// Items · #4711
Gravedigger's Shovel
GravediggerShovel
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Gravedigger's Shovel
Item
- Digs in a bigger area than a pickaxe
- Only digs up soft tiles
- 'Can you dig it?'
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 12
Knockback 3.5
Use time 14ticks
Use anim. 22ticks
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 10
Sells for 2
auto-reuse
Crafted at · 1 recipe
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at Iron Anvil WoodIronBar +GraveyardBiomeBest prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Gravedigger's Shovel in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.
What progression tier is Gravedigger's Shovel? +
Gravedigger's Shovel sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Gravedigger's Shovel? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Gravedigger's Shovel — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Gravedigger's Shovel? +
Gravedigger's Shovel deals 12 base damage, 14-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
