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 buoyancy 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 Geysers)	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.