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12 resources

Titanium

WIP
Metal common

The most fundamental crafting material. Abundant near the starting area.

Details
Found In Shallow rocky outcrops, Surface debris fields, Shallow biomes
Used For Base structures, Equipment, Tools
Related Recipes Habitat Module, Storage Container, Basic Tools

Quartz

WIP
Mineral common

Essential for crafting glass and optical components.

Details
Found In Sandy areas, Coastal shallows, Tidal zones
Used For Glass panels, Optical equipment, Sensors
Related Recipes Glass, Enameled Glass, Observation Window

Copper Ore

WIP
Metal common

Critical for electronics and power systems. Often found near titanium deposits.

Details
Found In Rock formations, Limestone outcrops, Shallow caves
Used For Electronics, Wiring, Power systems
Related Recipes Copper Wire, Power Cell, Battery

Silver Ore

WIP
Metal uncommon

Required for wiring kits. Look in sandstone outcrops.

Details
Found In Mid-depth rock formations, Sandstone deposits, Deeper outcrops
Used For Advanced electronics, Medical equipment, Scanning devices
Related Recipes Wiring Kit, Advanced Wiring Kit, Medical Kit Fab

Gold

WIP
Metal uncommon

Needed for advanced equipment. Rarer than copper and silver.

Details
Found In Deeper rock formations, Hydrothermal vents vicinity, Mid-depth caves
Used For Advanced electronics, High-end equipment, Communication gear
Related Recipes Cyclops Engine, Advanced Scanner, High Capacity O2 Tank

Lithium

WIP
Mineral uncommon

Paired with titanium to make plasteel — critical for depth upgrades.

Details
Found In Deep biomes, Lava zone borders, Rocky mid-depth formations
Used For Reinforced materials, Depth modules, Hull reinforcement
Related Recipes Plasteel Ingot, Depth Module, Reinforced Hull

Diamond

WIP
Mineral rare

Required for the laser cutter. Found at significant depth.

Details
Found In Deep caves, Inactive lava zones, Extreme depth formations
Used For Cutting tools, Laser cutters, Deep-drilling equipment
Related Recipes Laser Cutter, Drill Arm, Diamond Blade

Magnetite

Needs Verification
Mineral uncommon

Needed for sonar and navigation tools.

Details
Found In Magnetite fields, Specific biome formations
Used For Sonar systems, Pressure modules, Navigation equipment
Related Recipes Sonar, Cyclops Pressure Compensator, Compass

Creepvine Sample

WIP
Organic common

Harvested from creepvine plants in kelp forests.

Details
Found In Kelp forests, Creepvine clusters near surface
Used For Fiber mesh, Silicone rubber, Basic crafting
Related Recipes Fiber Mesh, Silicone Rubber

Table Coral

WIP
Organic common

A renewable organic resource for electronics.

Details
Found In Shallow reefs, Coral formations
Used For Computer chips, Electronics
Related Recipes Computer Chip

Gel Sack

Needs Verification
Organic uncommon

Glowing organic material. Used in advanced chemistry.

Details
Found In Mid-depth caves, Jellyshroom Cave analog
Used For Benzene, Advanced fuel
Related Recipes Benzene

Uraninite Crystal

Needs Verification
Mineral rare

Radioactive resource for late-game power solutions.

Details
Found In Deep rocky formations, Lava zones
Used For Nuclear reactor, Nuclear battery, Reactor rods
Related Recipes Reactor Rod, Nuclear Battery, Ion Power Cell

About the Subnautica 2 Resource Database

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