Stratholme quick facts
- Level range: 48-58 (Wowhead zone tooltip). Almost every quest needs level 55 or higher.
- Location: northern Eastern Plaguelands. Both factions can enter.
- Two halves: Live (Scarlet) and Undead. Blizzard's demo achievement lists it as "Stratholme (Live and Dead)".
- Final bosses: Balnazzar (Grand Crusader Dathrohan) on the Live side and Baron Rivendare on the Undead side.
- Loot data: partial. Wowhead is still collecting Forever drops, so expect more items than the lists below show.
- Hotfix of November 9: you can no longer mount inside Stratholme.
Stratholme bosses by side
Live Stratholme is the Scarlet half of the city and ends at Balnazzar. Undead Stratholme is the Scourge half and ends at Baron Rivendare. The split below follows the classic layout. Wowhead lists all bosses on one zone page, so treat the side grouping as a guide rather than an official Forever list.
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|---|---|---|
| Skul (rare) | Live | Skul's Ghastly Touch (wand), Skul's Cold Embrace |
| Hearthsinger Forresten (rare) | Live | Magister's Boots, Songbird Blouse |
| Timmy the Cruel (rare) | Live | The Cruel Hand of Timmy, Lightforge Gauntlets |
| The Unforgiven | Live | Wildheart Gloves, Mask of the Unforgiven |
| Malor the Zealous | Live | Scarlet Malice, Plate of the Scarlet Bastion (both new in Forever) |
| Cannon Master Willey | Live | Willey's Portable Howitzer, Cannonball Runner |
| Archivist Galford | Live | Tome of Knowledge, Devout Gloves |
| Balnazzar | Live (final) | Demonshear, Hammer of the Grand Crusader, Gift of the Elven Magi, Head of Balnazzar |
| Stonespine (rare) | Undead | Gargoyle Shredder Talons, Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape |
| Baroness Anastari | Undead | Banshee Finger, Screeching Bow, Dreadmist Sandals |
| Nerub'enkan | Undead | Husk of Nerub'enkan, Beaststalker's Boots |
| Maleki the Pallid | Undead | Skull of Burning Shadows, Devout Sandals |
| Magistrate Barthilas | Undead | Peacemaker, Death Grips |
| Ramstein the Gorger | Undead | Ramstein's Lightning Bolts, Band of Flesh |
| Baron Rivendare | Undead (final) | Runeblade of Baron Rivendare, Seal of Rivendare, Dungeon Set leggings |
Every boss and its loot
Every boss in order of level, with the items Wowhead has confirmed so far as dropping only from that boss. Wowhead is still collecting Forever loot data for this dungeon (read November 11, 2026), so the lists will grow. Hover any item for the Wowhead tooltip.
Wowhead also lists these bosses with no items that drop only from them (they share the dungeon's common loot): Jarien, Sothos.
