Get Excavating Cudgel

Excavating Cudgel is a one-handed mace added to the game in the Midnight expansion. The weapon is built in an earthy, "field" style: a worn wooden handle, roughly wrapped in leather straps, topped with a massive stone head. Visually, it evokes the gear of excavators and relic hunters — the kind of characters who operate within Windrunner Spire in search of artifacts.

The item is made for caster classes: it carries Intellect and Stamina. It can be used by paladins, druids, priests, shamans, monks, and evokers.

The mace drops from the "Kalis" boss encounter in the Windrunner Spire dungeon. This fight is the second in the dungeon: first, players face Kalis, a fanatical banshee of Sylvanas, and her loyal Latch. Both bosses must die at the same time.

Available difficulty levels:

• Normal and Heroic modes.
• Mythic+ mode (part of the Midnight Season 1 pool).

The drop is tied to a weekly lockout on Normal and Heroic. In Mythic+ there is no limit on attempts.

How to reach Windrunner Spire:

The dungeon entrance is located in the Eversong Woods zone in the Eastern Kingdoms.

Access opens at level 81 or after completing the introductory quest "Windrunner Spire: Troubling Melodies."

• Expedition and ruins theme. The weapon fits well with the looks of explorers and prospectors: it pairs with earth-toned leather armor — brown, gray, beige.
• Caster in field gear. It suits cloth and leather sets that mimic "working" attire without excessive pomp — for example, Draenor- or Pandaria-style transmogs.
• Contrast with ornate sets. The rough stone head creates a deliberate contrast with elegant trailing and ornamental chestpieces — for players who prefer an asymmetric look.
• Neutral color scheme. The gray-brown palette lets the mace blend with most color combinations without clashing with the armor.