Genshin Impact Prospector’s Shovel Best Characters and How to Get
If you’re exploring the new Prospector’s Shovel polearm in Genshin Impact and wondering who can make the most of it, and how to obtain it, you’ve come to the right place. This guide dives into the best character fits, stats, and step‑by‑step acquisition path for the Prospector’s Shovel.
What Is Prospector’s Shovel?
The Prospector’s Shovel is a 4‑star craftable polearm introduced in the Nod‑Krai and Rossum weapon set. Its weapon effect “Swift and Sure” grants bonuses to Electro‑Charged DMG and Lunar‑Charged DMG, with increased scaling on refinement.
Here are the key base stats and effect progression:
| Refinement Rank | Electro‑Charged DMG Bonus | Lunar‑Charged DMG Bonus | Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam (extra Lunar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | +48% | +12% | +12% |
| R5 | +96% | +24% | +24% |
Its secondary stat is ATK %, making it useful for characters who scale with attack and triggers the relevant reactions.
Best Characters for Prospector’s Shovel
Since the Prospector’s Shovel enhances Electro‑Charged and Lunar‑Charged damage, it naturally benefits characters who lean on those reactions or whose kit revolves around Electro or reaction synergy. According to multiple sources, here are the top recommended users:
| Character | Why It Works Well |
|---|---|
| Flins | Flins relies heavily on Lunar‑Charged and Electro‑Charged reactions. This weapon is considered one of his best F2P options, especially before securing a 5-star signature. |
| Ineffa | Ineffa also triggers and benefits from the boosted reaction damage that Prospector’s Shovel offers. |
Because Prospector’s Shovel provides general ATK% plus reaction bonuses, it might also be serviceable for hybrid or reaction-focused DPS or sub‑DPS characters with Electro or Lunar synergy.
How to Get Prospector’s Shovel
The Prospector’s Shovel is not acquired through wishes, but via crafting.
Step‑by‑Step: Crafting the Prospector’s Shovel
- Acquire the Blueprint
- Purchase the blueprint from Lyulka at the Rossum Workshop (in Nod‑Krai).
- To unlock the blueprint, you might need exchange materials (e.g. Lakkaberry, Nocturnal Blossom, Rainbowdrop Crystal) depending on in‑game vendor conditions.
- Gather Materials for Crafting
You’ll need the following core resources:- Borderland Polearm Billet ×1
- Rainbowdrop Crystal ×50
- White Iron Chunk (or equivalent) ×50
- Mora (cost depends on ascension phase)
- Forge via Blacksmith
Use any region’s blacksmith to craft it once the blueprint and materials are in hand. - Ascend & Refine
Like other weapons, you’ll need ascension materials (Flint, Mistshroud, Drive Shaft fragments, etc.) to raise level cap and increase power.
Ascension Materials Overview
| Material | Required Total (0 → 6★) |
|---|---|
| Ember of Long Night Flint | 3 |
| Afterglow of Long Night Flint | 9 |
| Flare of Long Night Flint | 9 |
| Blaze of Long Night Flint | 4 |
| Mistshroud Manifestation | 15 |
| Mistshroud Plate | 18 |
| Mistshroud Helmet | 27 |
| Broken Drive Shaft | 10 |
| Reinforced Drive Shaft | 15 |
| Precision Drive Shaft | 18 |
| Mora | 150,000 total |
Tips for Using Prospector’s Shovel Effectively
- Optimize your refinement level: Higher refinements drastically boost reaction damage percentages.
- Build teams around Electro‑Charged and Lunar‑Charged triggers so the weapon’s passive is active often.
- For F2P players, this is one of the top free options for Flins or Ineffa before they acquire their 5‑star weapons.
The Prospector’s Shovel is a strong craftable option for characters who lean on Electro‑Charged and Lunar‑Charged reactions. Flins and Ineffa are your best bets to make it shine. The path to get it doesn’t involve wishes, just gathering the blueprint from Lyulka in Nod‑Krai and assembling the necessary materials to forge it. Use the tables above to plan your resource gathering, and refine it as soon as you can to maximize its effectiveness.
