Where to find Gold

Answer first

Gold is lava-biome only. Unlock Heat Tolerance, swim east-southeast ~250–450 m from the Lifepod (or via Chap’s Blackbox), and farm hollow yellow deposits on lava coral — especially the spider-like coral above Cicada Wreck. Sonic Resonator for large veins.

Field notes

MaterialsGold
ToolsSonic Resonator, Heat Tolerance
Depth / zoneLava biome ~250–450 m E–ESE

Steps

  1. Obtain Heat Tolerance via the first Angel Comb.
  2. Bring air tank, water, Distraction Flares, and Sonic Resonator.
  3. Enter Hydrothermal / lava region E–ESE of Lifepod; look for fiery sparks and lava coral.
  4. Farm the large spider-like lava coral (last of a row of three) above Cicada Wreck for dense gold veins.
  5. Pick small hand pieces; blast large nodes for ~5 gold each. Processor: 3 Gold → Gold Ingot.
Tadpole submarine crossing an orange volcanic biome
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