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How to Get the Best Detector and Shovel in Desert Detectors

Author : Eleanor Mar 18,2025

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.

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Table of Contents

  • Best Shovel and Detector Combo in Desert Detectors
  • Getting Cursed Treasures With Pharoh Detector
  • How to Farm Sheckles for Pharoh Detector and Shovel
  • How to Smelt Found Treasures

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 Pharoh 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 Pharoh Shovel and Pharoh Detector. Their superior stats and valuable passive abilities make them essential for serious treasure hunters. You'll find them both at the Pyramids. Check your compass; they're west of the starting area.

ItemDetails
Pharoh Shovel Stats in Desert Detectors• Extremely high Speed and Power stats
• Passive Ability: 5% Increased effect of Pharoh’s Vision ability
Pharoh Detector Stats in Desert Detectors• 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 payouts.

The Pharoh Detector's 5% chance of uncovering Cursed Treasures might seem low, but the rewards are substantial. 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 Sheckles). Rainbow spots offer the most valuable treasures, including Cursed ones.

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 prime hunting grounds for valuable treasures.

The Pharoh Detector and Shovel cost a hefty 2,575,000 Sheckles combined. To amass this fortune, focus on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots, particularly around the Pyramids and the plains behind them. Prioritize Rainbow spots; finding one often increases your chances of discovering others nearby. Remember to thoroughly check areas around already-dug holes.

How to Smelt Found Treasures

A Player interacting with the smelter NPC in Desert Detectors
The Smelter NPC is located 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
Find the Smelter NPC inside the Blacksmith building in Dusthaven.

Smelting treasures at the Blacksmith NPC in Dusthaven upgrades them to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, significantly increasing their selling price. Prioritize smelting Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharoh’s Pillar, or Submarine for maximum profit. Note that smelting takes 4-12 hours and continues even while offline.

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