Treasure Trails/Guide/Scans

Scans are a type of Treasure Trail clue that can only occur during elite clue scrolls. They were added to the game as part of the Treasure Trail update on 4 August 2010. They can be distinguished from other types of clues by the orb attached to the clue scroll. Scans clues require going to a particular region and scanning in order to find the next clue (or the casket). If the scan takes place in an area with multiple levels, scan each level. If the message "Try scanning a different level." appears, it means the spot is on a lower or higher level.

To start the clue, players must first right-click the scroll and select the "Read" option to find out which region they must search in. They must then go to this region and open the scroll's "Scan" interface to automatically scan the region for the correct spot. Scanning has a limited range and the correct location may be anywhere within the stated region, so it is important to move around the region when searching. When the correct spot is within the orb's scan range, the scan will detect it. When this happens an arrow appears above the spot in-game and on the minimap.

When the player is standing on the exact spot indicated by the arrow they can use a spade to dig up the next clue or casket (a spade on the tool belt can be used by right-clicking Dig on the clue scroll). Alternatively a Meerkat familiar's fetch casket special move can be used (this requires level 4 Summoning and fetch casket scrolls). Use of a meerkat's special move is recommended in order to avoid the possibility of having to kill a Guthix Wizard. When using a spade to dig up the clue there is a chance that a level 126 or 133 Guthix wizard (level 126 in the Wilderness) will appear and attack the player. This wizard must be killed before the player can dig up the next clue.

On 10 July 2017, the Chaos Tunnels were removed as a potential new scan location. However, any existing Chaos Tunnel scan clues remain until they are solved.

Details of possible locations for each region can be found below. The symbols on the maps represent:

- An accurate location

- An approximate location or location without an in-game image

Haunted Woods
Area Information: Haunted Woods

This area contains aggressive leeches and vampyres.

Scan range: 11 paces

Keldagrim
Area Information: Keldagrim

Scan range: 11 paces

Lumbridge Swamp Caves
"This scroll will work in the dark and damp caves below Lumbridge Swamp."

Area Information: Lumbridge Swamp Caves

While in the caves players must use a light source to avoid deadly, rapid attacks from insects that will otherwise attack them and a spiny helmet or slayer helmet if they wish to avoid taking damage from wall beasts.
 * The scan may not work if the quest The Mighty Fall has not been started, and you haven't spoken to the bosses in the main chamber. However, certain players have reported success without beginning the quest.

Scan range: 11 paces

Wilderness Volcano
Area Information: Wilderness Volcano

Since the Wilderness and Free Trade Vote, the chance of receiving a scan clue in the Wilderness has been very low.

Scan range: 11

Brimhaven Dungeon
Area Information: Brimhaven Dungeon

To enter the dungeon players will need 875 coins unless they own Karamja gloves 3 or 4 (to gain free access to the dungeon it is not necessary to have the gloves with you). A hatchet is also needed to cut through the obstructing vines within the dungeon (a hatchet on the tool belt will work). Scans will either be on the upper or lower level of Brimhaven Dungeon, if the player is not on the right level for their scan they will be told "Try scanning another level". Players may also find Map:Brimhaven Dungeon showing the dungeon's monsters, useful.

Scan range: 14 paces

Piscatoris Hunter Area
Area Information: Piscatoris Hunter area

Scan range: 14 paces

Dorgesh-Kaan
Area Information: Dorgesh-Kaan

Scans will either be on the upper or lower level of Dorgesh-Kaan, if the player is not on the right level for their scan they will be told "Try scanning another level".

Scan range: 16 paces

Fremennik Isles (Neitiznot and Jatizso)
Area Information: Neitiznot; Jatizso

Scan range: 16 paces

Fremennik Slayer Dungeon
Area Information: Fremennik Slayer Dungeon

Players may find this map, showing the locations of the dungeon's monsters, useful when navigating the area.

Scan range: 16 paces

Varrock
Area Information: Varrock

Scan range: 16 paces

Zanaris
Area Information: Zanaris

Scan range: 16 paces

Ardougne
Area Information: West Ardougne; East Ardougne

Scan range: 22 paces

Falador
Area Information: Falador

Scan range: 22 paces

Taverley Dungeon
Area Information: Taverley Dungeon

To access all areas of Taverley Dungeon the player will need either a dusty key or level 70 Agility. Players may find this map, showing the locations of the dungeon's monsters, useful when navigating the area.

Scan range: 22 paces

Tirannwn (Elven Lands)
Area Information: Tirannwn

Players may also find it helpful to use this map, showing the routes through and obstacles of Tirannwn, when navigating the area.

Scan range: 22 paces

Wilderness, deep
Area Information: Wilderness

Since the Wilderness and Free Trade Vote, the chance of receiving a scan clue in the Wilderness has been very low.

Scan range: 25 paces

Kharazi Jungle
Area Information: Kharazi Jungle

To enter the Kharazi Jungle the player must have started Legends' Quest and have a hatchet and machete (ones on the tool belt will work) to cut through the dense jungle blocking its entrances. The jungle contains aggressive wolves.

Scan range: 27 paces

Kharidian Desert, east
"This scroll will work in the desert, east of the Elid and north of Nardah."

Area Information: Kharidian Desert

To avoid taking damage from the desert heat while in this area players will need waterskins, an enchanted water tiara, or a tome of frost.

Scan range: 27 paces

Mos Le'Harmless
Area Information: Mos Le'Harmless

Players must have completed the Cabin Fever quest to access Mos Le'Harmless. The area outside the base contains many aggressive jungle horrors and poisonous snakes.

Scan range: 27 paces

White Wolf Mountain
Area Information: White Wolf Mountain

There are three levels of clues: in the tunnels, on the top of the mountain, or right at the top with the ice giants. If the player is not on the right level for their scan they will be told "Try scanning another level".

Scan range: 38 paces

Right at the top, where the ice giants are
To access this area, travel to the top of the mountain, for example by taking the gnome glider to "Sinarpos". From the glider go northwest, mine the rock slide to reach the eastern group of ladders and go down the southern ladder. Follow the tunnel to the southwest and climb the first ladder reached. You should be in an isolated area with four ice giants.

Chaos Tunnels
Scans for the Chaos Tunnels were removed on 10 July 2017. Any clue scrolls that were received for this location before the update will still need to be completed or dropped.