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When the tide of war turned away from the Acheans, and the Trojans threatened their ships, Patroclus convinced Achilles to let him don Achilles ' armor and lead the Myrmidons into combat.

In his lust for combat, Patroclus pursued the Trojans all the way back to the gates of Troy, defying Achilles ' order to break off combat once the ships were saved.

Patroclus killed many Trojans and allies including the Lycian hero Sarpedon ( a son of Zeus ), and Cebriones ( the chariot driver of Hector and illegitimate son of Priam ).

Patroclus was stunned by Apollo, wounded by Euphorbos, then finished off by Hector.

At the time of his death, Patroclus had killed 53 enemy soldiers.