides (24 to 29, 26 to 31, 26 to 33). Around 26 is a safe start.

Sources

Written by ONN from the WoW: Forever beta and Blizzard's notes, last checked October 4, 2026. The beta is still changing, so details may be different at launch on November 4. Something wrong? Tell us in #help.