How to Find and Get Lead in Subnautica 2

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  • Primary Subject: Subnautica 2
  • Key Update: Lead is a vital early-game resource used for crafting the Sonic Resonator and clearing Bloom Infestation, found in deep gorges and near wreck sites.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: May 15, 2026
  • Quick Answer: In Subnautica 2, lead can be found on seabed walls near the Lander Garaga Cicada Wreck and inside the ravine propelled by the blue natal current.

Lead is a crucial resource in Subnautica 2, but it can be hard to find.

It acts as a vital requirement for creating the Sonic Resonator, which is needed to advance the main story and to mine large deposits of minerals. It's also used to clear the Bloom Infestation and craft Germanium Ingots.

Wondering how to get lead? Here's everything you need to know.

Where to Find Lead in Subnautica 2

Lead deposits can be found on the seabed and rock walls. Look for deep gorges, which are far from the first layers of reef.

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Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Lead can be found in the area around the Lander Garaga Cicada Wreck, which is 400 meters northeast of the Lifepod. When you approach the area, you'll spot several shallow canyons in the terrain. There are lead deposits forming at the base of the canyons.

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You can also find lead in a ravine around 280 meters from the Lifepod. You'll know you're in the right area if you spot a blue natal current. Swim into it, and you'll be propelled down into a ravine. Leave the current once you spot a colony platform construction - there will be big lead deposits here and around the ravine.

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Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

How to Get Lead in Subnautica 2

There are two types of lead deposits in Subnautica 2: Small and Large.

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Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Small lead deposits can be harvested with your hands. However, Large deposits require the use of a Sonic Resonater. Large deposits earn you 5 pieces of lead.

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There's likely a Medium lead deposit, but it hasn't been found by players yet.

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