Use your favourite features in-game with our Desktop AppWhile exploring the ocean, many divers will eventually become frustrated with their swimming speed.
That is where Swim Speed Upgrades come in.
These upgrades come in the form of Biosampler enhancements or additional equipment that increases your movement speed.
Let’s first talk about the Biosampler.
First, you need to find the Old Complex with the Biolab.
It's not far from your spawn point, being southeast.
Once you have found the structure, you will need a Basic Battery to power it.
After restoring power, the lights will turn on, allowing you to interact with the Biolab inside.
You can choose 2 different upgrades:
Eventually, you can have multiple passives but only 1 active.
The first active is the Dash ability. It has a 5-second cooldown and can be used to increase mobility or get out of danger.
There are also 2 passives to choose from; the one we want is the Sea Skimmer.
This increases your movement speed when you are close to the seafloor.
To get your first Fins, craft them using the Fabricator.
They increase your diving speed only slightly, but every bit helps.
You require:
To craft Rubber, you need 2 Rotsacks, which look like this:
Fibrous Pulp is required to craft Fiber, which is gathered from cutting aquatic plants with your Survival Multitool.
The Wakemaker is your first real upgrade in the speed department, but it requires a bit more exploration and materials to craft.
First, you need to scan 3 of the wavemakers' fragments that are found in crash sites or abandoned research sites.
After acquiring the blueprint, you can begin crafting it.
This requires:
Silver can be found inside caves. One of the earliest caves is located north of the spawn area, while others can be found further away.
Grease is crafted using:
A Wiring Kit is crafted using:
A Basic Battery is crafted using:
