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Nickel Ore

A deep-zone resource essential to later equipment upgrades.

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OVERVIEW

Understanding Nickel Ore

A deep-zone resource essential to later equipment upgrades.

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

Gather in the Lost River and related deep areas with a planned return route.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not assume Nickel is accessible near Lifepod 5.

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