SUBNAUTICA / RESOURCES

Uraninite Crystal

A radioactive mineral used with the nuclear power system.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Uraninite Crystal

A radioactive mineral used with the nuclear power system.

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 only when pursuing nuclear-reactor technology and follow its specific crafting process.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Finding Uraninite alone does not make a base generate electricity.

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