The Cavern Expansion update in Prospecting has added new areas, rare NPC quests, and some of the best gear currently available in the game. At the heart of this update is the Overgrown Grotto, and you can progress through this area and unlock powerful equipment like the Lifetouched Shovel and Pan. But getting these isn't easy, since you'll need to complete a series of tasks and quests to reach these items. So, to help you with that, this guide covers how to unlock every new area and how to obtain each Lifetouched tool.
How To Unlock And Reach Overgrown Grotto in Prospecting
The Overgrown Grotto can be found deep inside the Crystal Caverns, which only unlock once you reach Level 15+. To get there, head behind the spawn town and pass through the Azuralite Oasis area. You’ll eventually find a massive stone gate sealed with two elemental symbols.
To open the gate, equip the Ice Breaker Shovel and press E on the Ice Crystal symbol to make it glow blue. Then, switch to the Dragonflame Shovel and press E on the Flame symbol to light it red.
Once both are activated, the gate will open, granting you access to the Overgrown Grotto. Inside, you’ll encounter NPCs like the Disgruntled Explorer and the Old Druid, who play key roles in progressing deeper into the grotto.
How To Get Enchanted Scissors in Prospecting
The Old Druid NPC gives you the quest Cutting Through, which rewards you with Enchanted Scissors. These are essential to cut through vines blocking deeper areas, including the path to Deeproot Spring. You’ll need a total of 7 pairs of Enchanted Scissors to clear every vine in the grotto.
To craft one pair, you need to provide the following:
| Item | How To Get |
|---|---|
| 1x Firefly Stone | Rare item, dropped when digging near swarms of glowing golden fireflies. |
| 2x Specterite | Obtained by digging and sifting in the cavern. |
| 3x Lightshards | Found while digging in the grotto |
Use Strength Totems and Luck Totems near Firefly swarms to increase your chances of obtaining Firefly Stones. Without these, you won't be able to progress. Also, make sure you carry a Toughness 6 or above Shovel to dig in these areas.
How To Unlock And Reach Deeproot Spring
After acquiring multiple Enchanted Scissors, cut through the vines deeper into the Overgrown Grotto until you reach Deeproot Spring. This hidden section contains some of the rarest tools and provides access to Lifetouched equipment. Cutting through every vine here is mandatory if you want to unlock the entire expansion.
How To Get Lifetouched Sluice
The Lifetouched Sluice is located past the vines near the Deepspring Roots area. Once unlocked, you can purchase it for $50,000,000,000 (50 Billion). To get a clear idea about how good it is, here are the items' stats:
- Luck: 60,000
- Capacity: 250
- Toughness: 7
- Efficiency: 5
How To Get Lifetouched Pan
The Lifetouched Pan lies deeper down the grotto, past the vines leading downward. It is arguably the best pan in the game and comes with a hefty $100,000,000,000 (100 Billion) price tag. Its stats are as follows:
- Luck: 400
- Capacity: 300
- Shake Strength: 8
- Shake Speed: 110%
- Modifier Boost: 50%
How To Get Lifetouched Shovel
To obtain the Lifetouched Shovel, cut through 3-4 vines leading up the grotto bridges. You’ll eventually encounter a Druid NPC standing in front of a massive stone. On this stone rests the shovel. It costs $80,000,000,000 (80 Billion), making it the second most expensive item in the game.
These are its stats, mentioned below:
- Dig Strength: 100
- Dig Speed: 100%
- Toughness: 7
Also, completing the Druid’s quest in this area rewards 5,000 Shards, 250,000 EXP, and 1 Blueprint, providing a lot of good items.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You will need a total of 7 pairs of Enchanted Scissors to cut through every vine and access all hidden sections.
If money is limited, go for the Lifetouched Shovel, since it improves your digging ability and speeds up farming. The Pan is powerful, but it's best bought later when you have more funds.
No, unlike special items or collectibles, Lifetouched gear can be purchased indefinitely as long as you have the required money.
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