Dungeons
Magistrate Barthilas
Section: Dungeons
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Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5
Updated 04.08.2026
Magistrate Barthilas is the first boss of Stratholme's Undead side — the city's former judge turned undead. He patrols the streets and, on spotting your group, flees to his throne to summon reinforcements. Killing him opens the way to the ziggurats.
Drain Life
Frenzy
Curse of Blood
Contents
Tactics
- Barthilas runs fast: intercept him in the street and don't let him reach the throne, or he summons guards and archers.
- He casts Drain Life (heals off the target) and Curse of Blood (increases physical damage taken), and at low health enters Frenzy (attack speed boost).
- Tank faces him away from the group; on Frenzy an attack-speed slow like Mind-numbing Poison helps. On x5 the fight is quick — just push through.
Notable loot
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Widow's Clutch | Belt (cloth) |
| Nunki's Bidding | Bracers (cloth) |
| Aristocratic Cuffs | Bracers |
x5 tips
- Apply a movement slow (Frost Nova, Hamstring, Concussive Shot) at the start to reliably intercept the patrol.
- Keep Curse of Recklessness / Faerie Fire up to speed the kill and reduce Drain Life uptime.
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FAQ
?Why does Barthilas run away?
By script he flees to his throne at the end of the street and summons guards. Intercept him on the move and kill him before he reaches it.
?Is Barthilas mandatory?
Technically no, but he stands on the path to the ziggurats and often patrols the route, so he is killed early.
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