Finding valuable treasures might seem difficult at first, but becomes manageable with a quality shovel and metal detector setup. Though settling for average gear is tempting, true treasure hunters aim higher. This guide will help you acquire the premium Pharaoh Detector and Shovel combo in Desert Detectors.
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Premium Treasure Hunting Gear in Desert Detectors
Unlocking Cursed Treasures with Pharaoh Detector
Shekel Farming Strategies for Pharaoh Gear
Refining Discovered Treasures
Premium Treasure Hunting Gear in Desert Detectors
The undisputed best equipment combo consists of the Pharaoh Shovel and Pharaoh Detector. Beyond impressive base statistics, these tools offer valuable passive abilities - particularly the detector's special function. Both items are available at the Pyramids marketplace, accessible by heading west from spawn following your compass.
| Equipment | Details |
|---|---|
 | • Exceptional digging speed and power • Bonus: +5% effectiveness to Pharaoh's Vision |
 | • Superior scanning speed and range • Special: 5% chance to locate Cursed Treasures |
Unlocking Cursed Treasures with Pharaoh Detector
The Pharaoh Detector grants access to rare Cursed Treasures, though discovery remains uncommon with just a 5% detection rate. These special finds offer substantially better rewards - while standard chests sell for 500 Shekels, cursed variants fetch 12,500 Shekels. Rainbow-colored dig sites offer the highest potential for these coveted items.
Shekel Farming Strategies for Pharaoh Gear
The Pharaoh set commands premium pricing - 2,000,000 Shekels for the detector plus 575,000 Shekels for the shovel. Efficient farming focuses on Rainbow, Red and Yellow dig sites near the Pyramids or surrounding plains. These areas contain more valuable finds than standard locations.
While discovery patterns vary Rainbow sites often cluster together, making thorough sweeps productive. Before selling valuable discoveries, consider enhancement at the blacksmith - polishing creates premium Gold variants that sell for substantially higher prices.
Refining Discovered Treasures
The Dusthaven Blacksmith houses refining services - carry treasures you wish to upgrade when speaking to the smelter NPC. Priority items include Sphinx statues, Fighting Jet artifacts, Pharaoh's Pillars and Submarine relics due to their maximum resale potential. Processing times range from 4-12 hours depending on rarity, continuing whether you're online or not.
This concludes our guide to acquiring Desert Detectors' ultimate treasure hunting setup. For additional benefits, consider exploring available redemption codes.
