In the world of Desert Detectors, players can choose from over 10 distinct shovels, each offering unique stats and, in some cases, special passive abilities. With a plethora of options at your disposal, determining which shovels are worth your resources can be a daunting task. To simplify your decision-making, we present a comprehensive tier list of shovels in Desert Detectors, detailing their strengths and weaknesses.
Desert Detectors Shovel Tier List
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Tier
Shovels
S
Soul Shovel, Seraded Shovel, Speedy Shovel
A
Core Shovel, Primal Skull Shovel, Strange Shovel
B
Steel Skull Shovel, Glowing Green Shovel, Obsidian Shovel, Speedy Shovel
C
Golden Shovel, Steel Shovel, Plated Shovel
D
Rusty Shovel
The tier list above offers a clear snapshot of each shovel available in Desert Detectors. Those categorized under S Tier represent the finest options with exceptional attributes and powerful passive traits. Conversely, the D Tier shovel, namely the Rusty Shovel, is the least favorable choice and should be replaced promptly.
S Tier Shovels
Shovel
Pros & Cons
How To Acquire
Soul Shovel
Pros: Best paid option in the game with stellar power (10/10) and speed (7/10) stats.
Available for purchase from Bruno using Robux.
Serrated Shovel
Pros: The top free-to-play shovel with the highest power and speed stats among F2P options.
Purchase for C$ 35, 000 at the Shack near the Train.
Speedy Shovel
Pros: The best event shovel with maximum speed (10/10) and respectable power.
Obtainable during the Aliens event.
A Tier Shovels
Shovel
Pros & Cons
How To Acquire
Core Shovel
Pros: Balanced performance with high power (7/10) and decent speed.
Available for C$ 15, 000 at the Barn near the Farm.
Primal Skull Shovel
Pros: The second-best F2P shovel featuring high power (9/10) and reasonable speed.
Acquire for C$ 50, 000 at the Shack to the northwest.
Strange Shovel
Pros: High power score (10/10) but with the lowest speed (0/10).
Earn by completing the Strange Rock quest.
B Tier Shovels
Shovel
Pros & Cons
How To Acquire
Steel Skull Shovel
Pros: Mid-game option with decent power but lower speed compared to peers.
Purchase for C$ 15, 000 at the Shack to the northwest.
Glowing Green Shovel
Pros: Free and easy to obtain with decent power; however, speed is limited.
Acquire for free from a quest outside the farm.
Obsidian Shovel
Pros: Best early-game shovel for purchase; offers high power stats.
Available for C$ 2, 500 at Shovels n’ Stuff.
Speedy Shovel
Pros: Great value with notable speed, but power is less impressive.
Purchase for C$ 200 at Shovels n’ Stuff.
C Tier Shovels
Shovel
Pros & Cons
How To Acquire
Golden Shovel
Pros: Offers decent stats, but overall value is questionable.
Purchase for C$ 4, 000 at Shovels n’ Stuff.
Steel Shovel
Pros: A cost-effective early game choice but comes with limited stats.
Purchase for C$ 100 at Shovels n’ Stuff.
Plated Shovel
Pros: Fairly priced with decent stats, but not outstanding.
Purchase for C$ 750 at Shovels n’ Stuff.
D Tier Shovels
Shovel
Pros & Cons
How To Acquire
Rusty Shovel
Pros: Free starter shovel; Cons: Lowest power and speed amongst all shovels.
Automatically provided as your initial shovel.
For further insights and gameplay strategies, be sure to check out the full tier list at Pro Game Guides.
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