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SoulframeGuilds and Grouping
Finding a group in World of Warcraft: Forever: the Looking for Group tool at meeting stones that lists groups but does not form them, no summoning stones, Warlock summons, grouping only within a ruleset and faction, the WoW Portal Room Discord, Discord voice, and raid sizes.
World of Warcraft: Forever has a Looking for Group tool that lists groups but does not form them or teleport anyone, and its meeting stones do not summon, so your group still has to reach the dungeon door. "Dungeons aren't just the experience inside. It's the journey to get to it," the developers said on the Oct 8 podcast, "which is why no summoning stones". Blizzard's Tim Jones and Mike Nuthals told Kotaku that meeting stones at dungeon entrances open the feature, and you can list and find groups there. You can group only with players of your own ruleset and faction (Blizzard).
Quick facts
| Group tool | Lists groups; no automatic matching or teleport (Warcraft Tavern) |
| Meeting stones | Open the group tool; do not summon (Kotaku) |
| Summons | Warlocks only, with two more party members present (Warcraft Tavern) |
| Who you can group with | Same ruleset and faction (Blizzard) |
| Guilds | Same ruleset and faction; the Olympus guilds met a limit of about 1,000 members in the beta |
| Official Discord | WoW Portal Room |
| Voice | Discord Voice can be set for a party (Blizzard, beta, Oct 8, 2026) |
| First raids | Dec 9, 2026: The Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20), Onyxia's Lair (40) |
Why there are no summoning stones
A developer said on the Oct 8 podcast that the team wants "to be very careful on anything that cuts down travel time", since the effort of reaching a dungeon and the people met along the way matter. Another added that no summoning also keeps players from gathering only at a few hot spots. Blizzard wrote to TechRadar that "easy, quick access to teleports shrink the world", as Icy Veins quotes it, and marginalize part of the Warlock's identity. So a Warlock in the party is the only summon; see Best Class. Plan the walk with Dungeons and Zones by Level.
The tool in the beta
The beta's notes added to the group tool as testing went on. Group Finder postings can pick an In-Game Voice Mode, prompting members to join the chosen voice chat, and on Oct 15 the list began updating dungeon eligibility when party members differ in level. Blizzard also fixed its "Show All Level Ranges" checkbox. /who learned subzones on Oct 15, so /who northshire finds characters there. A guest on the Oct 29 podcast said players also listed things like dueling raids in the tool.
Party changes can matter in the open world: the Oct 1 notes stopped party leaders being moved when a party forms, and layering is on Rulesets.
Guilds
Guilds, dungeons and raids all stay inside one ruleset and faction, so Blizzard asks you to agree on both with friends before creating a character. The beta's Olympus chain ran into guilds of about 1,000 members, as Asmongold's own roll call showed; Blizzard has not published the cap as of Oct 31, 2026.
Blizzard gave protecting "the traditional guild structure" as the main reason to ban GDKP raids; see Gold Guide. Every raid tier, Jones and Nuthals told Kotaku, will have at least one 10-player and one 20-player option, sometimes with a 40-player raid, and flexible raid sizes are out. See Raids.
The WoW Portal Room
Blizzard's official answer to "where do I find a guild?" is the WoW Portal Room, the game's Discord server, whose invite is on that Oct 27, 2026 article. WoW Ambassadors, experienced players who represent their own Discord communities, help you find one that fits. Blizzard calls it "a gateway", not the final destination.
Bigger groups and what comes later
Larger parties are an idea, not a feature. Asked on the Oct 29 podcast about 80 to 120 player groups, a developer said the team has thought about letting you "make an army", but "we're not announcing anything". Another, speaking of large battles, said the state at the end of the beta is what to expect for launch.
What is not known yet
As of Oct 31, 2026: Blizzard's guild member cap, and how busy the group tool will be on each ruleset at launch.
Frequently asked questions
Does WoW Forever have a dungeon finder? Not an automatic one. Forever has a Looking for Group tool that lists groups, without forming them or teleporting anyone.
Are there summoning stones in WoW Forever? Meeting stones exist but do not summon. Only a Warlock can summon party members.
Can I group with friends on another ruleset? No. Blizzard says characters group, join guilds, run dungeons and raid only with players on the same ruleset and faction.
Where can I find a guild for WoW Forever? Blizzard points players to the WoW Portal Room Discord, where Ambassadors help them find a community.
Does WoW Forever have voice chat? The beta added Discord Voice under Audio settings, used for the whole party according to the leader's setting.
Are there flexible raid sizes? No. Jones and Nuthals told Kotaku flexible raiding is out, and each tier will offer a 10-player and a 20-player option.
Sources
- New Player's Starter Guide: Welcome to World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard Entertainment, Oct 28, 2026
- Your Next Adventure in WoW: Forever Starts in the WoW Portal Room, Blizzard Entertainment, Oct 27, 2026
- WoW Forever Beta Development Notes - Updated October 26, Blizzard Entertainment (Kaivax), World of Warcraft forums, Sep 24 to Oct 27, 2026
- 8 New Things We Just Learned About World Of Warcraft: Forever From Its Lead Designers, Kotaku (Rebekah Valentine), Sep 14, 2026
- Blizzard explains why WoW: Forever won't have Summoning Stones, TechRadar (Demi Williams), Oct 9, 2026
- WoW Forever Devs Explain Why Summoning Stones Won't Be Added, Icy Veins (Emma), October 2026
- No Group Finder or Summoning Stones in WoW Forever, Warcraft Tavern (Luxrah), Sep 14, 2026
- Dive into Dungeons with Devs, Episode 3 and All About Tech, Episode 6, The WoW: Forever Podcast, World of Warcraft, Oct 8 and Oct 29, 2026 (videos)
Moments
Dive into Dungeons with Devs ft. @hammerdancegaming | Episode 3 - The WoW: Forever Podcast
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All About Tech ft. @Shobek | Episode 6 - The WoW: Forever Podcast
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Best ClassThere is no official best class in World of Warcraft: Forever: Blizzard's stated goal is that all 27 talent trees are worth bringing to a dungeon or raid. How to choose by role, faction and play style, what Blizzard changed for each class, what creators said, and which classes beta players picked most.
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Zones by LevelWorld of Warcraft: Forever zones by level: what Blizzard has stated (Zephras Isle 1 to 12, the Riverglades mid-30s to mid-40s, Mount Hyjal as endgame leveling), a guide site's beta map for every other zone, and where the numbers are still unsettled.
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Asmongold's Olympus guildsOlympus, the chain of guilds the streamer Asmongold built in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta with the stated goal of getting the majority of players into one of them: the highlights, how it grew from one guild to more than 70,000 members by his count, the march to Mount Hyjal, and the criticism from players, streamers and the press.