Dungeon Finder Dungeon Finder is the " Looking for Dungeon " ( LFD ) system Blizz ard introduced in patch 3 . 3 . 0 . It was made the default mode of the Dungeon Finder window and integrated with the Raid Finder and Scenario Finder in Patch 5 . 0 . 4 . It is only used for 5 - man dungeons , not raids or groups in general for high - level quests . The Dungeon Finder selects players to form a party from all servers in the battlegroup of the current realm , so there need not be a full group of players on one specific realm . The first screen players see shows the role selection toggles and the type of dungeon desired . By default , the selection is for a random dungeon . This can be changed via the Type dropdown to such options as Random Lich King Heroic , Random Burning Crusade Dungeon , or Random Classic Dungeon . Running a random dungeon confers additional rewards in the form of emblems and gold . Note that it is not possible to queue for dungeons outside of the player ' s level bracket or expansion level ; e . g . level 80 players cannot queue for classic or Burning Crusade dungeons . Selecting a specific dungeon or dungeons can be accomplished by choosing the very first option in the Type dropdown . The UI changes to show a list of dungeons , all of which are selected . To narrow the list , click the checkbox next to the category line to select / deselect all dungeons in that category . Players can also collapse categories of dungeons by clicking the + / - box just to the left of the category checkbox . Queuing for a specific dungeon example . To tell the UI that you only wish to run Pit of Saron in 5 - player Heroic mode : Call to Arms . In Patch 4 . 1 , a new sub - feature was added to offer roles that are lacking representation in the queue additional rewards for completing a random level 85 Heroic dungeon . Initially these rewards will probably be special mount s ( like Reins of the Raven Lord , Swift White Hawkstrider , or Deathcharger ' s Reins ) or non - combat pets ( companion s like Razzashi Hatchling , Cockatiel , or Tiny Sporebat ) . Looking for more ( LFM ) . So the tank left , or a healer disconnected , or a DPS got kicked . How does the party add a replacement member ? Removing a player . You can remove a player from the group via the Vote Kick System . Leaving a group . When you leave a group you got via the Dungeon Finder you will get the Deserter Debuff , preventing you from joining another random group for the next 30 Minutes . There are the following exceptions : LookingForGroup channel . In addition to Dungeon Finder , everyone in capital cities automatically joins the LookingForGroup channel . It can be used to manually search for groups instead of , or in addition to , both Dungeon Finder and Looking For Raid . Rewards . Depending of the type of the dungeon , and on character ' s level , there are varying rewards : The Daily item rewards depends on the Dungeon type : The Daily money and XP rewards depends on the character level . The following table contains the rewards for each levels first random dungeon of the day , any other runs during the same day will yield approximately half the money and experience : Other remarks : Dungeon finder instance breakdown . Classic dungeons vary widely in scope , from short romps to 4 + hour marathons . Many of the classic dungeons have been broken up into separate events to allow achievement of the dungeon finder rewards in a comparable amount of time . Burning Crusade dungeons . All Burning Crusade Heroic - level instances have a level range of 70 to 75 , and require the appropriate key to enter ( except Magister ' s Terrace , which is involving clearing the dungeon on normal difficulty ) . The keys are purchased from corresponding faction Quartermaster s . All have the same completion criteria as the Normal - level instance . Note that an optional third boss may be invoked in heroic Sethekk Halls , but not in the Normal version . This boss is not required to complete the instance . A quest chain is required to unlock the Normal - mode Caverns of Time instances of The Escape from Durnholde and The Black Morass . All Wrath of the Lich King heroic instances require a minimum level of 80 . The Nexus , , Gundrak and Culling of Stratholme each have an optional heroic - only boss . Cataclysm dungeons . As of patch 4 . 0 . 6 , players no longer need to discover the entrances to these dungeons to queue in Dungeon Finder . Zandalari heroic dungeons . In patch 4 . 1 , two new dungeons were added , as refurbished , level 85 Heroic versions of old raid instances . These dungeons only have a Heroic mode and both require an item level of 346 to queue in Dungeon Finder . History . At the launch of the game , there was only the LookingForGroup chat channel . This channel was available in all zones , but it was not a linked global channel . This was problematic since zones of the same level range are spread out throughout Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor . At this time , many players relied on their guild , friend ' s list , or even whisper to find groups . Otherwise , they would travel to Orgrimmar or Ironforge respectively , find a group , then travel back out to the site of the dungeon , making dungeons far away from these cities very unpopular . As a result , warlocks were also very popular at this time , as they played an important role in forming groups . Blizzard eventually added a queuing system related to the Meeting Stone s in front of the instances , but it was rarely used , and was generally a failed feature . In Patch 1 . 9 , the LookingForGroup channel became global , although it was restricted to the major cities . With the release of the Burning Crusade expansion and Patch 2 . 0 . 1 came the release of the new Looking For Group interface pane as well as the conversion of Meeting Stone s from a queuing system to a summoning mechanism . At this time , the LookingForGroup channel was completely removed , since the interface was intended to replace it . Instead , players began to use the Trade channel for LFG , guild recruitment , and general global chat . Blizzard responded by hotfixing a rate limit of so many messages per minute . However , this was eventually lifted , and Trade channel continues to be a mixture of trade and other uses even today . After much community feedback , in Patch 2 . 1 . 0 , the LookingForGroup channel was restored , although it was only available while actively using the Interface Tool . In Patch 3 . 1 . 0 , after the release of Wrath of the Lich King , the Looking For Group panel was improved to include the role which your currently logged character is able to fulfill ( tank , damage , or healer ) , specify leadership , and identifying groups or individuals via the Looking for More pane . First announced at BlizzCon 2009 , Patch 3 . 3 . 0 saw a new cross - server Looking For Group ( and Looking For Raid ) system . This is the second cross - server feature Blizzard has added to the game , after Battlegrounds . Cross - server features are generally used to help users on low - population realms find groups , which was previously nearly impossible any time other than peak hours .