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The Shovel inFallout: New Vegasis a melee weapon that can deal a nice amount of damage and can also be used to dig up graves. This weapon also has the ability to perform a special attack called Grand Slam, which can knock down your enemies so you can prevent them from retaliating.
This weapon can actually be found in a few different spots, with all offering a location for those who are towards the beginning of the game, or deep into the story. If you’re looking to pick up a shovel for digging, or to use as a weapon, here’s where it can be found.
Where to Find Shovel in Fallout: New Vegas
For an easy Shovel location, you may find one withinGoodspringsat the beginning of the game. Specifically, you’ll want to make your way near theGoodsprings Source, a location you’ll visit with Sunny Smiles to complete the Back in the Saddle quest to take out some enemies anddo some cooking.
In this area, look for one of the broken-down windmills with awater valve. There will be a Shovel off to the right side. You can find it at the specific marked location on the map image above.
For additional Shovel locations, you can find the weapon at:
Shovel Stats in Fallout: New Vegas
After picking up a Shovel for yourself, you might be wondering whatstatscome with the melee weapon. In this section, we will go over everything you need to know about the Shovel and what it can be used for.
Overall, the Shovel won’t necessarily bethe strongest weapon in your inventory, but it is veryeasy to obtainand can be found for free. It also uses Grand Slam as a special attack, which can knock down your enemies. It has decent durability as well, lasting you a good while before it breaks. It also has an additional use, which is forgrave digging. You won’t need to equip the Shovel for grave digging; instead, you’ll just need to ensure you have one in your inventory.
