- Best pickaxe: In Dig For Eggs, digging tools are shovels — the highest-tier shovel digs fastest and deepest
- Upgrade priority: Spend Coins on shovel upgrades before cosmetic eggs for the best return
- Key stat: Dig speed and depth determine which egg-rich layers you can reach
- Early rule: Reach shovel level 3+ before farming the mid-depth layer
- Endgame goal: A maxed shovel unlocks the magma layer, home of Lava and Void Eggs
Why Your Digging Tool Matters Most
In Dig For Eggs, the Roblox digging simulator by RoDark Studios, your pickaxe-equivalent — the shovel — is the single most impactful upgrade in the game. Every egg in the game is buried at a specific depth, and rarer eggs like the Crystal, Lava, and Void Eggs only appear in deeper layers that starter shovels simply cannot reach efficiently.
Each swing of your shovel consumes stamina, which regenerates over time. A better shovel digs more per swing, reduces stamina cost, and increases the maximum depth you can tunnel to. That means faster coin income, faster egg discovery, and faster access to the pets that multiply everything else.
Players searching for the "best pickaxe" in Dig For Eggs should note that the game's tool progression follows the shovel upgrade track. Here is how the digging layers map to tool requirements:
| Digging Layer | Depth Range | Eggs Found | Shovel Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Top layer | Dirt Egg (Common) | Starter shovel |
| Mid-depth | Middle tunnels | Stone Egg (Uncommon) | Shovel level 3+ |
| Deep layer | Lower crystal zone | Crystal Egg (Rare) | Upgraded shovel, depth unlock |
| Bottom magma | Deepest zone | Lava Egg (Epic) | High-tier shovel upgrade |
| Void pockets | Rare deep spawns | Void Egg (Secret) | Maxed or near-maxed shovel |
Dig wide tunnels rather than a single deep shaft. Clearing broad horizontal layers exposes far more buried eggs per stamina point than drilling straight down.
Dig For Eggs Tool Tier List
Not every shovel tier is worth rushing to. Based on the layers each tier unlocks and the coin return it generates, here is how the digging tools rank for practical progression.
| Tier | Tool Level | Unlocks | Coin Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Maxed shovel | Void pockets, fastest farming | ★★★★★ | Grind toward this — it enables Secret Egg hunting |
| A | High-tier upgrade | Bottom magma layer, Lava Eggs | ★★★★ | Huge value spike; Magma Mole and Lava Hound hatches |
| B | Mid-tier upgrade | Deep crystal layer | ★★★ | Crystal Eggs fund the next upgrades quickly |
| C | Shovel level 3+ | Mid-depth layer, Stone Eggs | ★★ | First meaningful milestone; solid coin-per-swing gain |
| D | Starter shovel | Surface layer only | ★ | Replace as soon as Coins allow |
Early Game (Levels 1-3)
- Focus: Surface and mid-depth Dirt Eggs
- Upgrade to level 3+ before deep farming
- Redeem codes for free Coins to speed upgrades
Mid Game (Levels 4-6)
- Focus: Crystal Egg layer at 5,000 Coins per egg
- Hatch Prism Dragon for a x1.5 Luck boost
- Reinvest every Coin into the next shovel tier
Endgame (Max Tier)
- Focus: Magma layer and Void pockets
- Target Lava and Void Eggs for top-tier pets
- Rebirth multipliers make each run faster
Do not spend early Coins on cosmetic eggs or backpack expansions before your shovel. Shovel upgrades pay for themselves through faster digging and deeper egg access — cosmetics do not.
Step-by-Step: Getting the Best Digging Tool
Follow this route to progress from the starter shovel to the strongest digging tool in Dig For Eggs as efficiently as possible.
Redeem all active codes
Codes from RoDark Studios provide free Coins and Dig Speed boosts. Use these immediately to fund your first shovel upgrades without grinding the surface layer for hours.
Farm the surface layer for startup Coins
Dig broad tunnels in the surface layer, hatch every Dirt Egg immediately, and sell duplicate pets. Hatch timers keep running while you dig, so never let eggs sit in your backpack.
Upgrade to shovel level 3+
Push your first major upgrades into dig speed and depth. Level 3 unlocks efficient mid-depth farming where Stone Eggs and better coin rates appear.
Move to the Crystal layer and keep upgrading
Crystal Eggs cost 5,000 Coins and hatch pets like Crystal Fox (x1.5 Coins) and Prism Dragon (x1.5 Luck). These multipliers compound with each shovel tier you buy.
Break into the magma layer and rebirth
With a high-tier shovel, farm Lava Eggs for Magma Mole (x2 Dig Speed). Rebirth when progression slows — permanent multipliers make every future tool upgrade hit harder.
Equip your best dig-speed pets before long farming sessions. A Magma Mole at x2 Dig Speed effectively halves the time each shovel tier takes to earn back its cost.
Tool Upgrades vs. Other Investments
Coins are finite, and every purchase competes with your next shovel tier. Use this comparison to decide where each chunk of currency should go.
| Investment | Cost Range | Return | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel upgrade | Rises per tier | Faster digging, deeper layers | Highest |
| Backpack upgrade | Moderate | More egg and pet capacity | Medium — buy when full |
| Egg shop purchases | 100 - 25,000 Coins | New pet pools | After shovel milestone |
| Cosmetic eggs | Varies | Visual only | Lowest |
| Gems on high-tier eggs | 100 Gems | Golden Egg pets | Save for Royal Phoenix |
Gems are the premium currency, earned rarely from digging and events. Reserve Gems for Golden Eggs — the Royal Phoenix (x3 Coins, x3 Luck) is the best luck pet most players can realistically hatch.
Digging Goals Checklist
Track your progress toward the best digging setup with these milestones.
Tool Progression Milestones:
- Redeem all active codes for startup Coins
- Reach shovel level 3+ for mid-depth access
- Hatch a Crystal Fox for a x1.5 Coins boost
- Unlock the deep crystal layer with an upgraded shovel
- Hatch a Magma Mole for x2 Dig Speed
- Break into the bottom magma layer for Lava Eggs
- Reach a maxed shovel and hunt Void Egg pockets
FAQ
Q: What is the best pickaxe in Dig For Eggs?
Dig For Eggs uses shovels rather than pickaxes. The best digging tool is the highest-tier shovel upgrade available in the shop. A maxed shovel digs the most per swing, costs the least stamina, and is required to efficiently reach the bottom magma layer and rare Void Egg pockets.
Q: How do I upgrade my shovel faster?
Redeem all active codes first for free Coins, then dig broad tunnels in the highest layer your current shovel can handle. Hatch and sell duplicate pets for extra income, equip your best coin-multiplier pets, and reinvest everything into the next shovel tier before buying anything cosmetic.
Q: Should I upgrade my shovel or backpack first?
Upgrade the shovel first. Backpack capacity only matters when you are full, while every shovel tier permanently increases dig speed, depth access, and coin income. Buy backpack upgrades only when you find yourself discarding eggs.
Q: Which pets help my digging the most?
Magma Mole (x2 Dig Speed) from Lava Eggs is the strongest dedicated dig-speed pet most players can obtain. Pair it with coin multipliers like Crystal Fox (x1.5) or Void Whale (x4) so every swing earns more while you tunnel toward rarer eggs.