Biomods Overview
The checklist is located below this introductory text.
Biomods are late-game upgrades you equip directly on your character. Build the Biolab facility to unlock biomods. Active biomods can be triggered at will; passive biomods are always on.
Some biomods are unlocked by default, while others need scans of specific creatures or flora.
Related Checklists
Open the Subnautica 2 100% Completion Hub. See also Biomes & Locations, All Vehicles, and All Scannable Fauna Checklist.
Active Biomods
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Dash
Active Biomod
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Effect: Dash in any direction to avoid predators or hazards. Scan required: Default. |
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Pathfinder
Active Biomod
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Effect: Release a trail of pheromones you can follow to find your way. Scan required: Default. |
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Sonic Echo
Active Biomod
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Effect: Emit a sonar pulse to highlight nearby resources. Scan required: Collector Leviathan. |
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Electric Discharge
Active Biomod
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Effect: Emit an 800 volt electric shock to deter medium and large predators. Scan required: Electric Geordie. |
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Chum Cloud
Active Biomod
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Effect: Release a cloud of delicious bait to distract predators. Scan required: Toxic Sponge, Houndgar. |
Passive Biomods
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Sea Skimmer
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Swim faster when close to underwater surfaces or the sea floor. Scan required: Default. |
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Oxygen Control
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Slows oxygen consumption when not moving. Scan required: Default. |
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Bioluminescence
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Glow in the dark. Scan required: Sandspear, Electric Geordie. |
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Camouflage
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Become invisible to predators while not moving. Scan required: Bullethead. |
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Water Retention
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Gain more water from all sources with enlarged, orca-like kidneys. Scan required: Coral Crab. |
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Homing Sense
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Detect nearby bases with electrical power. Scan required: Surge Jelly, Hammerhead. |
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Threat Sense
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Detect nearby threats with specialized hair cells. Scan required: Hoverthorn. |
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Dermal Garden
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Slowly grow nutritious algae on your skin. Scan required: Needler Mango. |
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Slow Metabolism
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Your microbiome becomes more efficient, making food loss slower. Scan required: Nibbler Mango. |
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Water Secretion
Passive Biomod
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Effect: Slowly fills a water packet by filtering fresh water from the sea. Scan required: Water Slug. |
