verifiedNo spoilersEarly Access / 2026-05-21
Lead Location
Quick Answer
The early lead route is a ravine about 280m northeast of the Lifepod at roughly 75 degrees. Look for a blue natural current that drops you into the ravine near a colony platform and Tadpole fragment.
Requirements
- Short-trip oxygen safety
- Sonic Resonator later for large deposits
Exact Location
- About 280m northeast of the Lifepod; follow bearing 75 degrees until you see a blue current below, then drop into the ravine.
Step-by-Step Route
- Head northeast from the Lifepod at roughly 75 degrees.
- Find the blue natural current and ride it down into the ravine.
- Use the colony platform and Tadpole fragment as landmarks.
- Pick up small lead pieces or break smaller blocks; return later with Sonic Resonator for larger deposits.
What It Unlocks
- Sonic Resonator crafting
- Germanium ingot alternative chain
- More efficient mining loops
Common Mistakes
- Looking only around the Lifepod shallows.
- Expecting large blocks to be mineable without the Sonic Resonator.
- Not bringing enough oxygen for the ravine route.