Last Minute Preparations

Gear up for the final push in Subnautica: Below Zero. Learn essential preparations for your Cyclops, Prawn Suit, and survival needs before descending into the planet's deepest regions.

As you approach the end of your journey in Subnornautica: Below Zero, there's one major undertaking left: a descent into the planet's deepest regions. This will require significant preparation, as you'll be exceeding the depth limits of even a fully upgraded Seamoth. The Prawn Suit, capable of reaching 1700m, is necessary, but its limited mobility necessitates a larger vessel. You need a Cyclops.

If you haven't found the Cyclops blueprint yet, search the Mushroom Forests or Sea Treader's Path for Hull Fragments, Mushroom Forests, Underwater Islands, or the Crash Site for Engine Fragments, and Mushroom Forests, Sea Treader's Path, or the Crash Site for Bridge Fragments.

Once you have a Cyclops, familiarize yourself with its operation and equip it with upgrade modules. Consider it a mobile base by adding interior modules. The first Cyclops depth module is crucial; if you lack the blueprint, find Lifepod 2 in the northern Blood Kelp Zone. The Reinforced Dive Suit is also highly recommended for its damage reduction and increased temperature resistance, though it won't protect you from extreme heat like lava.

For your Prawn Suit, a Drill Arm attachment is essential for harvesting the large ore deposits found throughout the planet, especially in the deeper sections. For sustenance, cultivate plants within your Cyclops for a reliable source of food and water, or stock up extensively on water from your base. It's advisable to build a Fabricator and Modification Station inside your Cyclops. Also, bring materials to construct a small base with a moonpool and vehicle upgrade console, particularly for crafting the Prawn Suit MK1 depth module, as one of its components is found early in the descent.

Pack extra power cells for your Cyclops, as it will consume a significant amount of energy. Craft two Purple Tablets or bring the materials to make them. The more resources and facilities you can establish within your Cyclops, the better prepared you will be for the extended journey ahead. Finally, deploy numerous beacons to navigate the potentially confusing deep-sea environment, as the Pathfinder Tool may not suffice for the vast distances involved.