WoW Forever Stratholme Undead Dungeon Guide - Bosses, Loot & Quests

Stratholme Undead is a dungeon in WoW Forever. Stratholme is a former stronghold of Lordaeron located in the Eastern Plaguelands. Arthas Menethil infamously raised the city at the during his own demise to eventually become the Lich King.

Stratholme is split into two sections; live and undead. The live side contains Scarlet Crusaders and the other is filled with, you guessed it, undead.

Stonespine is a rare undead boss that patrols the Undead side. His attacks are primarily straightforward melee attacks, but nearby enemies can make the encounter more difficult.

Tank

• Establish threat before DPS begins attacking.
• Keep Stonespine controlled.
• Avoid pulling additional enemy groups.

Healer

• Keep the tank healthy throughout the encounter.
• Watch for additional damage if nearby enemies are accidentally pulled.

DPS

• Clear nearby enemies before engaging Stonespine.
• Allow the tank to establish threat before using heavy damage.

Baroness Anastari is a banshee guarding one of the ziggurats. Her main ability is Banshee Wail, which can possess a player and turn them against the group.

Tank

• Maintain threat on Baroness Anastari.
• Keep her controlled while the group deals with possession.

Healer

• Keep the tank healthy throughout the encounter.
• Be prepared for the group to take damage if a player becomes possessed.

DPS

• Be prepared to control or contain a possessed player.
• Avoid using heavy damage on a party member who has been possessed.
• Clear the ziggurat enemies after defeating the boss.

Nerub'enkan is a spider boss guarding one of the three ziggurats. He can root the tank and summon scarabs, meaning the group must deal with additional enemies while keeping damage on the boss.

Tank

• Maintain threat on Nerub'enkan.
• Be prepared to become rooted while the boss moves away.
• Regain control when the root ends.

Healer

• Keep the tank alive while they are rooted.
• Watch for additional damage from summoned scarabs.

DPS

• Kill the summoned scarabs before they overwhelm the group.
• Watch your threat while the tank is rooted.
• Clear the ziggurat enemies after defeating the boss.

Maleki the Pallid is a caster guarding the third ziggurat. He uses Frostbolt, Drain Life and Ice Tomb, which can temporarily trap the tank and leave the group vulnerable.

Tank

• Maintain threat throughout the encounter.
• Be prepared to become trapped by Ice Tomb.
• Regain control when you are released.

Healer

• Be prepared for the tank to be unable to act during Ice Tomb.
• Keep the tank alive through Frostbolt and Drain Life damage.

DPS

• Interrupt Frostbolt whenever possible.
• Watch your threat while the tank is trapped.
• Clear the ziggurat enemies after defeating the boss.

Magistrate Barthilas is a hard-hitting melee boss who uses Mighty Blow to knock players backwards. Depending on which entrance you use, he may flee from the initial encounter and be fought later near the gauntlet.

Tank

• Position yourself with your back against a wall to avoid being knocked into additional enemies.
• Establish threat before DPS begins attacking.
• Clear nearby enemies before engaging.

Healer

• Be prepared for heavy melee damage throughout the fight.
• Keep the tank healthy.

DPS

• Allow the tank to establish threat before using heavy damage.
• Avoid pulling additional enemies into the encounter.

Ramstein appears in the courtyard after the abominations have been cleared. He hits hard and uses Knockout, which can cause him to switch targets and attack another player.

Tank

• Maintain threat throughout the encounter.
• Be ready to taunt Ramstein back after Knockout.
• Make sure the courtyard abominations are cleared before starting.

Healer

• Keep the party healthy throughout the fight.
• Be prepared to heal DPS players if Ramstein switches targets.

DPS

• Watch your threat throughout the encounter.
• Be prepared for Ramstein to switch targets.
• Clear the courtyard abominations before engaging.

Baron Rivendare is the final boss of Stratholme Undead. He uses Cleave, Shadow Bolt, Mortal Strike and Unholy Aura, which damages nearby players. He also summons skeletons during the encounter that can heal him.

Tank

• Position Rivendare at one side of the room.
• Keep him facing away from the group.
• Be prepared for Mortal Strike to reduce the healing you receive.

Healer

• Be prepared for reduced healing on the tank from Mortal Strike.
• Watch the health of melee players taking Unholy Aura damage.
• Keep the tank alive through the increased damage.

DPS

• Kill the summoned skeletons before they can heal the boss.
• Stay aware of Unholy Aura damage.
• Ranged DPS should remain away from the boss to reduce aura damage.