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The world of Subnautica has loads of different resources and minerals that you can collect and use, like Magnetite. Like most of the materials that can be found in the game, Magnetite can be found in various locations around the world, and isn’t always the easiest to locate. Though, since it is used for crafting important items, it’s a very good idea to at least know where you can find it, as you’ll end up needing it eventually. Keep reading to learn where and how to get Magnetite in Subnautica.
Subnautica: How to Get Magnetite
Luckily for us, Magnetite is one of the more common resources in the game, and can be found pretty easily if you know where to look. There are 4 different biomes, or areas where Magnetite can be found:
- In the Mountains that can be found to the North of Lifepod 5
- In the Mountain Range Caves that can be found next to the Kelp Forest that is within the Mountain Range
- In the Jellyshroom Caves that can be found below the Safe Shallows and the Kelp Forest
- In the Lost River
- Entrance can be found in the Blood Kelp Zones, in the Deep Grand Reef, or near the border that is between the Bulb and Mountain biomes
When you head out to look for Magnetite, you will find it in the form of a large cluster of blue-colored minerals protruding from a rock.
How to Harvest Magnetite in Subnautica
Even though you can harvest some of the early game resources with your hands, like titanium, this isn’t the case for Magnetite. You’ll have to get your hands on a Prawn Suit Drill Arm in order to harvest them. To get that, you’ll have to have access to the Moonpool as well as a Vehicle Upgrade Console. To craft the Vehicle Upgrade Console, you will need:
- 5x Titanium
- 1x Lithium
- 4x Diamond
What Can be Crafted with Magnetite?
- Fabricator
- Modification Station
- Vehicle Modification Station
- Scanner Room Fabricator
- Cyclops Fabricator
As these items can be crafted with Magnetite, and some of them are actually very important, it’s crucial that you learn how to get your hands on some Magnetite.
This is everything you need to know about where and how to get Magnetite in Subnautica, and even what you can craft with it. Be sure to check back for more useful guides and as always, be safe and have fun!
