How to Get Christmas Tools in Prospecting (December 2025) Quick Guide

Updated by Rudra Sethi
December 9, 2025
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The Christmas event in Roblox Prospecting has arrived, bringing two exclusive limited-time tools that every serious prospector needs: the Candy Cane Shovel and Gingerbread Pan. These festive tools aren’t just cosmetic—they offer powerful stats and unique effects that can significantly boost your prospecting efficiency during the holiday season.

As someone who’s spent countless hours testing every aspect of this event, I’ll walk you through exactly how to obtain these coveted items before they disappear on January 3, 2025. This comprehensive guide covers everything from accessing the North Pole to optimizing your Ornaments farming strategy.

Key Requirements at a Glance

Requirement	Details
Event Duration	December 6, 2025 – January 3, 2025
Location	North Pole hub (via portal near Fortune River)
Cost per Item	2,000 Ornaments each
Total Cost for Both	4,000 Ornaments
Daily Ornaments Cap	Limited per day, requires consistent play
Special Effects	Both tools have chance to trigger XP Cookie effect

How to Access the North Pole Event Hub?

Before you can even think about purchasing the Candy Cane Shovel or Gingerbread Pan, you need to reach the North Pole—the central hub for the entire Christmas event. Here’s exactly how to get there:

Step-by-Step Navigation to North Pole

Fast Travel to Fortune River: Open your map and select the Fortune River waypoint. This is the closest fast travel point to the North Pole portal.
Locate the Portal: From the Fortune River waypoint, walk past the leaderboards and continue downhill toward the Rubble Creek Deposits area.
Find the Elf and Portal: At the bottom of the hill, you’ll spot an elf NPC standing next to some sleighs. Right next to this elf is a distinctive green-and-red portal.
Enter the Portal: Simply walk into the portal, and you’ll be instantly teleported to the North Pole village.

Pro Tip: If you’re playing Prospecting for the first time and starting in Rubble Creek, you can actually reach the North Pole by crossing the river near your starting area after completing the initial tutorial quests. This shortcut can save you time if you haven’t unlocked fast travel yet.

What to Expect at the North Pole?

Once you arrive at the North Pole, you’ll find:

Christmas Event Shop: Located across from the daily toy order board
Manager Elf: Handles daily toy orders
Advent Calendar: Offers daily missions with bonus rewards
Event-Specific Mining Area: Unique minerals and quest opportunities
Multiple Shop Stalls: Each selling different event items

Understanding Ornaments: The Event Currency

Ornaments are the lifeblood of the Christmas event—you’ll need 2,000 of them for each tool, meaning 4,000 total if you want both the Candy Cane Shovel and Gingerbread Pan. Here’s everything you need to know about earning and managing this event currency.

Daily Ornaments Earning Methods

There are three primary ways to earn Ornaments, and I recommend using all three for maximum efficiency:

1. Daily Toy Orders (Highest Priority)

Location: Board next to the Manager Elf in North Pole
Reward: Money, shards, and Ornaments
Reset Time: Once daily (can be reset with Robux)

Daily toy orders should be your first priority each day. Here’s how they work:

Five new orders appear daily on the quest board
Each order requires crafting specific items of certain quality levels
Turn in completed crafts to receive rewards including Ornaments
Orders vary in difficulty and reward amounts

Strategy: Focus on completing the easiest orders first to maximize your time-to-Ornaments ratio. Save the more complex orders for when you have more time to dedicate to crafting.

2. Advent Calendar Missions (Time-Sensitive)

Location: Advent Calendar near the North Pole entrance
Reward: Ornaments (with 24-hour bonus)
Special Feature: Bonus rewards for first 24 hours after unlock

The Advent Calendar is your second priority because of its time-sensitive nature:

New missions unlock daily throughout December
Each mission has specific collection requirements
Complete missions within 24 hours of unlock for bonus Ornaments
Can complete missed missions retroactively, but without bonuses

Pro Tip: Check the Advent Calendar first thing when you log in. If you see a new mission, complete it immediately to secure the bonus Ornaments before the 24-hour window expires.

3. North Pole Quests (Variable Rewards)

Location: Various NPCs around North Pole
Current Main Quest: Collect 200 Candy Cane pieces
Reward: Significant Ornaments payout

Quests provide substantial Ornaments rewards but may require more time investment:

The primary quest involves collecting 200 Candy Cane pieces in the Christmas mining area
Additional quests may be added as the event progresses
Quest rewards typically offer the largest single Ornaments payouts

Efficiency Note: While quests offer great rewards, they’re often more time-consuming than daily orders. Balance your time between all three methods based on your available playtime.

