Resource Location

Subnautica 2 Gold Location: Sandstone and Deep Biome Guide

Gold comes from sandstone outcrops (alongside silver and lead) in the Kelp Forest and Grassy Plateau. It's essential for computer chips (Habitat Builder, advanced tools) and some vehicle upgrades. Unlike silver, you need less gold but it's just as important for progression.

Guide Steps

Source: Sandstone outcrops

Gold drops from sandstone outcrops with roughly a 25–30% rate (silver is ~35%, lead ~35%). Found in the same locations as silver: Kelp Forest floor, Grassy Plateau, and near cave entrances at 20–50m depth.

Best farming location

Grassy Plateau is the best gold farming spot. The open terrain makes sandstone outcrops easy to find, and the higher sandstone density means more gold per run. Bring a Seaglide and upgraded oxygen — depth is 50–80m. Farm 3–5 sandstone per run, expect 1–2 gold.

What gold is used for

Computer chip (1 gold + 2 table coral + 1 copper) — needed for Habitat Builder and advanced equipment. Advanced wiring kits. Some vehicle modules and upgrades. You need about 4–6 gold for all essential early/mid-game recipes.

Gold vs silver priority

Silver is used in higher quantities (2 per wiring kit vs 1 gold per computer chip). Farm both simultaneously from sandstone outcrops. If you're full on one, don't discard it — you'll need both for different recipes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find gold?

Sandstone outcrops in the Kelp Forest and Grassy Plateau. About 25–30% drop rate.

What's more important, gold or silver?

Both are essential. Silver is used in higher quantities (wiring kits), gold is used in computer chips. You'll need both.

Can I get gold from limestone?

No. Gold only comes from sandstone outcrops, which spawn in deeper biomes (20m+).