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Can't Find Kyanite in Subnautica

Kyanite is deliberately gated behind the lava zones. Find the descent first, then bring a way to mine large deposits.

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ANSWER LOCK // QUICK RESPONSE

Search the Inactive Lava Zone and Active Lava Zone. Bring a Prawn Suit Drill Arm for the large deposits, though individual crystals can appear in the Lava Castle.

SIGNAL CONFIRMED

LOCATION SCAN

BIOMEInactive Lava Zone and Active Lava Zone
DEPTHUsually below 900m
REQUIRED EQUIPMENTPrawn Suit, Drill Arm, Deep vehicle depth upgrade, Power and heat plan

BRING THIS

  • Prawn Suit
  • Drill Arm
  • Deep vehicle depth upgrade
  • Power and heat plan

DATA ACCESS LEVEL

Reveal only as much as you need

02 // DIRECTIONDirectionROUTE GUIDANCE
ACCESS LOCKED // OPEN TO REVEAL

Follow the Lost River descent into the volcanic regions; look for blue crystals and large deposits.

03 // EXACT ANSWERExact answerFULL SPOILER
ACCESS LOCKED // OPEN TO REVEAL

The Lava Castle and surrounding lava biomes are the dependable endgame source.

COMMON REASONS YOU ARE STUCK

  • Searching the Lost River itself
  • Expecting it in shallow outcrops
  • Bringing a Prawn Suit without a Drill Arm

VISUAL GUIDE

Kyanite Best Location Guide

Nintendo Kid

A visual route for reaching Kyanite in the lava biomes after the depth gate is ready.

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NEXT WAYPOINTS

What to Do After Getting the Prawn Suit in Subnautica What to Do After Reaching the Lost River

EVIDENCE LOG

Verification record

Facts on this page are separated from player speculation. Version-sensitive answers should be rechecked after an official update.

LAST CHECK2026-08-29