FiveM Metal Detecting Script | Realistic Overheating & Custom Loot | Treasure-Packed RP

With the FiveM metal detecting script, you unlock a deeply immersive treasure hunting experience where players can roam legendary beaches, scour swamps, and unearth hidden riches all across your RP server. This isn’t just another grindy job—it’s an interactive, skill-based system packed with unique rewards, environmental realism, and endless config-driven customization to fit any story or economy.

🎬 Script Showcase

See real players using the metal detector, raking up lost valuables, and selling rare finds at multiple locations in this live server preview video.

🏝️ Why Your Server Needs the FiveM Metal Detecting Script

Add a refreshing layer of adventure to your server that breaks up the typical job grind with risk, luck, and surprise. Newcomers can join the hunt immediately at eight hand-crafted locations while veteran roleplayers become obsessed with chasing rare loot. Unlike generic gathering scripts, every dig is a potential story—complete with an overheating system, randomized discoveries, and that satisfying rush when the metal detector pings. Whether your server thrives on economy, criminal, or casual RP, this is a magnetic new activity that gets people exploring, trading, and returning day after day.

🔍 Features That Elevate Treasure Hunting

Every feature has been designed to create immersive, replayable outcomes and bulletproof server stability:

• Use realistic metal detector and rake tools—players sweep, scan, and dig for loot in the sand and turf
• Metal detector overheating system creates tension and realism—hunt wisely or face cooldowns
• Distinctive sound cues on major finds (requires INTERACT-SOUND) adds excitement and feedback
• 8 pre-defined detecting hotspots: Vespucci Beach, Pier, Paleto, Swamp, G.O.H. Beach, LS Airport, Cypress Flats, and more—fully configurable
• 12 common items and 8 exciting rare finds—including Gold Nugget, Ancient Coin, Diamond Ring, or Silver Watch—every roleplayer’s dream
• Easy server-side config: move any location, add unlimited new items, adjust loot rates, detection mechanics, and reward economics to fit your world
• Safe from exploits: robust item-checks and secure event handling
• Multiple notification and inventory systems supported for seamless integration

🛠️ Technical Specifications & Integration

Performance and compatibility were top priorities in this FiveM metal detecting script:

• qb-core, qb-target, qb-inventory, polyzone, ox_lib dependencies
• Notification support: qb-core notify, okokNotify, mythic_notify, ox_lib
• Target system: qb-target, ox_target
• Inventory support: qb-inventory, ox_inventory
• INTERACT-SOUND (for optional item found sound effects)

💳 Unique Sellable Treasures & Customization

Every find is distinct—players might uncover rusty junk, pocket change, or that rare diamond ring worth a small fortune. Items, locations, loot rates, and sell values are all open to tweak. Want an exclusive item that fits your city’s lore? Just add it to the config file—no scripting needed. Reward persistence, trigger server-wide events, or seed new economic stories in seconds.

🛡️ Compatibility and Setup Notes

This FiveM treasure hunting addon is built for QBCore servers with strong support for popular notification, targeting, and inventory systems. All detecting zones, items, and mechanics are open for administrators—move, expand, or rebalance with zero code edits. Dependencies are mainstream and open-source, ensuring smooth integration and futureproofing as your framework evolves.

❓ FAQ – Everything a Server Owner Needs to Know

Q: Does the script only work on qb-core?

A: Yes, it is designed for QBCore, relying on qb-core, qb-inventory, and qb-target or compatible alternatives (like ox_target and ox_inventory).

Q: Can I add my own custom loot or locations?

A: Absolutely—both detecting spots and discoverable/sellable items are fully configurable in the supplied config file. Create as many unique treasures or search spots as your world needs.

Q: Are all dependencies included or do I need to download extras?

A: You will need the listed dependencies (qb-core, polyzone, inventory/target systems, and optionally interact-sound), all of which are standard in most QBCore-based servers.

Q: Can players choose which notification or inventory system to use?

A: Yes, the script supports qb-core notify, okokNotify, mythic_notify, ox_lib, qb-inventory, and ox_inventory, letting you integrate with whichever systems your community prefers.

Q: How is abuse or exploitation prevented?

A: Server-side checks validate all item gains and actions, making it extremely difficult to cheat or exploit the detection process for free rewards.

The FiveM metal detecting script transforms your beaches, swamps, and hidden corners into communal goldmines of roleplay, trade, and intrigue. It opens up dynamic new activities for every type of player, generating fresh stories and unique interactions day after day. If you want a truly memorable, skill-based side hustle for your server, this system puts real excitement back into exploration and discovery.