Beacon
Marks locations on your HUD and map. Drop them at resource nodes, bases, wrecks, and points of interest for easy navigation and return trips.
Quick Info
How to Get
The Beacon is one of the first blueprints available from the start of the game. Craft it at any Fabricator with basic materials found in shallow waters.
Available From Start
No fragment scanning required. The Beacon recipe is unlocked by default in your PDA.
Craft at Fabricator
Use any Fabricator with 1x Copper Wire and 1x Silicone Rubber. Both are early-game materials.
Craft in Bulk
Materials are cheap and plentiful. Stock up on 5-10 Beacons before exploring new biomes.
Crafting Recipe
Total raw materials: 2x Copper, 1x Quartz
Uses & Applications
Mark Resource Nodes
Drop Beacons at rich outcrop clusters to find them again on future mining trips.
Mark Base Locations
Place a Beacon at each seabase to navigate back easily, especially in low-visibility biomes.
Mark Wreck Entrances
Tag wreck entrances you have not fully explored to remind yourself to return with proper tools.
Mark Danger Zones
Place Beacons near Leviathan territories to remember patrol routes and avoid them later.
Tips & Strategies
Rename Beacons
Rename Beacons in your PDA to stay organized: "Lithium Spot A", "Wreck 3", "Base Alpha", etc.
Color Code
Assign different Beacon colors for resources, bases, wrecks, and danger zones for at-a-glance navigation.
Pick Up & Reuse
Beacons are reusable. Pick them up when you are done with an area and redeploy elsewhere.
Map Locations
Beacons can be placed anywhere in the world. Use the interactive map to plan optimal Beacon placement points.
View on Interactive Map →Related Blueprints
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to craft a Beacon?
Craft a Beacon at the Fabricator using 1x Copper Wire and 1x Silicone Rubber. Both materials are available early in the game from shallow water resource nodes.
How many Beacons can I place?
There is no hard limit on Beacons, but placing too many can clutter your HUD. Use 5-10 for key locations and rename them in the PDA for easy identification.
Can I rename Beacons?
Yes, Beacons can be renamed through the PDA interface, making it easy to organize your navigation markers. Use descriptive names like "Lithium Node A" or "Base Alpha" for clarity.
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