Basic Fins
HarvestMaterialOverview
Simple diving fins that provide a small speed boost. Used as a crafting ingredient in Improved Fins, requiring 1 per craft at the Fabricator. This positions Basic Fins in the equipment progression, where crafted tools and gear expand the player's exploration range, survivability, and resource-gathering efficiency. Intermediate materials like Basic Fins create the logistical challenge that defines Subnautica 2's survival crafting. Unlike raw resources found in the world, materials must be intentionally produced, adding a planning layer between exploration and equipment readiness.
Used in Crafting (1)
How to Obtain
Tips & Strategy
Needed for Improved Fins (1x per craft) — collect at least 2 to allow crafting with a safety margin.
Keep Basic Fins organized in labeled storage near your primary crafting station — maintaining an ordered inventory prevents wasted time searching for materials during urgent crafts.
All recipes using Basic Fins are crafted at the Fabricator — store your supply near this station for maximum efficiency.
Explore different biomes systematically to discover all Basic Fins sources — harvested organic resources often appear near specific flora or fauna, and identifying these associations makes future gathering predictable.
When gathering Basic Fins for Improved Fins, also collect Fiber Mesh and Conduit Crystal on the same trip — completing all recipe requirements in one expedition saves significant travel time.
