Subnautica: Below Zero, the sequel to Subnautica, received its full release and once again tasks players with exploring Planet 4546B. Much like the original game, exploring the alien planet is easier said than done, as there are numerous environmental hazards and terrifying predators for players to contend with. Thankfully, the playable character, Robin, is extremely resourceful and can craft numerous items and suits to help her survive the harsh conditions.
Unfortunately, crafting Subnautica: Below Zero's suits is easier said than done, as players must traverse the game's dangerous ocean and new arctic biomes to search for materials and fragments needed for blueprints.
Updated May 22, 2022 by Jack Pursey: Crafting in the Subnautica series is much like opening a Matryoshka doll, in the sense that when players find something they want to craft, they'll often realize that the process requires far more steps than they could have imagined.
The Prawn Suit is a craftable vehicle in Subnautica: Below Zero that takes a particularly long time to create. To give players an extra helping hand, we've updated this list to include a guide on how to craft the Mobile Vehicle Bay, which is needed for completing the Prawn Suit project.
Reinforced Dive Suit
The Reinforced Dive Suit does exactly what it says on the tin, offering a more sturdy diving suit to protect Robin from hazards. The suit decreases damage taken by 50% and increases heat resistance from 50° to 70°. However, the suit has its drawbacks, as it reduces the player's swimming speed.
Fragment Location:
The Reinforced Dive Suit fragment is located in the Mercury II's bow section, which can be found in the Lilypad Islands biome at around 250m depth.
Materials Needed:
- 1x Synthetic Fibers - The Synthetic Fibers are the trickiest part to construct, as they require 1x Ruby and 1x Spiral Plant Clipping. Rubys can be found at the seabed of numerous biomes, including the Lilypads Crevice, Tree Spires, and dangerous yet beautiful Crystal Caves. The Spiral Plant Clipping is also difficult to obtain, as players must find a Spiral Plant in either the Deep Purple Vents or inside of a Ventgarden. Knifing a Spiral Plant will give the player a clipping.
- 2x Diamond - Much like Rubys, Diamonds can be found at the seabed of numerous biomes. Such biomes include the Deep Twisty Bridges, Thermal Spires, and Tree Spires. Diamonds can also be found in arctic biomes such as Delta Island and East Arctic.
- 2x Titanium - Titanium is one of the most common materials in Subnautica: Below Zero. It is found in a plethora of places, including Argentite Outcrops, Limestone Outcrops, Galena Outcrops, Rocks, and Calaverite Outcrops. Titanium can also be obtained by crafting Metal Salvage and by scanning items that the player already has blueprints for.
Cold Suit
The Cold Suit is a fresh addition to the Subnautica series, as it relates to Below Zero's new arctic biomes. The suit is essential for traversing deep into the above water biomes, as it prevents Robin from dying of hypothermia. The Cold Suit differentiates itself from the other suits on this list, as it requires a matching helmet and pair of gloves to be fully operational.
Cold Suit - Fragment Location:
The Cold Suit fragment can be found in the Phi Robotics Center, which is located within the Glacial Basin biome. Once the fragment has been scanned, the Cold Suit Gloves and Cold Suit Helmet blueprints will also be unlocked.
Cold Suit - Materials Needed:
- 2x Fiber Mesh - To make Fiber Mesh, players need 2x Creepvine Samples, which need to be cut from Creepvines.
- 2x Snow Stalker Fur - As the name suggests, Snow Stalker Fur is one of the most dangerous materials to obtain. To extract the fur from a Snow Stalker, players need to construct a Spy Pengling (x2 Titanium, 1x Wiring Kit, 1x Battery, 1x Silicone Rubber) and Spy Pengling Remote (1x Copper Wire, 1x Titanium) then use it to creep up on a Snow Stalker and pick off some fur. Snow Stalker Fur can also be found in Glacial Bay caves.
Cold Suit Gloves - Materials Needed:
- 1x Fiber Mesh
- 1x Snow Stalker Fur
Cold Suit Helmet- Materials Needed:
- 1x Fiber Mesh
- 1x Snow Stalker Fur
Stillsuit
The Stillsuit is handy for anyone who is growing frustrated at constantly having to refill their hydration meter. Unfortunately, the suit won't completely eliminate the player's time seeking drinkable fluid, though it will cut down on it significantly, as the Stillsuit converts Robin's bodily fluids into Reclaimed Water twice per day.
Materials Needed:
- 1x Synthetic Fibers - As detailed in the Reinforced Dive Suit section, Synthetic Fibers can be crafted with 1x Ruby and 1x Spiral Plant Clipping.
- 1x Aerogel - Aerogel is crafted with a combination of 1x Ruby and 1x Gel Sack. As mentioned before, Ruby can be found in numerous seabeds. Gel Sack, on the other hand, can be found sporadically within the following biomes: Lilypad Islands, Lilypad Islands Caves, Lilypads Crevice, Deep Purple Vents, Deep Twisty Bridges.
- 1x Copper Wire - Copper Wire is crafted with 2x Copper Ore. To find Copper Ore, players need to crack open Limestone Outcrops and Rocks.
Mobile Vehicle Bay
Before diving into the Prawn Suit section below, it's important that players first know how to make a Mobile Vehicle Bay. Unlike the other suits on this list that are made at a Fabricator, the Mobile Vehicle Bay is what players need to finalize their Prawn Suit.
Players shouldn't let having to craft a Mobile Vehicle Bay put them off obtaining the Prawn Suit, as they'll have to craft one sooner or later to reach some of the ocean's deepest depths as safely as possible with either a Prawn Suit or Seatruck.
Fragment Location:
Mobile Vehicle Bay fragments are located in three main locations, the Arctic Kelp Caves, the Arctic Kelp Forest, and the Twisty Bridges.
