Subnautica 2 Tadpole Guide — Build & Fragment Locations

Tadpole Overview

The Tadpole is your primary vehicle — efficient, agile, and essential for deep-sea exploration.

Fragment Locations

Fragment	Location	Distance
Fragments 1-3	Tadpole Pens	~685m East

All 3 required fragments are at the Tadpole Pens. Additional fragment locations exist at Cicada Wreck and Old Habitat.

Recipe

Material	Amount
Titanium Ingot	x2
Glass	x1
System Chip	x1
Power Cell	x1

Required Structures

• Moonpool — Titanium x5
• Vehicle Fabricator — Titanium x3, Glass x2
• Tadpole Dock (optional) — Silver Ingot x1, Titanium Ingot x2, Copper Wire x2

Chassis Upgrades

• Scout Ray — Improved speed and maneuverability
• Haul Chassis — Extra storage + multiplayer passenger slots

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The Bottom Line: The Tadpole isn’t just a vehicle — it’s your lifeline. I spent my first few hours treating it like a nice-to-have and wondering why I kept dying in deep water. Then I built one, upgraded it, and suddenly the ocean opened up. Prioritize the Depth Module. Get the Scout Chassis before you cross to the Alien Ruins. A well-equipped Tadpole is the difference between exploring and just barely surviving.