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 champions of Desert Detectors are the Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. Their superior stats and invaluable passive abilities make them a must-have. Find them both at the Pyramids. From the starting area, simply head west—your in-game compass will guide you.

Item	Details
	• Very 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 unlocks access to Cursed Treasures. Keep in mind, the 5% chance of finding them means you’ll need some patience. Cursed Treasures sell for significantly more than regular finds (e.g., a Cursed Chest is worth 12,500 Sheckles compared to a regular chest's 500). Rainbow spots offer the highest-value treasures, making them prime targets.

How to Farm Sheckles for Pharoh Detector and Shovel

The Pharaoh set's high price (2,000,000 Sheckles for the detector and 575,000 for the shovel) requires dedicated farming. Focus on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots around the Pyramids and the Plains behind them. These areas yield more valuable treasures. Prioritize Rainbow spots; subsequent valuable spots are often nearby, so thoroughly check areas after each dig.

How to Smelt Found Treasures

The Blacksmith in Dusthaven houses the Smelter NPC. Smelting upgrades treasures to Polished, Shiny, or Gold variants, significantly increasing their value. Prioritize smelting Sphynx, Fighting Jett, Pharaoh’s Pillar, or Submarine for the best returns. Smelting takes 4-12 hours, and progresses even while offline.

This guide covers acquiring the best shovel and detector combo in Desert Detectors. For additional in-game rewards, check out our Desert Detectors codes page.