Jellyshroom Cave

The conditions in this cave support a microcosm of unique, possibly predatory lifeforms. Try to anticipate unanticipated threats. ― PDA, Dialogue

The Jellyshroom Cave is a cave system found below the Grassy Plateaus, Kelp Forest, and Safe Shallows. Four entrances can be found at coordinates: (130, -95, -390), (-360, -110, -225), (-495, -90, 15), and (-725, -105, 0).

The area is explorable via the Seamoth, but it is dangerous to do so without a Seamoth Depth Module MK1 or higher due to the biome's depth. The Seamoth Perimeter Defense System upgrade is also advisable, but not needed, due to the Crabsnakes’ tendency to ambush the player from the Jellyshrooms themselves. Exploring the caves with the Prawn Suit is possible but challenging without the Grappling Arm and/or Jump Jet Upgrade to get back out of the caves.

Description

The Jellyshroom Cave is a large cavern characterized by a dense population of huge, translucent, purple Jellyshrooms, along with structures such as stalactites and stalagmites.

The cave system has two predatory species and two prey species. The most notable of these are the Crabsnakes residing in the Jellyshrooms, and the Oculus, both of which are found only in this biome. Shale Outcrops and Magnetite can be found here, as well as various Large Resource Deposits.

Story Spoiler

The second Degasi seabase can be found here. The entrance at 140, -86, -397 is right above the Degasi Seabases.

Resources and Items

• Crabsnake Egg
• Diamond
• Gold
• Large Gold Deposit
• Large Lithium Deposit
• Large Magnetite Deposit
• Lithium
• Magnetite

Fauna

• Biter
• Crabsnake
• Eyeye
• Oculus

Flora

• Cave Bush
• Drooping Stingers
• Furled Papyrus
• Jellyshroom
• Redwort
• Regress Shell
• Rouge Cradle
• Violet Beau

Fragments

All Fragments are found in the Degasi Seabase in the cave:

• Modification Station Fragment
• Moonpool Fragment
• Nuclear Reactor Fragment
• Power Cell Charger Fragment
• Stasis Rifle Fragment
• Thermal Plant Fragment

Interior

• Basic Double Bed
• Desk
• Multipurpose Room
• Observatory
• Spotlight
• Swivel Chair
• Wall Planter
• Water Filtration Machine
• Floodlight

Data Bank Entry

Environment Log

User 'Paul Torgal' requested cross-referencing of local environment scans with ideal habitat construction conditions. Displaying results.

• Large subterranean cavern with multiple entrances
• Conditions support a unique microcosm of predatory lifeforms
• Minor structural instability in cave walls
• Extensive resource deposits

Average Environment Safety Rating: C Optimal Habitat Site Safety Rating: B

Site 7 has been selected as the optimal habitat construction site for the following reasons:

• Close proximity to one of the cave entrances, in case of emergency
• Medium distance from predatory organisms
• Stable foundations on which to build
• Ready access to materials

A signal tracking the site has been created.

Achievement

Main article: Achievements

Follow the Degasi

Find the Degasi habitat in the jellyshroom cave

How to obtain: The player must discover the Degasi Seabase in the Jellyshroom Cave.

Gallery

Overview

Stalagmites, found along with a table coral-like structure

Another view in the Jellyshroom Cave

Oculus roaming the Jellyshroom Cave

Jellyshrooms and their smaller variants

An entrance to the cave system from the Grassy Plateaus

The Jellyshroom Cave, viewed from one of its entrances

Another view

An entrance to the Jellyshroom Cave in the Grassy Plateaus

A view from one of the entrances to the cave

Various species of flora in the Jellyshroom Cave

The Degasi Seabase in the Jellyshroom Cave

A Jellyshroom

A Crabsnake in this biome

A Biter in the Jellyshroom Cave

Concept art

Trivia

• The abundance of Stalactites suggests that these caverns were dry-standing for several million years, only later being flooded presumably when the ceiling collapsed due to erosion - this might explain why its native ecosystem is so uniquely different from all bordering biomes.
• The ambience noise is the same as the Blood Kelp Zones.
• The Jellyshroom Cave is the only biome to feature Large Magnetite Deposits in the game.