Character Creation & Starting Tools

Choose your Digger Archetype and understand your starting tools in 'A Game About Digging A Hole' to kickstart your journey.

While 'A Game About Digging A Hole' doesn't feature extensive character customization, you can choose your starting 'Digger Archetype'. These archetypes offer minor starting bonuses and influence your initial toolset:

1. The Prospector: Starts with a basic Iron Pickaxe (better for rock) and 5 units of Dynamite. Bonus: +5% chance to find rare ores.
2. The Earthbender: Starts with a basic Steel Shovel (better for soil) and 10 units of Reinforced Dirt Blocks. Bonus: +10% block placement speed.
3. The Explorer: Starts with a basic Multi-Tool (balanced for all materials) and a Portable Lantern. Bonus: +15% stamina regeneration.

For beginners, the Explorer is often recommended due to the stamina regeneration and versatile tool. However, if you plan to focus on specific resource gathering early on, the other archetypes can be beneficial. Your starting tools are essential for the first few layers of excavation.