How to Get the Best Detector and Shovel in Desert Detectors

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How to Get the Best Detector and Shovel in Desert Detectors

Mar 22,25

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 treasure-hunting tools.

Best Shovel and Detector Combo in Desert Detectors

Location where you can buy Pharoh Detector and Shovel next to a Pyramid in Desert Detector

You can buy the Pharaoh Detector and Shovel from the merchant near the Pyramids.

A Player Showing the way towards the Pyramids in Desert Detectors

Head west from the spawn area to reach the Pyramids.

The undisputed champions of Desert Detectors are the Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. Their superior stats and valuable passive abilities set them apart. Both are available at the Pyramids. From your starting point, head west—follow your in-game compass for guidance.

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

Getting Cursed Treasures With Pharoh Detector

A Player holding a Cursed Chest in Desert Detectors

Cursed Treasures offer significantly higher rewards.

The Pharaoh Detector unlocks access to Cursed Treasures, although finding them isn't guaranteed. The 5% chance means you'll need some patience. However, the payoff is substantial—Cursed Treasures sell for much more than regular finds. Rainbow Spots are ideal for maximizing your chances of discovering these high-value treasures.

How to Farm Sheckles for Pharoh Detector and Shovel

A Player getting a Rare Exclamation while using Pharoh Detector

The Pyramids and surrounding plains are rich with valuable treasures.

The Pharaoh Shovel and Detector's high price tags (2,000,000 Sheckles for the Detector and 575,000 Sheckles for the Shovel) reflect their power. To amass this fortune, focus your digging efforts on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots, especially around the Pyramids and the nearby plains. These areas yield more valuable treasures.

Prioritize finding Rainbow Spots. Once you locate one, others are often nearby, so thoroughly check the surrounding area. After unearthing your treasures, consider smelting them at the Blacksmith to increase their selling price.

How to Smelt Found Treasures

A Player interacting with the smelter NPC in Desert Detectors

Find the Smelter NPC within the Blacksmith Building in Dusthaven.

A player using the smelter in Desert Detectors

Smelting can take several hours.

A player standing next to the Blacksmith Building in Desert Detectors

Locate the Blacksmith Building in Dusthaven.

Locate the Blacksmith Building in Dusthaven (your starting area). Inside, you'll find the NPC who can smelt your treasures. High-value items like Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharaoh's Pillar, and Submarine are excellent candidates for smelting. While smelting (which takes 4-12 hours, even offline), your items will be upgraded to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, significantly increasing their worth.

This concludes our guide to acquiring the best shovel and detector in Desert Detectors. Don't forget to check out our Desert Detectors codes for additional rewards!

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