Creature Enamel is a key crafting material in Subnautica 2, used primarily to make enameled glass and to reinforce submersibles and vehicles [1, 2]. The material appears as white, bone-like sticks emerging from black mineral deposits or rock formations [1, 2].
The best-known location to find Creature Enamel is near the Alien Ruins biome. Deposits cluster around rock pillars or spires 200 to 250 meters southeast of the Alien Ruins waypoint [1, 2]. This area includes large stone spires ranging from about 170 meters depth down below 250 meters near the ocean floor [1].
Players collect Creature Enamel by using the Sonic Resonator tool to blast the deposits. Each deposit yields roughly two enamel pieces on average [1, 2]. Enamel deposits below 250 meters may require exiting the Tadpole submersible, especially if the player lacks the depth module to dive that deep [1].
The location is guarded by needler fish, a hostile species that attacks with sharp spikes. However, needler fish can be distracted by deploying flares to avoid damage during enamel harvesting [1, 2].
Only a small amount of Creature Enamel is needed initially. One piece crafts a sheet of enameled glass, and two sheets are required to make the depth module for the Tadpole submersible [1].
Players seeking to progress their vehicle upgrades should head to the southeast Alien Ruins spires, use a Sonic Resonator to harvest enamel in protected bursts while managing hostile creatures, and prepare for dives beyond 250 meters if needed.
