Where to find conduit crystals in Subnautica 2

To find conduit crystals in Subnautica 2, you must travel to the Alien Ruins, upgrade your equipment, and find a special farming spot. Conduit crystals seem incredibly rare at first, but they're actually quite common once you learn how and where they spawn.

Here's where to find conduit crystal in Subnautica 2.

[Ed. note: Before you dive in, be sure to open the character menu and enable all landmark signals. This will make it easier to spot the locations mentioned in this guide.]

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Where to find conduit crystal in Subnautica 2

Conduit crystals look like tall, silvery corals. They only appear at a depth of 300 meters or below, so before you start the hunt for crystals, be sure to equip your tadpole with the first depth module, allowing you to dive to 450 meters. As usual, you need a sonic resonator to destroy the conduit crystal deposits.

Conduit crystals only spawn around alien pillars that emit a blue glow, which are found near the Alien Ruins signal (a region unlocked after you've investigated the Tadpole Pens). You won't find any near the Lifepod.

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Best conduit crystal farming location in Subnautica 2

Starting from the Alien Ruins, drive 350 meters southeast, dropping down to 300 meters in depth. If you see the large purple root on the seabed after about 220 meters, you're going the right way. Look at the relatively small alien ruin below; there's a glowing blue pillar on the left side, which means you may find some conduit crystals nearby.

Now, continue northwest to the large crater with the Angel Comb at the bottom and the drop-shaped alien ruin in the center. Look east-southeast from the center, and you'll see a second glowing blue pillar on the ledge. Look for conduit crystals right next to it, as well as on the lower and higher ledges.

Seen in the daylight, here's what this conduit crystal farming spot looks like:

Starting from the location of this glowing blue pillar, continue north-northeast to find a third pillar surrounded by conduit crystals on the seabed below. It's next to a large purple root.

Although one deposit only yields one or two conduit crystals, remember that the glowing blue pillars continuously respawn crystals, so you can simply return to this farming spot if you need more.

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If you're starting out in Subnautica 2, we have a plethora of guides to help you navigate the deep blue sea. Our Subnautica 2 beginner's guide will set you off in the right direction and our base building tips will assist in planning out your sprawling base. Don't forget to stock up on food and water, too. (And if you want to get fancy with your food, you'll want salt!)

If you need help finding materials, we explain how to get the sonic resonator, which you'll want to mine tons of materials. We have guides on where to find these resources, like lead, sulfur, copper, quartz, and gold.