Stratholme Live Dungeon Guide - Classic WoW

By Sh3rro Updated: 2024/11/29

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Mask of the Unforgiven from The Unforgiven is great for many physical DPS including DPS Warriors, Feral Druid DPS, Hunters, Ret Paladins, and Rogues.

Ash Covered Boots is good for Feral Druid Tanks.

Wyrmtongue Shoulders from Balnazzar is good for Hunters.

Crown of Tyranny from Balnazzar is good for Enhancement Shaman.

Wailing Nightbane Pauldrons from The Unforgiven is good for Warrior Tanks and Paladin Tanks.

Vambraces of the Sadist from Timmy the Cruel is good for DPS Warriors, Ret Paladins, and Tank Warriors.

Master Cannoneer Boots from Cannon Master Willey is good for Protection Paladins.

Skul's Ghastly Touch is good for Shadow Priests and Warlocks.

Tome of Knowledge from Archivist Galford is good for Feral Druid Tanks and Feral Druid DPS.

Archivist Cape drops from Archivist Galford and can roll many random stat combinations, making it good for a number of classes.
Archivist Cape of Arcane Wrath is good for Balance Druids

Archivist Cape of Healing is good for Healing Druids, Healing Paladins, Healing Priests, and Healing Shaman.

Archivist Cape of Frozen Wrath is good for Mages.

Archivist Cape of Shadow Wrath is good for Shadow Priests and Warlocks.

Star of MystariaBalnazzarTier 0 Dungeon Set Items from Stratholme Live

Wildheart Gloves drops from The Unforgiven

Wildheart Bracers drops from Stratholme Trash

Beaststalker's Bindings drops from Stratholme Trash

Magister's Belt drops from Stratholme Trash

Magister's Boots drops from Hearthsinger Forresten

Lightforge Gauntlets drops from Timmy the Cruel

Lightforge Boots drops from Balnazzar

Lightforge Belt drops from Stratholme Trash

Devout Bracers drops from Stratholme Trash

Devout Gloves drops from Archivist Galford

Shadowcraft Spaulders drops from Cannon Master Willey

Bindings of Elements drops from Stratholme Trash

Dreadmist Belt drops from Stratholme Trash

Notable Profession Items from Stratholme Live

Blacksmiths can loot Bottom Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume II from Crimson Hammersmith, which can be turned in for Plans: Enchanted Thorium Leggings.

Blacksmiths can loot Plans: Heartseeker from Cannon Master Willey; the dagger is very good for pre-raid Rogues.

Demonic Rune, a drop from Balnazzar, is needed in several high-end crafting recipes.

Pattern: Truefaith Vestments, a drop from Balnazzar, is considered pre-raid Best in Slot for Healing Priests.

Recipe: Flask of Distilled Wisdom, a drop from Balnazzar, creates a flask which is very good for healers looking to increase their mana.

Righteous Orb is needed for the popular enchant Enchant Weapon - Crusader.

Argent Dawn ReputationArgent Dawn Commission50 ReputationArgent Dawn Valor Token

It is advised to save 10 Argent Dawn Valor Token at Revered and 25 Argent Dawn Valor Token at Exalted to unlock the Argent Dawn shoulder enchants.

With your trinket equipped, you will find many Scourgestones in the early part of Strat Live, including Corruptor's Scourgestone from some bosses.

Other Notable Stratholme Live Loot

Songbird Blouse has unlucky itemization (13 of every stat) and resembles a cloth shirt even though it is leather.

Piccolo of the Flaming Fire is a fun (annoying) item that makes everyone around you dance.

The Postmaster is a distinctive cloth set with interesting set bonuses.

Cannonball Runner is a fun item that fires a cannon.

Tome of Conjure Food VII: Added in a later patch, this provides a higher rank of food for Mages.

Enchanted Scarlet Thread drops from the final boss; it is needed for the Cap of the Scarlet Savant item that is good for Elemental Shaman and Warlocks.

Recommended Group Composition for Stratholme

A tank to hold threat, absorb damage, and prevent the enemy mobs from killing the DPS and healer. Usually a Tank Warrior equipping a shield and using proper threat-generatig abilities like Sunder Armor and Shield Slam. Check out our Tank Warrior Rotation Advice if you would like to tank a dungeon for your party and familiarize yourself with important abilities.

