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The Hunt for the Treasure Hunter event pops up in Fallout 76 roughly four times every year. Y'all'll see an alarm for information technology when it's live, and it's e'er visible in each season's roadmap well in advance. However, the game doesn't tell you what'due south involved in this result and why you should participate. This guide explains what the Hunt for the Treasure Hunter upshot is and how it can aid you get some shiny new gear.

At the time of writing, the latest Hunt for the Treasure Hunter issue is live from Jan 13 to 17, 2022. There will be another one from March 24 to 28, 2022.

Impale those treasure hunters

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When the Hunt for the Treasure Hunter event is live, red Treasure Hunter Mole Miners volition spawn all over the Appalachian wasteland. These enemies are packed with incredible loot for you to steal from their cold dead hands in one case yous defeat them. You don't need to go anywhere specific to notice them such as Ash Heap, because Treasure Hunter Mole Miners spawn anywhere that enemies do in Fallout 76.

Treasure Hunter Mole Miners are legendary enemies, meaning they're tough to fight and can take a few hits. They vary in how stiff they can be between i to three stars, but the more challenging the enemy, the better the boodle it's carrying. You lot'll find these enemies all around the game's map while the event is live, so information technology's worth playing a bit more than to maximize your chances of earning some truly legendary gear.