Check out this guide to know all about the Treasure Hunts in Far Cry: New Dawn! Included here are the locations, walkthrough, & tips to complete them.
Check Out What to Do After Beating the GameTreasure Hunt Guides
- All Treasure Hunt List
- To Whom the Bear Tolls
- Riddle Me Fish
- Best Laid Plans
- Going Haywire
- Light 'Em Up
- Go With the Flow
- Burning Souls
- Rescuers Go Under
- Target Practice
- High Art
Treasure Hunt Overview
List of All Treasure Hunts
| No. | Treasure Hunt Quest | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Whom the Bear Tolls | The FANG Center |
| 2 | Riddle Me Fish | Skylar's Riddle |
| 3 | Best Laid Plans | East of The Pantry Outpost |
| 4 | Going Haywire | Parker's Vault |
| 5 | Light 'Em Up | Abandoned Church |
| 6 | Go with the Flow | Southwest of the Watering Hole Outpost |
| 7 | Burning Souls | West of The Flame of Eden |
| 8 | Rescuers Go Under | Misery Falls |
| 9 | Target Practice | Nadine's Junkyard |
| 10 | High Art | Atelier Zion |
To Whom the Bear Tolls - Location & Guide
To Whom the Bear Tolls - Map Location
You can find the FANG Center North of Prosperity. Getting there is fairly easy with no outposts and just the occasional Highwaymen in the direct route to get there.
The FANG Center - Location
The FANG Center can be easily seen with its high tower and white walls. It's nestled in a small hill next to the dirt road.
To Whom the Bell Tolls - Treasure Hunt Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the FANG Center |
| 2 | Read the note on the FANG Center kiosk in front of the main building |
| 3 | Shoot the bell on top of the center to call out to the Bear |
| 4 | Kill the bear |
| 5 | Loot the Keycard from the bear's body |
| 6 | Head down the hole at the back of the Center |
| 7 | Open the door to the bunker |
4. Shoot the Bear - Tips
Stay on the Roof to Stay Safe from the Bear
Bears in this game hit like a truck so it's better to stay at a distance when engaging against them. After calling the bear, stay on tops of the roof and shoot it down from there to stay out of its melee range.
Riddle Me Fish - Locations & Guide
Riddle Me Fish - Map Location
Riddle Me Fish is set in a small isolated hut in an area called Skylar's Riddle. It's near the middle of the map, a bit up on the mountains.
Skylar's Riddle - Location
The Small Hut can be quite easy to miss due to its size and overall color scheme. There are an assortment of things outside of it that will clue you in to its location.
Riddle Me Fish - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Skylar's Riddle |
| 2 | Read the note on the makeshift table outside the hut |
| 3 | Go to the side of the hut where there is a safe and break the boards open to get in the house |
| 4 | Use the Generator. The sequence of the fish wiggling is the password for the bunker |
| 5 | Go to the bunker door |
| 6 | Activate the fish on the wall based on the sequence at the hut |
| 7 | Open the door |
Riddle Me Fish - Tips
4. Sequence to Open the Door
The Sequence of the fish goes from green - red - pink - black - blue - yellow. Input this at the bunker doors to open it! If you mess up the sequence, the flamethrowers will activate instead.
Best Laid Plans - Location & Guide
Best Laid Plans - Map Location
The Best Laid Plans quest is found in an unnamed area east of The Pantry Outpost. The note required to start the quest is on the opposite side of the river under the destroyed bridge.
Destroyed Bridge - Location
At the river east of the The Pantry Outpost, you will immediately see the destroyed bridge and what remains of it. It's laid out with desolated train carts and uncontrolled foliage.
Best Laid Plans - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the destroyed bridge east of The Pantry Outpost |
| 2 | Read the note found near one of the train carts on the ground |
| 3 | Head to the marker and go in the destroyed cart |
| 4 | Look up and use your grapple to climb up |
| 5 | Use your grapple to climb up to the cart above you |
| 6 | Grapple to the pole on your left to get to the platform |
| 7 | Climb up the boxes at the end of the platform and then to the cart to get to the other side |
| 8 | Attach your grapple to the carts in front of you and hang from there |
| 9 | In front of you is another grappling point. Attach and climb up |
| 10 | Walk across the steel plank |
| 11 | Grapple to the cart to your right and ascend there |
| 12 | Use your grapple on the pole in front of you |
| 13 | Swing a bit to be able to attach to the last grappling point |
| 14 | Move forward through the wreckage to complete the mission |
Best Laid Plans - Tips
Grappling Hook Perk Required for Mission
You won't be able to move forward through this quest without the Grappling Hook perk! It's essential seeing as you'll have to maneuver through the wreckage with the grappling hook.
