If you’re playing Roblox DIG, you know your shovel isn’t just a tool—it’s your ticket to deeper digs, better loot, and faster progress. But with so many shovels in the game, figuring out how to get each one can be a grind on its own. So here’s your complete, up-to-date guide on how to get every shovel in DIG, from beginner wooden gear to top-tier endgame monsters.
Whether you’re a collector or simply looking for the next upgrade, this guide will help you track down each shovel—no fluff, just the facts.
Getting Every Shovel in Roblox DIG
Early Game
- Wooden Shovel (Zero)
This is your starter shovel. You get it automatically at the beginning of the game. - Bejeweled Shovel
Only available if you buy the Shovel Club Game Pass. - Training Shovel
Purchased during the tutorial for 85 coins. - Toy Shovel
Can be bought for 350 coins. - Copper Shovel
Buy it in-game for 650 coins. - Rock Shovel
Available for purchase (price not specified); this is your first shovel that can mine rock, not just dirt. - Lucky Shovel
Buy this one for 1,500 coins.
Mid-Game
- Ruby Shovel
Head to Cinder Shores, find the shovel NPC, and buy it for 6,500 coins. - Abyssal Shovel
A boss drop from the King Crab in Cinder Shores. - Bell Shovel
Available for 14,000 coins, but not highly recommended compared to Ruby. - Magnet Shovel
Found in Cinder Cavern.
Pay 1,000 coins to ride an elevator down (wait time: ~2.5 mins), then buy for 10,000 coins. Mainly used to farm journal entries and junk items. - Jam Shovel
Found in Verdant Veil, near the merchant. Costs 20,000 coins. Works best when paired with a Jar of Jam item. - Spore Shovel
Buy in Rooftop Woodland for 30,000 coins. - Candle Lit Shovel
Drops from the Candle Lit Phantom boss.
Advanced Progression
- Slayer Shovel
Found in the Combat Guild (near Verdant Veil). Costs 40,000 coins. - Arachnid Shovel
Drops from the Spider Boss in the Cinder Cavern (follow the cobwebs). - Shortcake Shovel
Go to Tom’s Bakery, complete five bakery quests, then purchase for 45,000 coins. - Pizza Roller Shovel
Unlock from Penguins Pizza after completing 40 pizza delivery quests. - Frigid Shovel
Buy from a shop in Mount Cinder (requires access to the zone).
Late Game
- Venomous Shovel
Drop from the Basilisk Boss in Copper Mesa. Can be spawned manually by buying a boss horn for 25,000 coins. - Gold Digger Shovel
Buy from the Traveling Merchant for 125,000 coins. Limited stock: 1–2 per server and only spawns randomly for ~10 minutes. - Prismatic Shovel
Also from the Traveling Merchant, costs 250,000 coins. Highly recommended for late-game farming. - Obsidian Shovel
Found in the Tiki Shop (Phoenix Tribe area). Costs 100,000 coins.
Endgame Tier
- Draconic Shovel
Requires:
• Access to Mount Charcoal (via Magma Boots quest)
• Sacrificing 3 Venomous Shovels
• 190,000 coins
Offers raw power, ideal for one-shotting. - Monstrous Shovel
Drops from the Mount Charcoal boss (350,000 HP). Boss must be defeated in a group, and you’ll need Magma Boots to survive the area. - Starfire Shovel
Appears in meteor events but only purchasable for 600,000 coins after you defeat the Mount Charcoal boss. Cannot be obtained otherwise. - Glinted Shovel
Found in Copper Mesa. Costs 345,000 coins. Requires the Glider and specific traversal steps. Often used for endurance and shiny farming.
Final Tips
Magma Boots are a key item for unlocking high-tier areas like Mount Charcoal.
You’ll need to:
- Dig 10 loot items
- Get 30 shiny items
- Purchase the Draconic Shovel
- Defeat 10 bosses
- Reach level 50
- Dig 75 modified items
- Dig 1,000 total items
Many shovels depend on boss drops, limited vendors, or special quests. So make sure you’re progressing steadily and checking your journal.
That’s your full guide on how to get every shovel in Roblox DIG. Whether you’re hunting for journal items, looking to one-shot enemies, or grinding to get that legendary Starfire shovel, this list should make your upgrade path a lot easier. If you’re new, start with the basics and work your way up to those limited-time drops and boss exclusives. Good luck out there. Always remember, the grind may be long, but the loot is worth it. Before you go, be sure to check my guide on how to beat bosses in DIG!
