How to Get the Best Detector and Shovel in Desert Detectors

Unearthing treasure in Desert Detectors can be tricky, but the right shovel and detector combo makes all the difference. Forget "good"—we're aiming for the *best*. This guide shows you how to acquire the ultimate digging duo.

Best Shovel and Detector Combo in Desert Detectors

The undisputed champions? The Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. Their superior stats are complemented by incredibly valuable passive abilities, especially the detector's. You'll find them both at the Pyramids. To reach the Pyramids, check your in-game compass and head west from your starting area.

Item	Details
	• Exceptionally high Speed and Power stats • Passive Ability: 5% Increased effect of Pharaoh's Vision ability
	• High Speed and Range stats • Passive Ability: 5% chance to find Cursed Treasure

Uncovering Cursed Treasures with the Pharaoh Detector

The Pharaoh Detector unlocks access to Cursed Treasures. Keep in mind, their discovery isn't guaranteed; there's only a 5% chance with each dig. Persistence pays off though!

Cursed Treasures fetch significantly higher prices than regular finds. A regular chest might be worth 500 Sheckles, but a Cursed Chest can command 12,500 Sheckles. Rainbow Spots are your best bet for the most valuable Cursed Treasures.

Farming Sheckles for the Pharaoh Detector and Shovel

The Pharaoh Detector and Shovel command a hefty price tag: 2,000,000 Sheckles for the Detector and 575,000 Sheckles for the Shovel. This requires dedicated Sheckle farming.

Focus your efforts on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots, particularly around the Pyramids and the Plains behind them. These areas yield higher-value treasures than other locations.

While there's no foolproof method for locating these spots, prioritize Rainbow spots—finding one often increases your chances of discovering others nearby. Always double-check the immediate vicinity after a successful dig.

Before selling your treasures, consider smelting them at the Blacksmith. Smelting upgrades treasures to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, significantly boosting their resale value.

Smelting Your Treasures

The Blacksmith Building in Dusthaven houses the NPC smelter. Select the treasures you wish to smelt (Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharaoh's Pillar, or Submarine offer the highest returns).

Keep in mind, smelting takes 4-12 hours, depending on the treasure's rarity, and continues even while you're offline.

This concludes our guide to obtaining the best shovel and detector combo in Desert Detectors. For additional rewards, be sure to check out our Desert Detectors codes.