Ornaments Farming Strategy for Maximum Efficiency

Based on my testing, here’s the optimal daily routine for maximizing Ornaments:

Morning Session: Complete all 5 daily toy orders (15-20 minutes)
Mid-Day Check: Complete new Advent Calendar mission (5-10 minutes)
Evening Session: Work on Candy Cane quest while casually mining (30+ minutes)
Weekend Focus: Dedicate longer sessions to quest completion and bulk crafting

Expected Daily Ornaments: Following this routine, you can expect to earn 300-500 Ornaments per day, meaning you’ll need roughly 8-14 days of consistent play to afford both tools.

Candy Cane Shovel: Complete Breakdown

The Candy Cane Shovel is one of the two exclusive Christmas tools, designed specifically for digging operations. Let me break down everything you need to know about this festive excavation tool.

Candy Cane Shovel Stats and Performance

Stat	Value	Comparison to Standard Tools
Dig Strength	140	Above average for mid-tier shovels
Dig Speed	100%	Standard digging speed
Toughness	8	Moderate durability
Special Effect	XP Cookie chance	Unique bonus effect
Cost	2,000 Ornaments	Event-limited pricing

What Makes the Candy Cane Shovel Special?

Beyond its festive appearance, the Candy Cane Shovel offers several unique advantages:

XP Cookie Effect: The shovel has a chance to trigger an XP Cookie effect when used, providing temporary experience boosts. This effect stacks with other XP-boosting items and events, making it invaluable for rapid leveling during the Christmas event.

Balanced Performance: With 140 Dig Strength and 100% Dig Speed, this shovel offers a balanced approach to digging. It’s not the strongest shovel available in the game, but it performs reliably in most mining situations.

Event-Exclusive Status: Once the Christmas event ends on January 3, 2025, this shovel becomes unavailable. This exclusivity makes it a valuable collector’s item and a symbol of your participation in the 2025 Christmas event.

Best Use Cases for the Candy Cane Shovel

Based on extensive testing, I recommend using the Candy Cane Shovel in these situations:

General Purpose Digging: Its balanced stats make it suitable for most regular mining operations
XP Grinding Sessions: The chance for XP Cookie effects makes it ideal for focused leveling
Event-Specific Mining: Particularly effective in the North Pole mining area where Christmas-themed minerals spawn
Casual Play Sessions: Reliable performance without requiring constant maintenance or replacement

Limitations to Consider

While the Candy Cane Shovel is excellent, it’s important to understand its limitations:

Not Endgame-Optimal: Serious endgame players may have access to shovels with superior stats
Event-Limited: Cannot be obtained after January 3, 2025
Moderate Toughness: May need more frequent repairs than high-tier shovels
Situational Value: Best utilized during the Christmas event when XP bonuses are most valuable

Gingerbread Pan: Complete Breakdown

The Gingerbread Pan is the second exclusive Christmas tool, designed for panning operations. This festive panning tool offers unique advantages that make it a must-have for serious prospectors during the holiday event.

Gingerbread Pan Stats and Performance

Stat	Value	Comparison to Standard Pans
Luck	400	Exceptionally high for event pans
Capacity	400	Large capacity for extended panning
Shake Strength	25	Moderate shaking power
Shake Speed	120%	Above-average shaking speed
Special Effect	XP Cookie chance	Unique bonus effect
Cost	2,000 Ornaments	Event-limited pricing

What Makes the Gingerbread Pan Special?

The Gingerbread Pan stands out from regular pans due to several exceptional features:

Superior Luck Stat: At 400 Luck, this pan significantly increases your chances of finding rare minerals and valuable items during panning sessions. This high luck stat makes it particularly valuable for farming rare event-specific minerals in the North Pole area.

Large Capacity: With 400 capacity, you can pan for extended periods without needing to empty your findings. This efficiency is perfect for long farming sessions and reduces downtime.

Enhanced Shake Speed: The 120% shake speed means you can process materials faster than with standard pans, increasing your overall productivity during panning sessions.

XP Cookie Effect: Like the Candy Cane Shovel, the Gingerbread Pan has a chance to trigger XP Cookie effects, providing valuable experience boosts during use.

