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Metal Detector

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

  • Short name

  • ID

  • Stack size

    ×1

  • Despawn

    20m

  • Workbench Tier

    1

Where to find

You can find the Metal Detector in...

From
Chance
Amount
Condition
Normal CrateNormal Crate

0.49%

×1100%
Underwater Advanced CrateUnderwater Advanced Crate

1.25%

×1100%
Underwater Lab - Normal Crate 2Underwater Lab - Normal Crate 2

0.49%

×1100%
Wagon - Normal CrateWagon - Normal Crate

0.49%

×1100%
Abandoned Military Base ScientistAbandoned Military Base Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Airfield ScientistAirfield Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Arctic Research Base ScientistArctic Research Base Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Bradley ScientistBradley Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Cargo Ship ScientistCargo Ship Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Excavator ScientistExcavator Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Launch Site ScientistLaunch Site Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Missile Silo Outside ScientistMissile Silo Outside Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Oil Rig ScientistOil Rig Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Trainyard ScientistTrainyard Scientist

0.18%

×1100%
Tunnel DwellerTunnel Dweller

0.18%

×1100%
Underwater Lab DwellerUnderwater Lab Dweller

0.18%

×1100%
GingerbreadGingerbread

0.17%

×1100%
ScarecrowScarecrow

0.17%

×1100%

Crafting

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

Research Table Cost
Research Table

Research Table

Metal Detector

×1

Scrap

×75

Metal Detector
Tech Tree Cost
Workbench Level 1

Workbench Level 1

Large Solar Panel
Scrap

×83

Metal Detector
Total Scrap Cost
Scrap

×210

To craft the Metal Detector you will need...

Crafting Recipe

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

Workbench
Craft time
Workbench Level 1Workbench Level 1

30s

Workbench Level 2Workbench Level 2

15s

Workbench Level 3Workbench Level 3

7.5s

Recycling

If you recycle the Metal Detector...

Recycler
Guaranteed Output
Extra Chance Output
Safezone RecyclerSafezone Recycler
Metal Fragments

×80

High Quality Metal

×2

Rope

80%

Radtown RecyclerRadtown Recycler
Metal Fragments

×120

High Quality Metal

×3

Rope

×1

Rope

20%

Repair

The Metal Detector can be repaired in the following ways...

Max Repair Cost
Repair Bench

Repair Bench

Condition Loss

20%

Requires BP

Yes

Detecting

With the Metal Detector you can find the following treasures in certain locations...

Location
Items / Chance

Beaches (Except in the Snow)

Metal Fragments

×20-25

20.4%

High Quality Metal

×3-5

12.2%

Scrap

×7-13

6.1%

Can of Beans

×1-2

20.4%

Can of Tuna

×1-2

20.4%

Water Jug

20.4%

Fields

Metal Fragments

×20-25

35.1%

High Quality Metal

×3-5

21.1%

Scrap

×7-13

10.5%

Pistol Bullet

×8-12

10.5%

5.56 Rifle Ammo

×8-12

10.5%

Coffee Can Helmet

7%

Revolver

3.5%

Semi-Automatic Pistol

1.8%

Forests

Metal Fragments

×20-25

22.7%

High Quality Metal

×3-5

13.6%

Scrap

×7-13

6.8%

Hatchet

22.7%

Pickaxe

22.7%

Salvaged Icepick

4.5%

Salvaged Axe

4.5%

Chainsaw

1.1%

Jackhammer

1.1%

Swamps, Rivers & Lakes

Metal Fragments

×20-25

30.3%

High Quality Metal

×3-5

18.2%

Scrap

×7-13

9.1%

Longsword

9.1%

Metal Spring

×2-3

9.1%

Bucket Helmet

6.1%

Salvaged Sword

6.1%

Metal Blade

6.1%

High Quality Horse Shoes

6.1%

Roads & Rails

Metal Fragments

×20-25

32.3%

High Quality Metal

×3-5

19.4%

Scrap

×7-13

9.7%

Road Signs

×4-5

32.3%

Road Sign Jacket

3.2%

Roadsign Gloves

3.2%

Disclaimer: Be aware that when these locations overlap, it will cause the loot tables to be combined and the chances given here might not be 100% accurate.