Three DPS: All classes can deal DPS, but the most popular DPS while leveling is Mage, Warrior, Rogue, Warlock, and Hunter. Hybrids can DPS, but they will usually end up healing.

A healer to keep the party alive, and resurrect dead players. Usually a Healing Priest due to their versatile healing kit and buffs like Power Word: Fortitude, but Druids, Paladins, and Shaman can also heal.

Stratholme

Paladin - Turn Undead

Rogue - Sap

Priest - Mind Control, Shackle Undead

Mage - Polymorph

Warlock - Fear

WarriorDruidPaladinStratholmePaladinUndeadHow to Get to Stratholme LiveStratholmeEastern Plaguelands

Stratholme UD entrance

Stratholme Live Bosses and Layout Ezra GrimmThe UnforgivenEzra GrimmEzra Grimm

Flame Breath

Smoke Bomb

Ezra GrimmGrimm's Premium TobaccoThe Great Ezra GrimmCorruptor's ScourgestoneSkul (rare)SkulEzra Grimm

Arcane Bolt

Frost Shock

Frostbolt

Skul's Fingerbone Claws - Leather Hands

Skul's Cold Embrace - Plate Chest

Skul's Ghastly Touch - Wand

Corruptor's Scourgestone - Argent Dawn rep

Hearthsinger Forresten (rare)Hearthsinger ForrestenEzra GrimmThe Unforgiven

Enchanting Lullaby

Multi-Shot

Magister's Boots - T0 Mage Set Boots

Rainbow Girdle - Plate Waist

Songbird Blouse - Leather Chest

Woollies of the Prancing Minstrel - Mail Legs

Piccolo of the Flaming Fire - Fun Trinket

Corruptor's Scourgestone - Argent Dawn rep

The UnforgivenThe Unforgiven

Mask of the Unforgiven - Leather Helm

Soul Breaker - 1H Axe

Tearfall Bracers - Cloth Wrist

Wailing Nightbane Pauldrons - Plate Shoulder

Wildheart Gloves - T0 Druid Set Gloves

Corruptor's Scourgestone - Argent Dawn rep

Balzaphon (scourge event only)Frostbolt

Chains of the Lich - Neck

Staff of Balzaphon - Staff

Waistband of Balzaphon - Cloth Waist

Corruptor's Scourgestone - Argent Dawn rep

Postmaster MalownStratholme CourierMarket Row Postbox KeyPostmaster MalownUndead PostmanWailing Dead

Malown's Slam - 2H Mace

The Postmaster's Band - Cloth Helm

The Postmaster's Seal - Ring

The Postmaster's Treads - Cloth Feet

The Postmaster's Trousers - Cloth Legs

The Postmaster's Tunic - Cloth Chest

Corruptor's Scourgestone - Argent Dawn rep

Timmy the CruelTimmy the Cruel

Ravenous Claw

Enrage

Grimgore Noose - Cloth Waist

Lightforge Gauntlets - T0 Paladin Set Gloves

The Cruel Hand of Timmy - 1H Mace

Timmy's Galoshes - Mail Feet

Vambraces of the Sadist - Plate Wrist

Corruptor's Scourgestone - Argent Dawn rep

Malor the Zealous and Medallion of FaithMalor the ZealousLay on HandsMalor's StrongboxMedallion of FaithThe Medallion of FaithCrimson HammersmithBottom Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume IICannon Master WilleyCannon Master WilleyCannon Master Willey

Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade - Cloth Shoulder

Helm of the New Moon - Leather Helm

Nacreous Shell Necklace - Necklace

Willey's Back Scratcher - Fist Weapon

Redemption - Healing Staff

Barrage Girdle - Mail Waist

Cannonball Runner - Fun Trinket

Master Cannoneer Boots - Plate Feet

Miniature Cannon Balls - Gun Ammo

Plans: Heartseeker - Dagger Plans

Shadowcraft Spaulders - T0 Rogue Set Shoulders

Willey's Portable Howitzer - Gun

Archivist Galford

Archivist Galford spawns at number 11 on the map. He is in his own separate room that is a part of two quests; The Archivist and Artist Renfray. Make sure you loot the Of Love and Family before you burn down the room if you are doing this quest! Archivist Galford has a DoT and an AoE ability making this fight harder on healers as they are generally healing more than one person. If he targets the tank with the DoT Burning Winds be wary as he may swap targets or end up doing a lot of damage to the tank.
His abilities are:

Archivist Galford Loot

Archivist Cape - Cloak with Random Stats
Ash Covered Boots - Leather Boots
Devout Gloves - T0 Priest Set Gloves
Tome of Knowledge - Offhand
Foresight Girdle - Mail Waist
Righteous Orb - Crafting Reagent

Grand Crusader Dathrohan/Balnazzar

Grand Crusader Dathrohan which turns into Balnazzar half way through the fight is located at number 11 on the map and is the final boss of the dungeon. In his human form he doesn't do much but once you get his health to around half he will switch to Balnazzar and get a set of abilities including:

You should try to CC the player he mind controls. Stand max range to avoid the fear if you are a caster and dispel the sleep off your party members if you can. Apart from those abilities he will cast shadow spells and the fight isn't too hard.

Grand Crusader Dathrohan/Balnazzar Loot

Band of Mending - Healing Ring

Demonshear - 2H Sword

Fire Striders - Cloth Boots

Crown of Tyranny - Mail Helm

Gift of the Elven Magi - Dagger

Star of Mystaria - Neck

Wyrmtongue Shoulders - Leather Shoulder

Lightforge Boots - T0 Paladin Set Boots

Hammer of the Grand Crusader - 2H Mace

Grand Crusader's Helm - Plate Helm

Shroud of the Nathrezim - Cloth Shoulders

Band of Mending - Ring

Book of the Dead - Offhand

Pattern: Truefaith Vestments - Priest Tailoring Robe Pattern

Recipe: Flask of Distilled Wisdom - Alchemy Flask Recipe

Jarien and SothosJarienSothosBalnazzarBrazier of BeckoningBrazier of InvocationSothos and Jarien's Heirlooms

Amulet of the Redeemed - Healing Neck

Band of Mending - Healing Ring

Ironweave Robe - Cloth Chest

Legplates of Vigilance - Plate Legs

Scepter of Interminable Focus - Caster Off-Hand

Noteworthy Stratholme Live BoE LootWildheart GlovesThe UnforgivenLightforge GauntletsTimmy the CruelDevout GlovesArchivist Galford

Wildheart Bracers - Leather Wrist

Bindings of Elements - Mail Wrist

Morlune's Bracer - Plate Wrist

Wildheart Gloves - Leather Hands

Magister's Belt - Cloth Waist

Dreadmist Belt - Cloth Waist

Lightforge Belt - Plate Waist

Juno's Shadow - Back

Devout Gloves - Cloth Hands

Devout Bracers - Cloth Wrist

Shadowcraft Bracers - Leather Wrist

Beaststalker's Bindings - Mail Wrist

Belt of Valor - Plate Waist

Plaguebat Fur Gloves - Leather Hands

Sacred Cloth Leggings - Cloth Legs

Lightforge Gauntlets - Plate Hands

Stratholme Militia Shoulderguard - Mail Shoulders

Gracious Cape - Back

Plaguehound Leggings - Leather Legs

Obtaining the Key to the City and Unlocking Strat UndeadKey to the CityStratholmeMagistrate Barthilas

Stratholme Live Dungeon Quests

The Restless Souls starts at Lights Hope Chapel with Caretaker Alen and requires level 55. This quest sends you to Egan, he is located southwest of Stratholme near the Plaguewood Tower. He will give you the next quest The Restless Souls and Egan's Blaster which you need to use on 15x Restless Soul inside the instance to complete.
Rewards: Testament of Hope

The Great Ezra GrimmSmokey LaRueGrimm's Premium Tobacco

Rewards: Smokey's Lighter

The ArchivistDuke Nicholas ZverenhoffStratholmeArchivist GalfordOf Love and FamilyOf Love and Family

Rewards: Upon turning in the quest, you can loot Head of Balnazzar which starts another questline for Undead Stratholme.

