Blizzard published the WoW: Forever hotfixes dated November 9, 2026. Experience for all enemy kills in dungeons is up 50%, and the Deathless Marrow encounter was made easier. Player population was lowered in congested zones.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
The notes also fix class, quest, item, dungeon and PvP bugs. They affect dungeon groups, questing players, Warlocks, Mages, Druids and others. The post does not name a region.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
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Dungeon Changes
Beyond the 50% experience increase, Blizzard fixed several dungeon problems. Creatures in the Drowned City were doing about 30% more damage than intended, and that is corrected. Stratholme no longer lets players mount inside.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
The Deathless Marrow encounter was retuned: creature health is down 25%, and three abilities were reduced.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
- Deathless Sorcerer Fireball damage down 25%
- Deathless Watcher Charge damage down 50%
- Deathless Guardian Shield Slam cast about 50% less often
- Zarla Ober in Alcaz Prison now drops loot
- Blackfathom Deeps death release bug fixed
- Blackrock Depths throne room doors open after a wipe
- Heart of the Mountain can be looted more than once
- Vitrix, Snowtalon and Cinder drop loot and skinning materials
- Cinder spawns correctly after the Archival Panel is used
Class Fixes
Most class entries are bug fixes. The Warlock entry matters most for leveling: players who finished Summon Felsteed earlier can summon the mount once to get apprentice riding skill. See the Warlock guide and Mage guide.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
- Druid Cooldown Manager drops Berserk, shows Lacerate
- Feral Charge (Cat) now enters combat right away
- Natural Instinct now applies to Lacerate and Pounce
- Hunters no longer aggro distant enemies by targeting
- Vulgara and Shrieklings of Zephras moved to correct pet families
- Flamestirke ticks no longer consume clearcasting
- Consecration damage bonus no longer stops after despawns
- Shadowform no longer breaks when casting Fear Ward
- Power Infusion persists correctly on allies
- Lightning Overload deals correct Lightning Bolt damage
- Incinerate no longer available to non-Destruction Warlocks
- Thunderclap Cooldown Manager shows only its cooldown
Quests, Items and NPCs
Many quest blockers were cleared, including several quest items now shared with everyone in a party. Item fixes include a Camp Benefits aura bug with the Pouch of Violet Dust. Check the quest database for individual quests.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
- The Monster Surfaces, Croaky's Head, Elmpaw's Head shared in party
- Jom-jom's Escape and Fetch 'n' Fletch fixed
- Feathers in Flight owl nests lootable below level 60
- Lonebrow's Journal respawns faster and moved down the road
- Waylaid Crates and Craftsman's Writs drop in dungeons again
- Nifty Stopwatch no longer shares cooldown with movement abilities
- Gloves of Holy Might now work as intended
- Young Diemetradons in Un'goro no longer spawn at level 58
- Ferocitas the Dream Eater spawns sooner in Teldrassil
- Malduko Cloudcrush respawns slightly more slowly in Zephras
World, PvP and Races
Blizzard lowered player population in several congested zones. Its developer note says the change is bigger on the PvP ruleset after players reported overcrowding, and further adjustments may follow. In Warsong Gulch, an invisible wall on the Alliance base roof is gone.Source: Blizzard, WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 9, 2026, checked November 10, 2026.
- Tauren Cultivation goes on cooldown only after the cast
- Camp Taurajo to Thunder Bluff flight path avoids objects
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more XP do dungeon kills give in WoW Forever after the November 9 hotfixes?
Experience for all enemy kills in dungeons increased by 50%. Blizzard's notes do not list a specific dungeon or level range, so it applies to dungeons broadly.
What changed in the Deathless Marrow encounter?
Creature health is down 25%. Deathless Sorcerer's Fireball damage is down 25%, Deathless Watcher's Charge damage is down 50%, and Deathless Guardian's Shield Slam is cast about 50% less often.
Do I need to redo the Summon Felsteed quest to get riding skill?
Blizzard says players who finished the quest before the hotfix can summon the Felsteed once to receive the apprentice riding skill. Completing the quest now grants the skill correctly.
Which ruleset got the bigger population reduction?
Blizzard says the reduction in crowded zones was an even bigger change on the PvP ruleset, after player feedback about overcrowding. It plans to keep watching zones and adjust further.
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