Locating valuable treasure in Desert Detectors presents challenges initially, but the right equipment makes all the difference. While basic shovels and detectors work, serious treasure hunters need elite tools. This guide reveals how to acquire the ultimate combo - the Pharaoh Detector and Shovel.
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Table of Contents
- Optimal Shovel and Detector Pair for Desert Detectors
- Unlocking Cursed Treasures with the Pharaoh Detector
- Effective Sheckle Farming Strategies
- Maximizing Profit Through Treasure Smelting
Optimal Shovel and Detector Pair for Desert Detectors
The undisputed best gear combination consists of the Pharaoh Shovel and Detector. These premium tools boast exceptional stats and invaluable passive abilities. The Pyramid merchant sells both, accessible by heading west from spawn.
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Unlocking Cursed Treasures with the Pharaoh Detector
The Pharaoh Detector's 5% cursed treasure chance requires patience - expect extensive digging before discovery. The effort proves worthwhile as cursed items command premium prices, like cursed chests that sell for 25 times standard chest value. Rainbow spots offer the best potential returns.
Effective Sheckle Farming Strategies
Premium gear demands substantial investment - 2,000,000 Sheckles for the detector and 575,000 for the shovel. Optimize your farming by focusing on rainbow, red, and yellow spots near Pyramids or the adjacent Plains. Since rainbow spots often cluster together, thoroughly explore areas where you've previously found them.
Before selling your finds, consider upgrading through smelting. Transforming items into polished, shiny, or golden versions at Dusthaven's blacksmith dramatically increases their market value.
Maximizing Profit Through Treasure Smelting
Prioritize smelting high-value artifacts like Sphynx statues, Fighting Jett relics, Pharaoh's Pillars, and Submarine finds. The smelting process continues even when offline, taking between 4-12 hours depending on item rarity. This method significantly boosts your earning potential before visiting the marketplace.
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