The Truth Comes Crashing DownHead of BalnazzarBalnazzarStratholmeThe ArchivistWarlockHearthstoneThe ArchivistWarlockOf Love and FamilyTirion FordringArtist RenfrayStratholmeOf Love and FamilyArchivist Galford

Rewards: The final quest of the chain, In Dreams, awards Mark of Fordring, Shimmering Platinum Warhammer, Fordring's Seal, Ornate Adamantium Breastplate, Shroud of the Exile

The Medallion of FaithMedallion of FaithAuriusMedallion of FaithStratholmeMalor the Zealous

The follow-up quest Aurius' Reckoning, taking you to Undead Strat, rewards Will of the Martyr, Blood of the Martyr.

The Restless SoulsThe Restless Souls

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 55
Rewards:

6,600 experience
Testament of Hope

The Restless SoulsCaretaker AlenEganStratholmeThe Restless SoulsEgan's BlasterRestless SoulCaretaker AlenCaretaker AlenThe Great Ezra GrimmThe Great

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 55
Rewards:

8,300 experience
Smokey's Lighter

The Great Ezra GrimmSmokey LaRueGrimm's Premium TobaccoSmokey LaRueThe ArchivistThe Archivist

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 55
Rewards:

8,300 experience
150 reputation with Argent Dawn

The ArchivistDuke Nicholas ZverenhoffStratholmeArchivist GalfordOf Love and FamilyOf Love and FamilyThe Truth Comes Crashing DownThe Truth Comes Crashing Down

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 55
Rewards:

8,300 experience
150 reputation with Argent Dawn

The Truth Comes Crashing DownHead of BalnazzarBalnazzarStratholmeThe ArchivistWarlockHearthstoneThe ArchivistWarlockAbove and BeyondOf Love and FamilyOf Love and Family

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 52
Rewards:

6,600experience
(These items are rewarded in a later quest in this chain)Mark of Fordring, Shimmering Platinum Warhammer, Ornate Adamantium Breastplate, Shroud of the Exile or Fordring's Seal.

Tirion FordringOf Love and FamilyTirion FordringBlood Tinged SkiesCarrion GrubbageDemon DogsPlaguebatPlaguehound RuntPlaguehoundFrenzied PlaguehoundCarrion GrubCarrion DevourerSlab of Carrion Worm MeatTirion FordringRedemptionOf Forgotten MemoriesTaelan's HammerOf Lost HonorOf Love and FamilyArtist RenfrayWestern PlaguelandsOf Love and FamilyOf Love and FamilyArchivist GalfordThe Medallion of FaithThe Medallion of Faith

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 55
Rewards:
This quest has no rewards but unlocks the quest Aurius' Reckoning which does have rewards.

The Medallion of FaithMedallion of FaithAuriusMedallion of FaithStratholmeMalor the ZealousAurius' ReckoningAurius' Reckoning

Faction: Alliance and Horde
Level Required: 55
Rewards:

9,950 experience
Will of the Martyr or Blood of the Martyr

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Comments

Comment by padmanek

Lots of misinformation in this guide:

1.

Fras Siabi
The first boss you may encounter is Fras Siabi. He is located at the green number 6 on the layout map. You must click on the mailbox in the area and take the contents to summon him.

There's a wooden box on the floor next to a house. When you open it Fras Siabi spawns. The quest item (Siabi's Premium Tobacco) drops from him. The mailbox has nothing to do with him or his spawning. It just happens to stand close to the wooden box.

2.

Postmaster Malown
Once you have opened 3 you will spawn Postmaster Malown down near number 6 on the map where Fras Siabi is also summoned. Apart from that, he has a stun and a few warlock spells; this fight is a simple tank and spank.

First of all, Postmaster Malown spawns when you open 3rd mailbox exactly where you are at the time of opening, not at the green number 6'. We spawned him next to Timmy the Cruel mailbox in front of cathedral entrance. He spawns together with 3 elites(Undead Postman) that normally spawn when you open a mailbox. They have a nasty all stats reduction debuff. We had our tank reporting -29% all stats reduction. 3 elites + boss with fears is not a simple tank and spank fight.

It's been 6 months of Classic and there's still so much wrong information...

Comment by derasnan

"your Hearthstone set to Lights Hope Chapel" is not possible currently, maybe in Phase 6...
Nearest hearth location is Wildhammer Keep - some fair run away from Strat sadly.

Stratholme Live Dungeon Guide - Classic WoW

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