SUBNAUTICA / CRAFTING

Battery

A portable power source needed for many early handheld devices.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
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OVERVIEW

Understanding Battery

A portable power source needed for many early handheld devices.

This is an original reference for the first Subnautica. Your current depth rating, oxygen, available tools and navigation route determine when an objective is practical. Follow actual in-game PDA and Fabricator information for any values that vary by version.

PRACTICAL APPROACH

How to use this information

Carry a charged spare on longer trips and swap when a critical tool drains.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

A dead Scanner or Seaglide can make a cave exit more difficult.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

RESOURCESAcid Mushroom

A common mushroom used for early battery chemistry in the original game.

BASESBattery Charger

A base appliance that recharges certain handheld-tool batteries.

EQUIPMENTFlashlight

A battery-powered light useful when exploring dark wrecks and caves.

TIPSKeep a Spare Battery

Small electronics can fail during a critical return journey.

CRAFTINGAdvanced Wiring Kit

An advanced intermediate component in several high-end blueprints.

CRAFTINGComputer Chip

An electronics component used for advanced devices and vehicle-related crafting.

CRAFTINGEnameled Glass

A strengthened glass component used in certain vehicle construction and upgrades.

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