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{{SimilarName|the '''Arctic Spires'''|the [[Arctic]] or the [[Sparse Arctic]]}}
{{SimilarName|the '''Arctic Spires'''|the [[Arctic]] or the [[Sparse Arctic]]}}
{{Spoiler}}
{{Spoiler (BZ)}}
{{Biome
{{Biome
|image1 = Arctic_Spires_Biome.png
|image1 = Arctic Spires Biome.png
|category = [[Biomes]]
|category = [[Biomes (Below Zero)|Biomes]]
|type = [[Biomes#Above_Water_Biomes|Above ground]]
|type = [[Biomes (Below Zero)#Above Water Biomes|Above ground]]
|depth_range = Above sea level
|depth_range = Above sea level
|temp = 2-14°C
|temp = 2-14°C
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* [[Architect Cabling]]
* [[Architect Cabling]]
* [[Greenhouse]]
* [[Greenhouse]]
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* Ice Worm Boneyard
* [[Architect Teleporters|Principal Architect Teleporter]]
* [[Architect Teleporters|Principal Architect Teleporter]]
* [[Alterra Bases|Tech Sites]]
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* Iceworm Boneyard
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|nodes = [[Limestone Outcrop]]|id = ''arcticSpires''|coords = -949 47 530
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|nodes =* [[Limestone Outcrop (Below Zero)|Limestone Outcrop]]|id = ''arcticSpires''|coords =* -949 47 530
|music = * [[Subnautica: Below Zero OST|''Arctic Spires'']]
|music = * [[Subnautica: Below Zero OST|''Arctic Spires'']]
* [[Subnautica: Below Zero OST|''SafeCave01'']] (Connecting Underwater Cave)
* [[Subnautica: Below Zero OST|''Leaves of Quartz'']] (Connecting Underwater Cave)
* [[Subnautica: Below Zero OST|''SafeCave02'']] (Connecting Underwater Cave)|title1=|caption1=|depth=|gotoid=}}
* [[Subnautica: Below Zero OST|''Molten Silver'']] (Connecting Underwater Cave)|title1=|caption1=|depth=|gotoid=}}


{{Quote2|A stark surface landscape. Dangerously cold. Curved spires stretch to the sky|[[Al-An]]}}
{{Quote2 (BZ)|A stark surface landscape. Dangerously cold. Curved spires stretch to the sky|[[Al-An]]}}


The '''Arctic Spires''' is a very large above-water [[biomes|biome]] in ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero (Game)|Below Zero]]''.
The '''Arctic Spires''' is a very large above-water [[Biomes (Below Zero)|biome]] in ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero|Below Zero]]''.


This biome borders the [[Glacial Bay]].
This biome borders the [[Glacial Bay]].
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The area appears as a frozen landscape, with a flat ice sheet broken up by huge spires of ice jutting up from below. It would appear the sea level has dropped since the ice spires formed, or the spires were thrust upwards, as the spires each have a large mass of ice a short way up above the floor, implying that this was once the level of the surrounding ice sheet. [[Ore Vein]]s can be found scattered across the biome.
The area appears as a frozen landscape, with a flat ice sheet broken up by huge spires of ice jutting up from below. It would appear the sea level has dropped since the ice spires formed, or the spires were thrust upwards, as the spires each have a large mass of ice a short way up above the floor, implying that this was once the level of the surrounding ice sheet. [[Ore Vein]]s can be found scattered across the biome.


There are two entrances to the biome, both being located in the [[Glacial Bay]]. The first entrance requires the player to refuel an Alterra Bridge with [[Hydraulic Fluid]] in order to gain access to the biome. The second entrance is a narrow, underwater tunnel, adjacent to an architect cable, gated by a wall of ice that can be unsealed by the player using a [[Laser Cutter]]; however, the player cannot cut through the wall unless they are within the tunnel itself, which is accessible from within the Arctic Spires.  
There are two entrances to the biome, both being located in the [[Glacial Bay]]. The first entrance requires the player to refuel an Alterra Bridge with [[Hydraulic Fluid]] in order to gain access to the biome. The second entrance is a narrow, underwater tunnel, adjacent to an architect cable, gated by a wall of ice that can be unsealed by the player using a [[Laser Cutter (Below Zero)|Laser Cutter]]; however, the player cannot cut through the wall unless they are within the tunnel itself, which is accessible from within the Arctic Spires.