Skul loot
Skul (rare spawn, not always up). 3 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skul's Cold Embrace | Plate Chest | 55 | |
| Skul's Ghastly Touch | Wand | 55 | |
| Skul's Fingerbone Claws | Leather Hands | 55 |
Magistrate Barthilas loot
Magistrate Barthilas. 6 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idol of Brutality | Relic | 60 | |
| Death Grips | Plate Hands | 57 | |
| Royal Tribunal Cloak | Back | 54 | |
| Peacemaker | Two-Hand Polearm | 54 | |
| Magistrate's Cuffs | Leather Wrist | 54 | |
| Crimson Felt Hat | Cloth Head | 54 |
Baroness Anastari loot
Baroness Anastari. 10 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banshee Finger | Wand | 55 | |
| Coldtouch Phantom Wraps | Cloth Chest | 55 | |
| Chillhide Bracers | Leather Wrist | 55 | |
| Windshrieker Pauldrons | Mail Shoulder | 55 | |
| Banshee's Touch | Plate Hands | 55 | |
| Anastari Heirloom | Neck | 55 | |
| Screeching Bow | Bow | 55 | |
| Shadowy Laced Handwraps | Cloth Hands | 55 | |
| Dreadmist Sandals | Cloth Feet | 54 | |
| Pattern: Brightcloth Pants | Recipe (Tailoring) | - |
Nerub'enkan loot
Nerub'enkan. 13 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husk of Nerub'enkan | Shield | 56 | |
| Fangdrip Runners | Cloth Feet | 56 | |
| Crypt Stalker Leggings | Leather Legs | 56 | |
| Darkspinner Claws | Mail Hands | 56 | |
| Acid-etched Pauldrons | Plate Shoulder | 56 | |
| Carapace Spine Crossbow | Crossbow | 56 | |
| Chitinous Plate Legguards | Plate Legs | 56 | |
| Thuzadin Sash | Cloth Waist | 56 | |
| Beaststalker's Boots | Mail Feet | 54 | |
| Schematic: Thorium Shells | Recipe (Engineering) | 10 | |
| Plans: Radiant Gloves | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - | |
| Pattern: Runic Leather Pants | Recipe (Leatherworking) | - | |
| Crypt Fiend Parts | Quest item | - |
Maleki the Pallid loot
Maleki the Pallid. 10 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skull of Burning Shadows | Held In Off-hand | 57 | |
| Darkbind Fingers | Cloth Hands | 57 | |
| Flamescarred Girdle | Leather Waist | 57 | |
| Lavawalker Greaves | Plate Feet | 57 | |
| Twilight Void Bracers | Mail Wrist | 57 | |
| Pale Moon Cloak | Back | 57 | |
| Maleki's Footwraps | Cloth Feet | 57 | |
| Bone Slicing Hatchet | One-Hand Axe | 57 | |
| Devout Sandals | Cloth Feet | 54 | |
| Plans: Hammer of the Titans | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - |
Ramstein the Gorger loot
Ramstein the Gorger. 9 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animated Chain Necklace | Neck | 57 | |
| Slavedriver's Cane | Two-Hand Staff | 55 | |
| Band of Flesh | Ring | 55 | |
| Soulstealer Mantle | Cloth Shoulder | 55 | |
| Crest of Retribution | Shield | 55 | |
| Ramstein's Lightning Bolts | Trinket | 55 | |
| Gauntlets of Valor | Plate Hands | 54 | |
| Frayed Abomination Stitching | Quest item | - | |
| Head of Ramstein the Gorger | Quest item | - |
Baron Rivendare loot
Baron Rivendare. 24 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runeblade of Baron Rivendare | Two-Hand Sword | 58 | |
| Cape of the Black Baron | Back | 58 | |
| Dracorian Gauntlets | Mail Hands | 58 | |
| Seal of Rivendare | Ring | 58 | |
| Robes of the Exalted | Cloth Chest | 58 | |
| Scepter of the Unholy | Main Hand Mace | 58 | |
| Skullforge Reaver | One-Hand Sword | 58 | |
| Ritssyn's Wand of Bad Mojo | Wand | 58 | |
| Tunic of the Crescent Moon | Leather Chest | 58 | |
| Gauntlets of Deftness | Mail Hands | 58 | |
| Helm of the Executioner | Plate Head | 58 | |
| Thuzadin Mantle | Cloth Shoulder | 58 | |
| Bonescraper | One-Hand Dagger | 57 | |
| Kilt of Elements | Mail Legs | 56 | |
| Beaststalker's Pants | Mail Legs | 56 | |
| Magister's Leggings | Cloth Legs | 56 | |
| Devout Skirt | Cloth Legs | 56 | |
| Dreadmist Leggings | Cloth Legs | 56 | |