Check Out the All Perks List HereView Sways at Plank Area
Be careful as you walk across the plank since your vision and your control will sway a bit. Falling at this point can result to your death so keep your balance while moving.
Going Haywire - Location & Guide
Going Haywire - Map Location
You will find the location of the Going Haywire mission in Parker's Vault. It's east of the Chop Shop Outpost so if you have liberated it, you can fast travel there to get to Parker's Vault.
Parker's Vault - Location
What makes Parker's Vault really easy to find is the giant, glowing electric field next to the house. From a distance, especially at night, you'll be able to see the glow of the electric field.
Going Haywire - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Parker's Vault and read the note on the table in front of the electric field |
| 2 | Head inside the house then go left |
| 3 | Use the switch to turn off the electric field |
| 4 | Leave the house and climb down the hatch where the electric field was |
| 5 | Get the stash |
Going Haywire - Tips
Stay Clear of the Electric Field
Don't even bother trying to go inside the bunker without turning the Electric Field off first because it will damage you. Staying near it will also damage and knock you back.
Light 'Em Up - Location & Guide
Light 'Em Up - Map Location
The unnamed area where you can start the Light 'Em Up mission is nestled between the Trailer Town and the Sacred Lumber outpost. As an unnamed area, it will not show up in the map unless you get the prompt to do the mission.
Abandoned Church - Location
The abandoned church's high tower is a good marker to find the area where the Light Em Up mission is. It's dilapidated with overgrowth seeping through its wooden walls.
Light 'Em Up - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the note on a pew outside of the church |
| 2 | Follow the marker and break down the wooden boards to get to the church |
| 3 | Climb up the platform above the entrance you made |
| 4 | Go down to the other side then continue moving forward |
| 5 | Break open the wooden boards |
| 6 | Continue forward to the room where the Wolverine's nest is |
| 7 | Use a molotov to set the nest on fire |
| 8 | Kill the wolverine that will come out and take the key from its body |
| 9 | Escape the burning church |
| 10 | Open the shed |
Light 'Em Up - Tips
Beware of Wolverine Ambush
For this mission, you will be fighting 2 very angry wolverines inside the church. If you have a buzzsaw launcher, use that as the buzzsaw will bounce on the walls and hit enemies!
Don't Rush to Escape the Church
The Church will not burn down no matter how slowly you take your time to get out of it. There are certain parts however where it will trigger flames to burst through so it's best to slow down so you won't get burned.
Go with the Flow - Location & Guide
Go with the Flow - Map Location
This mission starts in an unnamed campsite on the riverbed southwest of the Watering Hole outpost. It's directly opposite to where you meet Nick Rye.
Campsite - Location
On the side of the mountain near the riverbed is an abandoned campsite. It's fire still burns so going to it at night makes it easier to find.
Go with the Flow - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the note in the cave of the abandoned campsite |
| 2 | Zipline to the other side of the river to get the key |
| 3 | Follow the white flags down the river |
| 4 | Parachute down the waterfalls |
| 5 | Go inside the cave to the right of the waterfalls |
| 6 | Open the door |
Go with the Flow - Tips
Recommended Companion: Timber
Wolves and bears litter the way to the stash, but with Timber, they'll be tagged to make it easier for you to keep track of them. His passive ability will also deter animals from attacking you immediately.
Stash is in the Right Side of the Cave
You'll find a wolf carcass on the side of the waterfall right next to a cave. That is where the stash is! Head inside and open the door to get to the loot.
Burning Souls - Location & Guide
Burning Souls - Map Location
The ceremonial site is located west of The Flame of Eden. It's a bit of a distance from the mountain, but if you parachute from there, you'll get there in no time.
Ceremonial Site - Location
The entrance to the Ceremonial Site has a distinct wooden walkway. Although it's in the middle of the forest, it's wooden structures stand out due to the flames in the heart of the site.
Burning Souls - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the note in the ceremonial site |
| 2 | Collect all 5 corpses of the New Edeners and put it into the pit |
| 3 | Burn the pit using a molotov |
| 4 | Collect the stash |
Burning Souls - Tips
Last Body is in Platform Above Pit
The 4 other bodies can be found lying around ground of the ceremonial site. The last body is quite hidden as it's on a platform above the fire pit. Go up to the ledge to the right of the pit to get to the body.
