How to Get Mineral detector in Subnautica: Below Zero

Mineral detector unlocks by scanning 1 fragment, 3 s per scan. The files place 3 fragment pins for it.

Data: Subnautica: Below Zero game files (build of 12 Aug 2025), read and drawn by PinDrop. (c) Unknown Worlds Entertainment. PinDrop is fan-made and not affiliated with Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

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How to unlock Mineral detector

Scan fragments

Pieces needed
1
Scan time
3 s
Fixed pins
3

The fragment is called "Mineral Detector Fragment" in the game.

The game files read for this page do not say whether you start with this blueprint.

Where the pins are

Depth in metres: negative is below sea level, positive above.

Pins for Mineral detector
PinAreaDepth (m)PositionMap
FragmentDelta Island+30x -234, z -728Show on map
FragmentShallow Twisty Bridges+2x -122, z -192Show on map
FragmentArctic Kelp-35x -586, z 21Show on map

What Mineral detector needs

In-game description: "Proximity detector used to locate materials, fragments, and other items with identifiable signatures."

  • Battery

    x 1

  • Copper wire

    x 1

  • Silicone rubber

    x 1

Crafted at: Fabricator, Seatruck Fabricator Module, craft time 3 s.

Menu path in the files: Fabricator: Personal > Tools > Metal Detector · Seatruck Fabricator Module: Personal > Tools > Metal Detector.

About the Mineral detector blueprint

Mineral detector needs 1 fragment scanned. The game files place 3 fixed fragment pins for it, in Delta Island, Shallow Twisty Bridges, Arctic Kelp. Once unlocked it is made from 1 battery, 1 titanium, 1 copper wire, 1 silicone rubber.

See all data boxes and fragments, or the full crafting list.