| Shadowcraft Pants | Leather Legs | 56 | |
| Wildheart Kilt | Leather Legs | 56 | |
| Lightforge Legplates | Plate Legs | 56 | |
| Legplates of Valor | Plate Legs | 56 | |
| Pattern: Chimeric Vest | Recipe (Leatherworking) | - | |
| Head of Baron Rivendare | Quest item | - |
The Unforgiven loot
The Unforgiven. 6 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildheart Gloves | Leather Hands | 54 | |
| Mask of the Unforgiven | Leather Head | 52 | |
| Wailing Nightbane Pauldrons | Plate Shoulder | 52 | |
| Soul Breaker | Main Hand Axe | 52 | |
| Tearfall Bracers | Cloth Wrist | 52 | |
| Seven of Portals | Quest item | - |
Hearthsinger Forresten loot
Hearthsinger Forresten (rare spawn, not always up). 5 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magister's Boots | Cloth Feet | 54 | |
| Songbird Blouse | Leather Chest | 53 | |
| Piccolo of the Flaming Fire | Armor | 53 | |
| Rainbow Girdle | Plate Waist | 53 | |
| Woollies of the Prancing Minstrel | Mail Legs | 53 |
Timmy the Cruel loot
Timmy the Cruel (rare spawn, not always up). 6 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vambraces of the Sadist | Plate Wrist | 55 | |
| The Cruel Hand of Timmy | One-Hand Mace | 55 | |
| Timmy's Galoshes | Mail Feet | 55 | |
| Grimgore Noose | Cloth Waist | 55 | |
| Lightforge Gauntlets | Plate Hands | 54 | |
| Pattern: Runecloth Tunic | Recipe (Tailoring) | - |
Stonespine loot
Stonespine (rare spawn, not always up). 3 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle Shredder Talons | Off Hand Fist Weapon | 57 | |
| Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape | Back | 57 | |
| Verdant Footpads | Leather Feet | 57 |
Archivist Galford loot
Archivist Galford. 7 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tome of Conjure Food VII | Recipe | 60 | |
| Tome of Knowledge | Held In Off-hand | 56 | |
| Archivist Cape | Back | 56 | |
| Foresight Girdle | Mail Waist | 56 | |
| Ash Covered Boots | Leather Feet | 56 | |
| Devout Gloves | Cloth Hands | 54 | |
| Seven of Warlords | Quest item | - |
Balnazzar (Grand Crusader Dathrohan) loot
Balnazzar (Grand Crusader Dathrohan). 19 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book of the Dead | Held In Off-hand | 58 | |
| Pattern: Truefaith Vestments | Recipe (Tailoring) | - | |
| Star of Mystaria | Neck | 58 | |
| Demonshear | Two-Hand Sword | 58 | |
| Wyrmtongue Shoulders | Leather Shoulder | 58 | |
| Crown of Tyranny | Mail Head | 58 | |
| Gift of the Elven Magi | Main Hand Dagger | 58 | |
| Fire Striders | Cloth Feet | 58 | |
| Hammer of the Grand Crusader | Two-Hand Mace | 58 | |
| Grand Crusader's Helm | Plate Head | 58 | |
| Shroud of the Nathrezim | Cloth Shoulder | 58 | |
| Magiskull Cuffs | Cloth Wrist | 57 | |
| Lightforge Boots | Plate Feet | 54 | |
| Seven of Beasts | Quest item | - | |
| Recipe: Flask of Distilled Wisdom | Recipe (Alchemy) | - | |
| Plans: Radiant Circlet | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - | |
| Head of Balnazzar | Quest item | 55 | |
| Enchanted Scarlet Thread | Quest item | - | |
| Of Love and Family | Quest item | - |
Cannon Master Willey loot
Cannon Master Willey. 13 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miniature Cannon Balls | Item | 56 | |
| Willey's Portable Howitzer | Gun | 56 | |
| Master Cannoneer Boots | Plate Feet | 56 | |
| Cannonball Runner | Trinket | 56 | |
| Barrage Girdle | Mail Waist | 56 | |
| Nacreous Shell Necklace | Neck | 56 | |
| Willey's Back Scratcher | Main Hand Fist Weapon | 56 | |
| Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade | Cloth Shoulder | 56 | |
| Redemption | Two-Hand Staff | 56 | |
| Helm of the New Moon | Leather Head | 56 | |
| Shadowcraft Spaulders | Leather Shoulder | 55 | |
| Plans: Heartseeker | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - | |
