When the Golden Goblin spawns, the following message will display in chat: A Golden Goblin has spawned!
Golden Goblins will de-spawn after 30 seconds.
Golden Goblins have a low chance to be replaced by Diamond Goblins.
Behaviour[]
Golden Goblins run away from the player, and jump off cliffs. They try to kill themselves before the player reaches them. Their behaviour is similar to the Hidden Jerrys that can be spawned during Mayor Jerry's time in office.
The Luck of the Cave perk from Heart of the Mountain increases the chance for Golden Goblins to spawn.
Hitting the Golden Goblin at least one time will grant the full amount of Mithril Powder, even if it dies afterwards to fall damage.
Shadow Fury can be used to chase a Golden Goblin even if out of sight.
Killing 1 Golden Goblin is a possible task for Commission Slot 2 (or 4, with Peak of the Mountain level 3).
Using Mineral Armor with a Stonk in the Puzzler's room used to be a way to complete this quest quickly. However, this was patched when the ores in the Puzzler's room were filled with planks.
Golden Goblins contribute to the 100 necessary kills in the Goblin Slayer commission.