DUNGEON · LEVEL 58-60

Stratholme

Stratholme was the great city of northern Lordaeron until the plagued grain reached its streets and Prince Arthas ordered it purged. Today its ruins are still burning: Baron Rivendare’s Scourge holds the ziggurats on the east side, while in the west the zealots of the Scarlet Crusade, led by a dreadlord in disguise, dig in at their bastion. It is the most iconic dungeon of late Classic, with two very different wings.

Northern Eastern Plaguelands (main entrance around 27,12). Main Gate: leads to the “live” (Scarlet) side, no key needed; the Scarlet Bastion opens with The Scarlet Key. Service Gate: southeast of the main one, leads straight to Baron Rivendare’s undead side and opens with the Key to the City (item 12382), dropped by Magistrate Barthilas; without it you can get there by crossing over from the live side, but it takes much longer.

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In Forever it is listed as two dungeons: Icy Veins (beta) “Stratholme (Main Gate)” and “Stratholme (Service Gate)”, 58-60; Warcraft Tavern “Stratholme – Living” and “Stratholme – Undead”, 58-60. The two wings count separately for the “Master Spelunker” Legacy challenge (Icy Veins). Baron Rivendare's mount (Deathcharger's Reins) exists in the Forever data as an account-wide mount that requires Journeyman Riding (Wowhead Forever tooltip). Dungeon sets (Tier 0): the pieces that drop here in Classic exist in Forever with reworked stats and 2/3/4/5/6-piece bonuses (2 = +8 to all resistances; Valor 3 = +15 Strength…), according to Wowhead's Forever tooltips; Icy Veins warns it could use other variants, so it is not confirmed they drop the same way. Some boss items already have Forever data with changes (Mask of the Unforgiven gains +6 Defense; Shroud of the Nathrezim switches to general crit and spell power). According to Icy Veins, Stratholme + Scholomance have 362 hidden items and 40 revealed: Classic loot may change. Loot unlocks appearances for everyone and experience shifts mostly to quests. The beta only goes up to level 30: it could not be tested.

1Live — The Unforgiven

Optional, at the city’s north gate; comes with minor adds and Frost Nova.

Wildheart GlovesMask of the UnforgivenWailing Nightbane PauldronsTearfall BracersSoul Breaker

2Live — Postmaster Malown

Optional: appears when you open three mailboxes with the keys from the Stratholme Couriers; fear and curses.

The Postmaster's BandThe Postmaster's TunicThe Postmaster's TrousersThe Postmaster's TreadsThe Postmaster's SealMalown's Slam

3Live — Timmy the Cruel

Spawns behind you once you clear the courtyard before the Scarlet Bastion; no mechanics.

Lightforge GauntletsVambraces of the SadistGrimgore NooseTimmy's GaloshesThe Cruel Hand of Timmy

4Live — Malor the Zealous

Optional, for The Medallion of Faith; he heals himself, nothing more.

Medallion of Faith

5Live — Cannon Master Willey

Calls in Scarlet riflemen; kill them with AoE or with the room’s cannons.

Shadowcraft SpauldersHelm of the New MoonNacreous Shell NecklaceMantle of the Scarlet CrusadeBarrage GirdleMaster Cannoneer BootsCannonball RunnerWilley's Portable HowitzerMiniature Cannon BallsWilley's Back ScratcherRedemptionPlans: Heartseeker

6Live — Archivist Galford

Burning Winds deals heavy AoE damage; burn his archives for the quest The Archivist.

Devout GlovesArchivist CapeForesight GirdleAsh Covered BootsTome of KnowledgeRighteous OrbTome of Conjure Food VII

7Live — Grand Crusader Dathrohan / Balnazzar

Final boss: fights as a paladin and, once his health drops, reveals himself as the dreadlord Balnazzar.

Book of the DeadPattern: Truefaith VestmentsLightforge BootsCrown of TyrannyGrand Crusader's HelmStar of MystariaShroud of the NathrezimWyrmtongue ShouldersFire StridersGift of the Elven MagiHammer of the Grand CrusaderBand of MendingDemonshearRecipe: Flask of Distilled WisdomHead of Balnazzar

8Undead — Magistrate Barthilas

Runs away if you come in through the Service Gate and is killed after the ziggurats; drops the Key to the City.

Crimson Felt HatRoyal Tribunal CloakMagistrate's CuffsDeath GripsIdol of BrutalityPeacemakerKey to the City

9Undead — Nerub'enkan

Ziggurat guardian who summons scarabs; also kill the acolytes in his ziggurat.

Beaststalker's BootsThuzadin SashChitinous Plate LegguardsCarapace Spine CrossbowHusk of Nerub'enkanAcid-etched PauldronsDarkspinner ClawsCrypt Stalker LeggingsFangdrip RunnersEye of Arachnida

10Undead — Baroness Anastari

Possesses a player’s mind (you have to bring their health down to 50%) and silences; kill the acolytes.

