Subnautica Items

A small, bioluminescent mushroom found in the Safe Shallows and Kelp Forest. Its acidic spores are harvested for crafting Bleach and Battery components.

An upgraded electronics bundle requiring Gold, Silver Ore, and a Computer Chip. Used in the most complex tools and base modules.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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An ultralight insulating gel created from Crystalline Sulfur and Stalker Teeth. Required for the highest-tier pressure compensators.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A standard rechargeable energy cell made from Copper Ore and Acid Mushroom. Powers most handheld tools.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A hydrocarbon liquid synthesized from Blood Oil, found in the Blood Kelp Zone. Used in advanced crafting recipes.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A chemical compound made from Salt Deposits and Coral Tube Samples. Used in water purification and some equipment.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A viscous, dark fluid harvested from Blood Kelp plants in the Blood Kelp Zone. Used in the synthesis of Benzene.

A sophisticated processing unit crafted from Table Coral Samples, Gold, and a Wiring Kit. Used in navigation, scanning, and vehicle systems.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A Peeper fish cooked in the Fabricator. Restores a significant amount of food and water. One of the most available food sources in the early game.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A common orange metallic ore found in Limestone Outcrops. Used in basic electronics and batteries.

Refined copper ore drawn into conductive wire. A basic component used in many electronic devices.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A sample harvested from Coral Tube plants in the Safe Shallows. Used in the production of Bleach.

A glowing seed cluster harvested from Creepvine plants in the Kelp Forest. Used to craft Silicone Rubber and Lubricant.

A yellow crystalline mineral found near thermal vents in the Lost River and Lava Zones.

A massive 54-metre submarine capable of carrying the player, the Seamoth, and the PRAWN Suit simultaneously. The Cyclops serves as a mobile base and is essential for deep-sea exploration beyond 500m. Maximum depth: 500m (upgradeable to 1700m).

Crafted at: Mobile Vehicle Bay

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Extends the Cyclops crush depth from 500m to 900m. Crafted at the Cyclops Upgrade Console inside the Cyclops. Essential for Lost River and Lava Zone expeditions.

Crafted at: Cyclops Upgrade Console

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Extends the Cyclops crush depth to 1300m. Requires the MK1 module and Nickel Ore. With MK2 the Cyclops can fully explore the Lost River and reach the upper Lava Zones.

Crafted at: Cyclops Upgrade Console

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The maximum Cyclops depth upgrade — extends crush depth to 1700m, matching the PRAWN Suit. Requires MK2 and Kyanite. Allows the Cyclops to reach the deepest Lava Zone areas near the Primary Containment Facility.

Crafted at: Cyclops Upgrade Console

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An extremely rare and hard gemstone found deep in the Lost River and Lava Zones. Used for advanced upgrades.

A reinforced glass composite made from Stalker Teeth and Glass. Used in the construction of the Seamoth and advanced base components.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A coarse mesh woven from Creepvine samples. Used in the fabrication of survival suits and equipment.

Standard swimming fins that increase underwater movement speed. One of the first pieces of equipment a survivor should craft — significantly improves swim speed.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A battery-powered handheld light source. Essential for navigating dark caves and deep biomes. Replaced by the Spotlight for permanent base lighting.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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Smelted from Quartz in the Fabricator. A fundamental material for base windows, alien containment, and equipment.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A dense, valuable metal found in Shale Outcrops and from Stalkers. Used in advanced electronics.

A construction tool used to build and deconstruct base modules, furniture, and equipment. Required for building any underwater base or placing the Modification Station.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A superior rechargeable battery crafted from Ion Cubes, Gold, and a standard Battery. Holds significantly more charge than a standard battery.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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An advanced high-capacity power cell crafted from two Ion Batteries and Silicone Rubber. The best vehicle power source available.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A basic survival knife used for harvesting plants, collecting samples, and self-defence. Essential for harvesting Creepvine and other flora.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A rare blue crystalline mineral found exclusively in the Inactive Lava Zone. Required for the most advanced upgrades.

A dense, heavy metal found in Sandstone Outcrops. Provides radiation shielding — essential for crafting the Radiation Suit.

A soft, silvery-white alkaline metal found in Shale Outcrops in deeper biomes. Used in high-tier crafting.

A slippery compound made from Creepvine Seed Cluster. Used in Fins and the Propulsion Cannon.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A magnetic iron ore found in the Jellyshroom Caves and deeper biomes. Required for sonar and scanner upgrades.

