FIND // PDA CASE FILE
Can't Find Magnetite in Subnautica
Magnetite is easy to miss because it is deeper than the early resource loop. Use the biome and depth clues before searching every rock.
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ANSWER LOCK // QUICK RESPONSE
Search the Jellyshroom Caves and other deeper cave systems, not the Safe Shallows. Magnetite appears as small floor nodes and larger deposits in later areas.
SIGNAL CONFIRMEDLOCATION SCAN
BIOMEJellyshroom Caves and deeper regions
DEPTHAbout 120–500m depending on the location
REQUIRED EQUIPMENTSeaglide, High-capacity O₂ tank, Vehicle for safer repeated trips
SCAN RESULT // ENTITYWIKI
BRING THIS
- Seaglide
- High-capacity O₂ tank
- Vehicle for safer repeated trips
DATA ACCESS LEVEL
Reveal only as much as you need
02 // DIRECTIONDirectionROUTE GUIDANCE
03 // EXACT ANSWERExact answerFULL SPOILER
COMMON REASONS YOU ARE STUCK
- Searching only the Safe Shallows
- Looking for only large deposits
- Going into the caves without extra oxygen
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
- SOURCE // 01Magnetite OPEN SOURCE ↗WIKI · checked 2026-08-29
- SOURCE // 02Jellyshroom Caves OPEN SOURCE ↗WIKI · checked 2026-08-29