Subnautica 2 Resource Locations & Farming Guide
Finding the right resources at the right time is the difference between progress and frustration. This guide covers the locations, uses, and farming strategies for every important material on Planet Proteus.
Last updated: September 5, 2026
Resource Overview
Subnautica 2 uses a refined crafting system where raw materials must often be processed before use. Understanding the crafting chain saves time and inventory space.
Basic Materials
| Resource | Location | Primary Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium | Scattered on ocean floor; abundant in shallows and near wrecks | Base structures, vehicles, tools, air tanks |
| Copper | Inside caves and shallow rock outcrops | Batteries, wiring, base fabricator, electronics |
| Quartz | Coral domes and rocky outcrops in shallows | Scanner, glass, hatches, solar panels |
| Silver | Caves, deeper shallows, and certain wrecks | Standard Air Tank, high-tier electronics |
| Lead | Scan or mine from specific rock deposits | Radiation protection, reactor components |
| Gold | Deeper biomes and specific rock outcrops | Advanced electronics, computer chips |
Advanced & Crafted Materials
| Material | Recipe | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Copper x2, Acidic Raion Pouch x3 | Scanner, Flashlight, tools, vehicles |
| Rubber | Lucifer Rotsac x2 | Air Tanks, fins, seals |
| Fiber | Fibrous Pulp (via Survival Multitool) | Various crafting recipes |
| System Chip | Gold, Copper, Quartz | Habitat Builder, advanced base modules |
| Wiring Kit | Silver, Copper | Vehicles, advanced electronics |
Organic Materials
| Material | Source | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Water Slug | Seafloor in starting biome (translucent blue slugs) | Primary early hydration source |
| Lucifer Rotsac | Red bulbous plants on seafloor | Crafting Rubber |
| Acidic Raion Pouch | Acid Raion plants | Crafting Batteries |
| Fibrous Pulp | Various underwater plants (harvest with Multitool) | Crafting Fiber |
Farming Strategies
Passive Material Farming
Scanning items you already have blueprints for rewards raw materials. This is a reliable passive farm while exploring:
- Re-scan common fragments near your base
- Scan duplicate flora and fauna
- Use the Scanner Station to locate specific ores efficiently
Silver Farming
Silver is the biggest early-game bottleneck. Best methods:
- Check all caves in the shallows thoroughly
- Loot supply crates and black box sites
- Build a Scanner Station and ping Silver Ore
- Explore wrecks â they often contain pre-looted Silver
Titanium Gathering
Titanium is abundant but consumed in massive quantities for bases. Collect every outcrop you see, even if your inventory is full. You will need hundreds for a fully developed base.
Place a small outpost base near resource-rich zones. A single room with a fabricator and storage locker turns a long commute into a quick farming run.
Scanner Station: Your Resource Radar
Once your base is powered, building a Scanner Station should be your next priority. It removes the guesswork from resource hunting by displaying HUD pings for your chosen material.
How to use it effectively:
- Build a Scanner Station inside your powered base
- Interact with the terminal to select a resource
- Follow the HUD pings to locate deposits
- Switch targets as your needs change
The Scanner Station has a limited range. Build additional stations in distant outposts to cover new territories.