Kelp Forest
Dense forest of giant kelp towers. Rich in resources but patrolled by Stalkers.
Quick Info
Overview
The Kelp Forest is the natural next step beyond the Shallow Waters. Towering columns of giant kelp rise from the seabed to the surface, filtering sunlight into green-gold shafts and creating a layered, three-dimensional environment. The forest floor is thick with limestone and shale outcrops, making it one of the most resource-dense biomes for its depth.
That richness comes with a cost. Stalkers patrol the kelp rows between roughly 50 and 150m, drawn to metal objects and notorious for stealing cameras and dropped items. They are opportunistic rather than relentless, so smart positioning and a survival knife are usually enough to keep you safe while you harvest. Sulfur plants tucked among the kelp offer Sulfur for flares and repair tools.
Small wrecks scattered through the forest reward scanning with useful fragment blueprints, while the kelp tendrils themselves are harvestable for samples used in basic recipes. With mild temperatures and manageable depths, the Kelp Forest is where most players graduate from pure survival into deliberate exploration and base expansion.
Resources Found Here
The Kelp Forest is a resource powerhouse. Limestone outcrops yield Titanium and Copper, while shale outcrops add Silver and Quartz to your haul. Sulfur plants growing among the kelp provide Sulfur for early tools and flares.
Creatures Found Here
The Kelp Forest supports a mix of passive fish and one notable predator. Stalkers are the signature threat, but Bladderfish and Peepers remain common enough to keep you fed and watered.
Exploration Tips
Bring fins and a knife
Fins let you outpace Stalkers and a knife discourages them. Together they make the forest safe enough to harvest efficiently.
Watch your metal
Stalkers are attracted to metal and cameras. Stash loose metal before swimming through dense kelp to avoid losing items.
Scan the small wrecks
Small wrecks dot the forest floor and contain scannable fragments that unlock useful blueprints early in your run.
Harvest sulfur plants
Sulfur plants tucked among the kelp yield Sulfur for flares and the repair tool. Approach carefully, as they can burst.
Points of Interest
Kelp Tendrils
The towering kelp columns can be harvested for samples used in basic recipes. They also provide vertical cover when evading Stalkers.
Small Wrecks
Scattered derelict pods and wreckage contain scannable fragments that unlock early blueprints and advance your tech tree.
Map Locations
The Kelp Forest rings the Shallow Waters and extends to mid-depth. Use the interactive map to find wrecks, mark Stalker patrol zones, and route between limestone and shale clusters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Stalkers in kelp forest?
Yes. Stalkers are the signature predator of the Kelp Forest, patrolling between roughly 50 and 150m. They are opportunistic, attracted to metal, and known to steal cameras and dropped items, but they are not lethal if you keep moving and carry a survival knife.
What resources are in kelp forest?
Titanium and Copper from limestone outcrops, Silver and Quartz from shale outcrops, and Sulfur harvested from sulfur plants growing among the kelp. It is one of the most resource-diverse biomes for its depth range.
How deep is kelp forest?
The Kelp Forest spans about 50 to 200m. The upper section is manageable with basic fins, while the deeper reaches benefit from an upgraded oxygen tank so you can harvest shale deposits without constant resurfacing.
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