How To Get The Shovel And Sledge Hammer In Blue Prince

Do you want to get the Shovel and Sledge Hammer in Blue Prince? These items are very useful, especially in your runs where there are several objects that you can dig up or break. However, randomization can become a problem, which is why we have a guide to help you prepare.

How to get the Shovel and Sledge Hammer in Blue Prince​


The Shovel and the Sledge Hammer are extremely important to have as you explore the inner recesses of the manor and the outer areas, too. The former allows you to dig through dirt piles to discover resources, such as gold, gems, and keys (including some unique variants). The latter, meanwhile, lets you break open locked trunks/chests, as opposed to wasting keys just to open them.

Unfortunately, the Shovel and Sledge Hammer in Blue Prince are totally randomized. The randomization doesn't just apply to their locations, but also their actual availability in each run. As such, you're not always guaranteed to see them everyday in the manor, but there are a few ways to increase your chances of acquiring them.

Items and tools can be found lying around in rooms, though their placements and existence are randomized for each run.
Firstly, there's the Commissary, a common building that usually appears as a drafting option in the manor. The Commissary has four items that you can purchase using gold. In some instances, the Shovel and/or the Sledge Hammer might be among the options.

Moreover, once you've discovered the terminal password, you can use the computer in the Security Room to order specific items. The item that you select appears within a couple of days in the Commissary menu.

Items and resources can also be purchased via the Commissary.
These objects can also show up in unexpected places, especially in dead end rooms that are likely to have items. These include the Attic and Walk-In Closet, as well as green-type rooms like the Courtyard or Greenhouse.

Another place that you can check out is the Toolshed, which is one of the potential outdoor rooms in the drafting pool. However, you can only gain access to the outdoor rooms once you've unlocked the Garage Door and West Gate.

These are the ways to get the Sledge Hammer and Shovel in Blue Prince. While RNG may not always be in your favor, we do hope that you get a decent run once you obtain these tools early. Last but not least, you can make use of the Coat Check room if you managed to draft it. You can leave an item in the Coat Check, and then reacquire it in a future run, as long as you're able to draft the room again.


A surreal adventure filled with wonders and mysteries await you in Blue Prince. If ever you feel stuck or lost at any point in time in your playthrough, don't forget to check our Blue Prince guides hub.

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