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The Degasi Bases
Subnautica

The Degasi Bases

Explore the Degasi bases in Subnautica. Learn about Seamoth depth limits, essential scans, and upgrades like the Purple Tablet.

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Explore the Degasi bases in Subnautica. Learn about Seamoth depth limits, essential scans, and upgrades like the Purple Tablet.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understand your Seamoth's limitations: without a Moonpool and Vehicle Upgrade Console, its maximum depth is 200m. Exceeding this depth will cause periodic damage, and at 0 health, the Seamoth will explode, harming you. Repair your Seamoth in the field with the Repair Tool.
  2. 2
    Explore freely but avoid certain areas at this stage: the cave system by Lifepod 17 (exceeds depth, difficult to surface), the Aurora (requires specific tools, better to return later), anywhere excessively deep (use common sense, but wrecks at 250m are generally accessible), and the outer rim (risk of losing your Seamoth).
  3. 3
    Search for Moonpool fragments and databoxes containing the Vehicle Upgrade Console blueprint to increase your Seamoth's depth capability.
  4. 4
    Prepare for the trip to the Degasi bases: empty your inventory, ensure you are well-fed and hydrated (no need to bring food/water for this trip).
  5. 5
    Pilot your Seamoth southwest (slightly more south than southwest) from your lifepod. Look for a cloud formation obscuring the skybox as a marker for your destination.
  6. 6
    Upon reaching the island, note the various flora for scanning and fresh food sources. The Bulbo Tree provides both food and water. Be prepared to defend yourself with your knife against small creatures.
  7. 7
    Locate the three Degasi base structures on the island. Listen to PDA data and recordings for story elements.
  8. 8
    Scan or collect the following before leaving the island: Indoor Growbed, Outdoor Growbed, Multipurpose Room, Purple Tablet (take it, don't just scan), Spotlight, Bulkhead, Ultra Glide Fins (from a databox), and Composite Plant Pot.
  9. 9
    Harvest the following plants using your knife: Bulbo Tree (harvest seeds for food/water, bring one back), Lantern Fruit (replant the fruit, good for Bioreactors), Chinese Potato (optional, provides water and food, fast growth), and Marblemelon (powerful food source, replant the fruit).
Tips
  • The Seamoth will take periodic damage if taken deeper than 200m without upgrades.
  • A damaged Seamoth at 0 health will explode and harm you.
  • Repair your Seamoth in the field using the Repair Tool.
  • The cave system by Lifepod 17 is not recommended due to depth and difficult navigation.
  • Avoid the Aurora until you have more tools and upgrades.
  • Excessively deep areas are dangerous; use common sense.
  • Going off the map may require crafting a new Seamoth.
  • The Bulbo Tree provides both food and water.
  • Seeds from the Bulbo Tree can be eaten or planted.
  • Lantern Fruit can be replanted and is good for Bioreactors.
  • Marblemelons are a powerful food source.
  • Growbeds and Multipurpose Rooms are essential for base building.
  • The Purple Tablet is crucial for progression.
  • Ultra Glide Fins are found in a databox and improve movement.
  • Composite Plant Pots are useful for single-plant cultivation.

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