Desert Detectors Tier List – Best Shovels Ranked

On the lookout for the Desert Detectors shovel tier list? If you’re jumping into Desert Detectors on Roblox, you’ll notice that picking the right shovel is really important.

Based on the popular Dig It game, this Roblox experience offers different shovels each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, our tier list ranks all the Desert Detectors shovels from best (S-tier) to least effective (D-tier), based on how well they work and how useful they are in different situations.

Desert Detectors Shovels Tier List

The game currently offers over 10 different shovels and here are their rankings based on their performance:

• S-Tier: Soul Shovel (Robux), Seraded Shovel, Speedy Shovel (Alien)
• A-Tier: Core Shovel, Primal Skull Shovel, Strange Shovel
• B-Tier: Steel Skull Shovel, Glowing Green Shovel, Obsidian Shovel, Speedy Shovel, Golden Shovel
• C-Tier: Steel Shovel, Plated Shovel
• D-Tier: Rusty Shovel

The above tier list is based on the author’s opinions. Although you should always use the S-Tier shovels, we also encourage you to test all the options and use the ones you are comfortable playing with.

Tier List Rankings Explained

Shovel	Pros	Cons
Soul Shovel (Robux)	Best for money-making, Fastest digging speed	Pay-to-win exclusive
Seraded Shovel	High damage output, Efficient for farming	Expensive to obtain
Speedy Shovel (Alien)	Extremely low dig time, Unique alien-themed design	Hard to acquire
Core Shovel	Strong stats overall, Reliable for mid-late game	Slightly costly
Primal Skull Shovel	Decent damage boost, Good against certain materials	Not as fast as S-tier
Strange Shovel	Unique effects, Balanced stats	Limited availability
Steel Skull Shovel	Decent damage for price, Solid durability	Slower dig time
Glowing Green Shovel	Cool glowing effect, Moderate efficiency	Lacks top-tier speed
Obsidian Shovel	Sturdy and reliable, Good for mining tough blocks	Heavier and slower
Speedy Shovel	Faster than standard shovels, Good for quick digs	Weaker power
Golden Shovel	Slightly better coin gain, Shiny aesthetic appeal	Wears down quickly
Steel Shovel	Durable for its tier, Beginner-friendly	Lacks speed and power
Plated Shovel	Cheap upgrade option, Basic but effective	Outclassed by better tiers
Rusty Shovel	Easy to obtain, Works for early-game	Extremely weak

S-Tier

These are the best shovels right now, as they’re almost unbeatable due to the strengths they offer.

A-Tier

Not as powerful as the top-tier ones but still excellent.

B-Tier

B-Tier shovels are just okay. These are solid and do their job well but they’re more like sidekicks.

C-Tier

C-Tier shovels are below average. They work for beginners but won’t hold up long-term.

D-Tier

D-Tier shovels are the worst in the game which is why we highly recommend staying away from them even if you’re a beginner.