There is also a recent Meteor Impact crater, with large [[Silver Ore]] and [[Titanium]] deposits that can be mined.
A valley possessing an Ice Worm carcass along with other skeletal remains can be found in the northeastern corner of the biome. Directly west of it is the [[Arctic Spires Cache]]. At the center of the valley, a meteor seems to have recently landed, with large [[Silver Ore (Below Zero)|Silver Ore]] and [[Titanium (Below Zero)|Titanium]] deposits on it that can be mined.


Two blue [[Trivalve]] [[eggs]] can be found in a cave.
Two blue [[Trivalve]] [[eggs]] can be found inside a cave in the valley on the western side, near a frozen river.


Tunnels dug out by the [[Ice Worm]]s contain ore veins and large [[Copper Ore (Below Zero)|Copper]] and [[Titanium (Below Zero)|Titanium]] deposits.
A small valley possessing an Ice Worm carcass along with other skeletal remains can be found in the northeastern corner of the biome. Directly west of it is the [[Arctic Spires Cache]].


A Principal [[Architect Teleporters|Architect Teleporter]] chamber can be found here in a cave. A breach in the chamber leads to an Alterra site with a functioning elevator. Additionally, the elevator leads to the biome’s sealed underwater entrance. A [[Jukebox Disks|Jukebox Disk]] can be found one of the crates in the Alterra Site.
On the eastern side of the biome, an [[Architect Artifacts (Disambiguation)|Architect Artifact]] known as a [[Greenhouse]] is located in a cave alongside an [[Ion Cube (Below Zero)|Ion Cube]]. On the southwestern region, a scannable [[Architect Cabling]] can be found inside a large cave.


Towards the northern, centermost part of the biome, a Principal [[Architect Teleporters|Architect Teleporter]] chamber can be found inside of a cave. A breach in the chamber leads to an Alterra site with a dilapidated but functioning [[Architects|Architect]] elevator. The elevator leads to the biome’s sealed underwater entrance. A [[Jukebox Disks|Jukebox Disk]] can be found on a crate right in front of the elevator at the bottom.
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Three [[Large Ion Cube Deposit]]s can be found in a cave, behind a doorway. Two more [[Ion Cube]]s can be found in a Spy Pengling cave within the biome.

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Three [[Large Ion Cube Deposit]]s can be found in a cave, behind a doorway, on the northwestern region the biome. Right below said cave, there's a [[Spy Pengling|Spy Pengling Site]] with two [[Ion Cube (Below Zero)|Ion Cube]]s.


