🥘 Gold Pan
The Gold Pan is the second upgrade to the Pan in Stardew Valley. It is obtained by bringing 5 Gold Bars and 10,000g to Clint at the Blacksmith. The Gold Pan provides significantly better yields while panning, with higher chances of bonus ores, gems, and rare items compared to the Steel Pan.
⚒️ Uses
The Gold Pan functions like the Copper and Steel Pan, but with greater efficiency:
- Collects higher amounts of Copper, Iron, Gold, and Iridium Ore
- Increased chance to find Gems, Geodes, and Artifacts
- Greater probability of bonus items per shimmer spot
- No Energy required to use
🔼 Upgrade Details
Upgrade Path: Copper Pan → Steel Pan → Gold Pan → Iridium Pan
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bars | 5 Gold Bars |
| Cost | 10,000g |
| Time | 2 days at the Blacksmith |
| Result | Substantially increased yields when panning, more frequent bonus items |
💡 Tips & Strategies
- Upgrade if you regularly pan for rare ores and gems
- Gold Pan yields are noticeably better than Steel, making it worthwhile if you rely on panning
- Useful during Skull Cavern and Quarry runs where shimmer spots are common
- Upgrade further to Iridium Pan for the best possible panning efficiency