Goblin Scavenger

The Goblin Scavenger is the bottom-rank forager of the Goblins faction, encountered in the camps and tunnels of the Emerald Wilds (Zone 1) and its connected cave systems. Where the Goblin Miner digs and the Goblin Duke commands, the Scavenger picks at the edges of a fight — looting battlefields, salvaging scraps, and generally serving as the faction's lowest-cost body. He is the goblin a new player fights first when pushing into a cave, and the one that most clearly communicates that the Goblins are a scavenging, opportunistic people rather than an organized army like the Trorks.

Combat & encounter

The Scavenger is the weakest combat goblin, and his fight reflects that. (community-sourced) his attacks are basic melee swings with poor reach and modest damage, and his health pool is the smallest in the goblin roster. In isolation he is a trivial fight for anyone past the very first hour of Zone 1. His threat, like the unarmed Trork's, comes from numbers and from his tendency to appear in the company of tougher goblins — a Scavenger chipping at the player while a Miner or a Duke presses the front is the dynamic that makes a goblin camp a real fight rather than a cleanup.

The Scavenger also serves a thematic role in combat: he is the goblin most likely to be found looting. (speculation) consistent with his name, his AI reads as opportunistic — he presses when the player looks weak and retreats or scavenges when the player looks strong, which fits Hytale's broader emphasis on creatures that evaluate rather than simply aggro. The practical implication is that a Scavenger who flees may come back with friends, so the clean play is to finish him rather than let him reset.

Lore & origin

The Goblins are a canonical hostile faction of Hytale's underground and the fringes of Zone 1, and the Scavenger is the purest expression of how the faction survives: by picking through what others leave behind. (speculation) the existence of a dedicated "scavenger" role implies that goblin society is built around salvage and opportunism — they do not mine like the Miners or command like the Dukes, they simply take what is lying around. That paints the Goblins as a faction that lives on the margins of other people's activity, which is a distinct identity from the territory-holding Trorks or Outlanders.

Loot & rewards

No official drop table exists; treat specific item lists as (community-sourced). As the weakest goblin unit, the Scavenger plausibly drops only the lowest tier of loot — junk-tier items, basic scraps, and occasionally a crafting material worth pocketing. He is a target of opportunity rather than a goal, and players should expect routine, low-value drops consistent with his rank.

Goblin Scavenger — Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find the Goblin Scavenger?

In goblin camps and cave tunnels in the Emerald Wilds (Zone 1) and its connected Caves. He is the bottom-rank forager of the Goblins faction.

How is he different from other goblins?

He is the weakest combat goblin and the one most associated with looting and salvage. Miners dig, Dukes command, and Scavengers pick at the edges — he sits at the bottom of the roster.

Is he dangerous?

(community-sourced) Not in isolation. His threat comes from numbers and from appearing alongside tougher goblins. A fleeing Scavenger may also return with friends.

What does he drop?

No official drop table exists; any item list is community-sourced. Expect only low-tier loot — junk, basic scraps, and occasionally a pocketable crafting material.