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Can't Find Nickel in Subnautica

Nickel is a Lost River resource. If you are still searching the upper biomes, the missing step is usually depth, not luck.

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ANSWER LOCK // QUICK RESPONSE

Go to the Lost River and search the green river floor, walls, and branches for small Nickel Ore nodes. Large deposits need a drill-capable vehicle.

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LOCATION SCAN

BIOMELost River
DEPTHRoughly 500–900m
REQUIRED EQUIPMENTVehicle depth upgrade for the Lost River, Prawn Suit with Drill Arm for large deposits

BRING THIS

  • Vehicle depth upgrade for the Lost River
  • Prawn Suit with Drill Arm for large deposits

DATA ACCESS LEVEL

Reveal only as much as you need

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

Scan the pale-green riverbed and nearby walls instead of only checking resource outcrops.

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

Nickel Ore is commonly found throughout the Lost River, including around the main river and its side chambers.

COMMON REASONS YOU ARE STUCK

  • Searching the Grassy Plateaus
  • Expecting silver-colored outcrops
  • Entering below your vehicle's crush depth

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

LAST CHECK2026-08-29