A base module used to upgrade equipment and tools to higher tiers. The Modification Station unlocks enhanced versions of the O₂ Tank, Fins, and other equipment. Built with the Habitat Builder.

Crafted at: Habitat Builder

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A valuable ore found in the Lost River biome. Required for the most advanced vehicle upgrades.

A dense, compact food bar crafted from multiple food sources. Provides the highest food value of any craftable food item — ideal for long expeditions.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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An advanced alloy forged from Titanium Ingots and Lithium. Required for the Prawn Suit, Cyclops hull, and high-tier equipment.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A high-capacity energy storage unit made from two Batteries and Silicone Rubber. Powers the Seamoth, Prawn Suit, and base systems.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A one-person exosuit designed for extreme depth operations and mining. The PRAWN Suit can reach depths of 1700m with upgrades, drill through resource nodes, and traverse the Lava Zones. Essential for late-game progression.

Crafted at: Mobile Vehicle Bay

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A rare crystalline energy source created by the Precursor race. Found deep in Precursor facilities. Required to craft Ion Batteries and other advanced technology.

A tool that generates a short-range gravitational beam to grab and throw objects at high velocity. Useful for moving debris, solving puzzles, and stunning creatures.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A crystalline mineral found in Sandy Outcrops. Refined into Glass for base-building and equipment.

A protective suit that shields the wearer from radiation. Required to safely approach the Aurora and explore its interior. The radiation can be permanently removed by repairing the Aurora's Drive Core.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A high-tech breathing apparatus that maintains a constant oxygen flow below 100m depth, preventing the increased O2 consumption that normally occurs at depth. Essential for deep dives.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A crystalline salt formation found throughout the ocean floor. Used in water purification and crafting Bleach.

A handheld scanning device used to analyse creatures, flora, and technology to unlock PDA entries and blueprints. Essential for unlocking vehicle and equipment blueprints.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A handheld propulsion device that significantly increases swimming speed. The Seaglide is one of the most important early-game tools, allowing fast travel before vehicles are built.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A compact, single-person submarine capable of reaching depths up to 200m (upgradeable to 900m with depth modules). The first vehicle most players build in Subnautica — fast, agile, and essential for mid-game exploration.

Crafted at: Mobile Vehicle Bay

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A pressure compensation module for the Seamoth that extends its crush depth from 200m to 300m. The first and most accessible depth upgrade — crafted at the Vehicle Upgrade Console.

Crafted at: Vehicle Upgrade Console

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Upgrades Seamoth crush depth to 500m. Requires the MK1 module and Ruby. Crafted at the Modification Station — allows access to the Grand Reef and early Blood Kelp Zone.

Crafted at: Modification Station

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Upgrades Seamoth crush depth to 900m. Requires the MK2 module and Nickel Ore. Crafted at the Modification Station — opens access to the Lost River entrances.

Crafted at: Modification Station

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The maximum Seamoth depth upgrade — extends crush depth to 1300m. Requires MK3 and Kyanite. With this module the Seamoth can reach the Lost River and upper Lava Zone.

Crafted at: Modification Station

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A flexible synthetic material made from Creepvine Seed Cluster. Used widely in suits, tanks, and equipment.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A reflective metallic ore found in Sandstone Outcrops. Critical for wiring kits and electronics.

Teeth dropped by Stalkers when they interact with metal salvage. Used to craft Aerogel.

A standard-capacity oxygen tank that extends dive time. Equip in the tank slot to increase maximum oxygen from 45 to 75 seconds. Upgradeable to larger tanks.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A weapon that fires a stasis field capable of freezing creatures in place. The most effective tool for neutralising Reaper Leviathans and other aggressive fauna without killing them.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A sample harvested from Table Coral formations in the Safe Shallows. Used to craft Computer Chips.

A lightweight, strong metallic element found in abundance in Limestone Outcrops throughout the ocean.

A dense ingot formed by smelting 10 Titanium pieces. Required for large vehicle parts and the Plasteel Ingot.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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A radioactive crystal found in the Blood Kelp Zone, Lost River, and Lava Zones. Refined into Reactor Rods for the Nuclear Reactor.

A bundle of conductive wire made from Silver Ore. A fundamental electronics component used in almost every advanced recipe.

Crafted at: Fabricator

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