- Defeat 3 Basilisks and head to the Solstice Shrine in Cinder Cavern to unlock the Solstice Shovel.
- Purchase the Solstice Shovel for $190,000 once the shrine is activated.
- The shovel is best paired with control and luck-boosting enchantments and charms to cover its weak spots.
The Solstice Shovel is the strongest late-game tool in Dig, but earning it takes serious effort. While it’s surprisingly affordable for the stats it offers, it’s locked behind one of the toughest boss fights in the game. In this Dig Solstice Shovel guide, learn how to unlock it, its full stats, and the best enchantments and charms to use with it.
How to Get Solstice Shovel in Dig
- Price: $190,000
- Level requirement: 20 (to reach Copper Mesa)
- Location: Cinder Cavern (5366, -418, -1954)
To get the Solstice Shovel in Dig, you must defeat three Basilisks first. This Dig boss is found on the second island that unlocks after reaching 20 levels and half of the Cinder Island journal. After you do so, take the Basilisks to the Solstice Shrine in Cinder Cavern (coordinates: 5366, -418, -1954). Once in the shrine, submit them to the pedestals, and you can purchase the Solstice Shovel for $190,000. We have linked the video to help you clear the cavern maze that leads to the shrine.
Solstice Shovel Stats and Passive
| Shovel | Stats |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| Strength | 26 |
| Control | 0.5 |
| Haste | 5 |
| Luck | 5 |
| Boss Damage | 65 |
| Passive | +1 Shiny chance & 10% Venomous chance |
| Preferred Ground | Dirt |
Best Charms for Solstice Shovel
As a powerful late-game shovel, Solstice Shovel is ideal for raw strength. To make it efficient, you will need charms that increase control and luck for this shovel. It also comes with a charm synergy, so consider that as well when picking one.
- Copper Cowboy Hat: Your first hit will have maxed out Control.
- Starlit Crusher: Mythical Items drain 25% less health.
Best Enchantments for Solstice Shovel
Solstice Shovel is all about power in the late game, and if you can mix up other stats through enchantments, it can work great. Here are all the enchantments you can pair with the Solstice Shovel in Dig:
- Swift: Use this enchantment for a 15% haste bonus.
- Bulky: Use the Bulky enchantment and get a 15% bonus control.
- Lucky: Lucky enchantment improves the luck stat.
Should You Get Solstice Shovel in Dig?
The Solstice Shovel is all about raw power, making it an appealing choice for many players. However, I recommend going for the Prismatic Shovel first, as it offers a more balanced stat spread that’s better suited for regular digging. That said, if you’re up for a challenge and can build the right loadout, the Solstice Shovel can be a real game-changer.
Going up against the Basilisk to earn the Solstice Shovel in Dig? Let us know your fastest dig or rarest item you’ve pulled off with this powerhouse in the comments!
