Gasopod

The Gasopod is a large, slow-moving creature that roams the grassy plateaus. While it is not predatory and will not chase you, it has a potent defense mechanism: when a player or predator gets too close, the Gasopod releases a cloud of toxic gas that deals continuous damage to anything inside it. The gas cloud lingers for several seconds, so even after the Gasopod moves on, the area remains hazardous. The safest approach is simply to give Gasopods a wide berth.

Gasopods graze peacefully on the seafloor, filtering food from the sediment. They are not territorial and will not pursue threats — instead, they rely on their gas cloud as a deterrent. When startled, they release a burst of gas and continue drifting away. Gasopods are often found in small groups, which means triggering one can set off a chain reaction of gas clouds. The gas is heavier than water and tends to linger near the seafloor, making bottom-hugging routes through grassy plateaus risky.

The Gasopod is not aggressive, so the best strategy is avoidance. Maintain distance and swim above the seafloor when crossing grassy plateaus to stay clear of lingering gas clouds. If you must pass near a Gasopod, do so quickly and from above, where the gas is less concentrated. A vehicle like a Seamoth or PRAWN suit can absorb the gas damage, but prolonged exposure will deplete hull integrity.

Gasopods are not edible and drop no standard resources. If killed, they may yield a small amount of biomass suitable for Bioreactor fuel, but the effort and risk are rarely worth it compared to simply avoiding them.

Gasopods are found in the grassy plateaus biome, typically between 50m and 200m depth. They graze along the seafloor and are often encountered in small herds. Use the interactive map to identify grassy plateau zones and plan routes that minimize Gasopod encounters.