The Fossilized Shovel and Pan are two of the most coveted tools in Prospecting. Their unique stats—high dig speed, extra luck, and increased capacity—make them indispensable for serious prospectors. This guide covers everything you need to unlock these items, from gathering the required materials to navigating the lighthouse maze. Also check out our Prospecting Codes and Beginner Guide for new players!
How to Gather Required Materials
Before you head to the lighthouse, make sure you have:
- Volcanic Key: Dug from the Magma Furnace digging spot.
- Flare Bloom: Rare plant found near lava vents.
- Uranium: Mined from radioactive rock formations.
- Cat’s Eye: Harvested from rocky outcrops.
Each of these items will be placed on a plate inside the lighthouse to open the hidden door.
How to Obtain the Volcanic Key
- Fast travel to Magma Furnace.
- Equip your strongest shovel.
- Dig repeatedly at the darker crater spot near the central lava pool.
- Collect the Volcanic Key once it appears in your dig results.
How to Unlock the Lighthouse Trap Door
- Fast travel to the Lighthouse location.
- Use the Volcanic Key on the trap door to open it.
- Step inside the dark room and place your three ingredients on the matching plates: Uranium → first plate, Cat’s Eye → second plate, and Flare Bloom → main plate
Once all three are placed, the hidden door will open.
How to Navigate the Secret Maze
- Enter and immediately turn left.
- Go straight through the corridor, ignoring any side doors.
- At the end of that hallway, turn left again to enter a small bedroom.
- Interact with the marked bookshelf (press E) to reveal the tools chamber.
Fossilized Shovel and Pan Stats Prospecting
Inside the hidden chamber you will find:
Fossilized Shovel
- Dig Strength: 40
- Dig Speed: 100%
- Toughness: 5
Fossilized Pan
- Capacity: 225
- Shake Strength: 8
- Shake Speed: 100%
- Luck Modifier: +50
Interact with each item to add them to your inventory.
Tips for Smooth Prospecting
- Use Luck-Boosting Gear: Equip items or pets that boost your prospecting luck.
- Upgrade Your Shovel: A faster, stronger shovel speeds up both farming and maze entry.
- Clear Spawn Area: In the Magma Furnace, dig in a spiral around the key spawn spot to maximize your chance.
- Bring a Light Source: The maze is dark—carry a torch or pet that emits light to see the path clearly.
The Fossilized Shovel and Pan offer significant advantages for any serious prospector in Prospecting. With this guide’s step-by-step instructions and tips, you’ll unlock the lighthouse chamber and claim these powerful tools in record time. Grab your key, gather your materials, and start digging—your next-level prospecting gear awaits.