| Pattern: Frostweave Pants | Recipe (Tailoring) | - |
Malor the Zealous loot
Malor the Zealous. 2 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Malice | One-Hand Mace | 55 | New in Forever |
| Plate of the Scarlet Bastion | Plate Chest | 55 | New in Forever |
Stratholme Courier loot
Stratholme Courier. One item drops only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans: Radiant Boots | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - |
Crimson Hammersmith loot
Crimson Hammersmith. 3 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume II | Quest item | 50 | |
| Pattern: Heavy Scorpid Belt | Recipe (Leatherworking) | - | |
| Crimson Hammersmith's Apron | Quest item | - |
Black Guard Swordsmith loot
Black Guard Swordsmith. 5 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bludstone Hammer | Main Hand Mace | 56 | |
| Plague Defiled Buckler | Shield | 55 | New in Forever |
| Bottom Half of Advanced Armorsmithing: Volume III | Quest item | 50 | |
| Pattern: Wicked Leather Pants | Recipe (Leatherworking) | - | |
| Insignia of the Black Guard | Quest item | - |
Postmaster Malown loot
Postmaster Malown. 6 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Postmaster's Tunic | Cloth Chest | 56 | |
| The Postmaster's Trousers | Cloth Legs | 56 | |
| The Postmaster's Band | Cloth Head | 56 | |
| The Postmaster's Treads | Cloth Feet | 56 | |
| The Postmaster's Seal | Ring | 56 | |
| Malown's Slam | Two-Hand Mace | 56 |
Ezra Grimm loot
Ezra Grimm. 2 items drop only from this boss.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxurious Smoking Jacket | Cloth Chest | 54 | New in Forever |
| Grimm's Premium Tobacco | Quest item | - |
Shared loot (drops from several bosses)
13 items drop from more than one of these bosses: Skul, Magistrate Barthilas, Baroness Anastari, Nerub'enkan, Maleki the Pallid, Baron Rivendare, The Unforgiven, Hearthsinger Forresten, Timmy the Cruel, Stonespine, Archivist Galford, Balnazzar, Cannon Master Willey, Malor the Zealous, Stratholme Courier, Crimson Hammersmith, Black Guard Swordsmith, Ezra Grimm.
| Item | Type | Req. level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codex: Prayer of Fortitude II | Recipe | 60 | |
| Book: Gift of the Wild II | Recipe | 60 | |
| Codex: Prayer of Shadow Protection | Recipe | 60 | |
| Grimoire of Shadow Ward IV | Recipe | 60 | |
| Tome of Arcane Brilliance | Recipe | 56 | |
| Formula: Enchant Bracer - Superior Stamina | Recipe (Enchanting) | - | |
| Plans: Thorium Leggings | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - | |
| Pattern: Chimeric Leggings | Recipe (Leatherworking) | - | |
| Pattern: Felcloth Robe | Recipe (Tailoring) | - | |
| Pattern: Runecloth Headband | Recipe (Tailoring) | - | |
| Plans: Radiant Leggings | Recipe (Blacksmithing) | - | |
| Pattern: Runecloth Shoulders | Recipe (Tailoring) | - | |
| Pattern: Felcloth Shoulders | Recipe (Tailoring) | - |
Some bosses only spawn when you trigger them. These include Postmaster Malown, with five pieces of The Postmaster's set, and the Crimson Hammersmith and Black Guard Swordsmith, who drop blacksmithing book halves. The Black Guard Swordsmith also drops the new Plague Defiled Buckler. Jarien and Sothos are summoned for the Lord Valthalak amulet quests.
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Baron Rivendare drops a wide pool of level 58 items. Highlights are the Runeblade of Baron Rivendare (a two-handed sword), Seal of Rivendare, Skullforge Reaver and Robes of the Exalted. He also drops the leggings of every Dungeon Set 1 line, from Magister's Leggings to Legplates of Valor.
His head is a quest item for Above and Beyond. Killing him also completes Dead Man's Plea, which asks you to rescue Ysida Harmon. Wowhead still marks this loot as partial.
