Subnautica 2 Great Jaw Leviathan Guide — Trap & Lithium

Overview

Stationary Leviathan — a massive clam on the seafloor

Location

Tufa Towers, ~350m SW of Lifepod, near Cicada Wreck (Canteen)

How to Scan

Face the outer shell and use Scanner — no need to enter

What’s Inside

Central pod with purple tendrils — touch them and the shell closes

Loot	Details
Lithium Deposits	Break with Sonic Resonator
Portable Oxygen Generator Frag 1	Outside central pod
Portable Oxygen Generator Frag 2	Inside pod under Metal Salvage
Metal Salvage	Process into Salvaged Titanium
Nahema Databank Entry	At the foot of the Great Jaw

Survival Tips

Touch tendrils → shell snaps shut → poison damage

• Move slowly — remove Wakemaker if venturing inside
• Watch recoil — Sonic Resonator pushback can push you into tendrils
• Air Bladder — use immediately if trapped to escape before poison kills
• Wait for reopen — shell opens again after closing

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The Bottom Line: First time I saw the Collector Leviathan grab my Tadpole and throw it like a toy, I sat there with my mouth open for a solid five seconds. These creatures aren’t just set dressing — they’re encounters with real patterns you can learn and exploit. The Deepwing Brooder is your best friend (free Pavlova, thank me later). The Shiver will end your run if you wander past the orange markers. Respect the food chain, scan smart, and never swim straight at anything that looks like it could swallow you whole.