Where to Find Titanium
Titanium is a common early resource gathered from Titanium Deposits, large ore veins, and salvage conversion. Small deposits can be picked up by hand during early exploration. Large ore veins require the Sonic Resonator. Titanium feeds directly into early tool recipes and the Habitat Builder path.
Quick Facts
| Type | Source | Collection | Key Early Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Resource / Mineral | Titanium Deposits, Large Ore Veins, Metal Salvage | Hand pick, Sonic Resonator, Fabricator | Scanner (2 Titanium) |
Visual ID
- Small deposits: Grey, metallic-looking chunks on the seafloor
- Large veins: Bulkier outcrops with a similar grey metallic surface
- Metal Salvage: Scrap material that can be converted at the Fabricator
Titanium Sources
Titanium comes from three source types:
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Small Titanium Deposit | Grey metallic chunks on the seafloor, found in starter areas |
| Large Titanium Ore Vein | Bulkier outcrops accessible after crafting the Sonic Resonator |
| Metal Salvage | Scrap material convertible at the Fabricator |
Look for Titanium Deposits while gathering starter materials. Large ore veins become accessible once you have the Sonic Resonator.
How to Collect
Collection depends on the source type:
| Source | Method | Tool Required |
|---|---|---|
| Small Titanium Deposit | Pick up by hand | None |
| Large Titanium Ore Vein | Break open the vein | Sonic Resonator |
| Metal Salvage | Convert at the Fabricator | Fabricator |
Used In
| Recipe | Titanium Needed | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Scanner | 2 | First scanning tool for blueprint unlocks |
| Habitat Builder | 2 | First base-building tool after the blueprint unlock |
Titanium also appears in additional tool and equipment recipes as you progress.
Priority
Titanium is worth collecting whenever you spot it. The Scanner alone needs 2 Titanium, and the Habitat Builder needs another 2 after the blueprint unlock. Pick up small deposits during early exploration and mark large ore veins for later retrieval with the Sonic Resonator.
Next Action
Craft the Scanner at the Fabricator with 2 Titanium alongside Quartz and a Basic Battery. Then use the Scanner to unlock the Habitat Builder recipe. Browse the resource hub for material comparisons.