Quadrate
HarvestOrganicOverview
*Salpapod tetragnatha*. Similar behavior to Earth lamprey or hagfish. A risky eat. Used as a crafting ingredient in Cooked Quadrate, requiring 1 per craft at the Fabricator. This places Quadrate in the nutrition chain, helping players maintain health and hydration during extended exploration sessions far from their base. The organic material tier reflects Subnautica 2's ecological depth. Quadrate comes from living systems rather than rock formations, meaning supply depends on finding the right species in the right habitat rather than simply scanning for deposit markers.
Used in Crafting (1)
How to Obtain
Tips & Strategy
Harvest Quadrate by approaching the source organism and using the interaction prompt — some organic resources respawn over time, allowing repeated collection from the same location.
Needed for Cooked Quadrate (1x per craft) — collect at least 2 to allow crafting with a safety margin.
Note where you first find Quadrate sources and mark the location with a Beacon — organic materials are tied to specific organisms that respawn in predictable locations.
All recipes using Quadrate are crafted at the Fabricator — store your supply near this station for maximum efficiency.
Track where you find Quadrate sources — organic materials are tied to specific species and biomes, making location memory your best farming tool.
