Stratholme

*For the pre-**Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img\_link\_data.json' not found.** Cataclysm instance and associated lore, see Stratholme (original).*
*For the level 80 wing of the Caverns of Time, see Culling of Stratholme.*

- Arthas

## Strat Live and Strat UndeadScarlet Strat and Strat UDStrat

### Race(s)

HumanHuman Human
CultistCultist Cultist
ScourgeScourgeScourgeScourgeScourge Scourge
Ironforge dwarfIronforge dwarf Ironforge dwarf
High elfHigh elf High elf

### End boss

Balnazzar (Main Gate)
Lord Aurius Rivendare (Service Entrance)

## Instance info

### Advised level

Main Gate: 42-52
Service Entrance: 46-56

## Bosses

Scarlet Stratholme

Undead Stratholme

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## Changes in Cataclysm

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Stratholme was originally divided between the forces of the Scarlet Crusade, led by Grand Crusader Saidan Dathrohan - secretly possessed by the dreadlord Balnazzar - and the Scourge under Baron Rivendare. The two sides were still accessable from either side, resulting in one large instance. This has changed in Cataclysm, as the gate between the Festival Lane and Elders' Square has been permanently shut, resulting in two separate dungeons within the same instance (much like the Scarlet Monastery's four separate wings). The instance portal inside the main entrance, which before Cataclysm was sealed behind a gate, is now open.

On the Scarlet side, Balnazzar has since shed his human form and killed all of the Crusaders with him, raising them into undeath and calling them "the Risen". Cannon Master Willey, Archivist Galford and Malor the Zealous - the other main bosses in the Scarlet wing - are now undead as a result, known as Willey Hopebreaker, Instructor Galford and Commander Malor, respectively. On the undead side, Baron Rivendare, who - despite his beheading - returned to Scourge service in the Scarlet Enclave and Naxxramas has been replaced by Lord Aurius Rivendare.

The questgivers for Stratholme - Crusade Commander Eligor Dawnbringer, Master Craftsman Wilhelm, and Packmaster Stonebruiser - will appear inside the instance at the main gate; at the service entrance, Crusade Commander Korfax and Archmage Angela Dosantos - who give quests for the Scourge side - will join them.

## Geography

### Maps and subregions

WorldMap-Stratholme1.jpgLiving sideWorldMap-Stratholme2.jpgUndead sideStratholmeWithShops.jpgAtlas map showing various shops that were in Stratholme.Maxresdefault.jpgEastwall Gate

## Dungeon denizens

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* File:IconSmall Abomination.gif Abominations
* File:IconSmall Banshee.gif Banshees
* File:IconSmall CryptFiend.gif Crypt fiends
* File:IconSmall DeathKnight.gif Death knights (one, Lord Aurius Rivendare)
* File:IconSmall Dreadlord.gif Dreadlords (one, Balnazzar)
* File:IconSmall Gargoyle.gif Gargoyles
* File:IconSmall Ghoul.gif Ghouls
* HumanHuman Humans
* File:IconSmall SkeletalWarrior.gif Skeletal warriors
* File:IconSmall Skeleton.gif Skeletons
* File:IconSmall Wight.gif Wights (one, Magistrate Barthilas)
* File:IconSmall Wraith.gif Wraiths
* File:IconSmall Zombie.gif Zombies

## Summary

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Stratholme is divided into two parts: Scarlet Side or "Live Side", which goes from the main entrance into the Scarlet Crusade-controlled citadel, and Scourge Side or "Undead Side", accessed through the Service Entrance to the east of the main gates (which requires a key or Lockpicking 300) to the Scourge slaughterhouse. However, both "sides" are part of the same instance and players can complete both tracks. When using the dungeon finder the end boss, and thus the side of Stratholme your party needs to clear, is determined by the entrance you are ported to. The main gate will lead to the Live Side, while the service entrance will lead to the Undead Side.

Engineers can blast their way through the Service Entrance using Seaforium ([Powerful Seaforium Charge] or better), and blacksmiths a skeleton key ([Arcanite Skeleton Key] or better). However, if you do, remember to take two charges with you, as there are two doors to open.

To get to Aurius Rivendare, the 3 Ash'ari Crystals must be toppled. These Crystals are guarded by 3 of the bosses: Baroness Anastari, Nerub'enkan and Maleki the Pallid. Kill them, and all the trash mobs inside the ziggurats they guard, and the Crystals will be toppled, allowing you entry to the Slaughterhouse where Baron Rivendare waits.

