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 19,25

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 digging duo.

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 Pharoh Detector and Shovel next to the Pyramid Merchant

A Player Showing the way towards the Pyramids in Desert Detectors

From spawn, head west to get to the Pyramids

The undisputed champions of Desert Detectors are the Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. Their superior stats and powerful passive abilities set them apart. Find them both at the Pyramids. Head west from the spawn area—your in-game compass will guide you.

Item	Details
	• Very 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 Items have increased value

The Pharaoh Detector unlocks access to Cursed Treasures, though finding them isn't guaranteed. The 5% chance means you might need to dig for a while. Cursed Treasures sell for significantly more than regular treasures (e.g., a Cursed Chest is worth 12,500 Sheckles compared to a regular chest's 500 Sheckles). Rainbow Spots offer the highest-value treasures, making them prime targets.

How to Farm Sheckles for Pharoh Detector and Shovel

A Player getting a Rare Exclamation while using Pharoh Detector

Pyramids are a great spot to find high-value treasures

The Pharaoh Shovel and Detector's high cost (2,000,000 Sheckles for the Detector and 575,000 Sheckles for the Shovel) requires dedicated Sheckle farming. Focus on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots near the Pyramids and the Plains behind them for higher-value treasures. Prioritize Rainbow spots; subsequent valuable spots are often nearby. Remember to re-check areas you've already dug.

How to Smelt Found Treasures

A Player interacting with the smelter NPC in Desert Detectors

You can smelt your valuable treasures at the Smelter NPC in Dusthaven

A player using the smelter in Desert Detectors

Smelting treasures can take up to a few hours

A player standing next to the Blacksmith Building in Desert Detectors

You can find the Smelter NPC inside the Blacksmith Building

Smelt your treasures at the Blacksmith Building in Dusthaven. The NPC there upgrades treasures to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, increasing their selling price. Focus on smelting high-value items like Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharaoh’s Pillar, or Submarine. Smelting takes 4-12 hours, but progresses even while offline.

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

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