Crafting Calculator
Search a crafted item and calculate required base materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the crafting station name in parentheses (e.g., Processor) mean in the alternate recipe section?
The station name in parentheses tells you which workbench to use for that recipe. For example, Glass has two recipes: Recipe 1 uses the Fabricator (2× Quartz), while Recipe 2 uses the Processor (2× Salt). Strong Acid can be made at the Processor with either Recipe 1 (2× Necrolei Cysts) or Recipe 2 (1× Sulfur + 1× Gold). Knowing the station matters — if you're deep in the ocean near a Processor, the salt route for Glass may be faster than sailing back for quartz.
What is an alternate recipe in Subnautica 2, and which items have multiple crafting options?
An alternate recipe is a second (or third) way to craft the same item using different ingredients, often at a different station. Key examples: Glass can be made with 2× Quartz (Fabricator) or 2× Salt (Processor). Strong Acid requires either 2× Necrolei Cysts or 1× Sulfur + 1× Gold (both at the Processor). Germanium Ingot accepts 2× Silver or 2× Lead (Processor). Grease can be crafted from 1× Lucifer Rotsac (Fabricator) or 2× Halfmoon fish (Processor). The Subnautica 2 Crafting Calculator on this page highlights these alternate paths in the Base Materials section, so you can plan around whichever resources you have farmed.
How do I craft or obtain Strong Acid in Subnautica 2?
Strong Acid is processed in the Processor using 2x Necrolei Cysts. Alternatively, it can be crafted using 1x Sulfur + 1x Gold. It is a critical component for mid-game electronics like Advanced Batteries, Power Cells, and Dedicated Cores.
Where can I find Troilite and how do I mine it?
Troilite is harvested from Mineralized Clinker deposits in deep volcanic biomes like the Root Canyon (below 450m). You must use a Sonic Resonator to mine it. It is required for crafting Manganese (Mangalloy) Ingots, Ultra High Capacity Air Tanks, and Entangled Power Cells.
Where do I collect Conduit Crystals and what are their main recipes?
Conduit Crystals grow on Conduit Crystal Deposits within the Power Plant biome. They are essential for crafting Improved Fins, Advanced Batteries, Entangled Power Cells, and the Bioscanner at the Modification Station.
How do I harvest Creature Enamel and craft Enameled Glass?
Enameled Glass is crafted in the Fabricator using 1x Glass + 1x Creature Enamel. Creature Enamel is harvested using a Sonic Resonator on Enamel Husk nodes, which are typically found near alien ruins and deeper biomes.
How do I unlock additional passive Biomod slots in the Bio Lab?
In the current Early Access build of Subnautica 2, you cannot unlock extra passive Biomod slots. The character is limited to 1 active and 1 passive slot. Additional slots in the UI are placeholders for future updates.
What are Tailings and how do I unlock the blueprints?
Tailings in Subnautica 2 refer to alien-themed decorative furniture and base structures. To unlock these blueprints, you must visit the Tailings Village (approx. 1,200m East-Southeast of the Lifepod) and scan the Recipe Data Cards and chests there.