### Scarlet side

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* **Also known as:** FD Strat, Strat Scarlet, Strat Light, Scarlet Strath, Strath Live, Living Strat, Liveside, Hu(man) Strat, West Strat, SM Strat
* **Enemy Level Range:** 42–56
* **End Boss:** Balnazzar
* **Mini Bosses:**
	+ Commander Malor
	+ Instructor Galford
	+ Willey Hopebreaker
	+ Timmy the Cruel
	+ Hearthsinger Forresten
	+ The Unforgiven
	+ Skul
	+ Stratholme Courier
* **Triggered Boss**
	+ Fras Siabi
		- Opening up his tobacco box for the quest.
	+ Postmaster Malown
		- Opening up various mailboxes with their corresponding keys.
	+ Risen Hammersmith
		- Clicking on a parchment named "Blacksmith Plans" will trigger the Hammersmith. The plans can appear in at least 2 known locations:
			1. On the floor in the Hoard area before Willey Hopebreaker
			2. On a bench in the alcoves occupied by Instructor Galford

#### Quests

1. N [45] A City Under Siege (optional)
2. * N [46] Cutting the Competition
	* N [46D] Of Love and Family (3)
	* N [46] The Great Fras Siabi (2)
	* N [47] The Dreadlord Balnazzar

### Undead side

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* **Also known as:** BD Strat, Undead Strat, Deadside, Scourge Strat, Baron side, UD Strat, Baron Run, Strat UD, East Strat, Strat Dead
* **Enemy Level Range:** 42–56
* **End Boss:** Lord Aurius Rivendare
* **Mini Bosses:**
	+ Magistrate Barthilas (drops key to Scourge side)
	+ Baroness Anastari
	+ Nerub'enkan
	+ Maleki the Pallid
	+ Ramstein the Gorger
	+ Stonespine (Rare Spawn)
* **Triggered Boss**
	+ Postmaster Malown
		- Opening up various mailboxes with their corresponding keys.
	+ Magistrate Barthilas
		- If entering through the Service Entrance, he will run to the end of the Gauntlet and be fought there, instead of Elder's Square where he is fought when entering through the Main Gate.
	+ Black Guard Swordsmith
		- The Black Guard Swordsmith is triggered by clicking on some blacksmithing plans on the floor to the right of the stairs of the First Ziggurat. Baroness Anastari is at the top of the stairs.
	+ Aelmar the Vanquisher Gregor the Justiciar, Vicar Hieronymus and Nemas the Arbiter (spawned for H [60D] True Masters of the Light (3)

##### Quests

1. * N [50] Liquid Gold
	* N [50] Argent Reinforcements
	* N [50] Man Against Abomination
	* N [50] Weapons for War
	* N [51] Lord Aurius Rivendare

## Patch and hotfixes

* **Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img\_link\_data.json' not found.** **Patch 4.0.3 (patch date::15-Nov-2010):**
	+ Level reduced to 42-56.
	+ Changes to bosses and mobs.
	+ New quests.
* **Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img\_link\_data.json' not found.** **Patch 1.10.0 (patch date::28-Mar-2006):** Cap changed from 10 to 5 players.
* **Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img\_link\_data.json' not found.** **Patch 1.6.0 (patch date::12-Jul-2005):**
	+ Several spawns removed from Stratholme. This should make for a more enjoyable 5 player experience. Also, you will now be able to make additional attempts at Ramstein and/or Baron Rivendare should your initial attempt fail.
	+ The trapped chests in Stratholme will now show up for Detect Traps and can be disarmed. In addition, the number of creatures that come out of the trapped chests has been reduced.
	+ Many creatures in Stratholme have gained Detect Invisibility/Stealth.
* **Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img\_link\_data.json' not found.** **Patch 1.4.0 (patch date::2005-05-05):**
	+ 26 new Rare items have been added to Stratholme.
	+ Several Uncommon items have been upgraded to Rare quality.
	+ There is a new load screen for Stratholme.
* **Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img\_link\_data.json' not found.** **Patch 1.3.0 (patch date::07-Mar-2005):**
	+ Capped at ten players.
	+ Lengthened the respawn time of many of the creatures in Stratholme.
	+ Crimson Conjurers will no longer roam in pairs.
	+ Changed the way the Gauntlet area works. The Crystals no longer respawn.
	+ The Crystals no longer fire ribbon of souls (this was causing in-combat issues).
	+ Fixed a bug that was causing monsters to leave combat in mid-fight, thus regaining all their health.

## Media

### Video

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## References

1. ↑ YouTube - Let's Play Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 13 - Uther Arrives

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