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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.
SIGNAL CONFIRMEDLOCATION SCAN
BIOMELost River
DEPTHRoughly 500–900m
REQUIRED EQUIPMENTVehicle depth upgrade for the Lost River, Prawn Suit with Drill Arm for large deposits
SCAN RESULT // ENTITYWIKI
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
03 // EXACT ANSWERExact answerFULL SPOILER
COMMON REASONS YOU ARE STUCK
- Searching the Grassy Plateaus
- Expecting silver-colored outcrops
- Entering below your vehicle's crush depth
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 // 01Nickel OPEN SOURCE ↗WIKI · checked 2026-08-29
- SOURCE // 02Lost River OPEN SOURCE ↗WIKI · checked 2026-08-29