If you love a good treasure hunt with a side of absurdity, then “The Holey Grail” quest in World of Warcraft: The War Within is right up your alley. This quest sends you on an adventure in The Ringing Deeps to find an artifact that, well… has more holes than a fishing net. But don’t let its questionable liquid-holding abilities fool you. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to complete the Holey Grail quest quickly, whether you prefer fishing or just slaying a few mobs.
The Holey Grail Quest Guide
After getting the quest from Marline, you can then continue making progress by making your way to Fishcan, an NPC located near the pools in the northeastern part of The Ringing Deeps. This old-timer seems to know a thing or two about lost relics, so he’s your go-to for getting started.
How To Get Holey Grail
There are two main ways to get your hands on this legendary (yet impractical) artifact:
1. Fishing for the Grail (Recommended)
If patience is your virtue—or if you just enjoy WoW’s fishing mechanics—you can fish up the Holey Grail in The Ringing Deeps.
- The drop rate is relatively high, with most players getting it within 3-10 casts.
- Having a higher Khaz Algar Fishing skill helps, but even players with lower levels have successfully fished it up.
- No need to fish in a specific pool; regular water sources in the marked quest area work fine.
2. Slaying Gulping Mudskips
If you’d rather take a more aggressive approach, you can kill Gulping Mudskip mobs in the area.
- Some players have reported getting the Holey Grail within 2-12 kills.
- If fishing isn’t working out, try this method instead.
- Occasionally, mobs might not be lootable, so keep going until you get the item.
Which Method is Faster?
- Fishing is usually faster if you get lucky within the first few casts.
- Killing Mudskips is a solid backup method if you don’t want to fish or if RNG isn’t on your side.
- If one method isn’t working, switch it up!
Quest Completion & Rewards
Once you have the Holey Grail, head back to Fishcan to complete the quest. You’ll be rewarded with:
- 46 Gold, 80 Silver
- 10 Valorstones
- 15,250 Experience
Fishcan will also comment that the relic is “even hole-ier than remembered” and covered in “more fish goo, too.” So, yeah—enjoy your legendary, leaky artifact!
Wrap-Up
The Holey Grail quest in World of Warcraft: The War Within is a fun little adventure that embraces WoW’s signature humor. Whether you fish it up in seconds or have to go on a Mudskip massacre, it’s a quick and easy quest with some decent rewards. So, grab your fishing pole (or sword) and get to work—your hole-y prize awaits! And hey, if your guildmates ever question your commitment to relic hunting, just remind them that you sought the Holey Grail and lived to tell the tale.
