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.
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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
The undisputed best combo is the Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. Their superior stats and valuable passive abilities—especially the Detector's—make them invaluable. Find them both at the Pyramids. Check your compass; they're west of the starting area.
| 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 |
Getting Cursed Treasures With Pharoh Detector
The Pharaoh Detector's 5% chance to unearth Cursed Treasures might seem low, but these treasures sell for much more than regular finds (e.g., a Cursed Chest is worth 12,500 Sheckles compared to a regular chest's 500). Rainbow spots yield the most valuable treasures.
How to Farm Sheckles for Pharoh Detector and Shovel
The Pharaoh tools are expensive (2,000,000 Sheckles for the Detector and 575,000 for the Shovel!). To amass this fortune, focus on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots, particularly around the Pyramids and the plains behind them. These areas contain higher-value treasures. Prioritize Rainbow spots; finding one increases the chance of finding others nearby. Remember to re-check areas you've already dug.
Before selling, consider smelting your finds at the Blacksmith. Smelting upgrades treasures to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, significantly increasing their value.
How to Smelt Found Treasures
The Blacksmith in Dusthaven houses the Smelter NPC. Smelting increases treasure value; prioritize items like Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharaoh's Pillar, or Submarine. Smelting takes 4-12 hours and continues even while offline.
This concludes our guide. Check out our Desert Detectors codes for additional rewards!
