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Best Desert Detectors & Shovels Buying Guide

by Violet Sep 28,2025

Finding quality treasure in Desert Detectors can seem daunting at first, but the right shovel and metal detector combo makes all the difference. While good equipment helps, we know you're after the absolute best. That's why we've created this guide to help you acquire the top-tier shovel and detector in Desert Detectors.

In This Guide

Ultimate Shovel and Detector Combo | Discovering Cursed Treasure with Pharaoh Detector | Efficient Sheckel Farming Strategies | Treasure Smelting Techniques

The Ultimate Shovel and Detector Combination

Location where you can buy Pharoh Detector and Shovel next to a Pyramid in Desert Detector — Purchase the Pharaoh Detector and Shovel from the Pyramid Merchant

A Player Showing the way towards the Pyramids in Desert Detectors — Purchase the Pharaoh Detector and Shovel from the Pyramid Merchant

The undisputed best equipment in Desert Detectors is the Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. These premium tools boast exceptional stats and valuable passive abilities, particularly the detector's special features. Both items are available for purchase at the Pyramids, which you can reach by heading west from spawn using your compass.

Pharoh Detector Stats in Desert Detectors

Gear	Features
	• Exceptional speed and power ratings • Passive boost: +5% effectiveness to Pharaoh's Vision ability
	• Outstanding speed and detection range • Special feature: 5% chance to locate Cursed Treasure

Uncovering Cursed Treasures with the Pharaoh Detector

The Pharaoh Detector unlocks access to Cursed Treasures, though they remain rare finds. With only a 5% discovery chance, prepare for extensive searching before uncovering your first cursed artifact.

Cursed Treasures command premium prices compared to regular finds. While standard chests sell for 500 Sheckles, their cursed counterparts fetch 12,500 Sheckles. The most profitable strategy involves locating Cursed Treasures in Rainbow Spots, which contain the game's most valuable items.

Efficient Sheckel Farming Strategies

The Pharaoh set's premium status comes with substantial costs: 2,000,000 Sheckles for the Detector and 575,000 Sheckles for the Shovel.

Accumulating these amounts requires strategic hunting. Focus on Rainbow, Red, and Yellow spots near the Pyramids or the adjacent Plains, as these areas contain more valuable artifacts than typical locations.

While finding prime spots involves luck, prioritize Rainbow locations first. These valuable sites often cluster together, so thoroughly explore areas around previously dug holes.

Before selling your rare finds, consider smelting them at the Blacksmith. This process upgrades items into Polished, Shiny, or Golden versions, dramatically increasing their resale value compared to raw treasures.