```metadata
title: 5e Magic Items - Shovels
description: >-
  A collection off magic shovels that can be used for normal work but are also
  useful for adventurers.
tags: ''
systems:
  - 5e
renderer: legacy
theme: 5ePHB

```

# 5e Magic Items - Shovels


### Shovel of the Dowser
*Wondrous item (shovel), Uncommon*

A digging stick made of wood with a forked handle.  It can be used for digging a hole in the ground.  These were made by desert dwelling druids to aid in finding water.  You gain the following benefits while wielding it: 
- This item has 4 charges.  It regains 1d3 charges at dawn. Wisdom is the spellcasting attribute for spells cast using this item.
- As an action you can expend a charge to cast the spell *create or destroy water* to create water.
- As an action you can expend a charge to cast the spell *purity food and drink*.
- As an action you can expend a charge to cast the spell *locate object* to locate water.

### Shovel of the Farmer
*Wondrous item (shovel), Uncommon*

A digging stick made of wood.  It can be used to make furrows in the ground or to dig holes for planting.  These shovels were created by druids to increase the bounty of farmers and to lighten their work.  You gain the following benefits while wielding it: 
- As an action you can cast the cantrip *mold earth*.
- As an action you can cast the spell *plant growth* for its short term effect. Once used, this property cannot be used again until you complete a short rest. 
- You can cast the spell *plant growth* for its long term effect. Once used, this property cannot be used again for 30 days. 
- Wisdom is the spellcasting attribute for spells cast using this item.

### Shovel of the Grave Digger
*Wondrous item (shovel), Uncommon*

A shovel with a flat iron blade.  It is used for digging flat edged holes.  These were created by clerics of the grave to allow grave diggers to safely bury undead.  You gain the following benefits while carrying it: 
- Undead have disadvantage on attack rolls against you. You also can't be charmed, frightened, or possessed by undead. If you are already charmed, frightened, or possessed by such a creature, you have advantage on any new saving throw against the relevant effect.

You gain the following additional benefits while wielding it: 
- As an action you can cast the cantrip *mold earth*.
- As a ritual you can cast the spell *gentle repose*.
- Wisdom is the spellcasting attribute for spells cast using this item.

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### Shovel of the Miner
*Wondrous item (shovel), Uncommon*

A narrow iron shovel with a sharp point.  These shovels were made by Dwarven priests to aid in the digging of mines.  You gain the following benefits while carrying it: 
- You have advantage on Miner's Tools checks.
- You have Tremorsense 10 ft.

You gain the following additional benefits while wielding it: 
- As an action you can cause the shovel to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet.  You can dismiss the light as an action. 
- As an action you can cast the cantrip *mold earth*.
- As an action you can cast the spell *create or destroy water* for its destroy water effect. Once used, this property cannot be used again until you complete a short rest. 
- Wisdom is the spellcasting attribute for spells cast using this item.

### Shovel of the Prospector
*Wondrous item (shovel), Uncommon*

A stury iron shovel.  These were created by gnome priests to aid in the finding of precious stones and minerals and protecting the valuable items.  You gain the following benefits while carrying it: 
- Your speed increases by 10 ft.
- You have advantage on Miner's Tools checks.

You gain the following additional benefits while wielding it:
- As an action you can cast the cantrip *mold earth*.
- As a ritual you can cast the spell *alarm*
- As a ritual you can cast the spell *locate object* (even though it is not normally castable as a ritual)
- Wisdom is the spellcasting attribute for spells cast using this item.