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| name = Shovel
| name = Shovel
| image= Shovel Quasit.PNG
| identity = Female
| role = Familiar
| image = <gallery>
| voice = Ellie Heydon
Shovel Quasit.PNG|In-game
| race = Quasit
Portrait Shovel.png|Portrait
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| child = yes
| va = Ellie Heydon
| size = Small
| size = [[Small]]
| type = Fiend
| type = [[Fiend]]
| armour_class = 13
| race = [[Quasit]]
| hit_points = 7
| level = 1
 
| e hp = 14
| hp = 7
| t hp =  
| ac = 13
| movement m = 9
| weight kg = 10
| str = 5
| str = 5
| dex = 17
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| wis = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 10
| cha = 10
 
| e str save prof = yes
| feature1_name = Darkvision
| e dex save prof = yes
| feature1_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m.
| e con save prof = yes
 
| e int save prof = yes
| feature2_name = Opportunity Attack
| e wis save prof = yes
| feature2_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.}}
| e cha save prof = yes
| passives = Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| resistances = slashing resistant, piercing resistant, bludgeoning resistant, fire resistant full, lightning resistant full, cold resistant, poison immune
| immune
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'''Shovel''' is a unique quasit and [[Summon|summonable]] familiar that can be summoned via the [[Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit]] spell. Unlike regular quasits, Shovel has unique dialogue, and can be interacted with after summoning her.{{ref|Shovel is referred to as she in the description of the Steam achievement ''Rude, Crude, and Full of Attitude'': Find and summon the quasit Shovel. Or is her name... Fork? Maybe Basket?|note}}{{cite web|work=Patch notes|url=https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-3-mac-support-magic-mirror-more_93|title=Baldur's Gate 3 website|publisher=Larian Studios|accessdate=12:08, 2023-11-22}}
'''Shovel''' is a unique quasit and familiar that can be [[Summon|summoned]] via the {{SAI|Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit}} spell.
{{DiQ|IT'S FISTING TIME!|Shovel|'s battle cry}}


Her name can be changed to '''Fork''' or '''Basket''' through dialogue.
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{{Q|Shovel is bored! Shovel wants to murderise!|Shovel}}
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Shovel is a carefree and upbeat fiend that finds joy in murder, arson and eating babies. She is impatient, and very easily gets bored. In spite of her irreverent demeanour, Shovel can be deeply loyal, even when denied the many pleasures of violence.
Unlike regular quasits, Shovel has unique dialogue and can be interacted with after summoning her.{{ref|Shovel is referred to as she in the description of the Steam achievement ''Rude, Crude, and Full of Attitude'': Find and summon the quasit Shovel. Or is her name... Fork? Maybe Basket?}} Her name can be changed to '''Fork''' or '''Basket''' through dialogue.


=== Summoning Shovel ===
Shovel is a carefree and upbeat fiend that finds joy in murder, arson, and eating babies. She is impatient and very easily bored, but despite her irreverent demeanour, Shovel can be deeply loyal even when denied the pleasures of violence. Shovel is terrified of [[Storm Sorcery]] and [[Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic]] [[Sorcerer|sorcerers]] because she dislikes their "thunder magic and pain". Shovel loves dragons, and a [[Draconic Bloodline]] sorcerer and/or [[Dragonborn|dragonborn]] player character successfully convincing her they are a dragon makes her very excited. If failing to convince her, she is disappointed and refers to the party member as a "fake dragon", and she is no longer afraid.
There are two ways of summoning Shovel:
* Temporarily via the {{RarityItem|Scroll of Summon Quasit}} found in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]].
** The scroll can also be scribed by [[Wizard|wizards]], allowing them to permanently acquire the spell in the wizard tab in the spellbook.
* Permanently by speaking to Shovel with a Warlock, Wizard or Sorcerer. This spell is not lost on respeccing. See [[#Permanently acquiring Shovel]].


