Scan Clues - RS3 Treasure Trails

Overview

When you kill monsters, you have a chance of getting a clue. This clue could lead to a grand treasure! The only way to find out is to follow it to the end.

Deciding to embark upon a Treasure trail clue can take you minutes or hours to finish depending on the type of clue you get and your own abilities. Some will require you to venture into the Wilderness, so be prepared! Some will require you to search out specific items to equip. In the end, the lure of rare treasure has drawn many players to scout the lands of Runescape for that hidden casket containing untold wealth.

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Scan Clues

Scan clues are found in elite and master treasure trails. They give a city name or general location where the casket is buried. The general idea is to wander around the are listed to find the location of the dig spot.

There are a couple of ways the clue helps you find the exact location. First, the clue will list a number of paces on it (e.g. 13 paces) this is how far the clue will scan and show the location with a yellow arrow on your screen and minimap. So if you are 14 paces away it will not show the arrows but when you move to 13 paces away it will appear.

To help make this easier to locate after you right click the and click scan a pulse will appear around your feet.

	Slow pulse	Medium pulse	Fast pulse
Speed of pulse	Around 1/second	Around 2/second	Around 4/second
Distance when pulse changes	Farther away than twice the range of scan location.	1 pace past scan range up-to twice the distance of scan range.	Within the distance of the scan location.
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If you are using a Meerkats pouch and scrolls it will increase your scan by 5 paces and using the Fetch casket scroll special move the meerkats will dig up the casket without having the chance of a wizard showing up to fight you.

Once you are standing on the spot where the arrow points right click on the clue and click dig to dig.

A Guthix wizard (level 119) may appear and attack you with all three combat styles (melee, ranged and magic), Kill him and then dig again to get the casket. If the Guthix wizard appears in the Wilderness it will be a level 110.

Scan clue Locations

Clue location	Scan Locations
This scroll will work within the walls of East or West Ardougne. Orb scan range: 22 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the Brimhaven Dungeon. Orb scan range: 14 paces. Closest teleport: Dungeoneering cape option 0 then option 6	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in Darkmeyer. Orb scan range: 16 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the cave goblin city of Dorgesh-Kaan. Orb scan range: 16 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work within the walls of Falador. Orb scan range: 22 paces. Closest teleport: Falador Lodestone or 'Chipped' Falador teleport	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work on the Fremennik Isles of Jatizso and Neitiznot. Orb scan range: 16 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the Fremennik Slayer Dungeons. Orb scan range: 16 paces. Closest teleport: Fairy ring code A-J-R	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work within the Haunted Woods. Orb scan range: 11 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work around the Heart of Gielinor. Orb scan range: 49 paces. Don't forget your Shard of Mah Closest teleport:The Heart teleport or use the Max Guild Boss portal.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in Isafdar and Lletya. Orb scan range: 22 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work on The Islands That Once Were Turtles. Orb scan range: 27 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work within the dwarven city of Keldagrim. Orb scan range: 11 paces. Closest teleport: Luck of the dwarves Keldagrim teleport	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the Kharazi Jungle. (There are no scans in or North of the Herblore habitat) Orb scan range: 14 paces. Closest teleport: Fairy Ring code C-J-S	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
Kharidian Desert: all dig locations are East of the River Elid. Orb scan range: 27 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the dark and damp caves below Lumbridge Swamp. Orb scan range: 11 paces. A light source (such as a Candle lantern) is required for the Lumbridge swamps. Additionally, a Spiny helmet or Slayer helmet is suggested to prevent damage from the Wall beast.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work within Menaphos. Orb scan range: 30 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work on the faraway island of Mos Le'Harmless. Orb scan range: 27 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the Piscatoris Hunter Area. Orb scan range: 14 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in Prifddinas. Orb scan range: 30 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in Taverley Dungeon. Orb scan range: 22 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work within the walls of Varrock and the Grand Exchange. Orb scan range: 16 paces.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the deepest levels of the Wilderness. Orb scan range: 25 paces. This is located in the Wilderness be careful which items you take with you as they may be lost upon death.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the crater of the Wilderness volcano. Orb scan range: 11 paces. This is located in the Wilderness be careful which items you take with you as they may be lost upon death.	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!
This scroll will work in the city of Zanaris. Orb scan range: 16 paces. Closest teleport: Any Fairy Ring can teleport to Zanaris or Slayer cape option 4	Image last updated: Jun 28, 2025 Click the above image to enlarge!