What's included
Overview
Metal Detecting
Every script Lation makes ends up #1 in its category, and Metal Detecting is no exception. Players grab a detector, follow the beeps, and dig up whatever is buried beneath them. Out of the box you get 50+ preconfigured items to discover, a built-in leveling system, 5 custom metal detector props and a shop to sell the loot. Criminal scripts get all the attention, but a social activity like this is what keeps players logged in between heists.
Detector tiers that actually matter
The 5 detectors are not reskins. Each one is assigned to a level you choose, and each carries its own loot pool, its own cooldown and its own search radius. A fresh player on the starter detector digs up different loot than someone who has leveled into the top tier.
Leveling and stats
You set how much XP every item rewards and how much experience each level requires. Players can check their stats and progress at any time, and the script tracks their total items found and money earned.
Make it yours
- Add an unlimited amount of items
- Set the quantity rewarded for each item
- Set what each item sells for
- Tune the chance to find each item
- Configure which soil types can be detected on
- Customize all animations and props
- Disable keys of your choosing while detecting
- Highly detailed Discord webhook logs
Open source where it counts
The bridge and function files ship open source, so wiring the script into your setup or changing core behavior is straightforward. Works with ESX, QBCore and Qbox.
Specifications
Add this line to your server.cfg once the download is uploaded to resources/ (replace the folder name if yours differs):
ensure free-metal-detecting-script
Frequently asked
How is Metal Detecting delivered?
Instantly by email after checkout — a download link lands in your inbox the moment payment clears. No manual approval, no waiting on a ticket.
Is it compatible with esx, qbcore, qbox?
Metal Detecting is built for esx, qbcore, qbox. Check the specifications below for the exact dependency list.
Do I get future updates?
Yes — lifetime updates are included at no extra cost. New versions appear in the same download area you were originally emailed.
Can I customize the config?
Most behaviour is exposed as config options inside the resource — prices, permissions, locations and pacing can be tuned without touching the core files.