A diamond shovel is a tool crafted from sticks and a diamond, making it one of the most durable and efficient shovels in Minecraft. It is primarily used to dig dirt, sand, gravel, and other soft blocks at high speed. With its long durability and fast digging speed, a diamond shovel is commonly used for large-scale terraforming and resource gathering. It can also be upgraded to a netherite shovel for even greater durability and efficiency.