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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.


{{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. Shovel is afraid of storm sorcery and wild magic sorcerers, stating she says she doesn't like their "thunder magic and pain". Shovel also loves dragons, and as a draconic bloodline sorcerer, convincing her you are a dragon will make her very excited. Should you not convince her you are a dragon, she will react disappointed and call you a "fake dragon", but she will not be afraid.
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 ===
There are two ways of summoning Shovel:
* The {{RarityItem|Scroll of Summon Quasit}} found in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]].
** This scroll can also be scribed by [[Wizard|wizards]], adding {{SAI|Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit}} to the wizard tab in their spellbook.
* As a permanent spell by speaking to Shovel with a Warlock, Wizard or Sorcerer after summoning her with the scroll (or by a wizard who scribed it). This spell is not lost on respeccing. See [[#Permanently acquiring Shovel]].
 
==== Permanently acquiring Shovel ====
To permanently gain Shovel as a summonable familiar, take any character that has no levels in [[Storm Sorcery|Storm]] [[Sorcerer]] or [[Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic]] [[Sorcerer]]{{note|Storm Sorcery and Wild Magic Sorcerers have their own dialogue options when summoning Shovel. Due to Shovel being afraid of those sorcerers, these options will result in you not being able to get her as a permanent summon. However, Casting {{Sai|Disguise Self}} or {{SAI|Shapeshift}} will remove your class tags, allowing sorcerers to do the first dialogue if doing it with another character is not an option.}}, and summon her either with the {{RarityItem|Scroll of Summon Quasit}} found in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] or by a wizard scribing the scroll and casting {{SAI|Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit}}. The character who summoned shovel will then automatically initiate dialogue with her. Here you have to do the right dialogue options{{note|name=Initial dialogue|You cannot change Shovel's name, and you cannot ask about her former master Illyn. The dialogue options you get if you are a Storm Sorcery or Wild Magic Sorcerer also won't work. If you are a Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer, you cannot convince her you are a dragon}} - choosing the first one every time will work unless you are a Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer{{note|name=Initial dialogue}}. After finishing that dialogue go to the character who you want to be able to resummon Shovel with, 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.
 
By scribing the scroll on a Wizard, and talking to shovel with another eligible character you can learn the spell on two characters.
 
 
Patch 6: As a storm sorcerer I, surprisingly, no longer got the storm sorcerer unique dialogue. When I summoned her from the scroll my sorcerer automatically learned to summon her, no matter what dialogue options I took. If another character summoned her from the scroll my sorcerer could learn the spell by talking to her ("spell shite") on the condition that the character who summoned her hadn't changed her name. All this was done in A3, in case that matters, it may explain the lack of Illyn dialogue options.  


The alternate character method also works for Wild Magic sorcerer, by following the first dialogue choice, then speaking with the sorcerer after the mirror.  
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.


'''This needs more testing. New method of learning? Other classes? No more unique storm sorcerer dialogue?''' {{verify}}
=== Summoning and permanently acquiring Shovel ===
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 shovel as the name in first dialogue before going through the mirror. When the character goes through the mirror they must instagate dialogue on the other side of the mirror. 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.


== History ==
== History ==
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}}
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]]}}


== Attacks and abilities ==
== Combat ==
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.
=== 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.


* {{SAI|Claws (Quasit)|Claws}}
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]].
** {{Attack roll}} +5
* {{SAI|Invisibility (Quasit)|Invisibility}}
** {{Duration|Long rest}}
* {{SAI|Scare}}
** {{Saving Throw|WIS|dc=10}}


Unlike ordinarily summoned quasits, Shovel has her own unique lines when using her actions.
{{Feature box|claws (quasit)}}
{{Feature box|invisibility (quasit)}}
{{Feature box|Scare}}


Just like all [[Find Familiar|Familiars]], Shovel can drink [[elixir]]s, but increasing her [[Strength]] doesn't help her since her attacks '''always''' use [[Dexterity]].
== 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 23:16, 25 January 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 shovel as the name in first dialogue before going through the mirror. When the character goes through the mirror they must instagate dialogue on the other side of the mirror. 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 ()
D4 Physical.png 1d4 (1~4) + Dexterity modifier Damage 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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