Essential Crafting Recipes

A comprehensive recipe guide for Subnautica 2. From basic survival tools to advanced vehicle upgrades and base modules โ€” everything you need to craft for survival on Proteus.

Survival Tools (Priority 1)

Craft these as soon as possible after starting.

ItemMaterialsWhy You Need It
ScannerTitanium x1, Battery x1Unlock blueprints by scanning
Survival KnifeTitanium x1, Silicone Rubber x1Harvest resources, defense
FlashlightGlass x1, Battery x1See in dark caves
Standard O2 TankTitanium x2, Glass x1Double your oxygen supply
FinsSilicone Rubber x2Swim faster
High Capacity O2 TankTitanium x2, Glass x1, Silver Ore x1Even more oxygen
RebreatherSilicone Rubber x2, Fiber Mesh x1Deep diving efficiency
SeaglideTitanium x1, Lubricant x1, Copper Wire x1, Battery x1Fast underwater travel

Base Building Components

Structural

ItemMaterials
Multipurpose RoomTitanium x6
I CompartmentTitanium x2
L CompartmentTitanium x2
T CompartmentTitanium x3
X CompartmentTitanium x3
Vertical ConnectorTitanium x2
HatchTitanium x2, Quartz x1
WindowGlass x1
ReinforcementTitanium x1, Lithium x1

Base Modules

ItemMaterialsFunction
FabricatorTitanium x2, Gold x1, Table Coral Sample x1Craft items
Scanner RoomTitanium x5, Copper x2, Gold x1Locate resources
Water FiltrationTitanium x1, Copper Wire x1, Aerogel x1Unlimited water
Indoor GrowbedTitanium x2Grow food
Exterior GrowbedTitanium x2Grow exterior plants
Medkit FabricatorTitanium x1, Fiber Mesh x1, Silver Ore x1Auto-healing
MoonpoolTitanium x6, Lubricant x1, Lead x1Vehicle docking
Alien ContainmentTitanium x5, Glass x2Breed creatures

Power Generation

ItemMaterialsOutput
Solar PanelTitanium x2, Quartz x1+75/s (day)
Thermal PlantTitanium x5, Magnetite x2, Glass x1+250/s
BioreactorTitanium x3, Wiring Kit x1+500/s
Nuclear ReactorTitanium x3, Lead x1, Wiring Kit x1+2500/s
Power CellSilicone Rubber x1, Copper Wire x1, Acid Mushroom x2Storage
Ion BatterySilver Ore x1, Gold x1, Ion Cube x1Advanced storage
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Always keep spare Power Cells in your vehicle storage. Running out of power far from base is a death sentence.

Vehicle Crafting

Mobile Vehicle Bay

Required to build vehicles. Deployable platform.

Tadpole Submersible

Prawn Suit

Vehicle Upgrades

UpgradeMaterials
Depth Module MK1Titanium x1, Ruby x2
Depth Module MK2Titanium x1, Nickel Ore x3
Depth Module MK3Titanium x1, Kyanite x3
Engine EfficiencyPolyaniline x1, Wiring Kit x1
Thermal ReactorPolyaniline x1, Magnetite x2
Perimeter DefensePolyaniline x1, Battery x2
Storage ModuleTitanium x1, Lithium x1
SonarMagnetite x2, Copper Wire x1

Advanced Materials

Many recipes require processed materials. Here's how to make them:

MaterialRecipe
Silicone RubberCreepvine Seed Cluster x1
GlassQuartz x2
LubricantCreepvine Seed Cluster x1
BatteryAcid Mushroom x2, Copper Ore x1
Wiring KitSilver Ore x2
Copper WireCopper Ore x2
Titanium IngotTitanium x10
Plasteel IngotTitanium Ingot x1, Lithium x2
AerogelGel Sack x1, Titanium x1
PolyanilineGold x1, Deep Shroom x1
BenzeneBlood Oil x3
Synthetic FibersBenzene x1, Fiber Mesh x1
Fiber MeshCreepvine Sample x2

Food & Water Recipes

ItemMaterialsEffect
Cooked PeeperPeeper x1+32 Food
Cooked GarryfishGarryfish x1+42 Food
Bladderfish WaterBladderfish x1+20 Water
Disinfected WaterSalt Deposit x1, Coral Tube Sample x1+30 Water
MarblemelonGrow from seed+15 Food, +10 Water
Creepvine SampleHarvest from creepvine+3 Food
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Keep a dedicated locker at your base for "Crafting Materials" with pre-made Wiring Kits, Lubricant, and Silicone Rubber. You'll use them constantly.