Habitat Builder
The essential tool that turns deep-sea despair into a thriving underwater sanctuary.
The Habitat Builder is a handheld fabrication tool used by survivors on Planet 4546B. It is provided to the player at the start of Creative mode, along with a Seaglide, mobile vehicle bay, knife, flashlight, habitat builder, scanner and a propulsion cannon. In Creative mode, the Habitat Builder does not need an energy source and cannot be damaged (unless the player damages it intentionally). The tool is used to construct bases and submersibles, and is essential for building structures to survive and progress in the game.
Quick Facts
- Primary user
- Survivors
Reader's Guide
The Habitat Builder is the primary interface for constructing underwater bases. To use it, the player must first gather raw materials such as Titanium, Glass, Copper Wire, and Quartz Crystals from the surrounding environment using a Seamoth or Prawn Suit. Once equipped with sufficient resources, the user selects a blueprint from the device's menu. The tool projects a holographic outline of the desired structure, allowing for precise rotation and placement on flat surfaces or existing base frames.
Pressing the action button instantly fabricates the object, consuming the necessary materials. This tool is wielded by any survivor looking to establish a permanent presence on 4546B. It enables the creation of living quarters, storage rooms, power generators like Thermal and Solar Panels, and specialized modules for vehicle docking or farming. Mastery of the Habitat Builder is essential for surviving the planet's diverse biomes.
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