In the DIG Roblox experience, your shovel is the most important piece of your gear. Therefore, investing in only the best ones is paramount to making the grind as easy as possible. To help you with shovel purchases, we created this ultimate DIG shovel tier list, ranking every shovel in the game from best to worst based on its stats, abilities, and, most importantly, cost-effectiveness (read "whether it's worth buying or not"). Scroll down, and let's dive in.
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Roblox DIG Shovel Tier List
IMPORTANT: We explained all the shovel stats and how they affect the digging mini-game further down.
| Tier | Shovels |
|---|---|
| S+ | Starfire Shovel, Prismatic Shovel |
| S | Solstice Shovel, Glinted Shovel, Monstrous Shovel |
| A | Shortcake Shovel, Gold Digger, Draconic Shovel, Frigid Shovel, Venomous Shovel, Archaic Shovel |
| B | Obsidian Shovel, Slayers Shovel, Pizza Roller, Arachnid Shovel |
| C | Jam Shovel, Ruby Shovel, Candlelight Shovel, Bell Shovel |
| D | Magnet Shovel, SporeSpade, Abyssal Shovel, Bejeweled Shovel |
| E | Rock Shovel, Lucky Shovel, Copper Shovel, Toy Shovel, Wooden Shovel, Training Shovel |
In the tier list above, we ranked all shovels in the DIG Roblox experience based on their overall strength and how worthy they are to get compared to other shovels in the same price range. However, do not consider it a shovel progression chart. The point is that most shovels can be skipped, and getting only the best ones for your current budget is optimal. More information about each shovel's ranking is in the section below.
S+ Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | + The best shovel in DIG right now + The best money-making passive in the game + Very good stats all around, especially Luck |
| 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). | + 2nd best shovel in DIG + Very good stats and money-making passive + Has an insane synergy with a Charm – Slightly worse money-making than the Starfire Shovel |
S Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | + Insane synergy with a Charm gives it +15 Luck and +3 Haste + One of the best late-game shovels – Extremely difficult to use |
| 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. | + Extremely good stats all around + Solid money-making and safety passives – Isn't as OP as the most meta shovels |
| Monstrous Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Any Control: 8 Strength: 8 Haste: 7.5 Luck: 12.5 Boss Damage: 85 Ability: 50% chance for the Dark Modification (1.1× Value). | + Has a solid Charm synergy + Extremely good stats all around – Irrelevant money-making passive – Difficult to obtain (drops from the Molten Monstrosity) |
A Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | + The best and most cost-efficient mid/late-game Shovel in DIG + Similar stats to the Frigid Shovel, though with lower Boss Damage + Good money-making passive – More expensive shovels are better later on |
| 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). | + Just a better version of the Shortcake Shovel + Very good stats and money-making passive – Not good enough to warrant the 3x cost compared to the Shortcake Shovel – You're better off saving for the Prismatic Shovel |
| Draconic Shovel | Cost: $170,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 16 Strength: 3 Haste: 3 Luck: 15 Boss Damage: 50 Ability: None | + Impossible to miss with it – Very low Strength and Haste |
| 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). | + One of the best mid/late-game money-making shovels + Solid stats all around and very high Luck – More expensive than the Shortcake Shovel with a similar passive |
| Venomous Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 3 Strength: 11.5 Haste: 7 Luck: 16 Boss Damage: 75 Ability: Increased chance for the Venomous Modification (2× Value). | + Solid money-making ability + Well-rounded stats, though Control is very low – Worse money-making than most late-game shovels – Difficult to obtain (drops from the Basilisk) |
| Archaic Shovel | Cost: $60,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 7 Strength: 10.5 Haste: 4 Luck: 20 Boss Damage: 40 Ability: None | + Solid stats all around + Extremely good if you have the Copper Cowboy Hat Charm – Shortcake Shovel is better and cheaper if you don't have the Charm |
B Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian Shovel | Cost: $140,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 3 Strength: 5 Haste: 16 Luck: 10 Boss Damage: 50 Ability: None | + Extremely high Haste makes missing very forgiving + Can be fairly good if you have quick reflexes – Other stats besides Haste are mediocre considering its high cost – No money-making passive |
| Slayers Shovel | Cost: $40,000 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 6 Strength: 6 Haste: 7 Luck: 15 Boss Damage: 80 Ability: None | + Very high Boss Damage and solid stats all around – Mediocre money-making potential |
| Pizza Roller | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Any Control: 8 Strength: 13 Haste: 1.5 Luck: 9 Boss Damage: 55 Ability: 25% Chance for the Pizza Modification (1.45× Value). | + Very good stats except for Haste + Okayish money-making passive – Very difficult to obtain (complete 30 Pizza Delivery Quests) – There are better money-making shovels that need less grinding to get |
| Arachnid Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Any Control: 6.5 Strength: 3 Haste: 4 Luck: 25 Boss Damage: 80 Ability: Chance to have increased Control per dig. | + Very high Luck and Boss Damage – Control, Strength, and Haste are low – Difficult to get (drops from the Giant Spider) – It's only really good for farming bosses |
C Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Jam Shovel | Cost: $20,000 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 4.5 Strength: 4.5 Haste: 6 Luck: 12 Boss Damage: 27 Ability: 10% chance to give +0.5 Haste to nearby players for 60 seconds. | + Well-balanced stats with high Haste + Extremely good if you have a Charm that synergizes with it – Not worth getting if you don't have the synergy Charms |
