How to Get the Pacific Shovel in Prehistoric Farm: Requirements & Guide

Understanding Shovels and Digging Progression in Prehistoric Farm

When diving into the dinosaur ranching experience on Roblox, managing your equipment is essential for expanding your collection. Developed by Project Mirvy, the game tasks players with digging up island fossils, transforming complete sets into eggs at Dr. Ivy’s DNA Lab, and hatching creatures to build a thriving ranch. However, before worrying about advanced digging gear, players must master the foundational tools.

Community reports and game guides outline a clear tier list for shovels based on supported fossil periods, fossil luck multipliers, and coin multipliers. Starting with the basic Wooden Shovel for Cambrian finds, players gradually work their way through Bronze, Silver, Iron, and Titanium grades as they unlock Devonian, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous digging sites. Each upgrade provides better multipliers to help you gather rare fossils more efficiently.

Titanium Shovel (S-Tier)

Supports all five major fossil periods up through the Cretaceous. It offers a 1.40× Fossil Luck multiplier and a 1.30× coin multiplier, making it the premier choice for late-game digging when your coin reserves and budget allow.

Iron Shovel (A-Tier)

Adds Jurassic digging support to earlier periods with a 1.20× Fossil Luck and 1.15× coin multiplier. According to player feedback, it requires careful evaluation of its material and coin costs before purchasing.

Silver Shovel (B-Tier)

Introduces Triassic digging support with a balanced 1.10× multiplier for both luck and coins. Always check live pricing at the station before committing your funds.

Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Fossil Gathering

To afford better gear and progress through the game's dinosaur periods, you need a steady stream of coins and complete fossil sets. Relying on random digging without a plan can stall your ranch's growth. Follow these structured steps to optimize your fossil gathering routine.

1. Complete the Opening Tutorial: Finish the initial 16 tutorial steps to understand tool contexts and earn the documented starting reward of 250 coins.
2. Focus on One Creature Set: Track five Cambrian fossils belonging to a single creature—such as a Trilobite. Avoid mixing your sets prematurely so you can secure your first incubator-ready egg.
3. Exchange at Dr. Ivy’s Lab: Return to the DNA Lab on Home Island once your fossil count meets the requirement to claim your egg via the "Get Egg" option.
4. Manage Your Incubators: Place your new egg into an available unlocked slot and monitor its timer. Avoid purchasing costly slot expansions until you actually have a waiting egg that requires space.

Evaluating Tool Upgrades vs. Ranch Care Resources

A common mistake among beginners is spending all earned coins on tool upgrades while neglecting creature care. As noted in community guides, keeping your hatched dinosaurs well-fed is just as important as having a high-tier shovel. If a dinosaur's Belly meter falls below half full, official growth conditions are stalled, preventing your ranch from expanding effectively.

Tip

Feed Your Dinosaurs Properly: On keyboard, place compatible food into your hotbar, approach your ranch creature, and press F. Remember that meat-eaters can utilize player-caught fish, turning your sea activities into a dual-purpose resource for both exploration and feeding.

When evaluating whether to purchase a new shovel or upgrade your transport boats—such as moving from a Dinghy Starter rowboat to a Banks Dory or Console Skiff—always weigh your current travel and seating needs against your coin reserve. Avoid buying maximum upgrades simply because they are available in the shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do shovel upgrades guarantee rare fossils?

No. While higher-tier shovels provide better Fossil Luck and coin multipliers—such as the Titanium Shovel's 1.40× luck bonus—they expand your supported fossil periods rather than guaranteeing an immediate rare find.

How do I handle surplus fossil pieces?

Inventories can sometimes show counts exceeding the required threshold (for example, 9/5). It is recommended to extract your intended ready set first, inspect the resulting inventory count, and only then decide whether to sell or save remaining pieces.

Are all collection entries obtained via standard digging?

No. While most creatures come from Dig Site fossil sets, specific entries—such as the six Cretaceous Seas collection entries—require rare eggs obtained while fishing rather than ordinary land-based digging.