SUBNAUTICA / CRAFTING

Power Cell

A larger power unit used in major vehicles and systems.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
Original Volpedia schematic category illustration
OVERVIEW

Understanding Power Cell

A larger power unit used in major vehicles and systems.

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

Stock spare units for longer expeditions and account for return power.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

A large submersible is not safe if every cell is near empty.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

CRAFTINGBattery

A portable power source needed for many early handheld devices.

GUIDESBase Building And Power Guide

Build habitats that support long-term exploration

TIPSBuild Small, Functional Bases

Storage, power and reliable oxygen matter more than appearance at first.

TIPSCharge Power Before Deep Trips

Large vehicles and tools require a return-trip energy reserve.

PROGRESSIONFirst Seabase Route

Build a small powered habitat with predictable storage and fabrication needs.

EQUIPMENTFlashlight

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

LEVIATHANSGhost Leviathan

A powerful translucent predator encountered in some deep regions and the ecological dead zone.

Back to Crafting

Independent Volpedia editorial encyclopedia about the first Subnautica, reviewed 2026-10-28. Unaffiliated with Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Category illustrations are original diagrams, not in-game maps, screenshots or exact creature portraits. No fabricated damage statistics, spawn probabilities or detailed map coordinates. References are documented privately and not shown as outbound research buttons.