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Can't Find Lithium in Subnautica

Lithium is found as loose material and in Shale Outcrops, so searching only one resource-node type can make it seem absent. Use the early Deep Sparse Reef route before relying on deeper deposits.

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Search Shale Outcrops and loose Lithium in the Deep Sparse Reef, especially around the area near Officer Keen's lifepod. Later biomes also contain large Lithium deposits.

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LOCATION SCAN

BIOMEDeep Sparse Reef, Jellyshroom Cave, Mushroom Forest, and other shale-bearing regions
DEPTHMid-game depths; the Deep Sparse Reef route is deeper than the starting loop
REQUIRED EQUIPMENTSeaglide, Oxygen reserve for deeper searches, Vehicle for repeat trips

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  • Seaglide
  • Oxygen reserve for deeper searches
  • Vehicle for repeat trips

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Check the seafloor and cave walls for loose silver-white Lithium, then open Shale Outcrops instead of searching only for a large deposit.

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The Deep Sparse Reef near Officer Keen's lifepod is a useful loose-Lithium search area; Shale Outcrops across the listed biomes provide additional pieces.

COMMON REASONS YOU ARE STUCK

  • Searching only the Safe Shallows
  • Looking only for a large resource deposit
  • Confusing Lithium with other pale mineral pieces
  • Entering the Deep Sparse Reef without a return route

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LAST CHECK2026-09-01