Dungeons

Stratholme

The burned-out city of Stratholme in the Eastern Plaguelands, split between the Scarlet Crusade (main gate) and the Scourge of Baron Rivendare (service entrance). A level 58–60 dungeon with two very different halves.

Location
Eastern Plaguelands
Level
Level 55
Bosses
19

Entrance

Stratholme lies at the northern edge of the Eastern Plaguelands. Both factions can fly to Light's Hope Chapel and ride north-west. The main gate leads into the Scarlet half; the service entrance on the east side leads straight into the Scourge half and Baron Rivendare.

Overview

Stratholme was the city Prince Arthas purged at the start of his fall, and it has never recovered. Today two factions fight over the ruins: the fanatical Scarlet Crusade holds the western half from its bastion, while Baron Rivendare commands the Scourge from his ziggurats and slaughterhouse in the east.

Each half plays like its own dungeon. The Scarlet side (main gate) ends with the dreadlord Balnazzar, the Scourge side (service entrance) with the Baron and his famous mount. Between them, Stratholme supplies Tier 0 pieces, Argent Dawn reputation, blacksmithing plans and the start of the Tier 0.5 quest chain.

Route

  • Live (Scarlet) side: main gate → market square (Timmy) → Crusaders’ Square → cannon court (Willey) → Archivist Galford → Balnazzar.
  • Undead (Scourge) side: service entrance → the three ziggurats (Anastari, Nerub’enkan, Maleki) → Magistrate Barthilas → Ramstein → Baron Rivendare.

Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.

  1. 1

    Hearthsinger Forresten

    Rare ghostly bard who may haunt the streets of the Scarlet half. Demoralizing Shout and Enchanting Lullaby; quick kill if he spawns.

  2. 2

    Timmy the Cruel

    Hulking undead that appears in the market square once the undead there are cleared. Ravenous Claw hits the tank hard.

    Notable loot
    • Timmy's Galoshes
    • Grimgore Noose
  3. 3

    Malor the Zealous

    Scarlet paladin guarding a strongbox in the Scarlet half; part of the Medallion of Faith quest. Holy Strike and self-heals.

  4. 4

    Cannon Master Willey

    Scarlet commander at the cannon court. Calls in Crimson Riflemen and fires shots that knock back — kill the riflemen fast.

    Notable loot
    • Cannonball Runner
    • Willey's Portable Howitzer
  5. 5

    Archivist Galford

    Keeper of the Scarlet archives. Fire Nova and Burning Winds; burn the archives after he dies for The Archivist.

    Notable loot
    • Archivist Cape
  6. 6

    Balnazzar

    The Grand Crusader Dathrohan reveals himself as the dreadlord Balnazzar. Mind Blast, Psychic Scream and Domination — fear protection and crowd control for mind-controlled players help.

    Notable loot
    • Head of Balnazzar
    • Grand Crusader's Helm
    • Hammer of the Grand Crusader
  7. 7

    The Unforgiven

    Spectral boss that appears together with a group of ghostly adds and deals frost damage; kill or control the spirits first.

  8. 8

    Baroness Anastari

    Banshee guarding one of the three ziggurats. Possess takes over a player — damage her to break it — plus Banshee Wail and Silence.

    Notable loot
    • Banshee Finger
  9. 9

    Nerub'enkan

    Crypt lord in the second ziggurat. Summons scarabs and casts Encasing Webs; area damage clears the adds.

  10. 10

    Maleki the Pallid

    Frost mage lich in the third ziggurat. Frostbolt, Ice Tomb and Drain Life — interrupt and stay in range of the healer.

    Notable loot
    • Maleki's Footwraps
  11. 11

    Magistrate Barthilas

    Possessed magistrate who runs for the inner gate when he spots you. He drops the Key to the City, which opens the gates and the postboxes.

    Notable loot
    • Key to the City
  12. 12

    Ramstein the Gorger

    Huge abomination behind the Slaughter House gates, which open once the three ziggurats are cleared. Knockback and Trample; after he dies, waves of Black Guards rush in.

    Notable loot
    • Head of Ramstein the Gorger
  13. 13

    Baron Rivendare

    The Scourge ruler of Stratholme. Raises skeletons, casts Death Pact on them and uses Unholy Aura and Cleave — kill or area-damage the skeletons quickly. Rare chance to drop his Deathcharger mount.

    Notable loot
    • Deathcharger's Reins
    • Runeblade of Baron Rivendare
    • Legplates of Valor
    • Lightforge Legplates
    • Magister's Leggings
    • Devout Skirt
    • Dreadmist Leggings
    • Wildheart Kilt
    • Beaststalker's Pants
    • Shadowcraft Pants
    • Kilt of Elements
  14. 14

    Black Guard Swordsmith

    Summoned in the Scourge half for a blacksmithing quest; drops a rare weaponsmith plan.

    Notable loot
    • Plans: Corruption
  15. 15

    Crimson Hammersmith

    Summoned in the Scarlet half for a blacksmithing quest; an armorsmith-themed elite.

    Notable loot
    • Crimson Hammersmith's Apron
  16. 16

    Ezra Grimm

    Rare elite that may appear in the city; not present in every run.

  17. 17

    Postmaster Malown

    Appears when all three postboxes in the city are opened with the Key to the City. Drops pieces of the Postmaster set.

    Notable loot
    • Malown's Slam
    • The Postmaster's Tunic
  18. 18

    Skul

    Rare skeletal elite that may wander the Scarlet side; not always up.

    Notable loot
    • Skul's Ghastly Touch
  19. 19

    Stonespine

    Rare gargoyle in the Scourge half; not always up.

Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.

  • The Archivist

    Both factionsLevel 60

    Starts at: Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff, Light's Hope Chapel

    Kill Archivist Galford and burn the Scarlet Crusade's archives.

  • The Truth Comes Crashing Down

    Both factionsLevel 60

    Starts at: Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff, Light's Hope Chapel

    Follow-up to The Archivist: unmask the Grand Crusader as the dreadlord Balnazzar, slay him and bring back his head.

  • Dead Man's Plea

    Both factionsLevel 60

    Starts at: Anthion Harmon, outside Stratholme

    Reach Baron Rivendare in time to save Ysida Harmon. This opens the Dungeon Set 2 (Tier 0.5) quest line.

  • Houses of the Holy

    Both factionsLevel 60

    Starts at: Leonid Barthalomew the Revered, Light's Hope Chapel

    Collect Stratholme Holy Water from the supply crates around the city.

  • Ramstein

    HordeLevel 60

    Starts at: Nathanos Blightcaller, Eastern Plaguelands

    Slay Ramstein the Gorger in the Scourge half and bring back his head.

Based on Classic Era; details may differ in WoW Forever and will be checked after launch.

Stratholme — Level 1

Map from the game files (Classic layout). Tap to open it full size.

  • Baron run: the classic 45-minute timed run starts when you enter the service entrance. Beat the timer to rescue Ysida for Dead Man's Plea.
  • Collect the Key to the City from Magistrate Barthilas: it opens the side gate and the postboxes for Postmaster Malown.
  • Look in the supply crates for Stratholme Holy Water — it is great against the undead and needed for Houses of the Holy.
  • Turn in Scourgestones and Righteous Orbs at Light's Hope Chapel for Argent Dawn reputation.
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