Want to know how to harvest Large Resource Deposits in Subnautica? Large Resource Deposits are just one type of deposit that can be found underwater. They are mounds of a specific raw material, ranging from minerals to organic materials. Large Resource Deposits can break up into several pieces when mined. While it might sound simple to just mine them, this requires more effort than it seems.
The first time you see a large resource deposit, specifically a copper deposit, you’ll be too overwhelmed by the sight of a massive amount of copper. But soon enough, as you continue playing, you’ll have to grapple with the reality that harvesting these resources isn’t just as easy as mining them. Large Resource Deposits break up into several small resource deposits when mined, which you’ll then have to collect and deposit in your base. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to harvest these deposits, the required tools and resources, and the simple steps to unlock the Prawn Suit.
How to unlock the Prawn Suit and harvest Large Resource Deposits
The first step to harvesting these mounds of resources is to unlock the Prawn Suit, which requires some effort as it’s a very high tier item. Also, it’s located in the Aurora, which means you must evade the Reaper Leviathan. To get into the Aurora, you have two options:
Once you have made it into the Aurora, you have to scan all of the pieces of the suit. The pieces are inside the station and are scattered amidst the debris. But don’t think you’re going to have time to explore the Aurora. The Reaper Leviathan will catch up to you. It’s easy to ditch it, though. Just dive into a pod chamber, and it will exit the area because it’s afraid of anything that’s the least bit technological.
So now that you’ve crafted the Prawn Suit, what’s next? You need the drill arm for it. It’s a separate tool that’s required for mining. But before you craft it, you need to grab some extra materials.
To craft the Prawn Suit Drill Arm, you need:
You also need a Vehicle Upgrade Console and the following items:
As with the Prawn Suit blueprint, you need to scan all of the pieces for the Vehicle Upgrade Console. Most of these pieces are in the Vehicle Bay, which is in the northeast of the Aurora. You’ll have to evade the Reaper Leviathan to reach this area.
Now that you have everything you need, it’s time to mine the resource deposit. Get into the Prawn Suit and approach the mound of raw materials. Use the arm and start harvesting.
That’s it. No, it’s not that simple. Finding Large Resource Deposits and mining them is a lengthy and involved process, and you need all the items listed above.
How to harvest a Large Resource Deposit in Subnautica
Now that you know how to unlock the Prawn Suit and craft all of the tools, you can start harvesting Large Resource Deposits. Despite the amount of work you had to exert to get here, these resource deposits are just the beginning. The game has a ton of different biomes and raw materials, so there are a lot more deposit types out there, each with different properties and utilities.
So, how do you mine Large Resource Deposits in Subnautica? Take a look at the gif above, courtesy of Giffage, to clearly see how to mine these deposits:
As you can see, this task is quite rigorous, but highly rewarding. If you have the required items and upgrades, you can improve the efficiency of the Prawn Drill.