Gold

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Overview

Gold is a rare, high-value resource in Subnautica 2 used in advanced electronics and specialized crafting. Found in the Coral Gardens and Observatory Ruins biomes at depths ranging from the surface down to 500m, gold occupies the mid-to-late game resource tier — accessible in small quantities early but requiring deep dives for reliable farming.


Used in Crafting (6)


How to Obtain


Harvest Sources

Sonic ResonatorGold Deposit
×8 per node
BreakGold Node
×2–3 per node

Spawn Locations (50)

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Tips & Strategy

Gold Deposits resonated with a Sonic Resonator yield 3–5 gold per node, while Gold Nodes broken by hand yield 2–3. Resonating deposits is still more efficient per node, especially the 5-yield variant.

The Thermal Plant consumes 3 gold per unit, making it the single most gold-expensive recipe. If you plan to use thermal power, stockpile at least 6–9 gold before committing to construction.

Gold converts to silver at a 1:1 ratio via the Silver from Gold recipe. If you have excess gold but need silver for Wiring Kits or the Standard Air Tank, use this conversion instead of hunting silver deposits separately.

Observatory Ruins has the highest gold deposit density but also the deepest spawns (200–500m). Equip a Tadpole Depth Module and bring extra oxygen before farming gold in this biome.

Gold and sulfur combine in two recipes — Advanced Wiring Kit and Strong Acid. Farming both resources in the same dive in the Observatory Ruins saves significant travel time since both spawn in this biome.


PDA Entry

PDA // Databank
Gold (Au), element 79. Shares many properties with copper and silver. Highly conductive and ductile. Can form atom-thin wires. Critical for corrosion-resistant electronics, especially in humid environments. Also useful for shielding spacesuits and spacecraft against heat. Rare—tends to sink to the core of planets during formation. If you cannot access the core of the planet, search for surface deposits. Consult your Noetic Advisor to research optimal search areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Gold in Subnautica 2?
Gold can be found in Coral Gardens, Observatory Ruins. It is obtained by mine. There are 50 known spawn locations.
What is Gold used for in Subnautica 2?
Gold is used to craft: Advanced Wiring Kit, Gold Ingot, Political Consciousness, Silver (from Gold), Strong Acid (from Sulfur, Gold) and 1 more.
How do I obtain Gold?
Gold is obtained by mine in Coral Gardens, Observatory Ruins.