World of Warcraft: Classic is getting ready to take players into Northrend again. Another expansion means new dungeons, and every expansion is always just a venue for more exciting and creative content along with general quality of life improvements and essential bug fixes for WoW: Classic.

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There are several new dungeons throughout Azeroth that are part of The Wrath of the Lich King expansion, and the following are focused on those located on the new continent of Northrend. That's why the Culling of Stratholme, the new five-player instance located in the Caverns of Time, a zone in old Azeroth, is left out.

15 Utgarde Keep, Level 68

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Located in the scenic reaches of Howling Fjord, this isn't only one of the first Northrend instances that most players encounter. It's also the one that gets the most screenshots and could be one of the most dangerous to visit.

Reaching it without a flying mount, which most players don't have yet, means fighting through a hostile Vykrul village.

14 The Nexus, Level 68

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The sheltered region at the center of the Borean Tundra is where players can find Coldarra, the home of the Blue Dragonflight and their aspect, Malygos. The enemies in this dungeon change depending on whether your character is Horde or Alliance but everyone is fighting for the dragons.

13 Ajzol-Nerub, Level 70

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A smaller dungeon that consists of three bosses, Ajzol-Nerub is tucked away in the center of the barren and windswept reaches of Dragonflight.

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The dungeon is part of a larger complex that includes another five-player instance and a raid. The same location also appeared in another game as the site of a great battle.

12 Ahn’Kahet: The Old Kingdom, Level 71

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Players who have experienced the old Warcraft real-time strategy games have already visited at least part of this mysterious kingdom. Arthas and his forces lay siege to Ahn'Kahet in one of the Warcraft 3 expansions.

This time, it's just a party of five instead of a whole army, versus five bosses and a vast horde of insects, cultists, and other horrors.

11 Drak’Tharon Keep, Level 72

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Of course, there would have to be an ancient troll-themed dungeon in the mix, and that would be Drak'Tharon Keep. Players traveling between Grizzly Hills and Zul'Drak can find its rugged yet majestic gates on the northern side of the border.

10 The Violet Hold, Level 73

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Located beneath the floating city of Dalaran, the Violet Hold is a one-room dungeon that hosts several enemies and bosses that the party has to defeat in succession.

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Despite the condensed location, this dungeon gives players no less than seven bosses to fight, and that includes a dragon at the end.

9 Halls Of Stone, Level 73

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This will probably be the first time most players see Ulduar, but it won't be the last. Halls of Stone is intended to be the introduction to this vast complex which includes another dungeon and the massive raid instance that gives the whole area its name.

8 Gundrak, Level 73

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Another instance that was built by the trolls of centuries past, Gundrak is also located in the zone of Zul-Drak. Gundrak recalls old-world dungeons like Sunken Temple and Maradon, with their two separate entrances and an interior puzzle to open the passage to the final boss.

7 Halls Of Lightning, Level 75

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After moving up from the Halls of Stone, return to the mountain peaks of Ulduar and challenge the four bosses in the Halls of Lightening.

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For those that are keen on Azerothian lore, especially ancient history, this is the dungeon with a Titan Keeper waiting for the successful adventurers at the end.

6 The Oculus, Level 75

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Do a good deed and free some wayward dragons from their captivity in the Oculus, then ride them to victory against the dungeon boss. Choices include red, green, or yellow and include different buffs that complement certain classes, whether they're healers, tanks, or damage-per-second (DPS).

5 Utgarde Pinnacle, Level 75

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Return to the frosty cliffs of Howling Fjord to the second instance in these same high towers, Utgarde Pinnacle. This adventure includes more lore and backstory regarding the Valkyr's dealings with the Lich King himself and the downfall of King Ymiron.

4 Pit Of Saron, Level 78

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Welcome to Icecrown, the seat of the Lich King himself and the epicenter of his earthly forces. Visiting this dungeon is an essential part of a quest chain that eventually leads players to the 25-player raid in the upper parts of the dungeon.

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The Pit of Saron can be accessed either through its own entrance or a passageway from the Forge of Souls.

3 Forge Of Souls, Level 78

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Another essential step in the chain quest that leads into the Citadel, the Forge of Souls is aptly named. This is where the Lich King traps and tortures the souls in his possession, and most of the enemies here are undead creatures held over from Warcraft 3.

2 Halls Of Reflection, Level 78

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The third of three five-player dungeons in Icecrown Citadel, this is the resting place of the cursed sword Frostmourne, the unholy blade that ultimately led Prince Arthas into darkness.

This two-part dungeon includes finding the sword and both escaping from the advancing Arthas with either the aid of Jaina Proudmoore or Sylvanas Windrunner, depending on the character's faction.

1 Trial Of The Champion, Level 80

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This unique dungeon is part of another event, the Argent Tournament, in which the Argent Dawn selects the most talented and heroic crusaders to help them defeat Arthas, the Lich King. The final boss is a surprise opponent, the Black Knight, an emissary of the Lich King, who appears to demonstrate his master's resolve.

World of Warcraft Classic is available on PC.

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