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Brotato Shovel

1 build in our database · Unlock: Win a run with Archaeologist

The Shovel is a unique weapon that has a 0.5% chance to dig up a crate upon killing an enemy. It can be particularly effective in builds focused on item acquisition and survivability.

Weapon Effect

0.5% chance to dig up a crate when it kills an enemy

How to unlock Shovel in Brotato

Requirement: Win a run with Archaeologist

Win any completed run with Archaeologist to unlock the Shovel weapon. Use our Archaeologist build guide for a proven loadout, then play on a difficulty you can clear consistently.

Open Archaeologist build guide All Brotato unlocks

Scales with: Melee Damage, Attack Speed

Meta Usage

tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Shovel

Auto-Tier

From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top character

Archaeologist

1 build pair this combo

When to pick Shovel

Consider picking the Shovel when playing as the Archaeologist, as it synergizes with the character's theme of digging for resources. It's also useful if you have high Attack Speed to maximize your chances of crate drops.

When to skip Shovel

Skip the Shovel if you're focusing on high-damage builds that require more consistent weapon performance, as its crate drop chance is unreliable.

Best characters for Shovel

Characters that pick up Shovel in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.

Archaeologist

1 build

Shovel directly complements Archaeologist’s crate-focused passive by adding an extra chance to dig up crates from kills. It scales with Melee Damage and Luck, which are already core stats for this build, and lets you generate even more crates on top of the four from dig sites.

Stats: Melee Damage · Luck · Attack Speed · Armor · Movement Speed