Dig Clean Detector Tier List
Rank Dig & Clean detectors by Luck — the stat that drives rare and Omega finds.
This Dig Clean detector tier list ranks detectors in Dig & Clean. Detectors are how you find buried glows. Their Luck multiplies rare odds; Range widens how far signals appear. After Update 1.0, detector Luck also stacks with island Luck and temporary codes such as SECRET10.
Dig Clean detector shop table (starter Gear Shop)
| Detector | Cost (Gold) | Luck | Range | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Detector | Free | x1 | 7 | C |
| Copper Detector | 500 | x3 | 7.5 | B |
| Silver Detector | 5,000 | x5 | 8 | A |
| Gold Detector | 28,000 | x8 | 8.5 | A |
| Platinum Detector | 140,000 | x12 | 9 | S |
Platinum Detector is the early–mid S-tier goal: highest Luck and Range in the starter Gear Shop ladder. Buy detectors before cosmetics — Luck is permanent, unlike a ten-minute code.
Dig Clean late detector note (Sphinx Sands)
On Sphinx Sands, players unlock much stronger Aquamarine gear, including an Aquamarine Detector with massive Luck (community listings cite roughly x850 Luck / 14.5 Range for tens of millions of Gold). Treat late detectors as endgame S+ once you can afford Sphinx travel (about 2,500,000 Gold via the Pirate NPC boat). Exact shop numbers can shift with patches — confirm in-game after Update notes.
Dig Clean detector tier framework
| Tier | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S | Biggest Luck jump you can afford for your stage |
| A | Strong value; buy when Gold is ready |
| B | Fine early step |
| C | Starter only — replace ASAP |
S-tier: Platinum (mid), Aquamarine Detector (late Sphinx).
A-tier: Silver and Gold detectors — the climb that makes rares feel real.
B-tier: Copper — cheap first spike off Rusty.
C-tier: Rusty — tutorial tool only.
Why detectors outrank spray for rarities
Shovels add dig Power and walk speed. Spray bottles add clean Power and spray range. Neither adds Luck. If your goal is Omega items or Mythic / Rainbow finds, detector upgrades are the permanent lever. Pair with:
- Shovel Tier List so hard glows actually dig
- Spray Bottle Tier List so reveals keep pace
- Luck Stacking so codes are not wasted on a Rusty Detector
Dig Clean detector spending order
- Copper as soon as you can spare 500 Gold.
- Silver when commons feel endless.
- Gold Detector before heavy island pushes.
- Platinum as the mid-game Luck cap in the starter shop.
- Aquamarine Detector after Sphinx Sands unlock, before or with Aquamarine shovel.
Default Gold priority after Update 1 advice across guides: detector → shovel → spray/washer, unless dirty inventory is already choking you.
Dig Clean detector test protocol
After each detector buy, run ten minutes on the same island and note how often uncommon+ glows appear versus the old tool. If glow quality barely changes, you may need island Luck more than another tiny shop step — see Islands.
Dig Clean detector + codes combo
Redeem SECRET10 only after the new detector is equipped. A 10x code on x1 Rusty Luck is a meme; a 10x code on Platinum or Aquamarine is an Omega hunt.
Sibling Dig Clean tier pages
Tier List Hub · Shovels · Spray Bottles
Detectors find the story. Shovels dig it. Spray bottles tell you what it was. Upgrade Luck first when rare hunting is the goal.
Dig Clean detector myths
Myth: “Shovel Luck is a hidden stat.” Reality: current Dig & Clean Luck is detector-driven (plus islands/codes). Myth: “Range does not matter.” Reality: short Range means fewer glows per walk — Platinum’s Range 9 is part of why it feels premium. Myth: “Codes replace detectors.” Reality: codes expire; detectors do not.
Dig Clean detector recheck triggers
Recheck this list after every update, when a new island shop appears, or when your best code still yields commons — usually your detector (or island) is the missing multiplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Dig Clean questions.
What should I upgrade first in Dig Clean — detector or shovel?
For rare hunting, buy detectors first for Luck. Upgrade shovels when digs fail or feel too slow.
Does the Platinum Detector matter for Omega items?
Yes as a mid-game Luck floor. Late Omega farms usually want Sphinx Sands plus the Aquamarine Detector when you can afford it.
Do Dig Clean spray bottles add Luck?
No. Spray bottles speed cleaning only. Luck comes from detectors, islands, and temporary codes.
Is the Rusty Detector ever worth keeping?
Only for the tutorial. Replace it with Copper as soon as you have 500 Gold.
Where do I buy Dig Clean detectors?
At the Gear Shop (map center early on; Sphinx shops for late Aquamarine gear). Walk up, interact, and buy with Gold.