<tabber>
<tabber>
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{{#tag:Tabber|
{{#tag:Tabber|
Arctic Spires=
Arctic Spires=
* [[Light Stick]]
* [[Light Stick (Below Zero)|Light Stick]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
Tech Sites=
Tech Sites=
* [[Desk]]
* [[Desk (Below Zero)|Desk]]
* [[Light Stick]]}}
* [[Light Stick (Below Zero)|Light Stick]]}}
|-|
|-|
Resources=
Resources=
* [[Trivalve|Blue Trivalve Egg]]
* [[Trivalve|Blue Trivalve Egg]]
* [[Copper Ore]]
* [[Copper Ore (Below Zero)|Copper Ore]]
* [[Diamond]]
* [[Diamond (Below Zero)|Diamond]]
* [[Fevered Pepper]]
* [[Fevered Pepper]]
* [[Ion Cube]]
* [[Ion Cube (Below Zero)|Ion Cube]]
* [[Large Copper Ore Deposit]]
* [[Large Copper Ore Deposit]]
* [[Large Diamond Deposit]]
* [[Large Diamond Deposit]]
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* [[Large Silver Ore Deposit]]
* [[Large Silver Ore Deposit]]
* [[Large Titanium Deposit]]
* [[Large Titanium Deposit]]
* [[Lithium]]
* [[Lithium (Below Zero)|Lithium]]
* [[Silver Ore]]
* [[Silver Ore (Below Zero)|Silver Ore]]
* [[Snowball]]
* [[Snowball]]
* [[Snow Stalker Fur]]
* [[Snow Stalker Fur]]
* [[Titanium]]
* [[Titanium (Below Zero)|Titanium]]
* [[Quartz]]
* [[Quartz (Below Zero)|Quartz]]
|-|
|-|
Fauna=
Fauna=
* [[Arctic Peeper]]
* [[Arctic Peeper]]
* [[Bladderfish]]
* [[Bladderfish (Below Zero)|Bladderfish]]
* [[Ice Worm]]
* [[Ice Worm]]
* [[Snowstalker]]
* [[Snowstalker]]
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|-|
|-|
PDAs=
PDAs=
* [[Databank#Key Analysis:|Key Analysis:]]
* [[Databank (Below Zero)#Thumper Batteries|Thumper Batteries]]
* [[Databank#Mineral Excavation Update|Mineral Excavation Update]]
* [[Databank (Below Zero)#Thumper Upgrades|Thumper Upgrades]]
* [[Databank#Research Site Beta|Research Site Beta]]
* [[Databank (Below Zero)#Tunnels|Tunnels]]
* [[Databank#Subterranean Report|Subterranean Report]]
|-|
|-|
Other=
Other=
* [[Battery]]
* [[Battery (Below Zero)|Battery]]
* [[Disinfected Water]]
* [[Disinfected Water (Below Zero)|Disinfected Water]]
* [[Fiber Mesh (Below Zero)|Fiber Mesh]]
* [[First Aid Kit]]
* [[First Aid Kit (Below Zero)|First Aid Kit]]
* [[Lubricant]]
* [[Jukebox Disks|JT Music - Take the Dive]]
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* [[Nutrient Block]]
* [[Lubricant (Below Zero)|Lubricant]]
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* [[Nutrient Block (Below Zero)|Nutrient Block]]
* [[Water Purification Tablet]]
* [[Water Purification Tablet]]
</tabber>
</tabber>
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Arcticspirestechsite2.jpg|A tech site bordering the furthest region of the biome
Arcticspirestechsite2.jpg|A tech site bordering the furthest region of the biome
Arcticspires digsite.png|A dig site with large diamond deposits
Arcticspires digsite.png|A dig site with large diamond deposits
DC39A861-DEBE-4376-B363-778A87249A3A.jpeg|An Ice Worm found in within the biome
DC39A861-DEBE-4376-B363-778A87249A3A.jpeg|An Ice Worm found within the biome
Icewormboneyard.png|Ice Worm Boneyard
Icewormboneyard.png|Ice Worm Boneyard
ArcticSpires TeleporterCave.png|The cave within the biome that leads to the Principal Architect Teleporter
ArcticSpires TeleporterCave.png|The cave within the biome that leads to the Principal Architect Teleporter
ArcticSpires Elevator.png|An Alterra elevator within the biome that transports the player to the Principal Architect Teleporter
ArcticSpires Elevator.png|The Architect elevator that transports the player to the Principal Architect Teleporter
ArcticSpires MasterTeleporter.png|The Principal Architect Teleporter found within the biome
ArcticSpires MasterTeleporter.png|The Principal Architect Teleporter
20201212193525_1.jpg|The alien greenhouse located in a cave
GreenhouseArtifact.jpg|The Architect Greenhouse located in a cave
</gallery>
</gallery>
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</gallery>
</gallery>
</tabber>
</tabber>

==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Early in development, the Arctic Spires' biome ID was ''hoverzone2''.
* Early in development, the Arctic Spires' biome ID was ''hoverzone2''.
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* The Arctic Spires used to have an alternative exit that would lead to the cut [[Cut Content|Ice Sheet]] biome and ended in the [[Arctic Kelp Forest]].
* The Arctic Spires used to have an alternative exit that would lead to the cut [[Cut Content|Ice Sheet]] biome and ended in the [[Arctic Kelp Forest]].


{{Navbox Biomes}}
{{Navbox Biomes (BZ)}}
[[Category:Biomes]]
[[Category:Biomes]]
[[Category:Above Sea Level]]
[[Category:Above Sea Level]]
[[Category:Arctic Spires]]
[[Category:Arctic Spires]]
[[Category:Story]]
[[Category:Subnautica: Below Zero]]

Latest revision as of 01:18, 10 June 2024

This article is about the Arctic Spires. You may be looking for the Arctic or the Sparse Arctic.
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A stark surface landscape. Dangerously cold. Curved spires stretch to the sky

― Al-An

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The Arctic Spires is a very large above-water biome in Below Zero.

This biome borders the Glacial Bay.

Description

The area appears as a frozen landscape, with a flat ice sheet broken up by huge spires of ice jutting up from below. It would appear the sea level has dropped since the ice spires formed, or the spires were thrust upwards, as the spires each have a large mass of ice a short way up above the floor, implying that this was once the level of the surrounding ice sheet. Ore Veins can be found scattered across the biome.

