SUBNAUTICA / EQUIPMENT

Radiation Suit

Protective clothing needed for certain irradiated areas around the damaged Aurora.

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

Understanding Radiation Suit

Protective clothing needed for certain irradiated areas around the damaged Aurora.

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

Assemble relevant protection before visiting contaminated sections and repair the drive core when possible.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Radiation protection is not a substitute for oxygen or depth-capable vehicles.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

TIPSPrepare Aurora Equipment First

The wreck includes radiation, fire, blocked passages and sealed doors.

EXPLORATIONRadiation Hazard

The Aurora's damaged reactor initially contaminates some nearby waters.

EQUIPMENTBeacon

A deployable navigation marker that appears on the HUD after placement.

EQUIPMENTFlashlight

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

EQUIPMENTHabitat Builder

The handheld tool that places seabase structural components and furnishings.

EQUIPMENTLaser Cutter

A tool that opens sealed doors in some wrecks, permitting access to additional fragments and supplies.

EQUIPMENTPathfinder Tool

A device that leaves temporary route markers through confusing spaces.

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