Rescuers Go Under - Location & Guide
Rescuers Go Under - Map Location
West of The Pantry is the location of the Rescuers Go Under Treasure Hunt mission. It's a bit of a trek to get there seeing as there are no roads directly passing Misery Falls.
Misery Falls - Location
In front of the falls are old cars and a bright green smoke signal. You won't have to go up the falls itself, but the objective requires to go up the side of its mountain.
Rescuers Go Under - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Start the quest by reading the note found in Misery Falls |
| 2 | Grapple up the side of the mountain |
| 3 | Go down the pit via the small platforms |
| 4 | Swim down and head through the opening on the side to get to the next area |
| 5 | Go to the campsite. From there, grapple to the reach the opposite platform |
| 6 | Continue forward through the cave |
| 7 | Swim straight till you get to the next platform |
| 8 | Use your hook on the grapple points to get to the other platform. |
| 9 | Walk forward to trigger the floor to go down under you |
| 10 | Swim to the next area where you can find cars |
| 11 | Go up to the platform with the yellow box |
| 12 | Run and jump towards the ledge where the stash is |
| 13 | Collect the stash |
Rescuers Go Under - Tips
Grappling Hook Perk Needed to the Mission
This mission will have you going up the side of a mountain and traversing through cliffs so a grappling hook is imperative. Without the perk, you won't be able to progress through the mission at all.
Target Practice - Location & Guide
Target Practice - Map Location
Head on over to Nadine's Junkyard west of The Refinery Outpost to start the Target Practice Mission. If you have liberated the outpost, you can call a vehicle and drive from there.
Nadine's Junkyard - Location
There's really nothing special that will distinguish Nadine's Junkyard at first glance. It does have a ton of junk, such as old cars and rundown items, so check for those when looking for the place.
Target Practice - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the note in Nadine's Junkyard to kick off the quest |
| 2 | Go down the hole on the ground a few feet from the house |
| 3 | Head down to get to the machinery room |
| 4 | Turn on the switch at the left of the door |
| 5 | Shoot the target behind the spinning wheel |
| 6 | Shoot the target inside the gate at the right of the wheel |
| 7 | Shoot the 2 targets that will appear under the previous one |
| 8 | Shoot the 4 targets on the left wall |
| 9 | Head inside the gate and collect the items |
Target Practice - Tips
Hole is Surrounded by Old Cars
It's quite easy to miss the hole in the ground around Nadine's Junkyard. Look for this car and you will find the hole a few steps in front of it.
High Art - Location & Guide
High Art - Map Location
Atelier Zion can be found east of the Refinery Outpost. It's a bit of a ways off so better take a vehicle and prepare for a long drive.
Atelier Zion - Location
With its bright pick walls and tons of painted cars, Atelier Zion is a sight that you can't miss. The barn is quite tall as well so finding it shouldn't be that hard.
High Art - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Start the quest by reading the note in Atelier Zion |
| 2 | Head to back of the barn to find the zipline |
| 3 | Use your grappling hook to get to the top of the tower then jump to activate the zipline |
| 4 | Inside the barn, continue forward then go down to the 1st floor |
| 5 | Turn on the 2 valves on the 1st floor then climb back up to the 2nd floor |
| 6 | Climb over to the side of the platform and walk the raised card to get to the other side |
| 7 | Turn on the last valve |
| 8 | Head down and go inside the workshop |
High Art - Tips
Can Get Inside the Barn without the Grapple
It's entirely possible to complete this Treasure Hunt without having the grappling hook. Climb up the side of the barn and up the roof. From there, maneuver yourself and jump as closely to the platform to automatically latch on to it!
What Do You Get from Treasure Hunts?
3 Perk Points
3 Perk Magazines are yours for the taking when you complete Treasure Hunt missions. Taking them will give you a Perk Point each, which you can then use to unlock new Perks for your character.
Check Out the All Perks List Here45 Far Cry Credits
There's a guaranteed 45 Far Cry Credits in each of the Treasure Hunt Locations. You can use these in-game credits to buy weapons, crafting materials, vehicles, and more at the Store.
Access to Safes
Inside the locations, you can find a safe that you are free to unlock. However, you'll need to have either the Repair Torch or the Lock Picking skill to open it.
Check Out How to Open Safes & LocksHigh Amount of Crafting Materials, Ammo
The biggest benefit in completing Treasure Hunt missions is the large amount of materials, ammo, and other items you can get from it! Cleaning out the bunker can net you hundreds of new items.
