Lead

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Overview

Lead is a dense, specialized resource in Subnautica 2 found exclusively in the Coral Gardens biome at depths from the surface to 200m. While only used in 3 crafting recipes, lead serves critical roles in radiation shielding and chemical synthesis that make it essential for specific progression milestones.

Used in Crafting (3)

Germanium (from Lead)processor · ×2

Sonic Resonatorfabricator · ×2

Sugar of Saturnfabricator · ×1

How to Obtain

Coral Gardens

0–200m

Harvest Sources

Sonic ResonatorLead Deposit

×8 per node

BreakLead Node

×1–3 per node

Spawn Locations (50)

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Tips & Strategy

Lead Node drop rates decrease per node: 100%, 40%, then 25%. A Sonic Resonator yields 3–5 lead per deposit with guaranteed drops — the efficiency difference is massive.

The Sonic Resonator costs 2 lead to build, and you need the resonator to farm lead efficiently. Break Lead Nodes by hand for your initial 2 lead, then build the resonator to unlock efficient farming for all resources.

Lead spawns only in the Coral Gardens at 0–200m depth — the shallowest restriction of any metal. You never need deep-dive equipment to farm lead, making it an easy early-game target.

Look for large dangling kelp formations in the Coral Gardens — the in-game scan tip suggests kelp may thrive on organolead chemistry, and these visual landmarks correlate with nearby lead deposit spawns.

Germanium from Lead (2 lead per germanium) is one of two germanium sources, the other being Germanium from Silver (2 silver). Compare your lead and silver stockpiles to choose the most efficient conversion path.

PDA Entry

PDA // Databank

Lead (Pb, element 82). A dense metal and the heaviest stable element. Found in many ores. Useful in construction alloys, ballast, radiation shielding, and some very large batteries. Due to this world’s high metallicity, lead plays an unknown but significant role in the biosphere. All indigenous organisms and water sources are tainted with lead. Lead can mimic other metals involved in human biology, replacing them in critical reactions. It is a devastating toxin. Long term exposure requires urgent chelation therapy. Take any possible steps to remove lead from your food and water supply. The presence of organolead compounds in the biosphere of Rakshasa played a major role in the breakdown of the expedition. Consult your Noetic Advisor to research optimal search areas.