Shovel
Store Cost: 30 Credits
"Your primary means of violence. It's heavy, crude, and makes a satisfying dong sound when it connects."
Fan-made gameplay database. Values vary by seed/version. Updated: 2026.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Hold [LMB] to wind up, release to swing. It deals 1 damage per hit. You need to manage your stamina; swinging while exhausted is a death sentence. It weighs 14lb, so drop it if you need to outrun a Jester.
Effective against: Snare Fleas (1 hit), Hoarding Bugs (2 hits), Thumpers (4 hits). Ineffective against: Coil-Heads (Invincible), Jester (Invincible), Bracken (Requires 5-6 hits and perfect stun timing - do not attempt unless pro).
LOGISTICS ANALYSIS
As a purchased tool, the ROI (Return on Investment) of the Shovel depends on crew utility. At 30 credits, it typically requires the successful retrieval of approximately 1 average scrap items to break even. Losing this equipment during a failed run is a meaningful setback for early-game economy.
Standard safety protocols apply to the Shovel. SAFETY NOTE: This item is highly conductive. During Stormy conditions, the Shovel can attract lightning. Carrying it outdoors may trigger an immediate run-risk event. Standard protocol: drop the item when you hear static discharge, create distance, wait for the strike, then retrieve. Alternatively, use the "drop-walk-drop" method for safer transport.
EXPERT TIPS
- ➤ The hitbox is a wide horizontal arc. You can hit multiple Snare Fleas at once. Warning: It deals 30 damage to teammates. Check your fire.