Tadpole (Small Submarine) Guide & Fragment Locations

Learn how to create the Tadpole (Small Submarine) in this guide. We cover its fragment locations, the required materials, the Tadpole Dock, modules & everything you need to build it.

What Is a Tadpole?

A Major Vehicle for Exploration

The Tadpole is an efficient submarine that makes deep-sea navigation much easier. It excels at reaching the deepest parts of the map and can also serve as a dependable cargo carrier for your extra equipment and supplies.

How to Create A Tadpole

Locate and Scan the 3 Tadpole Fragments

To craft a Tadpole, you need to locate and scan three Tadpole Fragments. These fragments can be found scattered in different areas.

Craft a Tadpole

After scanning all fragments, return to your base to craft the Tadpole. Note that you must have all the required materials listed in the blueprint to craft it. You can check the table below for the recipe.

Tadpole Recipe Materials
Titanium Ingot x2	System Chip x1
Glass x1	Power Cell x1

Required Structures

Keep in mind that you must first build a base with a Moonpool before you can craft the Tadpole vehicle. You can also construct a Tadpole Dock if you have enough resources to make charging it easier.

Moonpool Recipe	Titanium x5
Tadpole Dock Recipe	Silver Ingot x1 Titanium Ingot x2 Copper Wire x2

Tadpole Fragment Location

Tadpole Fragment 1	Coordinates: -272549, 435139, -15053
Tadpole Fragment 2	Coordinates: -272549, 435139, -15053
Tadpole Fragment 3	Coordinates: -272549, 435139, -15053

You need to scan three Tadpole Fragment to craft the Tadpole vehicle.

Tadpole Upgrade & Benefits

Upgrade by Adding Chassis

Adding a chassis in your Tadpole will definitely give your vehicle an amazing upgrade. With the chassis, it can hold more cargo and also your vehicle will be faster.

Scout Ray Chassis

Scout Ray Chassis	Recipe

The Scout Ray Chassis is a lightweight Tadpole upgrade designed to improve speed and maneuverability during exploration.

Its streamlined design makes the vehicle more responsive, allowing you to quickly scout unfamiliar biomes, weave through narrow cave systems, and evade hostile creatures with greater ease.

Tadpole Haul Chassis

Tadpole Haul Chassis	Recipe

The Tadpole Haul Chassis is a specialized upgrade for the Tadpole that adds extra seating, allowing other players to ride along during your underwater expeditions.

Explore Together with Friends

This makes it easier to explore with friends across long distances, and stay together while gathering resources or investigating new biomes.

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