Subnautica 2 Database

The Subnautica 2 Database is your complete reference for every item, material, blueprint, and vehicle in Early Access 1.0. Use the search bar to find specific items, or browse by category using the tabs below. Each entry includes the item name, category, and common uses in crafting.

Resources like Titanium, Quartz, and Copper Ore form the foundation of all crafting in Subnautica 2. Tools such as the Fabricator, Scanner, and Habitat Builder unlock new building possibilities. Blueprints for base components and vehicle upgrades can be found scattered across biomes.

How to Use This Database

This database covers every item available in Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.0. Use the search bar above to filter items by name, or click a category tab to browse resources, tools, blueprints, or vehicle upgrades. Each item card shows the item name and its icon. To get the most out of this database, combine it with the Resources Guide for farming locations and the Blueprints Guide for scanning strategies.

The Subnautica 2 item system is built around a progression pipeline: you start by collecting basic resources (Titanium, Quartz, Copper), use those to craft tools (Fabricator, Scanner), unlock base modules (Compartment, Solar Panel), and eventually build vehicles (Tadpole) and deep exploration gear (Depth Modules). This database helps you understand what each item does and where it fits in the progression.

Resource Categories Explained

Resources in Subnautica 2 fall into several categories, each with distinct characteristics and uses. Understanding these categories helps you plan your gathering routes and prioritize what to collect.

Basic Minerals (Titanium, Quartz, Copper, Lead)

These are the building blocks of almost everything. Titanium is the single most-used resource in the game, required for base foundations, tools, and equipment. Quartz is refined into Glass, which is needed for windows, the Scanner, and enameled glass for vehicle upgrades. Copper Ore is essential for wiring and batteries. Lead is primarily used for radiation shielding and reinforced base walls.

Precious Metals (Silver, Gold)

Silver Ore is found in the Twisty Bridges biome and is crucial for Wiring Kits, which unlock advanced electronics. Gold appears in the same region and is used for Advanced Wiring Kits and computer chips. Both metals become increasingly important as you progress beyond basic survival tools.

Advanced Materials (Lithium, Diamond, Ionite)

These materials define the mid-to-late game. Lithium is used for Plasteel and reinforced base components. Diamond enables Enameled Glass for deep-depth vehicle modules. Ionite Crystal is the rarest standard resource, found in DeepSpires, and is required for Depth Module MK2 and late-game crafting.

Organic Resources (Creepvine, Coral, Sulfur)

Organic materials come from flora and fauna rather than mineral deposits. Creepvine Samples provide Fiber Mesh for basic clothing and tools. Creepvine Fruit is a reliable food source and bioreactor fuel. Coral Fragments are processed into Computer Chips. Sulfur from cave deposits is essential for the Repair Tool and flares.

Radioactive Materials (Uraninite)

Uraninite is found in the Purple Vents biome and requires a Radiation Suit to collect safely. It fuels nuclear power generation for deep bases where solar and thermal options are unavailable. Each piece lasts for several game days of continuous power.

Crafting & Usage Guide

Understanding how items relate to each other in the crafting tree is essential for efficient progression. Below are the key crafting chains sorted by gameplay phase.

Early Game (First 2 Hours)

Mid Game (2-8 Hours)

Late Game (8+ Hours)

Item Stat Reference

Some items have unique properties that affect gameplay. Below are key statistics for the most important equipment pieces.

Progression Path Summary

The most efficient path through Subnautica 2's item system follows this order:

1. Gather basics — Collect Titanium, Quartz, Copper from Safe Shallows
2. Craft core tools — Fabricator → Scanner → Repair Tool → Habitat Builder
3. Establish base — Build a Compartment, Solar Panel, and Locker
4. Upgrade oxygen — High Capacity Tank for deeper exploration
5. Explore Twisty Bridges — Find Silver, Gold, and Magnetite for advanced crafting
6. Build Vehicle Bay — Craft the Tadpole for long-range travel
7. Delve into Purple Vents — Collect Lithium, Diamond, and Uraninite
8. Push to Deep Spires — Find Ionite, Deep Diamond for MK3 depth module
9. Explore Crystal Caves — Endgame resources and story conclusion

Detailed Item Reference

Below is a complete breakdown of every item available in Subnautica 2 EA 1.0, organized by category. Use this reference to understand what each item does, where to find it, and what it unlocks.

Resource Details

Tool Specifications

Base Module Reference

Depth Module Progression

Depth Modules are critical upgrades for your Tadpole vehicle. Each tier increases the maximum depth your vehicle can reach, unlocking access to new biomes and resources.

• Depth Module MK1 — Crafted with Magnetite x1 + Plasteel x1. Adds 200m depth (total 300m). Required for Purple Vents exploration.
• Depth Module MK2 — Crafted with Ionite Crystal x1 + Plasteel x1 + Magnetite x1. Adds 400m depth (total 500m). Required for Deep Spires access.
• Depth Module MK3 — Crafted with Deep Diamond x2 + Plasteel x2 + Ionite Crystal x2. Adds 600m depth (total 700m). Required for Crystal Caves endgame.

Depth modules stack — you need MK1 before you can install MK2, and MK2 before MK3. Plan your exploration route around the depth module you currently have equipped.

Related Guides

This database works best alongside the following pages:

• Resources Guide — Detailed farming locations and routes for every material
• Blueprints Guide — Where to find every fragment and blueprint
• Survival Guide — Beginner tips, oxygen management, and progression advice
• Base Building Guide — Structural integrity, power management, and base layout strategies