How to Find Buried Supplies in 7 Days to Die

Treasure quests—also known as “buried supplies” or “bird’s supplies”—are an excellent way to gather valuable loot in 7 Days to Die. Whether you’re tackling a Tier 1 quest or a higher difficulty tier, the core mechanics remain the same. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of locating and successfully excavating buried treasure to turn in for rewards at the trader.

Understanding the Treasure Quest Radius

When you accept a treasure quest from a trader, you’ll receive an objective marker on your map. As you approach this location, you’ll notice a large circular radius appears around the objective point. This circle represents the general area where your buried supplies are hidden.

The key to finding treasure efficiently is understanding how this radius works: as you move closer to the actual buried cache, the circle will gradually tighten and shrink. By constantly moving toward the center of this shrinking circle, you can narrow down the exact location of your treasure with remarkable accuracy.

Excavating Your Treasure

Positioning Yourself

Once you’ve used the circle radius to get as close to the center as possible, you’re ready to begin digging. Position yourself directly above where you believe the treasure is buried and prepare your excavation tools.

Choosing Your Tools

You have several options for excavating treasure in 7 Days to Die:

Auger: The fastest tool for digging large quantities of blocks quickly. Use this if you have adequate fuel available.

Shovel: A more precise and fuel-efficient alternative when your auger fuel is running low. Shovels allow you to be more deliberate about which blocks you remove.

Choose based on your current resources and how much precision you need. As you dig deeper, you’ll receive in-game messages like “You’re getting closer to the treasure,” which indicate you’re on the right track.

Locating and Looting

Continue digging in the direction where you receive proximity messages. Eventually, you’ll uncover a buried food stash or similar buried supplies container. Once exposed, simply interact with the container to loot all its contents into your inventory.

Important Safety Considerations

Zombie Hazards

While you’re focused on excavation, be aware that zombies can wander near your dig site. If your hole is deep enough, zombies may accidentally fall into it—trapping both you and the zombie in your excavation. This can quickly turn into a dangerous situation where the zombie attacks you from below.

To mitigate this risk, be cautious about how deep you dig and monitor your surroundings. If zombies do fall into your hole, be prepared to deal with them or create an escape route.

Creating an Exit Strategy

Before you start digging, have a plan for getting back out. It’s easy to dig yourself into a hole and then struggle to find a way back to the surface, especially if you’ve removed blocks in multiple directions. Consider building a simple staircase or leaving strategic blocks in place for climbing.

Returning to the Trader

Once you’ve successfully looted your buried supplies, you need to return to the trader who assigned the quest. Make your way back to the trader’s location and turn in your treasure to complete the quest and receive your rewards. This final step is essential to getting the benefit of your efforts.

Summary

Finding buried supplies in 7 Days to Die is straightforward when you understand the mechanics. Accept a treasure quest, use the shrinking radius circle to narrow down the location, carefully excavate using an auger or shovel, uncover the buried cache, and return it to the trader. Whether you’re doing Tier 1 or higher-tier quests, these principles remain consistent. Stay alert for zombie hazards, plan your escape route, and you’ll be a treasure-hunting expert in no time.

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