There are two entrances to the biome, both being located in the Glacial Bay. The first entrance requires the player to refuel an Alterra Bridge with Hydraulic Fluid in order to gain access to the biome. The second entrance is a narrow, underwater tunnel, adjacent to an architect cable, gated by a wall of ice that can be unsealed by the player using a Laser Cutter; however, the player cannot cut through the wall unless they are within the tunnel itself, which is accessible from within the Arctic Spires.

A valley possessing an Ice Worm carcass along with other skeletal remains can be found in the northeastern corner of the biome. Directly west of it is the Arctic Spires Cache. At the center of the valley, a meteor seems to have recently landed, with large Silver Ore and Titanium deposits on it that can be mined.

Two blue Trivalve eggs can be found inside a cave in the valley on the western side, near a frozen river.

Tunnels dug out by the Ice Worms contain ore veins and large Copper and Titanium deposits.

On the eastern side of the biome, an Architect Artifact known as a Greenhouse is located in a cave alongside an Ion Cube. On the southwestern region, a scannable Architect Cabling can be found inside a large cave.

Towards the northern, centermost part of the biome, a Principal Architect Teleporter chamber can be found inside of a cave. A breach in the chamber leads to an Alterra site with a dilapidated but functioning Architect elevator. The elevator leads to the biome’s sealed underwater entrance. A Jukebox Disk can be found on a crate right in front of the elevator at the bottom.

Three Large Ion Cube Deposits can be found in a cave, behind a doorway, on the northwestern region the biome. Right below said cave, there's a Spy Pengling Site with two Ion Cubes.

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|-| Scannables= <tabber> Arctic Spires=

|-| Tech Sites=

|-| Resources=

|-| Fauna=

|-| Flora=

|-| PDAs=

|-| Other=

</tabber>

Gallery

<tabber>In-game=

  • Overview of the biome during the day

    Overview of the biome during the day

  • Overview of the biome during the night

    Overview of the biome during the night

  • The biome experiencing foggy weather

    The biome experiencing foggy weather

  • The main entrance to the biome, only accessible after refueling the bridge in the Glacial Bay

    The main entrance to the biome, only accessible after refueling the bridge in the Glacial Bay

  • One of the larger areas of the Arctic Spires

    One of the larger areas of the Arctic Spires

  • One of the biome's canyon regions

    One of the biome's canyon regions

  • An ice fissure found within the biome's canyon region

    An ice fissure found within the biome's canyon region

  • A frozen river that connects to major portions of the biome

    A frozen river that connects to major portions of the biome

  • Architect tech can be found scattered across the biome

    Architect tech can be found scattered across the biome

  • Meteorite impact found within the biome

    Meteorite impact found within the biome

  • Part of a small cave that contains a fractured piece of Precursor Cabling

    Part of a small cave that contains a fractured piece of Precursor Cabling

  • A tunnel made by burrowing Ice Worms

    A tunnel made by burrowing Ice Worms

  • A small Architect Cache in a cave

    A small Architect Cache in a cave

  • Ditto, the other side.

    Ditto, the other side.

  • A tech site where the Thumper data box can be found

    A tech site where the Thumper data box can be found

  • A tech site bordering the furthest region of the biome

    A tech site bordering the furthest region of the biome

  • A dig site with large diamond deposits

    A dig site with large diamond deposits

  • An Ice Worm found within the biome

    An Ice Worm found within the biome

  • Ice Worm Boneyard

    Ice Worm Boneyard

  • The cave within the biome that leads to the Principal Architect Teleporter

    The cave within the biome that leads to the Principal Architect Teleporter

  • The Architect elevator that transports the player to the Principal Architect Teleporter

    The Architect elevator that transports the player to the Principal Architect Teleporter

  • The Principal Architect Teleporter

    The Principal Architect Teleporter

  • The Architect Greenhouse located in a cave

    The Architect Greenhouse located in a cave

|-| Concept Art=

  • Concept art

    Concept art

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Trivia

  • Early in development, the Arctic Spires' biome ID was hoverzone2.
    • This makes the Arctic Spires one of the three original "Hover" biomes, the other two being the Glacial Basin (hoverarea) and the cut Hoverzone 3.
  • The Arctic Spires used to have an alternative exit that would lead to the cut Ice Sheet biome and ended in the Arctic Kelp Forest.

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