==== Permanently acquiring Shovel ====
=== Summoning and permanently acquiring Shovel ===
[[Warlock|Warlocks]] and [[Wizard|wizards]], as well as [[Sorcerer|sorcerers]] ([[Draconic Bloodline]] subclass is recommended due to potential bugs.), can gain the spell permanently in their common tab. After summoning Shovel either by using the [[Scroll of Summon Quasit]] found in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]], or by a Wizard that scribed the scroll, that character will automatically initiate dialogue with her. Here you have to do the right dialogue options{{note|You cannot change Shovel's name, and you cannot ask about her former master Illyn.}} - choosing the first one every time will work. After finishing that dialogue go to the character who you want to be able to resummon Shovel, and start a new dialogue. If that character is a Warlock, Wizard, or Sorcerer, Shovel will call them a "spell shite" and the spell will be added permanently to that characters common tab. Respeccing does not remove the spell. This does not work if you are disguised.
Through the {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Summon Quasit}} found in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]], there are two ways a character may learn to summon her:{{ref|As of Patch 7, only one character can learn how to summon shovel. If a Wizard scribes this spell, another Warlock, Wizard, or Sorcerer will be unable to get the "spell-shite" dialogue that grants Shovel as a familiar. Before Patch 7, by scribing the scroll on a wizard and then talking to Shovel with another eligible character, it was possible to learn the spell for two party members. By speaking to Shovel ''for the second time'' with a Storm Sorceror or Wild Sorceror, with the first conversation happening by the summoner of a different class. The summoner had to be of another other class, and then carry the conversation through the discussion about the book. Shovel then had to be immediately spoken to again as a Storm or Wild Sorceror, with Shovel then becoming a permanent spell option.}}
# As a permanent spell by speaking to Shovel with a Warlock, Wizard or Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer (including being disguised as dragonborn) after summoning her with the scroll (but not by a wizard who scribed it). In the conversation the party must agree to keep "shovel" as their name in first dialogue. This spell is not lost on respeccing.
# The scroll can also be scribed by [[Wizard|Wizards]], adding {{SAI|Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit}} to the wizard tab in their spellbook. Like all spells scribed by Wizards, it persists through respeccing, but only amongst Wizard subclasses. If the character who scribed this spell respeccs to a different class than a Wizard, they will lose access to Shovel until they respecc at least one level to the Wizard class again.


By scribing the scroll on a Wizard, and talking to shovel with another character you can learn the spell on two characters.
== History ==
Shovel was owned by the necromancer [[Ilyn Toth]], who was a cruel and neglectful master. He often verbally and physically abused her and forgot to feed her. Despite this, Shovel enjoyed working with her former master.{{ref|Dialogue with Shovel, when spoken to in [[Apothecary's Cellar]]}}


== History ==
== Combat ==
Shovel was owned by the necromancer [[Ilyn Toth]], who was a cruel and neglectful master. He would often verbally and physically abuse her, and often forgot to feed her. In spite of this, Shovel enjoyed working with her former master.{{ref|Dialogue with Shovel, when spoken to in [[Apothecary's Cellar]].|act1}}
=== Attacks and abilities ===
Similar to other {{SAI|Find Familiar}} summons, Shovel excels at providing chip damage and harassment in battle. Defensively, her fragile body is at best a distraction against most enemies. Her invisibility skill is particularly useful for scouting enemy positions and initiating fights via [[Surprised (Condition)|surprise]] attacks.


== Attacks and abilities ==
Unlike ordinarily summoned quasits, Shovel has her own unique lines when taking actions. Like all familiars, Shovel can drink [[Elixir]]s, but increasing her [[Strength]] does not help her outside of increasing jump distance since her attacks '''always''' use [[Dexterity]].
Similar to other [[Find Familiar]] summons, Shovel excels at providing chip damage and harassment in battle. Defensively, her fragile body is at best a distraction against most enemies. Her Invisibility skill is particularly useful for scouting out enemy positions and initiating fights via Surprise attacks.


* {{SAI|Claws (Quasit)|Claws}}
{{Feature box|claws (quasit)}}
** {{Attack roll}} +5
{{Feature box|invisibility (quasit)}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility (Quasit)|Invisibility}}
{{Feature box|Scare}}
** {{Duration|Long rest}}
* {{SAI|Scare}}
** {{Saving Throw|WIS|dc=10}}


Unlike ordinarily summoned quasits, Shovel has her own unique lines when using her actions.
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="200px">
Jane-katsubo-quasit.jpg|Concept art by Jane Katsubo
</gallery>


== Footnotes ==
== Notes & references ==
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==== References ====
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Shovel (quasit)|long}}


* {{FRWiki|Ilyn Toth}} on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
{{Creatures}}
[[Category:Creatures]]
[[Category:Quasits]]
[[Category:Fiends]]

Latest revision as of 05:25, 6 February 2025

Shovel is a unique quasit and familiar that can be summoned via the Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit spell.

