Silver is the first resource that will actually make you stop and search. You need it for the Standard Air Tank, Scanner, and Habitat Builder โ three things you cannot progress without. Sandstone outcrops are the source, but they're not everywhere. Here's exactly where to look.
Silver Locations Map
1. North Cave System โญ Best
290โ350m north of your Lifepod at approximately 35m depth. The cave entrance is a small crevice in the seabed surrounded by sandstone arches.
The highest concentration of sandstone outcrops in the early game. You can get 8-12 Silver per trip. Also yields Copper and Titanium as byproducts.
Swim north from your Lifepod, keeping the seabed in sight. When you see a dark crevice with sandstone arch formations, descend to 35m. If you see the red border walls, you've gone too far.
2. Under the Lifepod (Quick Starter)
There's a small cave system directly under your Lifepod. Drop down through the hole beneath the pod to ~20m. You'll find 2-3 sandstone outcrops here. Not enough to sustain you, but enough for your first Standard Air Tank.
3. Kelp Forest Border Cave
At the edge of the kelp forest (~200m west of Lifepod), look for a cave entrance at ~40m depth. Decent sandstone density. Watch for stalkers โ they're aggressive near the kelp.
How to Farm Silver Efficiently
- Build a Scanner Station at your base and scan for sandstone outcrops โ they appear as icons on your HUD
- Rush the North Cave โ it's far and away the best source early game
- Each sandstone outcrop drops either Silver, Copper, or Titanium. You'll need all three, so mine everything
- Mark the North Cave entrance with a Beacon so you can find it again
- Bring an Air Bladder โ at 35m you won't need it, but it's good practice
What You Need Silver For
| Item | Silver Needed | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Air Tank | 2 | ๐ด First thing |
| Scanner | 2 | ๐ด First thing |
| Habitat Builder | 2 | ๐ก After oxygen |
| Various Electronics | 1-2 each | ๐ก Ongoing |