SUBNAUTICA / CRAFTING

Lubricant

A creepvine-derived crafting material used in mechanical projects.

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

Understanding Lubricant

A creepvine-derived crafting material used in mechanical projects.

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

Budget seed clusters for both lubricant and silicone instead of spending all on one.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Returning repeatedly for basic plant ingredients wastes travel time.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

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