How To Get the Solstice Shovel in DIG Full Guide

Looking to grab the powerful Solstice Shovel in DIG? Whether you’re after it for the impressive stats or because it’s required to complete the Magma Boots questline, this guide will walk you through the full process step by step — including farming materials, boss fights, and everything in between. Also check out Dig Beginner Guide, and Shovel Guide for Dig!

Why the Solstice Shovel Matters

The Solstice Shovel isn’t just another powerful tool — it’s also a key item required for unlocking the Magma Boots. That makes it essential for late-game progression. Beyond quest requirements, the shovel also offers extremely high strength and boss damage, making it ideal for fast digging and boss farming — provided you can work around its poor control.

Step 1: Get Three Basilisk Cores

To craft the Solstice Shovel, you’ll first need 3 Basilisk Cores. These are dropped by the Basilisk Boss, not from its totems or loot — you need the actual boss drop.

What to do:

• You must fight the Basilisk Boss several times to collect the cores.
• Drops aren’t guaranteed, so prepare for multiple fights.

Where to get the Basilisk Boss Summons

• Head near the beach area past Foxtown.
• Look for a merchant Digsite near the Lighthouse path.
• On the map, it’s located in the bottom-right area of the mainland.

Important: You must defeat the Basilisk Boss at least once before you can purchase its summon item. If you haven’t yet, wait for it to spawn naturally or ask someone else to summon it for you.

Cost: Each summon costs $190,000 — make sure you’re stocked up before heading out.

Step 2: Take the Ferry to the Basilisk Island

Once you have the boss summons:

1. Head to the Ferry Dock near the beach.
2. Make sure you have 50% of the island journal unlocked, or you won’t be allowed to board.
3. Buy a ferry ticket (around $3,000) and head to the Basilisk Island.
4. Summon the boss and farm it repeatedly until you gather 3 Basilisk Cores.

Optional tip: Use an Emergency Flare to quickly teleport back to Foxtown once you’re done.

Step 3: Head Into the Cavern

With your 3 Basilisk Cores in hand, it’s time to find the Solstice Shovel.

Directions to the Crafting Area:

• From Foxtown, head toward the Cavern Entrance.
• Enter the Center Cavern and pay the mechanic $1,000 to use the elevator.
• Wait for the 1:45 timer to finish and descend.
• Drive through the cavern, following the path toward the Azure Hollow.
• Look for glowing mushrooms, take a left when you see them, and keep descending.
• Once you reach the bottom, take a left, look for a torch, and continue forward.
• You’ll find an entrance surrounded by trees and glowing crystals — this is the spot.

Once inside, walk to the altar and place all three Basilisk Cores.

Step 4: Claim the Solstice Shovel

After placing all three cores, the Solstice Shovel will appear. It costs $190,000 to purchase — so come prepared with funds.

Solstice Shovel Stats & Perks

• Strength 40+ (Very High)
• Control Low (Harder to dig precisely)
• Haste 3 (When paired with Solstice Spell)
• Luck +15 (with Solstice Spell equipped)
• Boss Damage Excellent
• Other Perks +1 Shiny Chance, 10% Venomous Chance

Without the Solstice Spell, the luck stat is mediocre — which may limit your chances of digging rare items. However, if you equip the Solstice Spell as a charm, you get +15 luck and +3 haste, boosting its efficiency significantly.

Is the Solstice Shovel Worth It?

Here’s a quick breakdown of pros and cons:

Pros:

• Massive Strength – Can one-shot or two-shot many dig sites.
• High Boss Damage – Great for boss farming and events.
• Shiny Chance Boost – Ideal for hunting rare loot.
• With Solstice Spell – Comparable to top-tier shovels like Prismatic.

Cons:

• Very Low Control – Precision digging is difficult.
• Low Luck Without Charm – Makes mythical finds less likely.
• Expensive – Costs time and money to unlock and use.

If you’re confident in your digging precision and want a shovel that hits hard, the Solstice Shovel is a solid pick — especially with the right charm equipped.

The Solstice Shovel in DIG isn’t easy to obtain, but the payoff is worth it if you’re targeting boss fights or need the final piece for the Magma Boots quest. With the right strategy — and some patience for the Basilisk grind — you’ll walk away with one of the strongest tools in the game. Keep grinding, and don’t forget to check your equipment bag to confirm the shovel’s unlocked before leaving the altar. Good luck, and happy digging.