The fragments can also be found in Sea Monkey Nests. In a game full of terrifying underwater creatures, it's impressive that the passive Sea Monkeys manage to be among the most annoying creatures at times, as they can steal the player's equipment. However, players can get revenge on the species by raiding their nests, which can be found in the Arctic Kelp Caves, Arctic Kelp Fores, and Lilypads Crevice.
Materials Needed:
- Computer Chip: Computer Chips require 1x Gold, which can be found in Calaverite Outcrops and large resource deposits; 1x Copper Wire, which can be crafted using 2x Copper found in Limestone Outcrops and large resource deposits; and finally, 2x Table Coral Sample, which can be harvested from Table Corals found in the Twisty Bridges and Lilypad Islands.
- Lubricant: Lubricant is acquired via 1x Creepvine Seed Cluster. The clusters can be found on Creepvine growing in the Arctic Kelp Forest.
- Titanium Ingot: Titanium Ingots require 5x Titanium. Titanium can be found in various Outcrops and also crafted using Metal Salvage.
Prawn Suit
The Prawn Suit differentiates itself from the other suits on this list by being a vehicle that the player enters, rather than a suit that they wear. The Prawn Suit was one of the most valuable items in the previous Subnautica, as it let players travel to the ocean's vast depths and made them extremely tough to kill, regardless of which predators were attacking.
The mechanical suit isn't as essential in Below Zero, as an upgraded Seatruck is the superior vehicle. Still, the suit is certainly worth constructing, as it remains the best way to traverse the ocean floor.
Fragment Location:
Prawn suit fragments can be found in the Phi Excavation Site, Koppa Mining Site, Mercury II's bow section, and Outpost Zero.
Materials Needed:
- 1x Plasteel Ingot - The Plasteel Ingot can be time-consuming to construct, as it requires 1x Titanium Ingot and 2x Lithium. Titanium Ingots require 5x Titanium, while Lithium can be found in the seabed of multiple biomes, including Purple Vents, Deep Purple Vents, Deep Twisty Bridges, Tree Spires, and Thermal Spires.
- 1x Power Cell - Power Cells are another time-consuming item to construct, as they require 2x Battery and 1x Silicone Rubber. To make a Battery, players need to combine 1x Copper Ore with 2x Ribbon Plant (commonly found around the starting area). Silicone Rubber requires 1x Creepvine Seed Cluster, which can be found on Creepvines
- 1x Enameled Glass - Enameled Glass is constructed with 1x Glass, 1x Lead, and 1x Diamond. Glass is crafted with 2x Quartz, Lead is found in Galena Outcrops, and Diamond can be found at the seabed of numerous different biomes.
- 1x Computer Chip - The final material needed to craft the Prawn Suit will again take a bit of time. It requires 2x Table Coral Sample, 1x Copper Wire, and 1x Gold. Table Coral Samples are obtained by cutting Table Coral, which can be found in the Twisty Bridges and Lilypad Islands; Copper Wire requires 2x Copper Ore, and Gold is found within Calaverite Outcrop and Rocks.
Prawn Suit Upgrades
The Prawn Suit can be upgraded with a plethora of upgrades that can improve its jumping power, increase its crush depth, and more. Here is every Prawn Suit upgrade and how to craft it:
Depth Module MK1
- The Depth Module MK1 increases the Prawn Suit's crush depth to 1100m. The suit's original crush depth is 400m.
- To craft the Depth Module MK1, combine the following items at a Fabricator: 1x Synthetic Fibers, 3x Ruby, 1x Enameled Glass.
Depth Module Mk2
- The Depth Module MK2 increases the Prawn Suit's crush depth to 700m.
- To craft the Depth Module MK2, combine the following items at a Modification Station: 1x Depth Module MK1, 1x Kyanite, 2x Nickel Ore.
Drill Arm
- The Drill Arm upgrade is predominantly used for mining resources. It can also be used as a weapon, though it is highly ineffective.
- To craft the Drill Arm, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 5x Titanium, 1x Lithium, 4x Diamond.
Jump Jet Upgrade
- As the name suggests, the Jump Jet Upgrade significantly improves the suit's jumping power.
- To craft the Jump Jet Upgrade, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 2x Nickel Ore, 3x Crystalline Sulfur, 5x Titanium, 1x Lithium.
Storage Module
- The Storage Module increases the Prawn Suit's original storage by 6 spaces. It can also be stacked.
- To craft the Storage Module, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 3x Titanium, 1x Lithium.
Propulsion Cannon
- The Propulsion Cannon can lift heavy objects. It is ideal for clearing the game's many blocked paths that lead to valuable resources.
- To craft the Propulsion Cannon, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 1x Computer Chip, 5x, Titanium, 1x Lithium, 2x Magnetite.
Thermal Reactor
- The Thermal Reactor is a handy tool for those traveling to warm regions of the map, as it generates power when the surrounding area is 30 °C or higher.
- To craft the Thermal Reactor, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 2x Kyanite, 2x Polyaniline, 1x Wiring Kit.
Grappling Arm
- The Grappling Arm lets players latch onto surfaces to either pull the suit up or swing like a giant metal Spider-Man. It is an important upgrade as it can get the suit out of deep caves.
- To craft the Grappling Arm, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 1x Benzene, 1x Advanced Wiring Kit, 2x Titanium, 1x Lithium.
Torpedo Arm
- The Torpedo Arm is great for fending off predators as it can fire Gas Torpedos and Vortex Torpedos.
- To craft the Torpedo Arm, combine the following items at either a Fabricator or Vehicle Upgrade Console: 5x Titanium, 1x Lithium, 1x Aerogel.
Subnautica: Below Zero is out now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch