Where to Find Treasure Hoarders in Games: Teyvat, Pirates, and Unfound Riches

Ah, treasure. The word brings to mind gold, ancient artifacts, and even escaping student loans. Treasure hoarders follow closely. Not the reality TV type, but the swashbuckling, loot-obsessed figures found in games and legends. Let’s explore the glittering, grimy world of treasure and the greedy souls who seek it.

Treasure Hoarders in Games: Digital Booty and Pixelated Plunder

Video games thrive on treasure and hoarders. They crave it all. From pixelated chests to online worlds, digital riches attract many. Two games showcase this well: Genshin Impact and Sea of Thieves. Let’s delve deeper.

Treasure Hoarders (Genshin Impact): Teyvat’s Thieving Menace

In Teyvat, Genshin Impact’s world, Treasure Hoarders are annoying. They resemble the guys who sell fake “Rolexes.” These bandits are persistent and often a nuisance. But they do provide essential leveling materials.

Where to Find These Miscreants? Location, Location, Location!

If you seek these bandits, you’re in luck. They appear as frequently as pigeons, especially near ancient ruins.

• Fontaine: The Hydro Nation’s Hidden Spots

In Fontaine, known for stylized elegance and water, you’ll find Treasure Hoarders lurking. Even opera houses can’t keep them away.

• Where exactly are they in Fontaine? If you see an unguarded chest, they likely aren’t far away, likely bickering over who keeps the shiniest spoon.
• Dwarven Mines (Upper Mines): Digging for Trouble

In the Upper Mines of Dwarven Mines, where there’s opportunity for underground crime. Do they use headlamps or just wander in dark hoping for a gem?

• Liyue: The Treasure Hoarder Heartland

Liyue hosts many Treasure Hoarders. It’s a hotspot for these bandits! Especially at ruins where crumbling stone leads to forgotten history.

• Ruins, Guili Plains, and Luhua Pool: Classic Haunts

These areas are where Treasure Hoarders gather – their outdoor office with makeshift tents and questionable hygiene.

• Mt. … (Presumably Mt. Aocang or Mt. Hulao): Peak Banditry

Even at high peaks, bandits roam. Imagine hauling stolen goods up a mountain – commitment to crime.

• Qingxu Pool: Serene Pools, Shady Characters

The tranquility of Qingxu Pool doesn’t deter them; they may seek ancient coins at the bottom or simply enjoy the view.

• Lumberpick Valley and Lingju Pass: Logging and Looting

This area combines lumberjacking with thievery, multitasking unironically bad.

• Nantianmen and Tianqiu Valley: Gates and Valleys of Villainy

Nantianmen and Tianqiu Valley round out Liyue’s hotspots. Explore these areas for a scenic bandit experience.

The Elusive Treasure Hoarder’s Map: A Bandit’s GPS

Ever wonder how they locate “treasure”? They leave clues behind. The Treasure Hoarder’s Map is a quest item that appears after confronting them during the “Thief-Catcher” World Quest.

• Quest Item Origins: Thief-Catcher Quest

This map requires earning it through “negotiations” with them—most likely through battle, not polite dialogue.

• Location, Location, Location (Again!): Showing the Camps

This isn’t a buried treasures map. It points to more Hoarders’ camps. Think of it as a combative “Where’s Waldo?” with less fun.

• Ephemeral Cartography: Disappearing Act

Once you finish the “Thief-Catcher” quest, your Treasure Hoarder’s Map disappears. Like evidence gone after a crime has been resolved.

Treasure Hoarder Insignia: Bandit Badges (of Talent Leveling)

Insignias aren’t badges of honor. They show “we stole stuff; now you need these to level up characters.” Ironically, defeating these bandits helps you grow stronger.

• Talent Ascension Fuel: Powering Up Your Squad

Eight characters use Treasure Hoarder Insignias for talent leveling: Beidou, Bennett, Kazuha, Kaeya, Heizou, Thoma, Xinyan, and Yanfei. A mix of individuals proves even pirates build friendships over loot.

• Character Ascension Necessities: Stepping Stones to Strength

You’ll also need these insignias to Ascend three specific characters: Kaeya, Beidou, and Bennett. Ready for hunting? Consider it your character’s gym membership; instead of weights, equip swords against bandits.

Treasure Hoarder’s Key: Unlocking More Than Just Chests

In games, keys usually unlock chests. But the Treasure Hoarder’s Key in Genshin Impact opens something crucial: a captive. You obtain this key in a chest at Lingju Pass from the “And This Treasure Goes To…” quest.

• Quest-Based Key: “And This Treasure Goes To…” Quest Reward

You can’t find this key randomly; pursue the quest and discover a chest. The game urges narrative engagement.

• Alrani’s Freedom: Setting the Captive Free

This key doesn’t unlock gold vaults; it frees Alrani from captivity. Turns out, these Hoarders also kidnap – charming fellows! You use their key against them to provide justice.

The Treasure Hoarders Themselves: A Motley Crew of Mayhem

Who are these Hoarders? Misunderstood entrepreneurs? Probably not. They’re a “ragtag group of bandits.” “Ragtag” implies organized chaos and sticky fingers.

• Ragtag Bandits: Unorganized and Unpleasant

This term is perfect. Unlike well-organized factions like Fatui, they argue about who gets the best camp hammock instead of efficiently stealing.

• Ubiquitous Presence: Teyvat-Wide Trouble Makers

These obstacles aren’t only Liyue’s problem; they appear across Teyvat. Like digital mosquitos buzzing around your loot stash.

• Treasure Obsessed: It’s in the Name, Folks

Their main goal? Treasure stealing! Shocking, right? Their motivations couldn’t be clearer. Perhaps they hold meetings to discuss goals and looting tactics.

• Bystander Aggression: Not Exactly Gentle Giants

They don’t limit their thefts to artifacts; they attack bystanders too. If you see them approaching…

Assume they aren’t up for a friendly weather discussion.

Gold Hoarders (Sea of Thieves): Pirate Plunder and Gilded Greed

Switching from Teyvat’s landscapes to Sea of Thieves, we meet Gold Hoarders. They’re less about petty banditry and more about the pirate life. Their obsession with gold is intense. They’re a key Trading Company. To be a true pirate, know their ways.

Meet the Representatives: Your Local Gold Pushers

Unlike Genshin Impact‘s Treasure Hoarders, Gold Hoarders stay put. Find their reps at Outposts ready to buy treasures and sell voyages. They act like shifty pawn brokers in this world.

• Horace the Hoarder: Dagger Tooth Outpost’s Golden Boy

Horace is at Dagger Tooth Outpost. He’s the guy in this part of Sea of Thieves. He probably has a gold tooth. It’s likely a requirement.

• Harry the Hoarder: Plunder Outpost’s Purveyor of Prizes

Harry is at Plunder Outpost. The naming scheme for Hoarders seems strict. It’s H names or just H names.

• Hugh the Hoarder: Golden Sands Outpost’s Gilded Greeter

Hugh works at Golden Sands Outpost. The name fits perfectly. Rumor has it he sunbathes in gold dust.

• Humphrey the Hoarder: Sanctuary Outpost’s Holy Hoarder?

Find Humphrey at Sanctuary Outpost. The irony of “Sanctuary” and “Hoarder” overlaps perfectly.

Joining the Ranks: Becoming a Gold Hoarder Emissary

Do you feel like a Gold Hoarder? You can join them as an Emissary. It’s like a pirate club, filled with gold but less hazing.

• Emissary Status: Representing the Golden Standard

Being an Emissary lets you wave the Gold Hoarder flag. It sends a strong message on the seas: “I’m with Gold Hoarders, and I mean golden business!” Benefits include better reputation and more gold for your treasures.

• Emissary Flag Purchase: Show Me the Gold (to Get the Flag)

You must buy an Emissary Flag to officially represent the Gold Hoarders. It costs 20,000 gold. Think of it as an investment in your pirate career. Purchase it from a Company Rep after reaching level 15 (Gold Swabbie). Proving your dedication is key.

The Gold Hoarders Curse: Gilded Skin, Gruesome Goal

Want to appear made of gold? The Gold Hoarders Curse in Sea of Thieves allows that. This cosmetic is impressive and shows your obsession with gold. But earning it is challenging.

• “Shores of Gold” Tall Tales: The Curse Questline

To get this curse, complete all nine “Shores of Gold” Tall Tales. This is not a quick project. It requires a deep dive into pirate lore, starting with “Shroudbreaker” and ending with the last tale.

• Journal Jamboree: Hunting for Hidden Lore

Simply finishing the tales isn’t enough. Each tale has hidden journals to find. Completing these is part of the commendations linked to each story. It’s like a scavenger hunt.

