Gold
Gold is a conductive metal in Subnautica 2, harvested from sandstone outcrops. It is the backbone of advanced electronics, feeding into computer chips, wiring kits, and ion batteries that unlock mid- and late-game technology.
Quick Info
How to Get & Where to Find
Break Sandstone Outcrops in mid-depth biomes. Sandstone has a tan, gritty texture distinct from pale limestone and dark shale. Each outcrop has a chance to drop Gold, Silver Ore, or Lead, so a single run usually fills several crafting chains at once.
Uses & Recipes
Gold is your ticket into Subnautica 2's tech tree. The Computer Chip alone unlocks the Habitat Builder, Scanner Room, and most vehicle blueprints, making Gold one of the highest-leverage mid-game resources you can farm.
Tips & Strategies
Bring Multiple Storage
Sandstone drops Gold, Silver, and Lead. A floating storage chest on a Seamoth storage module lets you carry all three without sorting trips back to base.
Farm the Kelp Forest First
The Kelp Forest is shallow, predator-light compared to Grassy Plateaus, and dense with sandstone. Start your Gold runs here before graduating to deeper biomes.
Stockpile for Computer Chips
Each Computer Chip costs 2 Gold. Most late-game blueprints chain through chips, so bank 20+ Gold before the mid-game push to avoid backtracking.
Use a Scanner Room
A Scanner Room in the Kelp Forest will highlight sandstone outcrops within range, dramatically cutting search time on repeat farm runs.
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Map Locations
Sandstone outcrops spawn reliably across the Kelp Forest and Grassy Plateaus. Pin Gold farming routes on the interactive map to keep your electronics supply chain flowing.
View on Interactive Map →Frequently Asked Questions
What outcrop drops Gold?
Gold drops from sandstone outcrops, which also yield Silver Ore and Lead. Sandstone is tan and gritty in texture, easily distinguished from pale limestone or dark shale.
Where is the best biome to farm Gold?
The Kelp Forest and Grassy Plateaus are the most reliable early-to-mid game sources of sandstone. The Kelp Forest is shallower and safer, while the Plateaus offer higher density but more predator activity.
Do I need Gold early game?
Not immediately. Gold becomes essential once you unlock the Computer Chip recipe, which is required for the Habitat Builder, Scanner Room, and most vehicles. Start banking it before the mid-game push.
How much Gold should I stockpile?
Aim for at least 20–25 Gold to comfortably cover Computer Chips for the Habitat Builder, Scanner Room, vehicle blueprints, and a few Wiring Kits. The Crafting Calculator can compute exact totals for your build.
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