Live or Undead Stratholme: which side should you run first?
Start with the Live side. Its quest chain opens the Undead side's biggest quest. The Archivist sends you after Archivist Galford. Balnazzar then drops the Head of Balnazzar, which you turn in for The Truth Comes Crashing Down. That chain leads into Above and Beyond, which asks for Baron Rivendare's head.
Gear also points you to the Live side first: its bosses drop items from about level 52 up. Most Undead loot needs level 55-58.
Which Stratholme quests are worth taking in?
The best quests are the Zverenhoff chain, the Ramstein bounty for Horde, and the Argent Dawn collection quests. Questie's quest database ties these quests to Stratholme:
| Quest | Needs level | Giver | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archivist | 55 | Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff | Kill Archivist Galford, burn the archive |
| The Truth Comes Crashing Down | 55 | Head of Balnazzar (drop) | Bring the head to Zverenhoff |
| Above and Beyond | 55 | Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff | Kill Baron Rivendare |
| Dead Man's Plea | 58 | Anthion Harmon | Rescue Ysida Harmon |
| Ramstein (Horde) | 56 | Nathanos Blightcaller | Kill Ramstein the Gorger |
| Houses of the Holy | 55 | Leonid Barthalomew the Revered | 5 Stratholme Holy Water |
| The Flesh Does Not Lie | 55 | Betina Bigglezink | 10 Plagued Flesh Samples |
| Of Love and Family | 52 | Artist Renfray | Find the painting in the Scarlet Bastion |
Smokey LaRue's tobacco quest is listed as The Great Fras Siabi in Questie's Classic data. Wowhead's Forever page lists it as The Great Ezra Grimm, and Ezra Grimm drops Grimm's Premium Tobacco. Ezra Grimm also drops the new Luxurious Smoking Jacket.
What is new in Stratholme in WoW Forever?
Stratholme's layout and bosses are familiar, but several drops are new in Forever. Per Wowhead, these are Malor the Zealous's Scarlet Malice and Plate of the Scarlet Bastion, the Black Guard Swordsmith's Plague Defiled Buckler, and Ezra Grimm's Luxurious Smoking Jacket. Forever also re-examined every dungeon drop and made unique boss items Rare quality.
Is Stratholme good for pre-raid gear?
Yes. Stratholme is one of the main sources of pre-raid gear before the raids unlock on December 9. Between them, Rivendare and Balnazzar drop several Dungeon Set 1 pieces and strong level 58 weapons. Postmaster Malown's set suits casters. Wowhead says Dungeon Set pieces are also needed for the Lord Valthalak questline, and that questline counts as a Legacy challenge.
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Frequently asked questions
What level should you be for Stratholme in WoW Forever?
Wowhead lists Stratholme at levels 48-58. Most of its quests need level 55, and the best loot from Baron Rivendare and Balnazzar needs level 58. You can enter from about 50 with a geared group, but 55-60 gets you the full value from quests and drops.
Where is the Stratholme entrance in WoW Forever?
Stratholme is in the northern part of the Eastern Plaguelands. Both Alliance and Horde can use it. The city has two halves, the Scarlet-held Live side and the Scourge-held Undead side, and you run them as separate clears.
Who is the final boss of Undead Stratholme?
Baron Rivendare is the final boss of Undead Stratholme. He drops the Runeblade of Baron Rivendare, Seal of Rivendare and several Dungeon Set leggings. Killing him also completes Above and Beyond and the Dead Man's Plea rescue of Ysida Harmon.
Who is the final boss of Live Stratholme?
Balnazzar is the final boss of Live Stratholme. He first appears as Grand Crusader Dathrohan. He drops Demonshear, Hammer of the Grand Crusader and the Head of Balnazzar, which starts The Truth Comes Crashing Down for Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff.
Can you mount inside Stratholme in WoW Forever?
No. Blizzard's November 9 hotfix stopped players from mounting inside Stratholme. Expect longer walks between bosses, especially on the Undead side, and plan your route around that.