Unearthing treasure in Desert Detectors can be tricky, but the right shovel and detector combo makes all the difference. Forget "good"—you want the *best*. This guide shows you how to acquire the ultimate digging duo.
Best Shovel and Detector Combo in Desert Detectors
The undisputed champions? The **Pharaoh Shovel** and **Pharaoh Detector**. Their superior stats are boosted by incredibly valuable passive abilities, especially the detector's. Both are located at the **Pyramids**. To find them, check your compass and head west from the spawn point.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
 | • Extremely 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 |
Uncovering Cursed Treasures with the Pharaoh Detector
The Pharaoh Detector's 5% chance to unearth Cursed Treasures might seem low, but the payoff is huge. Cursed Treasures sell for significantly more than regular finds (e.g., a Cursed Chest fetches 12,500 Sheckles compared to a regular chest's 500). Rainbow spots offer the most valuable treasures, including Cursed ones.
Farming Sheckles for the Pharaoh Detector and Shovel
The Pharaoh Shovel and Detector's high price (2,000,000 Sheckles for the detector and 575,000 for the shovel) requires dedicated farming. Prioritize Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots near the Pyramids and the plains behind them for higher-value treasures. Finding a Rainbow spot increases your chances of finding others nearby, so thoroughly check areas around previous digs.
Before selling, consider smelting your finds at the Blacksmith. Smelting upgrades treasures to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, drastically increasing their selling price. Focus on smelting Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharaoh's Pillar, or Submarine for maximum profit.
Smelting Your Treasures
The Blacksmith in Dusthaven houses the Smelter NPC. Smelting takes 4-12 hours depending on the treasure's rarity and continues even when you're offline.
This guide covers acquiring the best shovel and detector combo in Desert Detectors. Don't forget to check for Desert Detectors codes for additional rewards!
