The Volcayno update in Roblox’s Dig It introduced a new, ultimate shovel for dedicated diggers: the Ancient Shovel.
This powerful tool boasts incredible stats, but acquiring it is a challenging, multi-step process.
This guide provides a complete walkthrough on how to obtain the Ancient Shovel, from finding the required Exotic Keys to completing the final quest.
What is the Ancient Shovel?

The Ancient Shovel is currently considered the best shovel obtainable in Dig It.
It’s a relic of a bygone era, offering unparalleled digging capabilities.
Ancient Shovel Stats:
- Strength: 100
- Stamina Loss: 5%
- Loot Luck: 50%
- Control: 100%
- Stability: 100%
- Precision: 100%
- Max Weight: 100,000 kg
- Price: 900,000
- Level Requirement: 120
How to Gat the Ancient Shovel
Acquiring the Ancient Shovel is a lengthy process involving multiple steps and challenges:
Step 1: Go to Volcayno Island
- Make sure you have the latest version of Dig It with the Volcayno update.
- Travel to Volcayno Island.
Step 2: Find the Molten Key (Exotic Item)
- The Molten Key is an Exotic item, meaning it’s incredibly rare.
- You need to dig around Volcayno Island to find it.
- Tip: Use your best shovel to increase your digging efficiency and chances of finding rare items.
Step 3: Use the Elevator and Prepare Potions

- Once you have the Molten Key, use it to unlock a new area and take the elevator down.
- Warning: Do not immediately cross the bridge you see. You’ll need a special potion first.
- Find the Potion Maker NPC, whose name is Brewton, and accept his quest.
- Gather the following resources for the quest:
- 1x Paper (dug up)
- 1x Lava Flower (dug up)
- 1x Crystal (dug up)
- 1x Lava Slime (dug up)
- 1x Lava Bucket (dug up)
- After collecting all resources, talk to Brewton again to complete the quest.
- Drink the potion he provides.
Step 4: Cross the Bridge and Enter the Settlement
- With the potion’s effects active, you can now safely cross the bridge.
- You can buy the Imp Shovel for 40,000 if you want.
Step 5: Open the Large Gate

- You’ll encounter a large gate with many eyes. You need another Exotic Key, the Ancient Key, to open it.
- Dig around to find the Ancient Key.
Step 6: Complete the Ancient Trials Obby
- After opening the gate with the Ancient Key, you’ll face an obby (obstacle course) called the Ancient Trials.
- Carefully navigate the obby to reach the finish line.
Step 7: Complete the Oni’s Quest

- Warning: Do not immediately take the shovel after completing the obby, or you will die.
- Speak to the Oni NPC.
- Accept the quest to collect all the bestiaries in The Oasis.
Step 8: Claim the Ancient Shovel

- Once you’ve completed the Oni’s quest, you can finally claim the Ancient Shovel.
Conclusion
The Ancient Shovel is a testament to your dedication and skill in Dig It. It’s the best shovel currently available, and obtaining it requires significant effort.
Follow these steps, conquer the challenges, and claim this ultimate digging tool.
