Avowed

How to Dig Up Treasure

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You cannot dig up treasure in Avowed. Read on to learn why you can't dig up treasure and how to find treasure that seems to buried underground.

How to Dig Up Treasure

You Can't Dig Up Treasure

Treasure Chest

If you hear the incessant twinkling of treasure nearby and you find yourself staring into a wall or at the ground, then the answer to your question is no, you cannot dig up treasure.

Most treasure in Avowed will be hidden in hard-to-reach places, often contained within chests, lockboxes, backpacks, or corpses - none of which are underground. To get to them, you'll have to explore the area thoroughly.

Captain Henqua's Treasure is Actually Underwater

Treasure Map World View

One of the most misleading cases of buried treasure is from the Treasure Map called Captain Henqua's Spoils. In the map picture, it looks like the treasure is buried on a patch of ground. However, it is in fact a few paces to the left and underwater.

Captain Henqua's Spoils Treasure Location

Use Marius's Hunter Sense Ability to Find Loot

Marius

If you already have Marius with you, then you can use his companion ability, Hunter's Sense, to detect nearby treasure through walls. This should help you determine if there is treasure as well as how exactly to find it as you explore possible entrances in the area.

Marius Best Abilities and Outfits

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Workbench Guide How to Dig Up Treasure
How to Heal How to Put Away Weapons
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How to Enchant Weapons What to Buy and Sell First
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How to Try Aiko's Drugs How Grimoire Mastery Works
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