Required
Scanner, oxygen margin, and a clear return route.
Fragment guide
Repair Tool Fragment Locations
Repair Tool unlock progress comes from three practical scan routes: the Chap base desk scan, a south wreck interior, and the northeast wreck scan cluster. Start with the bunker route, then treat the wrecks as focused oxygen trips.
Quick answer: scan the desk object inside Colonist Bunker 1 first, then come back for the south and northeast wreck scans after your oxygen and movement upgrades feel stable.
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Recommended
Standard Air Tank, Basic Fins, Air Bladder, and a Beacon for wreck entrances.
Do first
Run the Colonist Bunker 1 Silver route so the first Repair Tool scan fits into a useful upgrade loop.
Do later
Treat the south and northeast wreck scans as focused trips, not side rooms during a low-oxygen swim.
Best scan order
Stop 1
Chap's base desk scan
Start with the Colonist Bunker / Chap's base route southeast of the Lifepod. The fragment is on a desk inside the small cave base.
This is the cleanest first scan because it sits on a controlled early route, close to Silver, BioBed, and other first-hour upgrades.
Stop 2
South wreck interior
Swim south from the Lifepod, cross the deeper gap, enter the small wreck opening, then keep a clear exit path before dropping through the lower interior.
Use this after the first scan when your oxygen timing is stable. The fragment is valuable, but wreck interiors punish wandering.
Stop 3
Northeast wreck scan cluster
Head roughly 60 degrees northeast from the Lifepod toward the large wreck and enter from below.
This is a strong later stop because the same route family also supports Processor, Tadpole, Bioreactor, and Flashlight scan planning.
Route visuals
First Repair Tool scan
Scan the desk object inside Colonist Bunker 1 for the first Repair Tool fragment progress.
Bunker entrance route
Use the red hatch route only with enough oxygen to enter, scan, and return.
Northeast wreck approach
The northeast wreck route is a high-value scan trip once movement and oxygen are comfortable.
Marker table
| Fragment | Approx route | Coordinates | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair Tool at Chap's base | PC Gamer places this fragment about 220 m southeast of the Lifepod inside Chap's base. | 155, 40, 155 About 40 m cave base | PC Gamer Repair Tool guide |
| Repair Tool south wreck sofa | Swim directly south across the deep gap about 300 m from the Lifepod. | 0, ?, 300 Wreck interior | PC Gamer Repair Tool guide |
| Repair Tool northeast wreck door | PC Gamer places this wreck about 60 degrees northeast of the Lifepod and roughly 380 m away. | 329, ?, -190 Wreck interior | PC Gamer Repair Tool guide |
What the unlock gives you
The Repair Tool belongs in your base and vehicle safety kit. The route is worth doing early, but only after the scanner, oxygen, and return path are stable enough that the wreck scans do not turn into rescue swims.
Before you go
- Bring a scanner and leave the wreck before your oxygen plan gets tight.
- Drop a beacon or keep a strong landmark at the wreck entrance.
- Scan nearby station fragments only if the exit route is still clear.
- Use the northeast wreck as a multi-scan trip, not a casual first-minute swim.
Questions people ask
How many Repair Tool fragments do you need in Subnautica 2?
The current route set tracks three Repair Tool fragment scans: Chap base, the south wreck, and the northeast wreck.
Which Repair Tool fragment should I scan first?
Start with the Chap base / Colonist Bunker route. It is the most practical first scan because it shares a route with early Silver, BioBed, and starter upgrade planning.
Are the map coordinates exact spawn guarantees?
No. Use them as Lifepod-relative route planning markers. Early Access updates can move entrances, interior paths, or scan placement, so keep an oxygen exit plan.