- Dig For Eggs artifacts come from rare dig finds, event rewards, and deep-layer excavation
- Depth matters: the deepest layers (magma, void zones) hold the highest-value finds
- Luck pets like Royal Phoenix (x3 Luck) dramatically increase rare find rates
- Dig wide tunnels, not single shafts, to maximize your rare find chances
- Redeem codes first for free Coins and Luck boosts before grinding
How Artifacts and Rare Finds Work in Dig For Eggs
In Dig For Eggs, "artifacts" is the term players use for the game's rarest special finds — high-value eggs like the Golden Egg and Void Egg, event-exclusive items, and premium rewards buried in the deepest digging layers. These finds are the backbone of endgame progression because they hatch the strongest pets in the game, including the Abyssal Reaper and Void Whale.
The core rule is simple: deeper layers yield rarer finds. Surface dirt gives Common eggs, while the bottom magma layer and special deep zones hold Epic, Legendary, and Secret-tier discoveries. However, depth alone isn't enough — your shovel tier, luck multipliers, and digging pattern all affect how often rare finds appear.
| Find Tier | Where It Spawns | Difficulty | Best Known Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Egg (Common) | Surface layer | Easy | Dirt Dog, Mole Mouse |
| Crystal Egg (Rare) | Deep layer | Medium | Prism Dragon |
| Lava Egg (Epic) | Bottom magma layer | Hard | Lava Hound, Magma Mole |
| Golden Egg (Legendary) | Rare dig finds + events | Very Hard | Royal Phoenix |
| Void Egg (Secret) | Extreme deep-layer finds, limited events | Extreme | Abyssal Reaper |
The Void Egg is the single most valuable artifact-style find in the game. It has a 30-minute hatch timer and a 15% chance to produce the Abyssal Reaper, the strongest all-around pet. Focus your late-game farming entirely on reaching the layers where it spawns.
Best Pets and Boosts for Artifact Hunting
Luck is the stat that matters most when hunting artifacts. Pets with luck multipliers increase your odds of rare finds while digging, so equipping the right team before a deep-dig session makes a measurable difference.
| Pet | Source | Boost | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Reaper | Void Egg (15%) | x5 Coins, x4 Dig Speed, x3 Luck | S |
| Royal Phoenix | Golden Egg (35%) | x3 Coins, x3 Luck | A |
| Void Whale | Void Egg (85%) | x4 Coins, x2.5 Dig Speed | A |
| Sun Serpent | Golden Egg (15%) | x2.5 Coins, x2 Luck | B |
| Prism Dragon | Crystal Egg (10%) | x1.5 Luck, x1.2 Coins | C |
Equip your best luck pets
Stack Royal Phoenix or Abyssal Reaper if you have them; Prism Dragon is a solid early substitute while you farm for Golden Eggs.
Redeem luck and speed codes
The DIGDIG code grants a 2x Luck Boost for 15 minutes — save it for a dedicated deep-digging session, not casual surface digging.
Upgrade your shovel first
Shovel upgrades increase dig speed and depth access. Without a level 3+ shovel, the richest layers stay out of reach.
Hatch immediately
Keep hatchery timers running constantly. Every hatched pet improves your team for the next digging run.
Boosts from codes apply immediately and stack with pet multipliers. A 2x Luck Boost combined with a x3 Luck Royal Phoenix gives you six times the base rare-find rate for the boost duration — the best window to hunt Golden Eggs.
Working Codes for Free Coins and Boosts
Codes are the fastest head start for artifact hunting because they hand you free Coins, Luck Boosts, and even premium egg spins. Redeem each code once per account through the Codes (Twitter bird) menu on the left side of the screen. If a code shows "Invalid," it has expired and can be ignored.
| Code | Reward | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RELEASE | 500 Coins + 1 free Common Egg | Active |
| DIGDIG | 2x Luck Boost (15 minutes) | Active |
| EASTEREGG | 250 Coins | Active (seasonal) |
| RODARK | 1x free Legendary Egg spin | Active (join RoDark Studios group first) |
| HAPPYDIGGING | 100 Coins + Dig Speed Boost (10 minutes) | Active |
RoDark Studios can remove codes at any update, and seasonal codes like EASTEREGG typically end when their event does. Redeem everything available before starting an artifact grind session rather than after.
Farming Route: Surface to Void Layer
An efficient route follows the game's layer structure. Each zone has its own egg pool, so knowing where to dig saves hours of wasted stamina.
Early Game (Surface)
- Dig wide tunnels in the surface layer
- Stack Common/Uncommon pets for boosts
- Bank Coins for shovel upgrades
Mid Game (Deep Layer)
- Target Crystal Eggs (5,000 Coins)
- Hatch Prism Dragon for first luck boost
- Push toward magma access
Late Game (Magma/Void)
- Farm Lava Eggs (25,000 Coins)
- Hunt rare Golden Egg finds
- Grind Void Egg spawns and events
Two digging patterns dominate artifact farming. Tunnel clearing — digging broad horizontal tunnels at a target depth — covers the most ground and finds more eggs per stamina spent. Deep shafting reaches the bottom layers fastest but passes through lower-value dirt. Most experienced players clear wide at each new depth before pushing deeper.
| Zone | Egg Pool | Recommended Shovel Level | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dirt, Stone Eggs | 1-2 | Coin farming |
| Mid-depth | Stone, Crystal Eggs | 3-4 | Luck pet farming |
| Deep layer | Crystal Eggs | 5-6 | Golden Egg prep |
| Bottom magma | Lava Eggs, rare finds | 7+ | Artifact hunting |
Rebirthing resets your progress in exchange for permanent multipliers. If your artifact hunt has stalled, a rebirth run lets you reach the deep layers faster on the next cycle.
Artifact Hunting Checklist
Artifact Hunt Milestones:
- Redeem all active codes for Coins and Luck Boosts
- Upgrade shovel to level 3 or higher
- Hatch a Prism Dragon for your first luck boost
- Reach the bottom magma layer
- Hatch a Royal Phoenix from a Golden Egg
- Obtain a Void Egg and hatch the Abyssal Reaper
Player-to-player trading lets you acquire artifact-tier pets directly. Legendary pets typically trade in the 500-1,500 Gems range, while Mythical/Secret pets go for 2,000+ Gems. If RNG isn't cooperating, trading duplicates is a valid path to top finds.
FAQ
Q: How do I get artifacts in Dig For Eggs?
Artifacts and rare finds come from digging in the deepest layers (deep, magma, and special zones), from rare dig finds like the Golden Egg, and from limited-time event rewards. Equipping luck pets and using Luck Boost codes increases your find rate significantly.
Q: What is the rarest artifact in Dig For Eggs?
The Void Egg is the rarest find, obtainable from extremely rare deep-layer digs and limited events. It hatches the Void Whale (85%) or the Abyssal Reaper (15%), the strongest pet in the game.
Q: Do luck boosts actually help find artifacts?
Yes. Luck multipliers from pets like the Royal Phoenix (x3 Luck) stack with code boosts such as DIGDIG's 2x Luck, multiplying your rare-find rate during the boost window.
Q: Should I dig one deep shaft or wide tunnels?
Wide tunnel clearing is generally better for artifact hunting because it covers more ground per stamina cost and finds more eggs. Use deep shafts only when racing to unlock a new layer.