Fossils
Fossils and Excavation
Dig site locations, timing meter mechanics, shovel tier lists, and geological period collection requirements.
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Best Shovels: Full Tier List & Guide
Discover the Prehistoric Farm best shovels, stats, multipliers, and island unlock gates from Wooden to Titanium in this complete digging progression guide.
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Dig Meter: How Green Bar Timing Works
Master the Prehistoric Farm dig meter with timing tips, green zone mechanics, night dig bonuses, and tool upgrades to unearth rare fossils faster.
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Digging Guide: How to Find Fossils
Master Prehistoric Farm digging with our guide to green-meter timing, fossil islands, shovel tiers, night spots, and trading sets with Dr. Ivy.
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Fossil Locations: Island & Dig Guide
Find all Prehistoric Farm fossil locations across period islands. Learn how to reach each dig site, time the green bar, and upgrade shovels to get DNA.
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Fossil Sets: Complete Excavation Guide
Learn how Prehistoric Farm fossil sets work, from island dig requirements and shovel tiers to trading finished sets with Dr. Ivy for dinosaur eggs.
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Quick Answers
Fossils FAQ
How does the excavation timing meter work in Prehistoric Farm?
Hold down the interact key on a dig mound and release it right as the indicator sits inside the green zone for a better find. Read the guide
Which shovel is the best in Prehistoric Farm?
The Titanium Shovel ranks as the top documented tool, offering a 1.40x Fossil Luck multiplier, 1.30x coins, and access through Cretaceous Island. Read the guide
What makes glowing dig sites special in Prehistoric Farm?
Glowing dig mounds spawn during in-game night cycles and yield bonus coins alongside normal fossil drops when struck accurately. Read the guide
