SUBNAUTICA / EQUIPMENT

Habitat Builder

The handheld tool that places seabase structural components and furnishings.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Habitat Builder

The handheld tool that places seabase structural components and furnishings.

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

Plan foundations, power generation and access before decorating the interior.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

A new compartment with no oxygen production or power source is not a safe base.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

GUIDESBase Building And Power Guide

Build habitats that support long-term exploration

GUIDESDegasi Habitats And Story Logs

Trace the Degasi expedition from island to deep sea

EXPLORATIONBase Hull Integrity

Habitat parts and depth affect the stress placed on seabase structures.

TIPSBe Careful in Degasi Caves

Abandoned habitats are valuable but often sit in hazardous places.

WRECKSDegasi Seabase — Jellyshroom Cave

The abandoned underground habitat in the purple-mushroom cave system.

PROGRESSIONFirst Seabase Route

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

BASESIndoor Growbed

A planter for growing certain plants inside a habitat.

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