The most important resource in DIG is money, and if you want to get all the best shovels in the game, you'll need a lot of it. To help you out, we have compiled a list of the best money-making methods available right now. Here is our ultimate DIG money farming guide!
IMPORTANT: You don't need to be Level 20 to kill the Basilisk Boss. However, you'll need that in order to dig up other items on the Second Island.
Best Money Farming Locations & Methods in DIG Roblox
Below, we outlined the best money-making methods in the DIG Roblox experience. Further down, we also included a list of the best shovels for money farming. For charms and magnets, just use whichever ones give you the most Luck or whatever stat your shovel lacks. The best enchantment for money-making is Wumbo, so get that on your shovel if you can.
Basilisk Boss Farming (Island 2) - The Best Money Method in DIG
The best money-farming method in DIG right now is to farm the Basilisk Boss on the Second Island. The Basilisk drops 7k-8k $ on kill as well as other valuable items. After you've defeated it once, you'll be able to buy the Toxic Horn (single use) from the Combat Guild for $25,000, which you can use to summon it manually. If you're doing it in a group of 5-10 players, you'll all be spending $25K per spawn and earning ~50k-100k $ per kill, making more than $150k per hour. Plus, the boss is easy to kill, and the returns are extremely quick.
Gold Nugget Abundance Spot Farming (Island 2)
The Gold Nugget abundance spot is located within the Copper Mesa area on the Second Island, so you'll need to be Level 20+ to grind here. The exact coordinates of the Gold Nugget abundance are -6975, 105, -1960. You can use the Item Detector to find the abundance. By farming the Gold Nugget abundance, you can reliably make $70k-100k per hour.
Polar Bear Abundance Spot Farming (Island 1)
The second-best non-boss money-farming spot in DIG right now is the Polar Bear abundance, close to the main camp at Mount Cinder. The exact coordinates of the abundance are 5135, 1115, -2085. This is the best place to farm if you're still under Level 20, and you can expect to make $50k-70k per hour grinding here.
Best Shovels for Making Money
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability |
|---|---|
| Starfire Shovel | Cost: $600,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 9 Strength: 10 Haste: 5 Luck: 30 Boss Damage: 60 Ability: 40% chance for the Celestial Modification (4× Value). |
| Prismatic Shovel | Cost: $250,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 9 Strength: 8 Haste: 5 Luck: 20 Boss Damage: 60 Ability: 30% chance for the Iridescent Modification (3.5× Value). |
| Solstice Shovel | Cost: $190,000 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 0.5 Strength: 26 Haste: 5 Luck: 5 Boss Damage: 65 Ability: +1% Shiny chance and 10% chance for the Venomous Modification (2× Value). |
| Glinted Shovel | Cost: $345,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 9 Strength: 7.5 Haste: 7 Luck: 25 Boss Damage: 85 Ability: 20% chance for the Golden Modification (2.5× Value). Gradualy heals Endurance. |
| Gold Digger | Cost: $125,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 7 Strength: 8.5 Haste: 5 Luck: 20 Boss Damage: 30 Ability: 25% chance for the Golden Modification (2.5× Value). |
| Frigid Shovel | Cost: $75,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 6 Strength: 8 Haste: 4.5 Luck: 22 Boss Damage: 50 Ability: 30% chance for the Frigid Modification (1.8× Value). |
| Shortcake Shovel | Cost: $45,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 7 Strength: 9 Haste: 4 Luck: 18 Boss Damage: 30 Ability: 25% chance for the Tasty Modification (2× Value). |
DIG Money Making FAQ
The Golden Nugget abundance is within the Copper Mesa area on the Second Island at -6975, 105, -1960. The Polar Bear abundance is on Mount Cinder on the First Island at 5135, 1115, -2085.
Should you farm the Basilisk or the Golden Nugget abundance?
If you're a solo player, it's better to farm the Golden Nugget abundance, especially during special weather events (Blue Moon, etc.). However, if you're in a group, the Basilisk is much more profitable.
What is the best money-making Enchantment?
The best enchantment for money-making is Wumbo, as it gives an increased chance for the dug-up item to have a weight modifier. Other money-making enchants are all just very weak.
So, to summarize our guide on how to make money in the DIG Roblox experience, the best methods are to summon and farm the Basilisk Boss and the Golden Nugget abundance on the Second Island and to farm the Polar Bear abundance on the First Island. Also, if you found this guide helpful and want to learn more about DIG, check out the Roblox DIG section here on Pro Game Guides.
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