Metal Detector

Detects metal objects which may otherwise be hidden. When the light flashes, or you hear a beep, aim to search for items. Increase the bar until a flag appears. Dig at the flag with a melee item to reveal what it is. Different areas yield different rewards

Crafting

To craft the Metal Detector, you first need to learn the blueprint...

Research Table Cost
Research Table ×1 ×75

Tech Tree Cost
Workbench Level 1 ×75 Total Scrap Cost ×190

To craft the Metal Detector you will need...

Crafting Recipe
×2 ×200 ×5

Once you have the blueprint and the ingredients, you can craft using...

Workbench	Craft time
Workbench Level 1	30s
Workbench Level 2	15s
Workbench Level 3	7.5s

Recycling

If you recycle the Metal Detector...

Recycler	Guaranteed Output	Extra Chance Output
Safezone Recycler	×80 ×2	80%
Radtown Recycler	×120 ×3 ×1	20%

Where to find

You can find the Metal Detector in...

From	Chance	Amount	Condition
Underwater Advanced Crate	1.32%	×1	100%
Wagon Crate Normal	0.53%	×1	100%
Normal Crate	0.52%	×1	100%
Underwater Lab Crate Normal 2	0.5%	×1	100%
Tunnel Dweller	0.26%	×1	100%
Underwater Lab Dweller	0.26%	×1	100%
Bradley Scientist	0.22%	×1	100%
Abandoned Military Base Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Airfield Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Arctic Research Base Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Cargo Ship Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Excavator Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Launch Site Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Missile Silo Outside Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Oil Rig Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%
Trainyard Scientist	0.14%	×1	100%