- Starsand Island treasure map: Copy the map inside the Exploration Club.
- Quest trigger: Speak with Zephyria after adding the copied map to your inventory.
- Chest location: Look beside Soluna Cafe, beyond the locked Staff Only gate.
- Access options: Follow a staff member through the gate or use the Waverider.
- Final route: Reach the canopy, cross the archway, and open the chest.
Starsand Island Treasure Map Basics
Starsand Island treasure map quests are easier once the map is treated as an active quest item rather than a passive clue. The Exploration Club map is found inside the club, and the chest it identifies is located near Soluna Cafe. The route is short, but the locked gate makes the final approach easy to miss.
The first priority is to copy the map and make sure it remains available in your inventory. After that, speak with Zephyria to begin the side quest. Zephyria’s clue says the treasure is “waving at you,” which points toward a conspicuous location rather than a distant wilderness route.
Video Highlights:
- Place the treasure map on the active bar.
- Select the map and follow its marking.
- Use the map as a navigation clue instead of searching randomly.
- The interaction is designed around following the marked destination.
| Objective | What to do | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Find the map | Enter the Exploration Club during business hours | Locate the rolled paper on the left sideboard |
| Prepare the clue | Choose Copy instead of only examining it | Keep the map with you |
| Start the quest | Talk to Zephyria | Receive the treasure clue |
| Reach the chest | Travel to the locked gate beside Soluna Cafe | Begin the final access route |
The map’s purpose is primarily navigational. Selecting it from the active bar helps you confirm the direction and prevents the clue from being overlooked while moving through town. If the map does not seem to advance the quest, return to the Exploration Club and verify that you copied it before speaking with Zephyria.
Copy the rolled map first, then talk to Zephyria. Examining the paper alone does not replace carrying the copied clue.
Where to Find the Exploration Club Map
The Mysterious Treasure Map is inside the Exploration Club, which must be open for business. Once inside, immediately check the sideboard on the left. A large roll of paper can be examined or copied; choose the copy interaction to add the clue to your person.
This location is important because the quest does not begin simply by discovering the chest area. The intended sequence is to obtain the map, copy it, and then speak with Zephyria. Completing these actions in order makes the objective easier to track.
Exploration Club
Starting point for the Mysterious Treasure Map. Enter while the club is open.
Left Sideboard
Check the sideboard immediately on your left after entering the club.
Zephyria
Speak with Zephyria after copying the map to activate the side quest.
Soluna Cafe
Use the cafe as the landmark for the locked gate and final chest route.
| Location | Search direction | Important interaction |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration Club entrance | Go inside during business hours | Enter the club |
| Left sideboard | Look for the large rolled paper | Examine or copy the map |
| Zephyria | Talk to the quest NPC after copying | Start the treasure objective |
| Soluna Cafe area | Follow the main road toward the cafe | Find the Staff Only gate |
The map itself provides the practical direction, while the surrounding landmarks confirm that you are in the correct part of town. Soluna Cafe is the most useful landmark because the gate is positioned between the cafe and the main road.
For additional location context, see the Exploration Club Treasure Chest guide published February 16, 2026.
If you are searching around the Exploration Club for the chest, you are still at the starting point. The chest is near Soluna Cafe, not beside the map.
Step-by-Step Treasure Chest Walkthrough
Use the following route after copying the map and speaking with Zephyria. It separates quest setup from the physical movement required to reach the chest.
Enter the Exploration Club
Visit the Exploration Club while it is open for business. Check the large rolled paper on the sideboard to your left.
Copy the Mysterious Treasure Map
Interact with the rolled paper and select Copy. Keep the copied map in your inventory rather than leaving it only as an examined object.
Speak with Zephyria
Talk to Zephyria after copying the map. The clue about the treasure “waving at you” confirms that the chest is hidden in a nearby, visible area.
Travel to the Staff Only Gate
Go to the locked gate beside Soluna Cafe, between the cafe and the main road. The sign identifies the area as Staff Only.
Cross the Barrier and Open the Chest
Either follow a staff member through the gate or use a Waverider to get over the barrier. From the right side of the gate, jump onto the cafe canopy, then over the archway and into the space beyond.
The final movement is the part most likely to cause confusion. A normal approach to the gate is blocked, so walking directly toward the chest does not provide the complete route. The Waverider method uses the environment: start at the right side of the gate, jump onto the canopy over the Soluna Cafe entrance, and then jump from the canopy over the archway.
