The Sonic Resonator is a crucial tool in Subnautica 2, and without it, further progress in the game becomes impossible. I've found so many interactions in the game that rely solely on this specific tool, and if you don’t have it, you will be missing some important caves and vital upgrades!
Anomalies in the ocean and giant ores can only be destroyed with the Sonic Resonator, which is why this guide will delve into where you can find the blueprint, the materials you need to craft it, and how you can actually use it for its intended purpose! You can find additional progression help in our Subnautica 2 guide directory.
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How to Get the Sonic Resonator Blueprint in Subnautica 2
The Sonic Resonator blueprint requires you to scan two broken versions of this tool in the ocean. There are more than two fragments to scan scattered around the game’s world, but we've tagged the two that we managed to find:
- The first and easiest instance of Sonic Resonator to find is located inside an abandoned base, where Quaker’s signal is being sent from.
- Start from the Lifepod and swim north until you are 415 meters away from the home location.
- You should be able to spot a hatch under the water. Enter the base, take a right immediately. Here, you will find a Sonic Resonator sitting on a shelf. Scan it to get the first part of the blueprint.
- The second scannable Sonic Resonator is located near an anomaly that you should actually use the tool on to open the entry point to a cave.
- The secIf you have unlocked Wander’s signal, that is a great hint to the tool's location; if not, start from the Lifepod and move 248 degrees, between Southwest and West, until you are 235 meters away from the Lifepod.
- You should be able to spot a metal platform underwater with some boxes and chests on it.
- Inside a white box, you can find and scan the second Sonic Resonator.
Wander’s audio log is also located on the same platform, with a Bloom Biofilm anomaly covering a nearby hole, which should be wiped using Sonic Resonator.
How to Craft the Sonic Resonator in Subnautica 2
With the blueprint in hand, return to the Lifepod and use the Fabricator to craft a Sonic Resonator with the following materials:
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x1 Basic Battery
- Craft it in the Fabricator using Copper ore (2x) and Acidic Raion Pouch (1x)
- x2 Lead ore
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x1 Wiring Kit
- Craft it in the Fabricator using Silver ore (1x) and Copper Wire (1x)
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x1 Titanium Ingots
- Craft it in the Processor using Titanium ore (6x)
Finding small rocks of Silver ore that are actually harvestable without a Sonic Resonator is a bit difficult, but you can find some Silver on the deep bed of the ocean if you move northeast from the Lifepod.
Titanium Ingot is another problem. You may be able to find a few ingots in the ocean, but the drop rate is very low. The best option is to produce it using the Processor machine, though that will require you to get the Habitat Builder tool, build a base, get the Processor blueprint, and finally craft the ingots.
How to Use the Sonic Resonator in Subnautica 2
- Destroy Bloom Biofilm.
- Mine larger ores.
One use case of Sonic Resonator is to wipe out the Bloom Biofilm. This anomaly resembles a white blossom, but it is a threat to the ocean, as it blocks entry points to the cave and prevents the player from exploring every inch of the ocean.
Later on, you will spot this virus-like anomaly growing on some fish, making them deadlier and more hostile towards the player. With Sonic Resonator, you will also be able to cleanse those creatures from Bloom Biofilm.
This virus will also grow on some Gene Donors, forcing them to remain hidden from the player. So, if you don’t want to miss out on essential alien traits, you must obtain Sonic Resonator, unlock the trapped Gene Donors, and get the buffs.
Other than that, the Sonic Resonator is also a mining tool. You have probably seen those big metal ores that cannot be mined using a Survival Tool. That’s where the Sonic Resonator comes into play. This powerful tool can be used to mine ores in large quantities and will save you plenty of time for collecting materials!
More Subnautica 2 Guides
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- Developer(s)
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Franchise
- Subnautica
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