• Repetition Required: Rinse and Repeat for Rewards

Expect to replay each Tall Tale multiple times. You need to earn all commendations. Completing each tale five times might be needed for journal completion.

• Vanity Chest Victory: Golden Glory Awaits

After earning the commendations, the Gold Hoarders Curse awaits in your vanity chest. You will look like a gold statue. Worth it? That’s up for debate.

Gold Hoarders Emissary Flag: Broken But Still Valuable

Emissary flags aren’t just for show. They can be sold. However, don’t sell them back to Gold Hoarders.

• Servant of the Flame Sales: Selling Out to the… Competition?

If you possess a broken Gold Hoarders Emissary Flag, sell it to the Servant of the Flame at the Reaper’s Hideout. You would be selling Gold Hoarder items to rivals. It’s opportunistic pirate politics.

Gold Hoarders Commendations: Achievements in Acquisition

Commendations are Sea of Thieves’ way to reward pirates. Gold Hoarders offer several all about hoarding gold. They act like pirate merit badges focused on selling loot.

• Hoarder of Lost Artifacts: Antique Appreciator

This commendation is for pirates who appreciate the old treasures. Earn “Hoarder of Lost Artifacts” by selling 450 Treasure Artifacts to Gold Hoarders.

• Golden Tribute: Paying Homage in Gold

“Golden Tribute” centers on selling goods while flying their flag. Sell 600 treasures while flying the Gold Hoarders Emissary Flag.

• Eminent Hoarder: Top-Tier Treasure Trader

Aim for “Eminent Hoarder” if you want to prove your elite status. Sell 320 treasures while sporting a Grade 5 Emissary Flag.

Gold Hoarders Reputation: Climbing the Ranks of Riches

Your reputation in Sea of Thieves indicates your pirate cred. With Gold Hoarders, it shows how much treasure you can sell them. The more you sell, the higher you rank, unlocking voyages and shinier titles.

• Treasure-Based Progression: Loot to Level Up

You earn Gold Hoarders Reputation each time you sell relevant Treasure Items at Outposts. “Relevant” refers to sought-after treasures, not fish or dirty socks. Crew-wide benefits apply to your sales.

• Itemized Reputation: Each Piece Counts

Every Treasure item has an assigned Reputation value separate from Gold or Emissary Value. Even a low-value chest can contribute to your reputation. Each piece matters.

• Maximum Ranks: 100 Levels of Looting Legend

You can reach up to 100 Reputation Ranks with Gold Hoarders. That means a lot of treasure selling. When you hit Rank 100, you become a Gold Hoarding legend.

Fighting the Gold Hoarder: Boss Battle Booty

Speaking of legends, there’s the Gold Hoarder. The head of hoarding. Yes, you can fight him. It’s a boss battle with tricks up his gilded sleeves.

• Blunderbuss Barrage: Staggering the Stash-Lover

The Gold Hoarder fight can be long and frustrating. A Blunderbuss at close range will stagger him momentarily.

This is key. It “stops him from eating bananas.” Bananas? The ultimate pirate power-up. Who knew?

• Sword Lunge Strategy: Relentless Riposte

Mix that Blunderbuss action with “constant sword lunging.” Aggression is the name of the game. Stagger with the boomstick. Then stab. Rinse and repeat. Hopefully, you’ll be “good” – pirate good, meaning victorious and a bit sweaty.

Gold Hoarder Treasure Vault: Timed Treasure Tussle

Your treasure hunt sometimes leads to a Treasure Vault. These aren’t average chests. They’re timed challenges with loot. They test your pirate efficiency. Think of it as an escape room for pirates, filled with gold but less…escape.

• 3 Minutes, 10 Seconds: Vault Vandalism Velocity

Once opened, a Gold Hoarder Treasure Vault stays open for “3 minutes and 10 seconds.” That’s from the door starts to lift. You race against the clock to “loot the Vault clean.” Think fast. Move faster. Grab everything that isn’t nailed down. When that stone door slams shut, it’s loot time over.

Treasure: The Shiny Stuff in General

Beyond specific games and factions, let’s discuss treasure more broadly. From maps to legal issues, there’s more to treasure than just digging chests. Unless, of course, digging chests is your thing. In that case, carry on.

Treasure Maps: X Marks the… Location of More X’s (Sometimes)

Treasure maps are the key symbol of adventure and buried riches. They appear in games, movies, books, and even breakfast cereal boxes if you look close enough. How do they work in games and maybe real situations?

