World of Warcraft news » Hellfire Citadel Raid Schedule

The armies of Azeroth are set to charge into Tanaan Jungle and the new Raid found there. To help with the coordination of these fiery days to come, we’ve broken down the unlock schedule for Hellfire Citadel. Get ready!

If you're among those patiently sharpening your sword until Raid Finder unlocks, please note that you'll need a minimum item level of 650 to enter. Here's the rundown:

June 24 (with the release of Patch 6.2)

• Hellfire Citadel Normal and Heroic difficulties open.

July 1

• Mythic difficulty becomes available.
• Raid Finder Wing 1 (Hellfire Assault, Iron Reaver, Kormrok) unlocks.

July 15

• Raid Finder Wing 2 (Hellfire High Council, Kilrogg, Gorefiend) unlocks.

July 29

• Raid Finder Wing 3 (Shadow-Lord Iskar, Socrethar the Eternal, Tyrant Velhari) unlocks.

August 12

• Raid Finder Wing 4 (Fel Lord Zakuun, Xhul’horac, Mannoroth) unlocks.

August 26

• Raid Finder Wing 5 (Archimonde) unlocks.