WoW Forever Night Watchman's Torch Guide
The Night Watchman's Torch is a new item in WoW Forever that puts a real lit torch in your character's hand. It lights up dark caves and nights for five minutes, and it is also the key to the Dawn Waker secret. You get it from a dead Night Watch Guard who spawns in one of nine places in Duskwood, at any level and for both factions.
Below you will find every spawn spot with coordinates, how the quest works, what the torch does, and why it sometimes says "You can't use that here".
What the Night Watchman's Torch Does
Using the torch puts it in your hand and lights the area around you. It is mostly cosmetic, but it helps in dark caves and crypts, and in Duskwood at night it makes a big difference.
| Detail | Night Watchman's Torch |
|---|---|
| Type | Reusable item, new in WoW Forever, not a toy |
| Effect | Lights the torch in your hand for 5 minutes |
| Cooldown | 30 seconds |
| Binding | Binds when picked up, unique |
| Requirements | None: any level, any class, both factions |
| Where to get it | An Unfortunate End from a dead Night Watch Guard in Duskwood |
The torch is not a toy, so it stays in your bags and takes a slot. You keep holding it on a mount and on a flight path. Druids in animal forms carry it in their mouth, and since the November 9 hotfix so does a Shaman's Improved Ghost Wolf.
How to Get the Night Watchman's Torch
The torch comes from An Unfortunate End, an instant quest on the body of a Night Watch Guard. Find the body, accept the quest and turn it in right away to the same body, and the torch is in your bags.
Night Watch Guard Spawn Locations
The guard does not stay in one place. Players have found him at these spots in Duskwood:
| Coordinates | Where |
|---|---|
| 20.9, 34.4 | Top of Raven Hill Cemetery, among the level 25 ghouls |
| 23.7, 33.4 | Lower part of Raven Hill Cemetery |
| 17.0, 54.8 | Behind the house near the Jitters, in front of the outhouse |
| 21.8, 72.6 | Inside the small house at Addle's Stead |
| 30.0, 67.4 | Woods of western Duskwood, northeast of Addle's Stead |
| 47.8, 59.4 | Path to the Twilight Grove |
| 45.9, 78.3 | Road south to Stranglethorn Vale |
| 66.1, 34.0 | Brightwood Grove |
| 68.8, 69.7 | Hill south of Darkshire, near Tranquil Gardens Cemetery |
He appears at one spot at a time and moves after a while, so if he is not at the first spot, check the next one. There is no known timer. Some sites say he only shows up at night, but players have found him in the morning, at noon and at night, so the time of day does not matter.
These tips save a lot of running:
- Use a macro. The macro "/tar Night Watch Guard" targets the body if it is nearby, even when you cannot see it.
- Watch the minimap. A yellow quest marker appears on the minimap when you get close.
- Share the body. Several players can take the quest from the same body, so tell your guild when you find it.
- Mind the walls. At Addle's Stead the body lies inside the house, and you cannot reach it through the wall.
- Low level is fine. The quest has no level requirement, but the guard at Raven Hill is surrounded by level 25 ghouls.
Can the Horde Get the Night Watchman's Torch?
Yes. The quest is available to both factions, and many Horde players have it. A second version of the quest is listed as Alliance-only on some databases, which is where the confusion comes from, but the Horde gets the normal version from the same body.
Night Watchman's Torch Not Working?
If the torch gives you "You can't use that here" or goes out on its own, one of these is the reason:
- Rest areas. It does not work in inns or capital cities.
- Buildings. It goes out when you walk into a building.
- Combat. It goes out when you start a fight.
- Water. Swimming puts it out.
- Weapons. You cannot draw your weapon while the torch is lit.
Some Protection Warriors and Paladins have reported that the torch buff appears but the torch is not visible in their hand. The light is also weaker than a real light source in a cave, so do not expect it to light a whole room.
The Torch and the Dawn Waker Secret
The torch has one confirmed use beyond light: it reveals a hidden object. At the Ruins of Ban'aethal on Zephras Isle, lighting the torch uncovers the Ancient Hilt, which starts one of the steps of the Dawn Waker chain and leads to the sword Eluvi'ana. Our WoW Forever Dawn Waker secret guide has every step of the chain with coordinates.
No other hidden objects have been found with the torch so far. Since its quest text says it can "reveal things hidden by darkness", players expect more, so carry it when you explore.
More WoW Forever Secrets and Quest Item Guides
These guides cover the secret the torch belongs to and other useful quest rewards in WoW Forever.
WoW Forever Night Watchman's Torch FAQ
These are the questions players ask most about the Night Watchman's Torch.
Where is the Night Watchman's Torch in WoW Forever?
On a dead Night Watch Guard in Duskwood. He spawns at one of nine spots, including Raven Hill Cemetery at 20.9, 34.4, the road to Stranglethorn at 45.9, 78.3 and Brightwood Grove at 66.1, 34.0.
Can Horde get the Night Watchman's Torch?
Yes. The quest An Unfortunate End is available to both factions from the same body.
Why does the Night Watchman's Torch not work?
It cannot be used in inns and capital cities, and it goes out when you enter a building, start combat or swim.
How long does the Night Watchman's Torch last?
Five minutes, with a 30 second cooldown.
Does the Night Watch Guard only spawn at night?
No. Players have found him in the morning, at noon and at night. He moves between spawn spots instead.
What is the Night Watchman's Torch used for?
It lights up dark areas, and it reveals the Ancient Hilt on Zephras Isle for the Dawn Waker secret.
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