Learn how to get the Fossilized Pan and Shovel in Prospecting, including where to find the Volcanic Key and how to open the lighthouse.

The latest update in Prospecting has introduced powerful new tools: the Fossilized Pan and Fossilized Shovel. These items offer amazing dig speed, high capacity, and big luck boosts, making them a must-have for any serious player. This guide will walk you through the full process to unlock them.
All Steps To Get Fossilized Pan and Shovel in Prospecting
To get these tools, you’ll need to unlock a hidden chamber behind the Lighthouse at Windswept Beach. Here’s a breakdown of what you need and what to do.
Step 1: Get the Volcanic Key

You need a Volcanic Key to open the trap door.
- Where: Dig at Magma Furnace, near the main lava pool
- How: Equip your strongest shovel, and dig in the darker crater spot
Step 2: Head to Windswept Beach Lighthouse

- Go to Windswept Beach
- Look for the Lighthouse and talk to the Lightkeeper NPC
- Behind the lighthouse, there’s a trapdoor. Use the Volcanic Key to unlock it
We have already covered How To Open the Lighthouse Trapdoor in Prospecting, make sure to check it out.
Step 3: Place Ingredients to Open the Inner Door

Inside the trap door room, place 3 specific materials on the correct pedestals:
Ingredient | Where To Find |
---|---|
Uranium | Common on beach shores |
Cat’s Eye | Found in volcanic zones |
Flare Bloom | Rare drop near lava vents |
Once all 3 are placed, the inner door will open.
Step 4: Navigate the Maze

Inside the unlocked area, follow these steps:
- Turn right and walk straight past the lava door
- Ignore side paths, they’re empty
- Go all the way to the end, then turn left
- Enter the bedroom at the end and interact with the bookshelf
- This reveals the hidden chamber containing your tools
Fossilized Shovel and Pan Stats
Once inside the secret room, you’ll find both items ready to pick up:
Fossilized Shovel

- Dig Strength: 40
- Dig Speed: 100%
- Toughness: 5
Fossilized Pan

- Luck: 200
- Capacity: 225
- Shake Strength: 8
- Shake Speed: 100%
- Modifier Boost: 50%
This Pan is especially strong due to high luck and no size penalties, making it one of the best in the game.
Other New Items in the Update
- Infernal Heart Area: New zone with the rarest item in the game; Dinosaur skull
- Dragon Claw: Gives high dig and shake strength
- Solar Ring: Best ring, but requires rare essences
- Fossilized Crown: Top-tier crown with multiple boosts
The Fossilized Shovel and Pan are game-changing tools for any digger in Prospecting. With the right materials and a bit of maze navigation, you can unlock these items and take your setup to the next level. Grab your Volcanic Key, farm that Flare Bloom, and good luck down there.
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