Subnautica 2 Priority Materials Tier List
Which materials to hoard and what to keep in stock in Subnautica 2. Resource tier list and farming priorities.
Priority Materials Tier List
5-star Priority (Must Have)
| Material | Why |
|---|---|
| Titanium | Used from beginning to endgame. Most crafting recipes. Required for final mission. |
| Quartz | Essential for Glass, Enameled Glass, Battery Terminal, Solar Panel, System Chips |
| Copper | Creates Copper Wire → Wiring Kits. Required for most Vehicles, Tools, Base Facilities |
| Creature Enamel | Required for modifications. Main ingredient for Enameled Glass (Feedback Resonator) |
| Fibrous Pulp | Used for Fiber (many recipes), food, and items |
| Silver | First Fin & Air Tank upgrades. Wiring Kits & System Chips for electronics |
| Celestine | Late-game material. Required for Strontium. Needed for final mission |
| Sulfur | Creates Strong Acid for Batteries. Good for emergencies |
| Gold | Required for most electronic crafting recipes |
4-star Priority
| Material | Why |
|---|---|
| Lithium | Mostly used for Batteries |
| Conduit Crystal | Upgrades Sonic Resonator, Scanner. Modifying Tadpole |
| Atacamite | Late-game, needed for advanced upgrades and final mission |
| Troilite | Late-game, needed for advanced upgrades and final mission |
| Lucifer Rotsac | Mainly used for Rubber |
| Lead | Required for Batteries and other recipes |
3-star Priority
| Material | Why |
|---|---|
| Salt | Mainly for food. Highly abundant |
| Axum Bacterial Culture | For Metal Farms. Only gather what you need |
| Acidic Raion Pouch | For Weak Acid. Less necessary mid-game |
2-star Priority
| Material | Why |
|---|---|
| Medical Gel Sac | Healing item. Loses value late-game |
1-star Priority
| Material | Why |
|---|---|
| Pent | Only for Biofuel. Not necessary for progression |
Store materials in Lockers at your base — don’t carry everything with you.
The Bottom Line: Subnautica 2 respects your intelligence in a way most games don’t. It doesn’t put a glowing arrow on everything you need to interact with. It expects you to explore, experiment, and yes — die a few times. The guides on this site exist because I’ve already done the dying for you. Use them, learn the systems, and then go experience the terror and wonder of this alien ocean for yourself. There’s nothing else quite like it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials should I always keep in stock?
5-star priority: Titanium, Quartz, Copper, Creature Enamel, Fibrous Pulp, Silver, Celestine, Sulfur, Gold. These are used throughout the entire game for crafting tools, vehicles, and base building.
Which materials are most important in Subnautica 2?
Titanium is the most important — used from start to finish. Copper is essential for Wiring Kits. Silver is needed for first upgrades and electronics. Celestine is required for late-game and final mission.
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