Hunting for valuable treasures can feel tricky at the start, but it smooths out with a strong shovel and detector pairing. Still, aim beyond solid options—target the elite. We've assembled this walkthrough to secure the premier shovel and detector in Desert Detectors.
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Undoubtedly, the top shovel and detector in Desert Detectors are the Pharoh Shovel and Pharoh Detector. Along with superior stats, they offer potent passive abilities, notably on the Pharoh Detector. Locate both at the pyramids. Use the overhead compass and move west from the initial zone to reach them.
| Item | Details |
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![]() | • Impressive speed and power ratings • Passive ability: Boosts Pharoh’s Vision effect by 5% |
![]() | • Solid speed and range values • Passive ability: 5% chance to uncover cursed treasure |

Equipped with the Pharoh Detector, you'll access cursed treasures. Temper expectations, though—it provides only a 5% chance to locate one. Expect to excavate persistently before unearthing your first.
Cursed treasures command steeper sale prices than ordinary finds. Take a standard chest at 500 Sheckles versus a cursed one at 12,500 Sheckles. Spotting a cursed treasure at a rainbow marker yields the greatest returns.

The Pharoh Detector and Shovel stand out in Desert Detectors for good reason, evident in their lofty costs. You'll require an impressive 2,000,000 Sheckles for the detector plus another 575,000 Sheckles for the shovel.
Building up those funds demands patience. Accelerate progress by targeting rainbow, red, and yellow markers around the pyramids or the plains beyond them. Treasures there often surpass standard values slightly.
No foolproof strategy exists for these markers, yet focus on rainbow ones initially. Following a discovery, another could appear close. Double-check vicinities of prior excavations routinely.
With uncommon artifacts in hand, plan to sell them. Consider processing some at the blacksmith beforehand. This refines them into polished, shiny, or gold forms, boosting their market value substantially.



Spot the blacksmith building in Dusthaven, your entry point. An NPC there refines unearthed artifacts. Grip the pieces you intend to upgrade. Prioritize Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharoh’s Pillar, or Submarine for their peak resale figures.
Collect refined items post-process, though it might require 4-12 hours based on scarcity. Refining persists offline.
This ends our overview on landing the premier shovel and detector setup in Desert Detectors. Seek complimentary items via our Desert Detectors codes list.