Best Use Cases for the Gingerbread Pan

Through extensive testing, I’ve identified these optimal situations for using the Gingerbread Pan:

Rare Mineral Farming: The high luck stat makes it perfect for hunting rare and valuable minerals
Extended Panning Sessions: Large capacity allows for longer uninterrupted farming
Event-Specific Panning: Especially effective in the North Pole area where Christmas minerals spawn
Profit Maximization: The combination of luck and capacity makes it ideal for gold farming
Leveling Focus: XP Cookie effects complement the high productivity for efficient leveling

North Pole Mining Area Benefits

The Gingerbread Pan truly shines in the North Pole mining area, where you can find these exclusive minerals:

Common: Silver, Gold, Blue Ice
Uncommon: Titanium, Sapphire
Rare: Jade, Candy Cane, Glacial Quartz
Epic: Iridium, Cobalt, Borealite, Aurorite
Legendary: Diamond, Peppermint Prism, Aquamarine, Aetherite
Mythic: Pink Diamond, Frostshard

The pan’s high luck stat significantly increases your chances of finding these rarer minerals, making it essential for anyone serious about completing their mineral collection during the event.

Step-by-Step Purchase Process

Now that you understand both tools and have a strategy for earning Ornaments, let me walk you through the exact process of purchasing the Candy Cane Shovel and Gingerbread Pan.

Prerequisites for Purchase

Before you can buy either tool, ensure you meet these requirements:

Access to North Pole: Complete the navigation steps outlined earlier
Sufficient Ornaments: 2,000 for each tool you want to purchase
Active Event Period: Purchase must be made before January 3, 2025
Available Inventory Space: Both tools require inventory slots

Detailed Purchase Steps

Follow these exact steps to purchase your Christmas tools:

Step 1: Navigate to the Christmas Event Shop

Enter North Pole: Use the portal as described in the navigation section
Locate the Shop Area: The Christmas Event Shop is located across from the daily toy order board
Identify the Correct Stall: Look for the stall featuring tools and equipment (there are multiple stalls for different item types)

Step 2: Select Your Desired Tool

Approach the Tool Stall: Get close enough to interact with the tool vendor
Browse Available Tools: You should see both the Candy Cane Shovel and Gingerbread Pan displayed
Inspect Tool Stats: Click on each tool to review its stats and confirm your purchase decision

Step 3: Complete the Purchase

Select Purchase Option: Choose the tool you want to buy first
Confirm Ornaments Cost: Verify you have the required 2,000 Ornaments
Complete Transaction: Confirm the purchase to add the tool to your inventory
Repeat for Second Tool: If purchasing both, repeat the process for the second tool

Important Note: You can purchase these tools individually—you don’t need to buy both at the same time. This flexibility allows you to acquire one tool now and save for the second later if you’re short on Ornaments.

Post-Purchase Considerations

After purchasing your tools, keep these important points in mind:

Equip Your New Tools: Don’t forget to actually equip the tools in your character setup
Test Performance: Try out your new tools in the North Pole area to experience their benefits
Monitor Durability: Keep an eye on tool toughness and repair as needed
Plan for Event End: Remember these tools are event-exclusive and won’t be available after January 3, 2025

Item Comparison: Candy Cane Shovel vs. Gingerbread Pan

To help you decide which tool to prioritize or whether to invest in both, here’s a detailed comparison of the Candy Cane Shovel and Gingerbread Pan:

Head-to-Head Comparison Table

Feature	Candy Cane Shovel	Gingerbread Pan	Winner
Primary Function	Digging	Panning	N/A (Different uses)
Main Stat	140 Dig Strength	400 Luck	Gingerbread Pan
Speed Bonus	100% Dig Speed	120% Shake Speed	Gingerbread Pan
Utility Stat	8 Toughness	400 Capacity	Gingerbread Pan
Special Effect	XP Cookie chance	XP Cookie chance	Tie
Versatility	Works everywhere	Best in North Pole	Candy Cane Shovel
Profit Potential	Moderate	High	Gingerbread Pan
Collection Value	High	High	Tie

Which Tool Should You Buy First?

Based on my extensive testing and analysis, here are my recommendations:

Buy the Gingerbread Pan First If:

You prioritize profit and rare mineral hunting
You enjoy panning more than digging
You want to maximize your luck during the event
You plan to spend significant time in the North Pole area
You’re interested in completing your mineral collection

Buy the Candy Cane Shovel First If:

You prefer digging operations
You need a reliable all-purpose digging tool
You focus more on general mining than rare mineral hunting
You want a tool that remains useful after the event ends
You have limited time and want a more versatile option

My Recommendation: Get Both If Possible

While both tools excel in different areas, I strongly recommend acquiring both if you can afford the 4,000 Ornaments total investment. Here’s why:

Complete Event Experience: Both tools are designed to work together during the Christmas event
Maximum Efficiency: Having both tools allows you to switch between digging and panning as needed
Collection Value: As event-exclusive items, both will become valuable collector’s items
Future-Proofing: You never know when similar events might return, making these tools potentially valuable for future content

Advanced Ornaments Farming Strategies

While the basic farming methods will get you the Ornaments you need, these advanced strategies will help you maximize your efficiency and potentially earn enough for both tools in less time.