Dreadmist SandalsAnastari HeirloomShadowy Laced HandwrapsScreeching BowBanshee FingerWindshrieker PauldronsColdtouch Phantom WrapsChillhide BracersBanshee's TouchWail of the Banshee

11Undead — Maleki the Pallid

Ice Tomb stuns the tank for 10 s: watch your threat.

Devout SandalsPale Moon CloakMaleki's FootwrapsSkull of Burning ShadowsBone Slicing HatchetTwilight Void BracersDarkbind FingersFlamescarred GirdleLavawalker GreavesClutch of ForesightPlans: Hammer of the Titans

12Undead — Ramstein the Gorger

Appears after killing all the abominations; hits hard and knocks down.

Gauntlets of ValorAnimated Chain NecklaceSoulstealer MantleBand of FleshRamstein's Lightning BoltsCrest of RetributionSlavedriver's Cane

13Undead — Baron Rivendare

Final boss: summons skeletons and uses Death Pact; he has the famous Deathcharger mount.

Deathcharger's ReinsRuneblade of Baron RivendareHelm of the ExecutionerThuzadin MantleCape of the Black BaronRobes of the ExaltedTunic of the Crescent MoonDracorian GauntletsGauntlets of DeftnessSeal of RivendareRitssyn's Wand of Bad MojoScepter of the UnholyBonescraperSkullforge ReaverDevout SkirtMagister's LeggingsDreadmist LeggingsShadowcraft PantsWildheart KiltBeaststalker's PantsKilt of ElementsLightforge LegplatesLegplates of Valor

14Skul

Skul's Fingerbone ClawsSkul's Cold EmbraceSkul's Ghastly Touch

15Stratholme Courier

Crusaders' Square Postbox KeyElders' Square Postbox KeyFestival Lane Postbox KeyEzra Grimm's Postbox KeyKing's Square Postbox KeyMarket Row Postbox Key

16Hearthsinger Forresten

Magister's BootsSongbird BlouseRainbow GirdleWoollies of the Prancing MinstrelPiccolo of the Flaming Fire

17Crimson Hammersmith

Bottom Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume IIPlans: Enchanted Battlehammer

18Stonespine

Stoneskin Gargoyle CapeVerdant FootpadsGargoyle Shredder Talons

19Black Guard Swordsmith

Bottom Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume IIIPlans: Enchanted Thorium HelmEnchanted Thorium HelmPlans: Blazing RapierBlazing Rapier

20Balzaphon

Waistband of BalzaphonChains of the LichStaff of Balzaphon

Dungeon loot

Devout BracersMagister's BeltDreadmist BeltShadowcraft BracersWildheart BracersBeaststalker's BindingsBindings of ElementsLightforge BeltBelt of ValorRighteous OrbFrayed Abomination StitchingCorruptor's ScourgestoneStratholme Militia ShoulderguardGracious CapeJuno's ShadowMorlune's BracerPlaguebat Fur GlovesSacred Cloth LeggingsPlaguehound LeggingsFormula: Enchant 2H Weapon - Major IntellectFormula: Enchant Weapon - Unholy WeaponPattern: Ghostweave PantsPattern: Runic Leather ShouldersPattern: Wicked Leather BeltSchematic: Ultra-Flash Shadow ReflectorSchematic: Voice Amplification ModulatorPlans: SerenityAndonisus, Reaper of SoulsAmulet of the RedeemedIronweave RobeLegplates of VigilanceBand of MendingScepter of Interminable Focus

WoW Classic loot (data from the AtlasLoot Classic addon): Blizzard has refreshed the loot of the classic dungeons in Forever, so it may change.

Hover over an item to see its tooltip; click it to open it on Wowhead.

Deathcharger's ReinsMount (account-wide in Forever) · AllBaron RivendareCrown of TyrannyMail head · Hunter / physicalBalnazzarShroud of the NathrezimCloth shoulders · Mage / WarlockBalnazzarMask of the UnforgivenLeather head · Rogue / Feral DruidThe UnforgivenWilley's Portable HowitzerGun · Hunter / WarriorCannon Master WilleyCrest of RetributionShield · TankRamstein the GorgerLegplates of ValorPlate legs (Tier 0 set) · WarriorBaron RivendareDevout SkirtCloth legs (Tier 0 set) · Priest / healerBaron Rivendare

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• If you’re going for the Baron, get the Key to the City first: going in through the Service Gate saves half the dungeon on every run.
• In the ziggurats, killing the boss isn’t enough: you have to finish off the acolytes inside or the final path won’t open.
• On Baroness Anastari, switch targets as soon as she possesses someone: bringing that player down to 50% health breaks the control.

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