DNA
Subnautica features a mechanic that allows the player to sample DNA from alien life forms and transfuse them on himself.
To do so the player needs to sample the DNA using the tool called Transfuser. While the Transfuser is still disabled in current builds, it is spawnable by Console Commands.
In the future the Propulsion Cannon will be able to launch DNA serums at a distance.[1]
Currently only one DNA perk can be transfused, except growth. There is no buff duration or cool down restriction.
Note: All effects have been verified unless otherwise stated.
Known Effects
| Name | Description | Sampled From |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bladder | Increase ascension rate by 25% | Airsack |
| Friendliness | Decrease threat radius of player by 25% (i.e. Stalkers have to be 25% closer to attack) | Rabbitray |
| Growth | Increases player's size by 25% (collision based on original size; items increase in size as well; max = 125%) | Reefback |
| Heat Resistance | Increase heat resistance by 25% (still instant death from lava, damage reduction from Lava Zones) | Lava Larva |
| Inertialess | Decrease inertia by 25% (affects Seamoth and Cyclops) | Hoverfish |
| Jump Height | Increases jump height by 25% (not yet implemented) | Jumper |
| Light Sensitivity | Brightens player's vision by 25% in dark areas | Oculus |
| Protection | Reduces damage by 25% | Spadefish |
| Sonar | Enables sonar? (not yet implemented) | Stalker; Lava Lizard |
| Speed | Increases player movement speed by 25% (Not yet implemented) | Peeper |
All of the serums currently implemented give a glowing yellow effect except for Heat Resistance and Light Sensitivity which have a shimmering blue and metallic grey effect respectively.
Gallery
A Reefback with the Heat Resistance Serum
A Stalker with the Speed Serum
A Bone Shark with the Light Sensitivity Serum