| Ruby Shovel | Cost: $6,500 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 6.5 Strength: 7 Haste: 3.5 Luck: 13 Boss Damage: 20 Ability: None | + Very cheap and the most cost-efficient mid-game shovel in DIG + Very well-balanced stats – A few other shovels are better if you don't mind grinding extra cash for them |
| Candlelight Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 5 Strength: 10 Haste: 5 Luck: 15 Boss Damage: 45 Ability: None | + The best mid-game shovel if you can get it + Very good stats all around with 10 Strength – Difficult to obtain (drops from the Candlelight Phantom) |
| Bell Shovel | Cost: $14,000 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 5.5 Strength: 5.5 Haste: 3 Luck: 25 Boss Damage: 12 Ability: None | + One of the best mid-game shovels + Very high Luck makes it great for digging up rare items + Gains +5 Luck with specific Charms – All stats except for Luck are meh |
D Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost, Stats, and Ability | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Magnet Shovel | Cost: $10,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 8 Strength: 4 Haste: 3 Luck: -100 Boss Damage: 20 Ability: Can only dig Junk items, but has a high likelihood of rewarding Loot every dig. | + Very good for finding Junk items and filling the Journal + The best shovel for farming Enchantment Tomes in DIG + Well-balanced mini-game stats – Very bad money-making compared to other mid-game shovels – Junk items are easy to dig up, so the good stats are basically irrelevant |
| Spore Spade | Cost: $30,000 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 8 Strength: 6 Haste: 5 Luck: 18 Boss Damage: 15 Ability: 10% chance to spawn a Spore Totem, granting +6 Luck for 100 seconds. | + Has very well-balanced stats and a solid ability – Low Boss Damage makes it bad for farming bosses in the mid-game – Fairly expensive considering its stats |
| Abyssal Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 5 Strength: 9 Haste: 1 Luck: 10 Boss Damage: 35 Ability: None | – Worse performance than the Ruby Shovel – The worst Boss shovel in DIG – Difficult to obtain (drops from the King Crab) |
| Bejeweled Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 6 Strength: 5 Haste: 4 Luck: 7 Boss Damage: 10 Ability: None | + Has excellent stats all around + By far the best beginner shovel in DIG – Is P2W and you need to spend Robux to get it |
E Tier Shovels
| Shovel | Cost/Stats/Ability | Pros/Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Shovel | Cost: $800 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 6.5 Strength: 6.5 Haste: 1 Luck: 10 Boss Damage: 25 Ability: None | + The best F2P shovel to get early on + Solid balance of stats and decent Boss Damage – Low haste makes missing during the mini-game very punishing |
| Lucky Shovel | Cost: $1,800 Preferred Ground: Rock Control: 5 Strength: 5 Haste: 1 Luck: 18 Boss Damage: 17 Ability: None | + The 2nd best early-game shovel + Very good Luck and solid other stats – More expensive than other beginner shovels |
| Copper Shovel | Cost: $650 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 6 Strength: 4.5 Haste: 3.5 Luck: 3 Boss Damage: 10 Ability: None | + Solid beginner shovel with high Haste – Isn't as rewarding as other starter shovels |
| Toy Shovel | Cost: $350 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 5.5 Strength: 4 Haste: 2.5 Luck: 5 Boss Damage: 7 Ability: None | + Balanced stats and low cost – Can't compare to the Copper or other starter shovels |
| Wooden Shovel | Cost: $0 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 4 Strength: 4 Haste: 2 Luck: 0 Boss Damage: 5 Ability: None | + Balanced stats, though they are low – It's the default shovel for a reason |
| Training Shovel | Cost: $85 Preferred Ground: Dirt Control: 7 Strength: 3 Haste: 1 Luck: -20 Boss Damage: 10 Ability: None | + High Control helps if you're really bad at the mini-game – Worse than the Wooden shovel – Negative Luck is terrible for grinding early on |
How Shovel Stats Work in DIG
Each shovel in DIG has five stats, preferred ground, and possibly an ability. The stats and the preferred ground affect the digging mini-game, while the ability can affect the mini-game, other players, dug-up items, and other things. Here is what each shovel stat does and why it's important:
- Preferred Ground: You have increased Strength by ~10-20% on preferred ground.
- Control: Increases the size of the Dig Bar during the digging mini-game.
- Strength: Increases the progress gain when hitting during the digging mini-game.
- Haste: Speeds up recovery after a miss/non-strong hit.
- Luck: Increases the chance of digging up rarer items.
- Boss Damage: Affects how much damage the shovel deals to bosses.
DIG Shovel Tier List FAQ
What are the best shovels in DIG?
The best shovels in DIG are the Starfire Shovel and the Prismatic Shovel. Both have insane stats and money-making passives, making them OP for the end-game.
What is the optimal shovel progression in DIG?
The current optimal shovel progression is: Rock Shovel > Ruby Shovel > Jam Shovel > Shortcake Shovel > Prismatic Shovel > Starfire Shovel.
Should you skip shovels or get them all?
You should definitely skip shovels. Once you have the best end-game shovels, you can then grind money and buy all the ones that you don't have.
So, to summarize our DIG shovel tier list, the best F2P shovels in the game to get are the Starfire Shovel and the Prismatic Shovel. In the mid-game, the most important shovels to get are the Ruby Shovel and the Shortcake Shovel (to speed up the grind). For more DIG content, check out the links below, as well as the Roblox DIG section here on Pro Game Guides.
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