Learn how to get and craft Basic Fins in Subnautica 2, what materials you need, and why you should equip them early.
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How to Get Basic Fins in Subnautica 2
The recipe for the Basic Fins upgrade is automatically unlocked at the start of the game. No prerequisites or blueprint scanning required. Craft them at the Fabricator whenever you have the materials ready.
| Item | Ingredients | Station |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Fins | Rubber x2 Fiber Mesh x2 | Fabricator |
How to Use Basic Fins
Equip the Basic Fins to increase your swimming speed. They are one of the first upgrades worth crafting. Faster swimming means more time exploring, which is especially useful before you have access to the submersible vehicle, Tadpole.
| Tip! | Basic Fins can later be upgraded to Improved Fins at the Fabricator using x1 Basic Fins, x1 Fiber Mesh, and x1 Conduit Crystal for an even greater speed boost. |
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