Craft the Scanner at the Fabricator with 2 Titanium, 2 Quartz, and 1 Basic Battery. No blueprint unlock is needed — the recipe is available from the start. The Scanner lets you scan blueprint targets in the world, starting the unlock path for essential tools like the Habitat Builder.
Recipe
| Material | Count |
|---|---|
| Titanium | 2 |
| Quartz | 2 |
| Basic Battery | 1 |
Crafting Station
Use the Fabricator on the Lifepod or any base with a Fabricator installed. The Scanner recipe appears under the Tools tab.
Prerequisites
None. The Scanner does not require a blueprint scan, fragment collection, or any prior unlock. If the recipe is not visible, check that you have all three materials.
Material Checklist
- Collect 2 Titanium — common resource nodes near the starting area
- Collect 2 Quartz — found inside Coral Domes near the start
- Craft or gather 1 Basic Battery at the Fabricator
Craft Steps
- Open the Fabricator menu.
- Navigate to the Tools category.
- Select the Scanner recipe.
- Confirm the materials are available and craft it.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely Cause |
|---|---|
| Scanner not in Fabricator list | Missing materials — check Titanium, Quartz, and Basic Battery counts |
| Basic Battery missing | Craft it at the Fabricator first, then return for the Scanner |
| Fabricator inventory full | Free up space and try again |
What It Enables
The Scanner is the only tool that can scan blueprint targets in ruins, caves, and wreckage. Its immediate next use is scanning two degraded Habitat Builder targets, which unlocks the Habitat Builder recipe in the Fabricator.
Next Action
Search ruined structures near the starting area with the Scanner. Scan two degraded Habitat Builder targets, then check the Fabricator for the Habitat Builder recipe. See the Habitat Builder Blueprint for detailed scan locations.