PRAWN Suit Drill Arm
The PRAWN Suit Drill Arm is a mining arm attachment that drills large resource deposits and damages enemies, making it essential for harvesting high-value materials in deep and dangerous biomes.
Quick Info
Description
The PRAWN Suit Drill Arm mounts on the PRAWN Suit's left arm and replaces the default manipulator with a high-torque drill head. It can break Limestone, Sandstone, and Basalt outcrops in seconds, and it deals significant damage to creatures that grapple the PRAWN Suit. Combined with the PRAWN Grappling Arm, it gives you a complete mining and traversal loadout for deep expeditions.
How to Get
Recover the blueprint by scanning fragments in the Inactive Lava Zone, or from data boxes in the Gamer's Retreat habitat area. Bring a PRAWN Suit with the Grappling Arm pre-installed to reach vertical fragment caches.
Materials Required
- 1x PRAWN SuitPre-built exosuit
- 1x DiamondMined from shale
- 1x LithiumMined from shale
- 1x TitaniumMined from limestone
Crafting Station
Modification Station — install in the PRAWN Suit upgrade console.
High-tier mining upgradeUses & Tips
Use the drill to mine Kyanite and Diamond in the Inactive Lava Zone, and to clear boulder blockages inside deep wreck corridors. Pair it with the Grappling Arm for vertical mineral veins.
Resource Mining
Drills Limestone, Sandstone, and Basalt outcrops in seconds; ideal for high-yield farming routes.
Combat Damage
Deals heavy damage to hostile fauna that grapple the PRAWN Suit, freeing you quickly.
Heat Resistant
Drill head is reinforced for lava-zone mining without overheating or breaking.
Related Blueprints
Map Locations
Scan fragments in the Inactive Lava Zone and inside the Lava Castle to acquire the blueprint. Plan your descent with the interactive map so you can map fragment spawns against safe docking corridors.
View on Interactive Map →Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PRAWN Drill Arm do?
It attaches to the PRAWN Suit and drills large resource deposits like Limestone, Sandstone, and Basalt, while also dealing damage to hostile fauna that approach the suit. The drill head is heat-resistant for lava-zone work.
Does the Drill Arm work in lava zones?
Yes, the drill is heat resistant and is one of the safest ways to mine Kyanite and Diamond in the Inactive Lava Zone. The PRAWN Suit's reinforced hull pairs well with the drill for sustained mining sessions.
Where do I find the Drill Arm blueprint?
The blueprint is acquired by scanning fragments in the Inactive Lava Zone or from data boxes in the Gamer's Retreat habitat area. Three fragments are required to unlock the full schematic.
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