Not every great FiveM activity has to be criminal. Advanced Metal Detecting gives your players a relaxing, rewarding hobby that still hooks them for hours - sweeping the city for buried treasure where every step could uncover a hidden gem just beneath the surface. The distinct beeps of the detector guide players closer to their next find, and a built-in progression system keeps them coming back. Engaging, social activities like this are vital to a healthy, varied server.

Features

  • Five custom metal detector props.
  • Built-in experience and leveling system.
  • View stats and progress at any time.
  • Tracks total items found and money earned per player.
  • Ships with 50+ items, with no limit on how many you can add.
  • Configure the quantity rewarded for each item.
  • Set how much XP each item grants.
  • Set the sell price for each item.
  • Tune the chance to find each item.
  • Map each detector to a specific level.
  • Every detector has its own configurable loot pool, cooldown and search radius.
  • Detailed Discord webhook logging.
  • Configure which keys are disabled while detecting.
  • Set the XP required to reach each level.
  • Customise all animations and props.
  • Choose which soil types can be searched.
  • Open-source bridge and function files.

Showcase

Available from Vortex Scripts with continued updates and friendly support whenever you need a hand.

Advanced Metal Detecting installation for FiveM servers

Advanced Metal Detecting is a FiveM script from Vortex Scripts in the ESX Scripts category. After checkout, download the resource package from your Vortex Scripts order email, upload the included folder to your server, and start it from server.cfg.

1. Upload the resource Place the purchased script folder inside your FiveM resources/ directory.
2. Start it in server.cfg Add an ensure line using the exact folder name shipped in the download.
3. Restart and verify Restart the server, check the console for startup errors, then test the resource in-game.

Use this as the server.cfg pattern. Replace the folder name if your downloaded resource folder is different:

ensure metal-detecting-2

The folder name is controlled by the download package itself, not by this product page — keep whatever the archive contains.

Why Advanced Metal Detecting fits a FiveM server

Built for server flow Advanced Metal Detecting is designed to slot into a live FiveM economy, staff workflow, or roleplay loop without turning setup into a weekend project.
Config-first tuning Adjust the resource around your community rules, jobs, permissions, balance, and pacing so it feels native to your server instead of bolted on.

Framework labels for this listing: esx, qbcore, qbox. Check the included readme for any product-specific setup notes.

Advanced Metal Detecting compatibility and purchase details

Frameworks
ESX · QBCore · Qbox
Category
Creator
Vortex Scripts
Idle resmon
0.00 - 0.02 ms
Delivery
Instant email — unique per-order link
Updates
Lifetime — never pay again

About this FiveM script

Advanced Metal Detecting is a premium FiveM script for esx, qbcore, qbox servers. It’s part of the Vortex Scripts catalog, a curated selection of battle-tested resources for QBCore, ESX and Qbox roleplay servers. Every script we sell ships with lifetime updates, instant email delivery, and email support for technical questions.

Whether you’re building a QBCore server from scratch, upgrading an ESX Legacy deployment, or migrating to Qbox, this resource drops in cleanly and runs at 0.00ms idle resmon. The config-first design means you can customize prices, permissions and locations without touching the core Lua.