Treasure Moon currently covers three Dangerous Operations maps—Zero Dam, Brakkesh, and Layong Valley—with 12 numbered treasure locations on each map. The big prize is Spot #8, a Royal Premium Treasure Chest that guarantees one Red-quality item. If you're short on materials while preparing your runs, you can also buy Delta Force Tekniq Alloy at MMOexp to speed up your progression.
Know the Treasure Moon Rules Before You Drop
Treasure Maps can be found by searching Ammo Boxes and Airdrops, while killing the special Treasure Rat target can provide clues that can be exchanged for Treasure Packs through the event page.
The drop rate for Treasure Maps is significantly higher in Confidential Operations, making that mode the better choice if you're specifically farming maps.
Treasure locations are divided into three tiers. Spots 1–7 provide Premium Treasure, while Spots 9–12 offer higher-quality loot with a chance at valuable Red items. But Spot #8 is the jackpot, guaranteeing one Red-quality reward.
Best for: Beginners and treasure hunters. Gain: A clear understanding of the event so you can prioritize the highest-value chests.
The Three #8 Chests You Should Memorize
Zero Dam — The Beginner-Friendly Jackpot
The #8 chest is located north of the Administration Building, tucked into the corner between the containers and Dam Gate No. 2 near medical supplies.
The chest sits low to the ground, so you'll need to go prone and adjust your camera to interact with it. Opening it takes about three seconds, so having a teammate cover you is strongly recommended.
Best for: New players and solo-friendly farmers. Gain: One of the easiest guaranteed-Red locations with a relatively manageable extraction route.
Brakkesh — Check Under the Control Desk
Head into the second-floor central viewing platform of the Babel Tower. The chest is hidden underneath the large table.
The angle is extremely awkward. You won't spot it properly while standing, so crouch down and look through the gap underneath the table. Learning the route in Training Mode first can save you from getting lost—or ambushed.
Best for: Experienced players and confident route runners. Gain: A guaranteed-Red target once you master the approach.
Layong Valley — Look Beneath the Abandoned Tank
At the abandoned tank below the small manor, approach from the manor's side entrance and move behind the tank.
Go prone and the chest should become visible. Player traffic is usually lighter here, but the surrounding terrain can make extraction awkward, so grab the loot and leave immediately.
Best for: Careful solo players and low-profile squads. Gain: A valuable guaranteed-Red chest with less direct player pressure.
The High-Value Spots Worth Memorizing
You don't need to memorize all 36 locations. Focus on the important numbers and grab the others when they're along your route.
Zero Dam: #1 at the west construction site, #5 beneath the red smoke tower at the small barracks, #7 beside the red container in the east parking lot, #9 at the large barracks' metal tower, and #10 between the Administration Building sections.
Brakkesh: #1 on the second floor of a Blues Mountain City house, #3 under the stone bench in Cherry Town, #6 beside the abandoned vehicle at the east gate, #7 at the water storage platform, and #12 behind the rooftop sofa.
Layong Valley: #1 outside Blue Harbor, #4 beneath the Superstar Station bridge, #8 at the manor's abandoned tank, #10 beneath the waterfall, and #12 near the upper-right side of the radar station.
Best for: Route planners and repeat farmers. Gain: Faster treasure runs without memorizing every single location.
Farm Smarter: Two Routes That Save Time
For reliable Treasure Map farming, Zero Dam's route can run from the Cement Factory to the riverbank, Small Barracks, Visitor Center, Administration Building parking lot, and finally the substation. The route minimizes backtracking and can cover multiple Travel Bags and Ammo Boxes in a single run.
On Brakkesh, try Blues Mountain City → Cherry Town → Market → Asara Camp → Babel Tower outskirts. Travel Bags are relatively dense along this route, while many areas sit away from the most intense fights.
If you're short on upgrade materials during these runs, you can also Delta Force Tekniq Alloy on MMOexp and spend more of your playtime hunting treasure instead of endlessly grinding resources.
Best for: Casual grinders and efficiency-focused farmers. Gain: More Treasure Maps per session and less time spent wandering around.
Don't Throw Away a Guaranteed Red
Save your #8 Treasure Map for Confidential Operations whenever possible. The rewards are significantly more attractive than opening it in a standard match.
Remember: each numbered chest can only be opened once per match, so don't bring duplicate maps into the same raid expecting extra rewards.
In squads, communicate loot rules beforehand. The player who picks up the item owns it, so settle distribution before someone pulls a high-value Red item.
Most importantly, once the Red item is yours, extract immediately. No kill is worth losing a guaranteed reward.
Best for: High-risk players and squad treasure hunters. Gain: Better survival rates and fewer heartbreaking loot losses.
Hunt the Imperial Collectibles Before August 28
Treasure Moon also features three special Imperial-grade collectibles inspired by real Ming Dynasty imperial kiln porcelain:
Sancai Duck-Shaped Incense Burner
Underglaze-Red Cloud-and-Dragon Meiping Vase
Doucai Chicken Cup (unfinished)
These collectibles are tied to the cultural collaboration celebrating the inclusion of the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 25.
Finding them can unlock limited rewards, including 2,600 limited-time Delta Force Tickets and the legendary “Morning Blossom” weapon cosmetic set. The Treasure Moon event runs until August 28.
Best for: Collectors and completionists. Gain: Limited event rewards, exclusive cosmetics, and valuable collectibles before the event expires.
Don't Miss These Last-Minute Details
Log in early to claim available supply rewards and Treasure Map packs. If your gear isn't strong enough for high-risk areas such as Babel Tower, Zero Dam's #8 chest is the safer ROI play.
Also remember that the limited-time Delta Force Tickets remain valid until September 4. Don't let them expire in your inventory.
Best for: Casual players and event completionists. Gain: More rewards with less unnecessary risk and fewer expired event items.
Closing
Treasure Moon isn't about running randomly from one corner of the map to another. The winning strategy is simple: farm Treasure Maps efficiently, memorize the three #8 locations, open your guaranteed-Red chest in Confidential Operations, and extract the moment you secure the loot.
With 36 locations across three maps and limited rewards disappearing after August 28, there's no reason to waste your remaining event time. Pick your safest route, bring a squad if needed, and turn every successful extraction into another step toward a fully loaded stash.
