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Mole Miners: A Guide to Appalachian Adversaries in Fallout 76
Mole Miners are a distinctive type of mutant found throughout the wastelands in Fallout 76. Residing primarily in the underground regions of Appalachia, these creatures share similarities with ghouls, possessing both intelligence and a tendency to attack on sight, with the exception of the Purveyor. Players can encounter various types of mole miners, including the special limited-time variant known as the Treasure Hunter Mole Miner.
While players are likely to cross paths with Mole Miners during their adventures, those looking to efficiently farm these mutants for loot should be aware of optimal locations for encounters. Notably, during the community event “Hunt For The Treasure Hunter,” certain areas become prime spots for locating these elusive treasure-seeking variants.
Common Mole Miner Locations
Treasure Hunter Event
The spawning grounds for regular Mole Miners differ significantly from those of the Treasure Hunters, which are only available during the “Hunt For The Treasure Hunter” event that takes place several times throughout the year. To effectively hunt Treasure Hunters, players should scout locations such as Whitespring Golf Club, Lewisburg, and Welch.
For general Mole Miner encounters, one can typically find them in regions like the Ash Heap and the Savage Divide, as they often appear in groups and prefer subterranean environments. Compared to other rare creatures, locating Mole Miners tends to be straightforward.
For players needing to eliminate multiple Mole Miners to complete weekly challenges, there are several locations across the map that can spawn a dozen or more at once:
Location
Region
Big Bend Tunnel
Cranberry Bog
Blackwater Mine
Savage Divide
Brim Quarry
Ash Heap
Hornwright Industrial Headquarters
The Forest
Hornwright Testing Site 2/3/4
Ash Heap
Kerwood Mine
Cranberry Bog
Monongah
Savage Divide
Monongah Power Plant
Savage Divide
Mount Blair
Ash Heap
Mount Blair Trainyard
Ash Heap
Pleasant Valley Ski Resort
Savage Divide
South Cutthroat Camp
Savage Divide
The Burning Mine
Ash Heap
The Rusty Pick
Ash Heap
Uncanny Caverns
Savage Divide
Welch
Ash Heap
One particularly rewarding method for farming Mole Miners involves participating in the Seismic Activity event. Triggered by launching a nuke at Abandoned Mine Shaft 2, this event pits players against the Ultracite Titan, who summons multiple Mole Miners to defend itself—providing ample chances to defeat these creatures.
Mole Miner Loot
Treasure Hunter Rewards
The diverse range of Mole Miner variants in Fallout 76 presents unique challenges for players. Despite minor differences, all standard Mole Miners, excluding the Treasure Hunter variant, draw from a common loot pool, with some offering additional items upon defeat.
Loot Categories:
Universal Loot (All variants except Treasure Hunter):
Double-Barrel Shotgun, Miner Suit Breather, Miner Suit Filter, Miner Suit Scrap, Pump Action Shotgun, Short Double-Barrel Shotgun, Shotgun Shells
Uncommon Loot:
Mole Miner Supervisor, Mole Miner Sapper, Mole Miner Dredger, Mole Miner Skullcrusher, Deadly Mole Miner
Glowing Mole Loot:
Glowing Mole Miner, Mole Miner Juggernaut, Glowing Blood, Glowing Meat, Glowing Waste
Digger/Foreman Loot:
Mole Miner Digger, Mole Miner Foreman with additional drops including Combat Shotgun (Digger only) and Mole Miner Gauntlet (Foreman only)
Treasure Hunter Loot:
Dusty Mole Miner Pail, Glowing Blood, Glowing Meat, Mole Miner Pail, Nuclear Waste, Ornate Mole Miner Pail
For players keen on maximizing their ammunition, targeting the Supervisors, Sappers, Dredgers, Skullcrushers, and Deadly Mole Miners would be wise, as they tend to produce missiles and missile launchers that are highly effective in combat scenarios. Just remember to manage your carry weight effectively to haul all the new weaponry you acquire.
The Treasure Hunters, in particular, present the opportunity for more lucrative rewards, as these creatures drop mole miner pails upon defeat, containing everything from caps to specialized gear and legendary crafting components.
Employing various tactics may be necessary to hunt these enemies effectively, but both Mole Miners and their Treasure Hunter counterparts provide a wealth of resources to support players’ adventures in Fallout 76.
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