Graverobber's Shovel

What makes it special.

Twenty charges let you dig at two named graveyards, with a two-minute cooldown on the use effect.

Requirements

Level 23; unique two-handed mace. Digging is limited to Raven Hill Cemetery and Scarlet Monastery Graveyard.

Binding

Binds on pickup.

Charges

20

Cooldown

2 min

How to obtain it.

The current Forever item record lists Dextren Ward in the Stockade as its source. The shovel binds on pickup. Our dungeon guide covers access, party routing and the boss location.

Put your find to use.

1. 1

   Obtain the shovel in the Stockade, then plan a visit to one of the allowed graveyards.

2. 2

   Choose a safe spot before digging. Player observations report both Grave Moss and disturbed ghouls as possible outcomes.

3. 3

   Track charges and the two-minute timer. Prepare for unwanted enemies and keep a retreat available.

Check these limits first.

• It is not a shovel for arbitrary locations across Azeroth. The effect explicitly names two graveyards.
• Grave Moss is a reported possible outcome, not guaranteed per charge. Small tests do not establish a reliable drop rate.
• Its separate combat bonus is +12 Attack Power, doubled against Undead. That does not turn each digging attempt into a combat benefit.

Keep it, try it or pass?

Interesting for targeted material searches and exploration. If you need predictable Grave Moss quantities, compare its effort and risk against a normal herb route. It is not a guaranteed shortcut for every group.

Evidence and current status.

Researched on 9 November 2026 using current Forever item, spell, quest and client records. Established properties are distinguished from our suggested uses. A database source is not our own live drop observation. No private player captures were used for this guide.

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