The tutorial in Dig does a decent job of covering the basics, but it won’t cover everything the game has to throw at you. To help you get started and make steady progress toward the endgame, we’ve put together the ultimate beginner’s guide for Dig Roblox. From smart digging strategies to shovel upgrade tips and locations, this guide has all the tips and tricks you should know before digging in and making a fortune.
1. Learn Shovel Stats
Before you grab your first shovel, it’s important to understand how Dig shovel stats work. During the tutorial, you will learn the digging minigame. The minigame is what you must play in order to progress further in the game.
Coming to the stats, each stat affects different parts of the Dig minigame. Here’s what each means and what it does:
- Strength lowers the left bar percentage, and stronger shovels dig quicker
- Control affects how big the bar is, making it easier to land successful digs
- Haste speeds up recovery after a failed attempt, letting you get back into action faster
- Endurance controls the heart progress bar at the bottom and determines how long you can keep digging
The Endurance stat doesn’t come from the shovel but is tied to charms and can be viewed in your profile. Remember, the more failed attempts you have, the faster the Rndurance drops during the digging minigame. When you know the mechanics and stats, our Dig shovel progression guide will help you pick the right one.
2. Find Ideal Digging Locations
Now that you know how the minigame works, the next step is finding the best places to dig. The game might recommend buying a detector for $10,000, but honestly, it’s not worth it early on. We have a better strategy: follow OG testers or higher-level players and see where they’re digging. Most players in the Dig chat are pretty helpful, so don’t be shy to ask.
In the early game, Cinder Shores is the go-to spot for every player before getting the Ruby Shovel. If you’re ready for high-tier farming, I recommend heading to Mount Cinder.
If you are skilled enough to dig legendary items with early-game shovels, try farming Pine Trees at coordinates: X= 3951, Y= 1124, -3214. Remember, digging in a bigger area of abundance gives you more space to dig while the holes are repairing.
Aside from high-abundance digging spots, there are also random, rare item spawns scattered across the map. As you explore the Dig map, keep an eye out for glowing beams coming from small holes in the ground. These mark special dig spots. If you dig there, you’ll get a guaranteed item matching the rarity shown by the color of the beam. For example, yellow is Legendary, red is Divine.
3. Start Quests Early On
If you’re just starting and struggling with the digging minigame, we have a simple way out for you. Dig has other ways to help you make money and get items. There are a bunch of one-time quests that reward you with charms, buffs, or even shovels.
But if you want something to keep doing regularly, three recurring quests are great for farming cash and unlocking rare items like shovels, charms, totems, and buffs.
Start by heading to the northern area of Mount Cinder and look for the Pizza Penguin. He offers you pizza delivery quests that pay between $1,000 and $4,000 eash. If you complete 25 deliveries, you’ll unlock the Pizza Roller shovel, with free Arcane Totems every nine deliveries.
If you are into boss fights, go to the Combat Guild in Verdant Vale and talk to Cole Blood. He gives you combat tasks that reward you with huge money and a permanent boss damage buff. Keep at it, and you will also get Monarch Totems in Dig over time.
There is also Tom’s Bakery at the Cinder Approach. His quests give you muffins that give buffs, such as luck, strength, haste, control, and if you stick with him, you’ll unlock the Shortcake Shovel and earn Essence Totems while grabbing some sweets. The Tom’s Bakery questlines are perfect for growing stronger while stacking up solid rewards.
4. Don’t Buy Expensive Cars
Nope, this isn’t a life lesson, but in Dig, saving up for better shovels is way smarter than blowing cash on cars. The starter ATV you get in the tutorial is good enough for a long while. I learned this lesson the hard way by getting a $10,000 car before getting a Jam Shovel, which could’ve made me more money in less time. Only if the Dig tips and tricks for beginners existed for me to avoid such a newbie mistake.
Moving around might feel slow at first, but you can boost your walking speed using charms. So, whenever you spot a Traveling Merchant, check if they’re selling walk speed charms. Just equip them in a separate loadout for movement, and skip the expensive vehicles early on.
Once you’ve got the Gold Shovel and start making good money, go ahead and grab a Silver if you’re still itching for a ride.
5. Avoid Enchanting Low-level Shovel
If you’re coming from Fisch, you probably know how enchanting works. But if not, here’s a quick reminder: enchantments boost your shovel’s stats.
In Dig, enchantments give you percentage-based buffs to specific stats. That means if your shovel already has low stats, a 10% boost won’t make much of a difference.
Because of this, the game locks enchantment tome purchases until you reach level 30. Still, there’s a small chance to get an enchantment tome by digging. I recommend saving it and only using it once you have at least a Jam Shovel or a Spore Spade Shovel.
With the right enchantments, these tools can help you earn more money, gain XP faster, and even uncover rare items to complete your journals.
6. Participate in Boss Fights
Whether you have top-tier shovels or not, it’s always worth fighting the bosses in Dig. Bosses have a chance to drop rare items, including high-value loot, charms, and even shovels. As long as you’re dealing decent damage, you’ve got a shot at scoring something good.
These free rewards can boost your progress without spending extra cash. For example, getting the Abyssal Shovel or Candlelight Shovel early lets you skip past a bunch of early to mid-game shovel upgrades.
7. Use the Right Charms
Once you have mastered the basics, here’s the ultimate tip to help you go pro in Dig: always keep multiple charm loadouts ready.
You only have one charm slot unlocked at the start, with the second slot unlocked at level 10. But after reaching level 25, you’d have unlocked three charm slots, and customizing them properly can reduce your need for high-level shovels.
For example, pairing Blueshroom Cap with Rock Pounder gives a solid boss damage boost, while using Lifting Belt and Regen Coil boosts your endurance.
You can cycle between five different loadouts in Dig. In the end, your loadout determines how you approach boss fights, money farming, or even mountain climbing. If your charm stats are not perfect, you can tweak them anytime using a Charm Chisel.
These are the best tips and tricks beginners need to get started in Dig. Got a tip of your own? Let’s discuss them in the comments below!
