All Prospecting shovels and how to get them

Shovels, alongside pans, are one of the two important tools for progression in Prospecting. They are used to collect sediments from digsites, which are then panned to find minerals. Each shovel has three stats - Dig Speed, Dig Strength, and Toughness - which determine their overall usefulness in the game.

This guide explains how to obtain all the shovels and their individual stats in Roblox Prospecting.

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List of all Prospecting shovels and their stats

The Reinforced Shovel is a good tool for beginners (Image via Roblox)

New prospectors are handed the Rusty Shovel and the Rusty Pan. They have the lowest stats, forcing beginners to find and purchase better alternatives. Money for buying better equipment is obtained by selling minerals to the Merchant, but it can also be amassed instantly by purchasing Robux packs from the Shop.

The following table features the names, costs, stats, and availability of each shovel in Roblox Prospecting:

Shovel	Price	Location	Dig Strength	Dig Speed	Toughness	Description
Rusty Shovel	NA	NA	1	80%	1	A rusty shovel on the verge of breaking apart. It works fine... for now.
Iron Shovel	$3,000	Rubble Creek	2	80%	1	A tough iron shovel.
Steel Shovel	$25,000	Rubble Creek	3	80%	2	A strong shovel made of steel. Can dig through tougher deposits.
Silver Shovel	$75,000	Rubble Creek	4	110%	2	A lightweight silver shovel. How can silver be this strong?
Reinforced Shovel	$135,000	Rubble Creek	5	90%	3	A reliable titanium shovel built for tough conditions.
The Excavator	$320,000	Town Store	7	70%	3	A powerful shovel that can crack through stone.
Golden Shovel	$1,333,000	Town Store	8	100%	3	A precious shovel made from a rare gold alloy.
Meteoric Shovel	$4,000,000	Town Store	7	150%	4	A shovel forged from meteoric iron. Holding it fills you with energy.
Diamond Shovel	$12,500,000	Town Store	12	100%	4	A shovel made from diamond, the hardest material!
Divine Shovel	$40,000,000	Crystal Caverns	16	110%	5	A divine shovel blessed with the strength to break through nearly anything.
Earthbreaker Shovel	$125,000,000	Crystal Caverns - Waterfall Temple	25	100%	5	A relic from an ancient civilization. Despite its age, incredible power still lingers within.
Dragonflame Shovel	$400,000,000	Caldera Island	50	60%	5	A blazing shovel that burns through all deposits.
Fossilized Shovel	$1,000,000,000	Windswept Beach - Ancient Ruins	40	100%	5	An ancient bone shovel that has been fossilized with age.
Icebreaker	$10,000,000,000	Snowy Mountains	60	110%	6	A frozen shovel that can crush through frozen deposits.

Here's a description of each stat possessed by a shovel:

• Dig Strength: This stat determines how much sediment is put into the pan per use.
• Dig Speed: This stat controls the speed at which you dig sediments.
• Toughness: This stat determines which locations/digsites you can use the shovel in.

Toughness is the most important stat in a shovel. It determines which places you can dig in, irrespective of the kind of pan you possess. For instance, to dig in the Windswept Beach location, you'll need either the Meteoric Shovel or a better shovel with a Toughness rating of 4.

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Which is the best shovel in Prospecting?

Stats of the Icebreaker shovel (Image via Roblox)

Currently, the Icebreaker is the standout among all the other shovels. It has 60 Dig Strength, surpassing that of the Fossilized Shovel by a huge margin. Additionally, it is the only shovel to possess a Toughness rating of 6.

The Icebreaker is quite expensive, requiring 10 billion cash in the game. To amass this amount quickly, prioritize digging in sites that contain valuable minerals, such as the Dinosaur Skull and Inferlume. Moreover, use pans that provide a Modifier Boost or a Size Boost.

Also check: All Prospecting pans and how to get them

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FAQs on Prospecting

Which is the best shovel for beginners?

Compared to other shovels available in Rubble Creek, the Reinforced Shovel is the best for beginners because of its high Toughness rating and Dig Strength.

Is it possible to purchase and carry multiple shovels?

Yes, you can buy and carry several shovels.

How do I get the Icebreaker?

The Icebreaker can be found in the Snowy Mountains. To access this location, equip the Dragonflame shovel and then speak to Arctic Traveller, the NPC located at the docks of Caldera Island.