After landing inside the restricted space, open the chest to finish the treasure objective.
| Step | Landmark or action | Completion check |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copy the map | The clue is carried with you |
| 2 | Talk to Zephyria | The side quest has started |
| 3 | Find Soluna Cafe | The Staff Only gate is visible |
| 4 | Reach the right side of the gate | The canopy is accessible |
| 5 | Cross the archway | The chest can be opened |
Do not spend too long trying to jump directly over the locked gate. Use the cafe canopy and archway route, or wait for a staff member to pass through.
Gate Access Options and Route Tips
There are two practical ways to pass the barrier near Soluna Cafe. The first is to wait for a staff member and follow them through the gate. The second is to use a hoverboard, specifically the Waverider, to cross the obstruction from the cafe side.
The staff-member route requires patience and careful positioning. The Waverider route requires the Senior Crafter certification so you can craft the hoverboard. Choose the approach that best matches your current progress.
| Access method | Requirement | Main advantage | Possible issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff-member route | Wait near the gate | Does not require the Waverider | Timing can be inconvenient |
| Waverider route | Senior Crafter certification and Waverider | Gives direct control over the crossing | Requires crafting progression |
| Canopy route | Access to the right side of the gate | Provides a clear environmental path | The jump sequence must be lined up |
Patient Route
Wait near the gate and follow a staff member through when the opportunity appears.
Crafting Route
Complete the Senior Crafter certification, craft the Waverider, and use it to bypass the barrier.
Positioning Route
Stand on the right side, use the cafe canopy, and jump over the archway into the chest area.
The Waverider route is generally easier to repeat because it does not depend on an NPC’s movement. Position yourself on the right side of the gate before attempting the jump. The canopy is the intermediate platform, so trying to leap straight from the road may place you at the wrong angle.
If you use the staff-member method, avoid rushing behind the NPC. Move through the opening while the gate is available, then continue toward the chest. Once inside, the treasure interaction is straightforward.
For a repeatable attempt, use the Waverider, approach from the gate’s right side, land on the Soluna Cafe canopy, and cross the archway.
Treasure Map Checklist and Troubleshooting
The Exploration Club treasure chest is a compact side objective, but several missed interactions can make it appear unavailable. Use this checklist before retracing the route.
Treasure Hunt Checklist:
- Enter the Exploration Club while it is open
- Copy the rolled map from the left sideboard
- Speak with Zephyria after copying the map
- Find the Staff Only gate beside Soluna Cafe
- Cross the barrier and open the chest
| Problem | Likely cause | Recommended fix |
|---|---|---|
| The quest does not begin | The map was only examined | Return to the club and choose Copy |
| Zephyria gives little direction | The clue is intentionally indirect | Use Soluna Cafe and the locked gate as landmarks |
| The gate blocks progress | The direct route is restricted | Follow a staff member or use the Waverider |
| The jump fails | Poor starting position | Move to the right side and use the canopy as a platform |
| The chest is not visible | You have not crossed the archway | Reach the space beyond the barrier |
The clue is deliberately vague, so the chest can feel disappointing if you expect a long expedition. In practice, the challenge is recognizing that the target is close to a familiar town landmark and then finding the correct way around the gate.
Keep the map active when you are uncertain about direction. The active-bar method makes it easier to follow the marking instead of relying only on memory. Once the chest is reached, interact with it directly to complete the objective.
If the chest seems missing, confirm both quest triggers: the map must be copied, and Zephyria must be spoken to afterward.
Q: Where is the Starsand Island treasure map?
The Mysterious Treasure Map is inside the Exploration Club. Enter while it is open and check the large rolled paper on the sideboard to your left.
Q: How do I start the Exploration Club treasure chest quest?
Copy the rolled map first, then talk to Zephyria. Examining the map without copying it does not provide the same setup.
Q: Where is the treasure chest near Soluna Cafe?
The chest is beyond the locked Staff Only gate between Soluna Cafe and the main road. Reach it by following a staff member or crossing with the Waverider.
Q: Do I need the Waverider to open the chest?
Not necessarily. You can wait for a staff member and follow them through the gate. The Waverider is the more controllable option and requires Senior Crafter certification.