SUBNAUTICA 2 GUIDEDeep-sea field manual
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Tools

v13 → v14

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Initial extraction of Tools page content, including descriptions, crafting locations, and usage for all listed tools.

 ![The Scanner is a Tool.](wiki-images/ee/ee4eca85468c065cc8a6855abaabce05.png)  -**Tools** are craftable items found in the tools section of the [Fabricator](Fabricator) or upgraded from other tools in the [Modification Station](Modification Station). They must be equipped to the hotbar to be used, as opposed to [Equipment](Equipment) which is equipped through the PDA UI. They are used by selecting them in the hotbar.+**Tools** are items craftable at a [[Fabricator]] or upgraded at a [[Modification Station]] that are used by the [[Qualified Investigator|Player]] directly and serve various purposes. They must be equipped to the hotbar to be used, as opposed to [[Equipment]] which is equipped through the PDA UI.  -Tools can be attached to any [Hardpoint](Hardpoint) for quick and easy access or just showing off.+Tools can be attached to any [[Hardpoint]] for quick access and display.   When a tool is required for a certain action, an icon pop-up of the tool will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen. If the tool has not yet been unlocked by the player, a question mark symbol will appear instead.   ## List of Tools  -| Icon | Item | Crafted in | Description | Effect |+| Icon | Item | Crafted in | Description | Use | |---|---|---|---|---|-| ![Survival Multitool](Survival_Multitool.png) | Survival Multitool | Fabricator | Standard issue pioneer tool for harvesting tougher materials. | Cut down [Lifeforms](Lifeforms) for resources, deter creatures. |-| ![Flashlight](Flashlight.png) | Flashlight | Fabricator | Handheld LED light source. | Illuminate dark areas, attract light-curious [Lifeforms](Lifeforms). |-| ![Scanner](Scanner.png) | Scanner | Fabricator | Critical survival tool. Scans the world to generate databank entries and fabrication blueprints. | Scan fragments for [Blueprints](Blueprints), scan [Lifeforms](Lifeforms) and objects for [Databank](Databank) entries. |-| ![Bioscanner](Bioscanner.png) | Bioscanner | Modification Station | Modified survival tool. Analyzes Axum technology and Protean biology to generate alien blueprints and biomods. | Unlock [Biomods](Biomods) and passive Biomod slots via bio scans. |-| ![Habitat Builder](Habitat_Builder.png) | Habitat Builder | Fabricator | Fabricates habitat compartments, appliances, and external facilities from raw materials. | Construct and deconstruct [Seabases](Seabases) modules, deconstruct [Tadpole](Tadpole) and chassis. |-| ![Repair Tool](Repair_Tool.png) | Repair Tool | Fabricator | Combination scanner and portable fabricator. Repair vehicles, bases, and systems. | Repair damaged [Vehicles](Vehicles) and other components. |-| ![Sonic Resonator](Sonic_Resonator.png) | Sonic Resonator | Fabricator | Industrial phased-array sound amplifier used in mining and other applications. | Break deposits, stun and deter [Lifeforms](Lifeforms), and destroy [Bloom Canker](Bloom_Canker)s. |-| ![Feedback Resonator](Feedback_Resonator.png) | Feedback Resonator | Modification Station | Modified sound amplifier. Uses a bacterial feedback system to analyze and shatter hardened biomolecules. | Use the Resonator from afar and destroy armored [Bloom Canker](Bloom_Canker)s. |-| ![Wakemaker](Wakemaker.png) | Wakemaker | Fabricator | Arm-mounted jets for underwater maneuvering. Torch included. Risk of shoulder strain. | Increase [Swimming Speed](Swimming_Speed) to 6m/s when equipped. |-| ![Air Bladder](Air_Bladder.png) | Air Bladder | Fabricator | Rapid flotation bladder for emergency ascents. Can be inhaled to supply a few seconds of air to self and nearby divers. | Propel the player upwards, or inhale for +25 [Oxygen](Oxygen) points. |-| ![Distraction Flare](Distraction_Flare.png) | Distraction Flare | Fabricator | Expendable light source. High likelihood of creature response. | Distract light-attracted [Lifeforms](Lifeforms), illuminate dark areas. |+| ![Survival Multitool](Survival_Multitool.png) | Survival Multitool | Fabricator | Standard issue pioneer tool for harvesting tougher materials. | Cut down [[Lifeforms]] for resources, deter creatures. |+| ![Flashlight](Flashlight.png) | Flashlight | Fabricator | Handheld LED light source. | Illuminate dark areas, attract light-curious [[Lifeforms]]. |+| ![Scanner](Scanner.png) | Scanner | Fabricator | Critical survival tool. Scans the world to generate databank entries and fabrication blueprints. | Scan fragments for [[Blueprints]], scan [[Lifeforms]] and objects for [[Databank]] entries. |+| ![Bioscanner](Bioscanner.png) | Bioscanner | Modification Station | Modified survival tool. Analyzes Axum technology and Protean biology to generate alien blueprints and biomods. | Unlock [[Biomods]] and passive Biomod slots via bio scans. |+| ![Habitat Builder](Habitat_Builder.png) | Habitat Builder | Fabricator | Fabricates habitat compartments, appliances, and external facilities from raw materials. | Construct and deconstruct [[Seabases|seabase]] modules, deconstruct [[Tadpole]] and chassis. |+| ![Repair Tool](Repair_Tool.png) | Repair Tool | Fabricator | Combination scanner and portable fabricator. Repair vehicles, bases, and systems. | Repair damaged [[Vehicles]] and other components. |+| ![Sonic Resonator](Sonic_Resonator.png) | Sonic Resonator | Fabricator | Industrial phased-array sound amplifier used in mining and other applications. | Break deposits, stun and deter [[Lifeforms]], and destroy [[Bloom Canker]]s. |+| ![Feedback Resonator](Feedback_Resonator.png) | Feedback Resonator | Modification Station | Modified sound amplifier. Uses a bacterial feedback system to analyze and shatter hardened biomolecules. | Use the Resonator from afar and destroy armored [[Bloom Canker]]s. |+| ![Wakemaker](Wakemaker.png) | Wakemaker | Fabricator | Arm-mounted jets for underwater maneuvering. Torch included. Risk of shoulder strain. | Increase [[Swimming Speed]] to 6m/s when equipped. |+| ![Air Bladder](Air_Bladder.png) | Air Bladder | Fabricator | Rapid flotation bladder for emergency ascents. Can be inhaled to supply a few seconds of air to self and nearby divers. | Propel the player upwards, or inhale for +25 [[Oxygen]] points. |+| ![Distraction Flare](Distraction_Flare.png) | Distraction Flare | Fabricator | Expendable light source. High likelihood of creature response. | Distract light-attracted [[Lifeforms]], illuminate dark areas. |

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