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Shovel Item Guide: Effects and How to Get

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Shovel is a Common Tool in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn more about the Shovel, how to get it, as well as its price and effects, and more!

Shovel Overview

Shovel Type Tool
Rarity Common
Weight Price
0.6
1
Effect This tool can be used to dig for items underneath the earth.
Description Dirt-covered hands have left the grain in this shovel's wooden handle stained black.

How to Get Shovels

Purchased from Merchant or Trader

How to Get
You can purchase the Shovel from traders and merchants in exchange for gold Gold.

Looted from the Overworld

Shovel Location
A shovel can be found at the entrance of the Chapel near the Dank Crypt.
Map View World View

How to Use Shovels

Used to Dig up Dirt Mounds

How to Use a Shovel.jpg
Equip the Shovel and interact with a Dirt Mound to begin digging up for items and chests. An example of these interactable Dirt Mounds can be found on the side of the entrance to the Dank Crypt.

Perception Check is Needed to Find Dir Mounds

Dirt Mounds are hidden interactables in the map. To find Dirt Mounds, you'll need to approach an area with a hidden Dirt Mound and roll a perception check. The Perception check can also be rolled for each individual party members so there's a high chance of finding the Dirtmound and much more with Perception proficiency and by bringing all your party members!

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