S+ Tier

Crystal DetectorLate Gamex110 Luck, 12 Range. Called the 'best detector' by Sportskeeda.Sandstone DetectorSphinxx165 Luck, 12.5 Range. First Sphinx Sands tier.Amber DetectorSphinxx250 Luck, 13 Range. Endgame Sphinx Sands pick.Malachite DetectorSphinxx570 Luck, 14 Range. Near-endgame Lux detector.Scarab DetectorSphinxx380 Luck, 13.5 Range. Mid-Sphinx Sands alternative.Aquamarine DetectorEndgamex850 Luck, 14.5 Range. The current top detector in the game.

S Tier

Sapphire DetectorShipwreckx28 Luck, 10 Range. Strong mid-Shipwreck pick.Jade DetectorShipwreckx44 Luck, 10.75 Range. Strong Rare+ finder.Topaz DetectorShipwreckx70 Luck, 11 Range. Bridge to high-end gear.

A Tier

Platinum DetectorTop Starterx12 Luck, 9 Range. Top Starter Island detector — pairs with Amethyst Shovel.Onyx DetectorShipwreckx18 Luck, 9.5 Range. First Shipwreck Cove detector.

B Tier

Silver DetectorEarlyx5 Luck, 8 Range. Reasonable mid-Starter upgrade.Gold DetectorEarlyx8 Luck, 8.5 Range. Sweet spot before Shipwreck Cove travel.

C Tier

Rusty DetectorStarterFree starter detector. x1 Luck, 7 Range. Replace immediately.Copper DetectorStarterFirst paid detector. x3 Luck, 7.5 Range. Cheap and effective.