Habitat Builder (Subnautica)
The Alterra handheld Habitat Builder is a tool crafted using the Fabricator. It is designed to construct habitats capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions.
Description
The Habitat Builder allows the player to construct a variety of stationary items. It is a crucial tool for the deployment of Seabases and the customization of the interiors of both Seabases and the Cyclops. Main things which can be built include base modules, indoor amenities, planting beds, and power generation modules, along others.
Stats
- Build Time: 3 seconds
- Size: 1
- Power Source: Battery
- Debug Spawn Name:
builder
The builder tool is designed to construct habitats capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions. ― PDA, Dialogue
Usage
The player can only build things to the extent in which its ingredients are available. If items required are missing, the building cannot be completed; it stays in its half-built form until the player has the necessary items and finishes the build. Objects in all stages of construction can be demolished, which fully refunds all items used.
The Habitat Builder requires a Battery to operate, and objects cannot be constructed or deconstructed if the battery is depleted. It has a gauge on the back that tells the player how much battery charge it has left.
If a Bleeder latches onto the player's arm, the player can use the Habitat Builder to hit the Bleeder.
Controls
| Action | Mouse & Keyboard | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Building Menu | RMB | RT | R2 | ZR |
| Rotate Object | Up & Down Mouse Wheel | D-Pad Left / Right | D-Pad Left / Right | D-Pad Left / Right |
| Build Object | LMB | A | X | A |
| Deconstruct Object | Q | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down | Y |
| Change Battery | R | X | Square | Y |
How to Use
- Open the Building Menu by pressing the designated key/button.
- Select the desired tab: Base Pieces, Exterior Modules, Interior Pieces, Interior Modules, or Miscellaneous.
- Select an item.
- Point the Habitat Builder at wherever the item should be placed until an outline appears.
- Use the rotation controls if applicable.
- Press the correct key to place the outline.
- Continue building the item by holding the applicable button.
- Done.
Placed items can also be deconstructed by pointing the Habitat Builder at them and holding the correct key, provided the text "Hold to Deconstruct" appears on the screen. This returns all resources used in the building process.
Limitations
- The Habitat Builder cannot build onto a corridor section that has any wall-mounted objects at the end the new part is being attached to (for example, lockers on the walls).
- If there is something directly where a new module will be joined, such as a Water Filtration Machine or Hatch, it should be manually deconstructed first. If it is not, it will be deleted and the materials will not be refunded to the player.
- Bulkheads can only be built in placed corridor sections, not in the auto-generated corridor sections created by some rooms, such as the Moonpool and the Observatory.
Recipe
The Habitat Builder is crafted in the Fabricator.
- Wiring Kit × 1
- Computer Chip × 1
- Battery × 1
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Craftable Pieces
Base Pieces
- Foundation
- Basic Compartment
- L Compartment
- T Compartment
- X Compartment
- Glass Compartment
- L Glass Compartment
- Vertical Connector
- Multipurpose Room
- Scanner Room
- Moon Pool
- Observatory
- Large Room
- Multipurpose Room Glass Dome
- Large Room Glass Dome
- Hatch
- Window
- Reinforcement
Exterior Modules
- Solar Panel
- Thermal Plant
- Power Transmitter
- Floodlight
- Spotlight
- Exterior Growbed
- Base Pipe Connector
Interior Pieces
- Ladder
- Water Filtration Machine
- Bulkhead
- Vehicle Upgrade Console
- Large Room Partition
- Large Room Partition Door
- Bioreactor
- Nuclear Reactor
- Alien Containment
