Which raids are not cross faction?

Which Raids Are Not Cross-Faction in World of Warcraft?

The World of Warcraft community has long been divided into two main factions: the Horde and the Alliance. Until recently, players from opposite factions were unable to form groups or participate in content together. However, in 2022, Blizzard Entertainment introduced cross-faction instances, allowing players to join forces and take on challenges together. But not all raids are created equal, and some remain restricted to one faction or the other.

Trial of the Champion, Trial of the Crusader, Vault of Archavon, Icecrown Citadel, and Baradin Hold

Several classic raids are still inaccessible to cross-faction players. These include:

• Trial of the Champion: A 10-man raid introduced in Wrath of the Lich King that remains restricted to a single faction.
• Trial of the Crusader: Another 10-man raid from Wrath of the Lich King that is only available to players of the same faction.
• Vault of Archavon: A 25-man raid from Wrath of the Lich King that is exclusively accessible to players of a single faction.
• Icecrown Citadel: The final raid of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, Icecrown Citadel is still locked to a single faction, preventing cross-faction participation.
• Baradin Hold: A 25-man raid from Cataclysm that is only available to players of a single faction.

Darkmaul Citadel (Exile’s Reach Dungeon)

One dungeon remains off-limits to cross-faction players:

• Darkmaul Citadel (Exile’s Reach Dungeon): A 10-player dungeon introduced in Warlords of Draenor that can only be accessed by players of the same faction.

Timewalking

Unfortunately, Timewalking, a feature that allows players to experience classic content in a modern context, is also restricted to the same faction:

• Timewalking: While this feature allows players to explore older content, it only functions within the context of the same faction.

Can Horde and Alliance Players Queue for Dungeons Together?

Patch 9.2.5, scheduled to arrive in May 2023, will allow Horde and Alliance players to join together in the same party for the first time, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse gameplay experience. However, some older content will remain locked to a single faction.

Table: Cross-Faction Restrictions

Conclusion

While progress has been made in making the World of Warcraft experience more inclusive, there is still a long way to go. As Blizzard Entertainment continues to update and refresh the game, it’s likely that more content will become accessible to cross-faction players. Until then, fans of the Horde and Alliance will have to rely on their own ingenuity and creativity to find new ways to collaborate and overcome the challenges that lie ahead.