Battery (Below Zero)
Category: Electronics
Description: Mobile power source.
Overview
Batteries are electronic items crafted using a Fabricator. They are used to craft electronic tools and pieces of equipment, providing them with Energy. Batteries can hold up to 100 Energy, which is drained when using Battery-powered tools.
Batteries can be swapped out or removed from tools by equipping the tool and pressing R. The player is forced to remain stationary during this interval.
In Subnautica: Below Zero, the battery recipe is altered and now requires Ribbon Plants rather than the Acid Mushrooms found in the first game.
The Battery can be charged in the Battery Charger, or an equipped tool can be recharged with Swim Charge Fins. These allow the player to recharge their tools without having to continuously craft new Batteries.
The Ion Battery is a modified, higher capacity version of the Battery, which can hold up to 500 Energy.
Acquisition
The blueprint for this item is unlocked when the player enters the Drop Pod. It is crafted in the Fabricator.
Locations
Batteries can be found in:
- [Arctic Spires](/wiki/arctic-spires)
- Deep Twisty Bridges
- Delta Island
- Glacial Bay
- Mercury II
- Outpost Zero
- Phi Robotics Center
Crafting Recipe
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ribbon Plant | 2 |
| Copper Ore | 1 |
Uses in Crafting
The Battery is used to craft various items across different stations:
- Fabricator: Scanner Room Module, Habitat Builder, Snowfox Hoverpad, and many other electronic components.
- Modification Station: Various tool upgrades.
- Scanner Room: Scanner Room Module.
- Habitat Builder: Habitat Builder.
- Snowfox Hoverpad: Snowfox Hoverpad.
(Note: Specific quantities vary by item; see in-game crafting menu for details.)
Trivia
A battery with less than 100% charge can be used when fabricating a tool, which will provide the resulting tool with 100% charge.