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Discover the best shovel upgrades in Prospecting and how to progress from basic tools to top-tier digging gear.
Shovels are essential in Prospecting, allowing you to dig for minerals and progress through the game. Without the right shovel, you’ll be limited to basic regions and miss out on valuable rewards. With so many options, it’s easy to get confused. That’s why we’ve created this shovel progression guide, to help you pick the best shovels as you move through the game.
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Why You Need Shovels in Prospecting
There are two main activities in Prospecting: digging and sifting. You use shovels to dig and pans to sift sand. While pans remain consistent, shovels must be upgraded if you want to access richer areas like Fortune River. Your equipped shovel automatically syncs with your pan, no manual switching required.
Shovel Stats Explained
Understanding shovel stats is key to choosing the right upgrade. Here are the three main attributes:
- Dig Strength: Amount of dirt dug per action.
- Dig Speed: How quickly you dig.
- Toughness: Determines the types of terrain you can dig through.
Prospecting Shovel Progression List (Lowest to Highest)
Here’s our recommended shovel progression path. Each upgrade unlocks new regions or improves your digging efficiency:
- Rusty Shovel – Basic starter tool.
- Iron Shovel – First meaningful upgrade.
- Silver Shovel – Great stat bump and access to tougher terrain.
- The Excavator – Lets you dig in Fortune River.
- Meteoric Shovel – High-end shovel with powerful stats.
- Diamond Shovel – Best shovel currently in the game.
Shovel Stats Comparison Table
| Name | Dig Strength | Dig Speed | Toughness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Shovel | 1 | 0.8x | 1 |
| Iron Shovel | 2 | 0.8x | 1 |
| Silver Shovel | 4 | 1.1x | 2 |
| The Excavator | 7 | 0.7x | 3 |
| Meteoric Shovel | 7 | 150% | 4 |
| Diamond Shovel | 12 | 100% | 4 |
Why Each Shovel Matters
Rusty Shovel
Everyone starts with it. Use it briefly, then upgrade as soon as possible.
Iron Shovel
Costs $3,000. A simple but effective upgrade to speed up early progression.
Silver Shovel
Priced at $75,000. Offers major improvements across all stats and lets you explore new terrain.
The Excavator
Costs $320,000. Purchased from the Fortune River store, this shovel has strong Dig Strength and Toughness but slightly slower speed.
Meteoric Shovel
A high-tier shovel that costs $4,000,000. Great all-around performance with exceptional Dig Speed.
Diamond Shovel
Top-tier shovel costing $12,500,000. Massive Dig Strength paired with excellent speed. It’s the ultimate tool for endgame mining.
Shovel progression in Prospecting is essential if you want to dig deeper and earn more. Each upgrade unlocks new areas or boosts efficiency, making your grind faster and more rewarding. Start small, level up smartly, and aim for that Diamond Shovel. And be sure to check back, more powerful tools could be added in future updates.
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