Portrait Shovel.png
“
IT'S FISTING TIME!
„
— Shovel's battle cry

Overview[edit | edit source]

Unlike regular quasits, Shovel has unique dialogue and can be interacted with after summoning her.[1] Her name can be changed to Fork or Basket through dialogue.

Shovel is a carefree and upbeat fiend that finds joy in murder, arson, and eating babies. She is impatient and very easily bored, but despite her irreverent demeanour, Shovel can be deeply loyal even when denied the pleasures of violence. Shovel is terrified of Storm Sorcery and Wild Magic sorcerers because she dislikes their "thunder magic and pain". Shovel loves dragons, and a Draconic Bloodline sorcerer and/or dragonborn player character successfully convincing her they are a dragon makes her very excited. If failing to convince her, she is disappointed and refers to the party member as a "fake dragon", and she is no longer afraid.

Summoning and permanently acquiring Shovel[edit | edit source]

Through the Scroll of Summon Quasit found in the Apothecary's Cellar, there are two ways a character may learn to summon her:[2]

  1. As a permanent spell by speaking to Shovel with a Warlock, Wizard or Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer (including being disguised as dragonborn) after summoning her with the scroll (but not by a wizard who scribed it). In the conversation the party must agree to keep "shovel" as their name in first dialogue. This spell is not lost on respeccing.
  2. The scroll can also be scribed by Wizards, adding Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit to the wizard tab in their spellbook. Like all spells scribed by Wizards, it persists through respeccing, but only amongst Wizard subclasses. If the character who scribed this spell respeccs to a different class than a Wizard, they will lose access to Shovel until they respecc at least one level to the Wizard class again.

History[edit | edit source]

Shovel was owned by the necromancer Ilyn Toth, who was a cruel and neglectful master. He often verbally and physically abused her and forgot to feed her. Despite this, Shovel enjoyed working with her former master.[3]

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Similar to other Find Familiar Find Familiar summons, Shovel excels at providing chip damage and harassment in battle. Defensively, her fragile body is at best a distraction against most enemies. Her invisibility skill is particularly useful for scouting enemy positions and initiating fights via surprise attacks.

Unlike ordinarily summoned quasits, Shovel has her own unique lines when taking actions. Like all familiars, Shovel can drink Elixirs, but increasing her Strength does not help her outside of increasing jump distance since her attacks always use Dexterity.

Claws Quasit.webp
Claws Claws ()
Damage: 4~7
D4 Slashing.png
1d4 + 3Damage TypesSlashing

Lash out with deadly claws, dealing 1d4 + Dexterity ModifierDamage TypesSlashing damage.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Invisibility Quasit.webp
Invisibility Invisibility ()
Become Invisible.
Scare.webp
Scare Scare ()
Lash at a creature to Frighten Frighten it.
WIS Save
 Range: 6 m / 20 ft
Recharge: Short rest

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Concept art by Jane Katsubo

    Concept art by Jane Katsubo

Notes & references[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Shovel is referred to as she in the description of the Steam achievement Rude, Crude, and Full of Attitude: Find and summon the quasit Shovel. Or is her name... Fork? Maybe Basket?
  2. ↑ As of Patch 7, only one character can learn how to summon shovel. If a Wizard scribes this spell, another Warlock, Wizard, or Sorcerer will be unable to get the "spell-shite" dialogue that grants Shovel as a familiar. Before Patch 7, by scribing the scroll on a wizard and then talking to Shovel with another eligible character, it was possible to learn the spell for two party members. By speaking to Shovel for the second time with a Storm Sorceror or Wild Sorceror, with the first conversation happening by the summoner of a different class. The summoner had to be of another other class, and then carry the conversation through the discussion about the book. Shovel then had to be immediately spoken to again as a Storm or Wild Sorceror, with Shovel then becoming a permanent spell option.
  3. ↑ Dialogue with Shovel, when spoken to in Apothecary's Cellar

External links[edit | edit source]

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