While Atacamite is not used in many recipes Subnautica 2You need to find it if you hope to max out the upgrades on your air tank and unlock the secondary depth upgrade for your tadpole.
Since it's mainly used for mid to late game upgrades, you won't find the Atakamite anywhere near the Lifepod and instead you'll have to wait until you get to the Alien Ruins after researching the Tadpole Pens. Additionally, after you reach the alien ruins, you first need to find some other materials so you can make the necessary upgrades to help you reach the Atakamite.
Best Locations for Atacamaite Farms
Unfortunately, all Atacamite locations are Below the maximum depth that the base model tadpoles can handleSo you will need it Upgrade your tadpole, or you will have to drop your tadpole at 250 meters and do the rest of the dive yourself.. Since the latter is incredibly dangerous, especially in the Alien Ruins area, it is recommended that you upgrade your tadpole.
Atacamite has a similar appearance to titanium, so make sure you don't accidentally mistake the two when collecting.
Where you can find deposits, some of the best farming locations are listed below:
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area |
Location details |
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Alien Ruins – Heat Pipe/Bloom Core 1,770 meters directly east of the lifepod and 455 meters deep. |
Once you reach the alien ruins, continue swimming past the tower that reaches the surface until you start to see one. A large dome-like structure. At the center of this structure, if you scan it, you'll be told it's a A heat pipe with a bloom core on the bottom of the Titan rockbore. Near Bloom Core, On the ground, you will be able to find Atacamite Deposits are scattered around. |
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Alien debris – the outer edge of the heat pipe dome 1,465 meters directly east of the lifepod and 300 meters deep. |
Near the big dome at the above mentioned placeYou will be able to find A few deposits at shallower depths in the sand. There is one A nearby research table in which TUBA: New Recipe data will be logged And scan opportunity for improved fins, so it will help you narrow down the exact spot. |
Keep that in mind You will need your Sonic Resonator to collect the Atacamite, so it is recommended that you have it equipped in your toolbar.If you haven't already. It's also best to make sure your inventory is clear when retrieving materials that are too far away, so you can stock up. If you can upgrade your Tadpole's storage through modifications or chassis upgrades, this is also recommended.
All recipes that require Atacamite Since Mangaloy Ingot can only be made with Atakamite, recipes that contain Mangaloy Ingot are also listed below.
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Recipe production |
Recipe |
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Ultra high capacity air tank Fabricator recipe |
1x High Capacity Air Tank, 3x Troilite, 3x Atacamite |
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Manglaya Ingt Processor recipe |
1x Titanium Ingot, 1x Atacamite, 1x Troilite |
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Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 2 modification station |
2x Dedicated Core, 2x Troilite, 2x Mangaloy Ingot |

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