how to use the shovel sand raiders of sophia
Use a rusty shovel from your inventory to dig suspicious sand piles in SAND: Raiders of Sophie ; when you get close enough, the game will show a dig prompt, and the shovel is consumed after use. Suspicious piles are usually slightly different in color and often sparkle, so they stand out near boats or other points of interest.
How to get one
- Buy or find a shovel first; one guide says the shop version is unlocked through the tech tree and costs 30 coral per shovel.
- You can also find shovels around major points of interest, but that seems less reliable than buying them.
- Keep the shovel in your inventory, because the guide notes you don’t equip it like a weapon.
How to use it
- Walk up to a suspicious sand pile.
- Wait for the dig prompt to appear.
- Have the shovel in your inventory.
- Press the dig key shown on screen to open the buried cache.
What to expect
- The shovel is one-time use , so plan to dig only when you spot a pile worth checking.
- Buried caches can contain strong loot, including weapons and other high-value items.
- Some players report sand piles are common near boats, but not every boat has one.
In game terms
Think of the shovel as a temporary key to hidden loot rather than a general tool. If you see a suspicious pile, grabbing the shovel and digging immediately is usually the safest move before another player gets there.
TL;DR: find a rusty shovel, keep it in your inventory, walk to a suspicious sand pile, and use the dig prompt to uncover loot.