All Shovels, Pans, and Sluices Prospecting Guide to Unlock

The world of Prospecting on Roblox is all about one thing — digging up valuable minerals and turning them into cash. But the deeper you go, the tougher it gets, and that’s where your equipment comes in. Whether it’s shovels for digging, pans for extracting, or sluices for passive ore generation, having the right tools can make or break your grind.

This guide will walk you through every shovel, pan, and sluice available in the game — including their stats, locations, and pricing — so you know exactly what to aim for as you climb through the progression. Also check out our Prospecting Beginner Guide, and How to AFK macro.

Understanding the Gear in Prospecting

There are three main types of equipment:

• Pans – Extract ore after digging. These affect your luck and capacity.
• Shovels – Used to dig into the ground. The stronger your shovel, the deeper and faster you dig.
• Sluices – Passive ore producers that work while you do other tasks.

Investing in gear strategically is key. Generally, upgrading your pan first offers the most immediate benefit, while sluices are better left until later when your setup is optimized.

All Pans, Stat & Location

Pans are your primary tool for shaking ores out of the dirt. They come with stats like:

• Luck – Increases your chances of rare ores.
• Capacity – Affects how many ores appear in a pan.
• Shake Strength & Speed – Affects the shaking mini-game performance.
• Passive Bonuses – Special perks tied to certain pans.

Rusty Pan

• Cost: Free (default)
• Luck: 1 | Capacity: 5 | Shake Strength: 0.2 | Shake Speed: 0.8
• Location: Starting gear

Plastic Pan

• Cost: 500
• Luck: 1.5 | Capacity: 10 | Shake Strength: 0.4 | Shake Speed: 0.8
• Location: Rubble Creek

Metal Pan

• Cost: 12,000
• Luck: 2 | Capacity: 20 | Shake Strength: 0.5 | Shake Speed: 0.8
• Location: Rubble Creek

Silver Pan

• Cost: 55,000
• Luck: 4 | Capacity: 30 | Shake Strength: 0.8 | Shake Speed: 0.9
• Location: Rubble Creek

Golden Pan

• Cost: 333,000
• Luck: 10 | Capacity: 35 | Shake Strength: 1.0 | Shake Speed: 0.8
• Location: Town Store

Magnetic Pan

• Cost: 1,000,000
• Luck: 15 | Capacity: 50 | Shake Strength: 1.0 | Shake Speed: 0.75
• Passive: +25% pan size
• Location: Town Store

Meteoric Pan

• Cost: 3,500,000
• Luck: 22 | Capacity: 75 | Shake Strength: 2.0 | Shake Speed: 1.0
• Passive: +25% modifier effectiveness
• Location: Town Store

Diamond Pan

• Cost: 10,000,000
• Luck: 35 | Capacity: 100 | Shake Strength: 3.0 | Shake Speed: 1.0
• Passive: +10% pan size and +10% modifier effectiveness
• Location: Town Store

Aurora Pan

• Cost: 35,000,000
• Luck: 50 | Capacity: 130 | Shake Strength: 3.0 | Shake Speed: 1.25
• Passive: +25% modifier effectiveness
• Requirement: Level 15+ in Crystal Cavern

Worldshaker Pan

• Cost: 125,000,000
• Luck: 70 | Capacity: 150 | Shake Strength: 5.0 | Shake Speed: 1.0
• Passive: +25% pan size
• Location: Crystal Cavern Waterfall Temple (Requires Emerald, Diamond, Starshine)

All Shovels Stat & Location

Shovels determine how efficiently you dig. Key stats include:

• Dig Strength – How much progress you make per dig.
• Dig Speed – How quickly the dig bar moves.
• Toughness – Determines where you’re allowed to dig.

• Cost: Free (default)
• Dig Strength: 1 | Dig Speed: 0.8 | Toughness: 1

Iron Shovel

• Cost: 3,000
• Dig Strength: 2 | Dig Speed: 0.8 | Toughness: 1
• Location: Rubble Creek

Steel Shovel

• Cost: 25,000
• Dig Strength: 3 | Dig Speed: 0.8 | Toughness: 2
• Location: Rubble Creek

Silver Shovel

• Cost: 75,000
• Dig Strength: 4 | Dig Speed: 1.1 | Toughness: 2
• Location: Rubble Creek

Reinforced Shovel

• Cost: 135,000
• Dig Strength: 5 | Dig Speed: 0.9 | Toughness: 3
• Location: Rubble Creek

The Excavator

• Cost: 320,000
• Dig Strength: 7 | Dig Speed: 0.7 | Toughness: 3
• Location: Town Store

Golden Shovel

• Cost: 1,333,000
• Dig Strength: 8 | Dig Speed: 1.0 | Toughness: 3
• Location: Town Store

Meteoric Shovel

• Cost: 4,000,000
• Dig Strength: 7 | Dig Speed: 1.5 | Toughness: 4
• Location: Town Store

Diamond Shovel

• Cost: 12,500,000
• Dig Strength: 12 | Dig Speed: 1.0 | Toughness: 4
• Location: Town Store

Divine Shovel

• Cost: 40,000,000
• Dig Strength: 16 | Dig Speed: 1.1 | Toughness: 5
• Requirement: Level 15+ in Crystal Cavern

Earthbreaker Shovel

• Cost: 125,000,000
• Dig Strength: 25 | Dig Speed: 1.0 | Toughness: 5
• Location: Crystal Cavern Waterfall Temple (Requires Emerald, Diamond, Starshine)

All Sluices Stat & Location

Wood Sluice

• Cost: 5,000
• Luck: 20 | Capacity: 30 | Toughness: 1 | Efficiency: 1
• Location: Rubble Creek

Steel Sluice

• Cost: 100,000
• Luck: 40 | Capacity: 60 | Toughness: 2 | Efficiency: 1.5
• Location: Rubble Creek

Gold Sluice

• Cost: 655,000
• Luck: 100 | Capacity: 75 | Toughness: 3 | Efficiency: 2
• Location: Rubble Creek

Obsidian Sluice

• Cost: 5,000,000
• Luck: 150 | Capacity: 100 | Toughness: 4 | Efficiency: 2
• Location: Fortune River Delta

Enchanted Sluice

• Cost: 12,500,000
• Luck: 300 | Capacity: 75 | Toughness: 4 | Efficiency: 3
• Location: Fortune River Delta

Strategy Tips: How to Progress Efficiently

• Upgrade your pan first — It boosts both quantity and quality of ores.
• Focus on toughness for shovels — Unlock new zones and dig deeper.
• Delay sluice investment — Save those funds until your pan and shovel are maxed.
• Save up for Crystal Cavern gear — It’s endgame territory, but well worth the grind.
• Craft and combine items — Passive boosts stack well with high-tier tools.

That’s every pan, shovel, and sluice currently in Prospecting on Roblox. With this list, you can plan your progression, spend your money wisely, and make sure you’re always digging with the best tools possible. Whether you’re just getting started or pushing toward endgame areas like Crystal Cavern or the Waterfall Temple, knowing your gear is the key to dominating the dig.