Optimizing Daily Toy Orders

Quality-Based Crafting Strategy

Understand Quality Tiers: Higher quality items typically offer better rewards
Plan Your Crafting: Check all five orders before starting to identify overlapping requirements
Bulk Crafting: Craft multiple items of the same quality simultaneously to save time
Resource Management: Keep a stockpile of common crafting materials to fulfill orders quickly

Pro Tip: Some orders may require specific quality levels that are time-consuming to achieve. In these cases, it’s often more efficient to skip the difficult orders and focus on the easier ones, then use Robux to reset the board for easier orders.

Maximizing Advent Calendar Rewards

24-Hour Bonus Optimization

Daily Login Schedule: Try to log in at the same time each day to catch new missions immediately
Priority Completion: Complete Advent Calendar missions before other daily activities
Mission Requirements Analysis: Some missions require collecting specific materials—plan your mining accordingly
Weekend Catch-Up: Use weekends to complete any missed missions from the week

Time Management Tip: Set a daily alarm or reminder to check the Advent Calendar, especially during busy weekdays. The 24-hour bonus window is strict, and missing it means losing out on valuable bonus Ornaments.

Advanced Quest Optimization

Candy Cane Collection Efficiency

Optimal Mining Locations: Identify the best spots in the North Pole area for Candy Cane spawns
Group Mining: Coordinate with friends to cover more ground and share Candy Cane findings
Tool Selection: Use your highest-luck tools when specifically hunting for Candy Canes
Timing Strategy: Mine during peak server times when resource respawn rates may be higher

Efficiency Hack: Focus on areas where other players are actively mining. While this might seem counterintuitive, the increased activity often leads to faster resource respawns, benefiting everyone in the area.

Cross-Activity Synergy

Combining Activities for Maximum Output

Quest + Daily Orders: Work on Candy Cane collection while completing daily toy orders
Advent + Mining: Complete Advent Calendar missions in areas where you can simultaneously mine for resources
Social Coordination: Team up with friends to divide and conquer different activities
Real-Life Planning: Schedule your Prospecting sessions around real-life commitments to maintain consistency

Common Mistakes to Avoid

After helping numerous players navigate this Christmas event, I’ve identified several common mistakes that can significantly impact your ability to obtain the Candy Cane Shovel and Gingerbread Pan. Learn from these pitfalls to ensure your success.

Mistake #1: Procrastination

The Problem: Waiting until the last week of the event to start farming Ornaments.

Why It’s Costly: With daily caps on Ornaments earnings, you can’t simply grind for 8 hours straight to get everything you need. The event requires consistent daily participation.

Solution: Start farming immediately and maintain a daily routine. Even 20-30 minutes per day is better than occasional long sessions.

Mistake #2: Ignoring the Advent Calendar Bonus Window

The Problem: Completing Advent Calendar missions after the 24-hour bonus period expires.

Why It’s Costly: You’re missing out on significant bonus Ornaments that could reduce your overall farming time by days.

Solution: Make the Advent Calendar your first priority each day. Set reminders if necessary to ensure you never miss the bonus window.

Mistake #3: Poor Resource Management

The Problem: Wasting resources on inefficient crafting or spending Ornaments on minor consumables instead of saving for the main tools.

Why It’s Costly: Every Ornament spent on minor items is one less toward your 4,000 Ornament goal for both tools.

Solution: Create a budget and stick to it. Prioritize the major tools first, then consider smaller purchases only after securing your main goals.

Mistake #4: Solo Play Mentality

The Problem: Trying to do everything alone without leveraging the community or multiplayer aspects.

Why It’s Costly: Many activities are more efficient with coordination, and you miss out on shared tips and strategies.

Solution: Join the Prospecting Discord server, participate in community discussions, and consider teaming up with friends for certain activities.

Mistake #5: Underestimating Event Duration

The Problem: Assuming the event lasts longer than it actually does or not planning around the January 3, 2025 deadline.

Why It’s Costly: You could lose your chance to obtain these exclusive items entirely.

Solution: Mark your calendar with the event.