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Artifact Cartography

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Treasure Hoard Maps are called “Artifacts.” In a game about Vikings, even treasure maps are significant. Eivor, the protagonist, can find and collect these maps. They likely lead to more loot, as Vikings love loot. It’s part of their thing.

• Minecraft: Blocky Buried Booty Blueprints

Minecraft takes a literal approach. Buried treasure maps lead to real buried treasure chests. Groundbreaking stuff. Yet, it works. Two ways exist to find this buried loot: “Java and Bedrock.” Even in Minecraft, version differences matter. The map helps, alongside “opening the F3 menu.” This debug screen shows coordinates and technical info. So, treasure hunting in Minecraft mixes cartography with…technical wizardry.

• Buried Treasure Depth: Not Too Deep, Not Too Shallow

In Minecraft, buried treasure chests aren’t deep underground. They “generally generate a few blocks below the surface.” Specifically, “around 3-4 blocks below on beaches and 2-3 blocks below the ocean floor.” So, not quite Fort Knox level security. More like beach castle security. But, hey, free loot is free loot.

• Java Edition Coordinates: Chunk Coordinate 9

In Minecraft: Java Edition, buried treasure always generates at a specific chunk coordinate: “9.” Out of 0 through 15. On both the X and Z axis. For Minecraft coordinate lovers, this is crucial intel. For others, just know it’s…precise.

• Bedrock Edition Coordinates: Chunk Coordinate 8

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition differs slightly. Buried treasure generates at chunk coordinate “8.” Again, from 0 through 15 on the X and Z axis. Version differences abound. So, Java is coordinate 9, Bedrock is coordinate 8. Remember that. It might save your blocky pirate life.

Finding Treasure: Real-World Riches (Maybe)

Digital treasure is fun, but what about the real deal? Can you find treasure in life? Maybe. It depends on your definition of treasure and your patience for getting sandy.

• Jade Cove (California): Pebble Paradise

Jade Cove exists in California. Here, you can find…jade. Not gold, but still cool rocks. “Scuba divers find the largest stones offshore.” But if you’re not scuba certified or prefer staying dry, “casual treasure seekers find sizable pebbles on the beach during low tide or after storms.” Beachcombing after a storm is key for jade pebbles. Lower your expectations slightly, and you might just find some real-world treasure.

Treasure Trove Act: Law and Loot

Found ancient gold coins in your backyard? Congratulations! But what do you do with it legally? Enter the Treasure Trove Act. Yes, laws exist about finding treasures. “Finders keepers” isn’t always the legal reality.

• Ownership by Default (Sometimes): If No One Claims It…

The gist of the Treasure Trove Act is this: “If no person claims ownership of the place it has been found, the treasure goes to the finder.” If you find treasure on public land where the owner can’t be identified, you might keep it. Might. Legal caveats apply. Yet, there’s a chance!

Unfound Treasures: Legends and Lost Loot

The world has stories of lost treasures. Some are myths. Some might still exist, just waiting for discovery. Let’s indulge in a bit of treasure fantasy.

• Ark of the Covenant: Biblical Box of… Commandments

The Ark of the Covenant is a legendary treasure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. “According to the Bible, this gold-covered chest held stone tablets with the Ten Commandments.” It has been lost for centuries. Where it is remains a mystery. Many believe it’s a legend. But hey, maybe it’s hidden in some dusty attic somewhere, just waiting.

• Crown Jewels of Ireland: Stolen Sparklers

The Crown Jewels of Ireland were stolen from a safe in Dublin Castle in 1907. Quite the heist. These jewels remain unrecovered. Somewhere out there, maybe in a vault, are the missing Crown Jewels of Ireland. A real-world treasure hunt awaits.

• Treasure of Lima: Inca Gold Gone Missing

The Treasure of Lima is a legendary hoard “amassed by Spanish authorities after conquering the Inca Empire in the 16th century.” It was supposedly hidden on Cocos Island in the Pacific Ocean. Pirates, shipwrecks, Inca gold – it’s a classic treasure tale with all the ingredients. Still unfound, as far as we know. Cocos Island, anyone?

• Florentine Diamond: Yellowish-Green Gem Ghost

The Florentine Diamond is a “lost diamond…light yellow with slight green overtones.” Sounds fancy. It disappeared after World War I. Diamonds last forever, but their locations don’t. Somewhere, a very sparkly diamond is missing. If you find it, let me know.