Stratholme: Live and Undead Side Walkthrough
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruStratholme is the burned Scourge city in the Eastern Plaguelands. This level 58–60 dungeon splits into two parts: live (Scarlet Crusade, main gate) and undead (Scourge, service gate). Players hunt Baron Rivendare's mount and Argent Dawn reputation here.
Quick Summary
| Location | Eastern Plaguelands |
| Level | 58–60 |
| Faction | Alliance and Horde |
| Players | 5 |
| Bosses | 10+ |
| Run time | 60–120 min |
How to Get There
Both entrances are in the eastern Plaguelands: the main gate leads to the live side (Scarlet Crusade), the service gate (needs the City Key or lockpicking) to the undead side. Both factions arrive via the Western Plaguelands and Tirisfal. Argent Dawn camps sit at the gates.
Key Boss Tactics
| Boss | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timmy the Cruel (live) | A fast undead boy who charges from an alley. Keep AoE control ready so he doesn't catch you off guard. |
| Cannon Master Willey (live) | Fires a cannon in an area. Use cover and burn the crew down quickly. |
| Archivist Galford (live) | Keeper of the library. Killing him ignites the archive — the Argent Dawn Plague quest. |
| Balnazzar (live, final) | A dreadlord in disguise. Casts fear and shadow — remove control, focus between summons. |
| Baron Rivendare (undead, final) | A death knight on an undead steed. Casts Death Blast across the room — keep HP high. Chance at the Deathcharger's Reins mount. |
| Baroness Anastari (undead) | A banshee who possesses a player and heals through them. Break the possession fast and finish the banshee. |
| Ramstein the Gorger (undead) | An abomination before the Baron, emerging after skeleton waves. Tank it away from the group. |
| Maleki the Pallid / Nerub'enkan (undead) | The 'trumpeter' wardens before the Baron. They must die to open the gate to the finale. |
Useful Quests
The key quest is the Dead Man's Plague: after igniting Galford's archive, run to the Baron within 45 minutes and ask him to fight for a mount chance and reputation. Also grab Argent Dawn undead quests and Medallion turn-ins. Quests are at the gates and Argent Dawn camps.
Valuable Loot
Key loot: the Deathcharger's Reins mount off the Baron (rare drop), the Righteous/Plague sets, trinkets and weapons off Balnazzar and the Baron, plus Argent Dawn reputation for resistance consumables. A top level-60 farm.
Tips for the x5 Server
On x5 Stratholme is cleared around level 58–60. For the Baron run, mind the timer: 45 minutes from igniting the archive. Bring fear removal for Balnazzar and high HP for the Baron's Death Blast.
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FAQ
What level should I run Stratholme?
Ideally level 58–60. There are live and undead sides with separate entrances.
How do I get the Baron's mount?
The Deathcharger's Reins drops from Baron Rivendare at a low chance; the run also grants reputation.
What is the 45-minute Baron run?
After igniting Galford's archive you must reach the Baron within 45 minutes and ask him to fight for the reward.