# Archaeology ## 🏺 Archaeology System The **Archaeology System** is a large-scale progression system that integrates seamlessly into core gameplay. By performing normal activities such as **digging, woodcutting, hunting, and mining**, players can uncover ancient resources, artifacts, and relics that unlock exclusive rewards. Each archaeology branch follows the same design philosophy: * Use a **specialized tool or infusion** * Perform a **natural gameplay action** * Discover **rare archaeology drops** * Trade them with a **dedicated NPC** * Progress toward **pets, cosmetics, heirlooms, and currency** > **Main Hub:** `/warp arch` *** ### ⛏️ Digging Archaeology (Fossils & Relics) #### Overview Digging archaeology focuses on uncovering **fossils and ancient relics** by excavating sand-based blocks. #### Eligible Blocks * Sand, Dirt, Clay, Red Sand, Gravel, Snow Block #### Archaeological Drops * **Fossilized Dinosaur Bone** *(Common)* * **Cursed Dinosaur Bone** *(Rare)* * **Lost Relic** *(Epic)* * **Lost Jewels** *(Legendary)* #### Required Tools * Tools enchanted with **Fossil Finder** * Or dedicated **Archaeologist Shovels** #### Trading & Progression Fossils and relics can be exchanged infinitely for pets, cosmetics, heirlooms, currency, and artifacts. These exchanges are repeatable and designed for long-term grinding. *** ### 🦖 Dinosaur Pets Digging archaeology unlocks **19 dinosaur combat pets**, ranging from massive herbivores to deadly predators. All dinosaur pets assist players during combat. {% embed url="" %} Preview the Dinosaur Pets! {% endembed %} #### Available Pets **Long-Neck Quadrupeds:** Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Brachiosaurus, Amargasaurus, Argentinosaurus **Short-Neck Quadrupeds:** Triceratops, Ankylosaurus **Bipedal Dinosaurs:** Gorgosaurus, Stygimoloch, Dilophosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Ceratosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Majungasaurus, Carnotaurus, Spinosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Velociraptor **Flying:** Pterodactyl *** ### 🌳 Woodcutting Archaeology #### Overview Woodcutting archaeology allows players to uncover ancient materials hidden within trees by chopping them. #### Archaeological Drops * **Duskworn Timber** *(Common)* * **Shadow Wood** *(Rare)* * **Ancient Bark** *(Legendary)* #### Required Tools * Archaeology-themed axes * Or axes upgraded with **Temporal Infusement** #### NPC & Trading Trade materials with **The Treant**, located in the Archaeology area at spawn. Rewards include pets, mounts, cosmetics, crafting materials, and future archaeology recipes. #### Efficiency Notes Drop rates are balanced around tree farms, the Chop Chop ability, and bulk harvesting of large trees. *** ### 🐘 Hunting Archaeology (Safari Hunting) #### Overview Hunting Archaeology — also known as **Safari Hunting** — is a brand new branch introduced in Season 8. It introduces custom wildlife that spawns naturally across the overworld (Elysium, Olympus, and the Resource World), each appearing in their biome-appropriate vanilla environments. #### Eligible Activity * Hunting custom animals in the wilderness. You find them in the overworld (Elysium/Olympus/Resource World) during **daytime**. #### Wildlife & Spawn Conditions **Lions** * Spawn in Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Plains biomes * Spawn on Grass Blocks, Dirt, and Coarse Dirt **Lionesses** * Spawn in Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Plains biomes * Spawn on Grass Blocks, Dirt, and Coarse Dirt **Elephants** * Spawn in Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Plains biomes * Spawn on Grass Blocks, Dirt, and Coarse Dirt **Antelopes** * Spawn in Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, Plains, Sunflower Plains, and Meadow biomes * Spawn on Grass Blocks, Dirt, and Coarse Dirt **Warthogs** * Spawn in Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, Plains, and Sparse Jungle biomes * Spawn on Grass Blocks, Dirt, Coarse Dirt, and Mud **Grizzly Bears** * Spawn in Taiga, Old Growth Pine Taiga, Old Growth Spruce Taiga, Forest, Flower Forest, Grove, Meadow, Windswept Hills, and Windswept Forest biomes * Spawn on Grass Blocks, Dirt, Coarse Dirt, Podzol, and Moss Blocks Additional species will be added over time!
#### How It Works Hunt wildlife in the wilderness to collect special mob drops, then turn them in to **Hemet Nesingwary** at spawn in exchange for **Hunting Deeds**. #### Hunting Deeds Hemet rewards **Hunting Deeds**, which can be exchanged for: * Baby wildlife pets * Cosmetics * Furniture * Currency * Consumables * Heirlooms These exchanges are repeatable and designed for long-term grinding. *** ### ⛏️ Mining Archaeology (Geodes & Gemstones) #### Overview Mining Archaeology works similarly to Digging Archaeology. When mining stones with a special pickaxe or the **Geode Seeker Infusement**, players have a chance to uncover a **Raw Geode**. #### Eligible Blocks * Stone, Deepslate, Tuff, Andesite, Diorite, Granite, Calcite, Blackstone #### How It Works Raw Geodes can be **cracked in-hand** to reveal a hidden gemstone inside: * Tungsten *(Common)* * Sapphire *(Rare)* * Opal *(Epic)* * Amber *(Legendary)* #### NPC & Trading Spend mining archaeology currency at the **Mining Merchant**. **Available Rewards** * Pets (Stone Golems, Rats, Spiders, and more) * Furniture * Cosmetics * Heirlooms * Currency and consumables These exchanges are repeatable and designed for long-term grinding. *** ### 🎨 Cosmetics & Customization Archaeology unlocks a wide range of visual rewards across all branches, including dinosaur-themed hats and tails, wildlife-inspired cosmetics, archaeological relic visuals, and furniture and decorative items. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://pacificminer3e2wfrgtb.gitbook.io/mineraze/survival/archaeology.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.