Quick answer
Current Dexerto data lists Tadpole Dock as a Builder Tool construct using Titanium Ingot x2, Silver Ingot x1, and Copper Wire x2. Place it on a Moonpool with open water below, test the Tadpole approach before long trips, and treat the P6 route as the next safety check: investigate the dock objective, mark the alien ruins approach, then return before oxygen or power forces a bad exit.
Where this route sits
P6 / Tadpole Dock and ruins
Dock spacing and alien signal route
- Coordinate status
- Coordinate pending
- Ruin approach marker; exact terminal coordinate pending.
- Bring before leaving
- Moonpool spacing, repair supplies, and clear docking lane.
Coordinate record
- Video timecode
- 22:40
- Measured coordinate
- Pending ruin terminal coordinate
- Depth
- Pending
- Entrance cue
- Approach from the alien ruin signal route, not from a random wall.
- Safe return
- Use the Tadpole dock lane or Moonpool route as the reset point.
Route sub-points
1Dock investigation log
Start with dock spacing before chasing the ruin signal.
Pending measured coordinate
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2Alien ruins approach
Use this as the first external ruin coordinate candidate.
Pending measured coordinate
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3No-signal terminal
Record separately from the approach once terminal coordinates exist.
Pending measured coordinate
Open this sub-point on mapField notes for docking without regret
Space below matters more than the green preview
A Moonpool that looks fine from inside can still be awkward underneath. Check terrain, kelp, and nearby base pieces before placing the dock.
Dock work becomes route work quickly
The P6 footage moves from dock investigation into an alien ruins handoff. Pack the trip like a short expedition, not like a quick base decoration session.
A clean entry line saves bad returns
The dock is only useful if the Tadpole can enter calmly when power, oxygen, or visibility is worse than expected. Swim or pilot the approach once before committing.
Beacon first, curiosity second
When the route reaches the alien site, mark the return or memorize a strong terrain cue before reading terminals and pushing inside.
Video stills for the P6 dock route
These P6 Bilibili frames show why the dock guide needs route notes: the objective chain leaves the base, enters a structure, and hands off into the alien ruins.
Treat the dock step as an investigation, not only a build
Around 16:20, the route is inside a structure with low oxygen pressure and a new log prompt. This is the point where the dock route becomes a navigation and safety problem, not just a recipe check.
Source: Bilibili P6 route frame, around 16:20
Mark the return path before entering the ruins
Around 22:40, the player reaches the alien site area with a clear light marker and oxygen still ticking down. Drop a Beacon or memorize a terrain cue before going deeper.
Source: Bilibili P6 route frame, around 22:40
The ruins hand off the next progression clue
Around 24:20, the glowing terminal is the route handoff. Leave only after you have read the prompt, checked oxygen, and know whether the Tadpole can safely carry the next leg.
Source: Bilibili P6 route frame, around 24:20Visual notes and source media
Original route art
Abyss Guides uses original chibi deep-sea art for page visuals instead of copying wiki screenshots or fan uploads.
Source: Abyss Guides original artwork
Official Subnautica 2 gameplay trailer
Use the trailer for mood, vehicles, and biome context. Do not treat trailer scenes as exact farming coordinates.
Source: Official Subnautica YouTube embedTadpole Dock placement and ruins route
Pick open water before crafting ingots
Do not start with the recipe. Start with the spot. If the base is too close to rock walls, coral, or shallow terrain, the dock can become technically placeable but awful to use.
Leave clearance under the Moonpool
PC Gamer notes that the Moonpool needs enough room below it because the dock drops down. Think of it as a hanging vehicle bay, not a flat room extension.
Craft dock materials as one project
Dexerto currently lists Titanium Ingot x2, Silver Ingot x1, and Copper Wire x2. Copper Wire is easy to spend on other base parts, so put two wires aside before the build session starts.
Pair the dock with Vehicle Fabricator planning
AllThingsHow treats Tadpole Dock and Vehicle Fabricator as part of the same Moonpool setup. Place them with the Tadpole route in mind, not just wherever the preview turns green.
Investigate the dock objective with oxygen margin
In the P6 route, the dock investigation happens inside a structure while oxygen is still a real constraint. Enter with a known exit, scan or read the prompt, then leave before the route turns into a panic swim.
Use the alien ruins as a handoff, not a marathon
The first ruins arrival should give you the next clue and a safe return point. Mark the approach, read the terminal, then decide whether the Tadpole has enough power and depth margin for the next leg.
Dock fit check
Below
clear
The dock needs space under the Moonpool.
Wire
2
Copper Wire disappears fast in base projects.
Route
mark
The P6 continuation needs a return cue.
Tadpole Dock checklist
| Need | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Moonpool | Enough space below for the dock to hang downward. |
| Titanium Ingot x2 | Current public recipe data for the dock. |
| Silver Ingot x1 | Do not spend the Silver chain before docking prep. |
| Copper Wire x2 | Reserve two wires before base building eats them. |
| Vehicle Fabricator | Works with the dock as part of the Tadpole bay. |
| Clear approach | No terrain or base parts blocking vehicle entry. |
| Beacon | Use one before the alien ruins continuation. |
A green placement preview is not the same as a good dock
If the Tadpole has to scrape past terrain every time it enters the bay, the base location is fighting you. Move the dock early, while the mistake is still cheap. The same rule applies to the alien ruins route: if the return line is messy now, it will feel worse when oxygen is low.
FAQ
What is the Tadpole Dock recipe in Subnautica 2?
Dexerto currently lists Titanium Ingot x2, Silver Ingot x1, and Copper Wire x2 as the Builder Tool recipe.
Where do you place the Tadpole Dock?
Place it on a Moonpool with enough clearance below and a clean approach path for the Tadpole. Avoid tight terrain, shallow water, and cluttered base layouts.
Why will the Tadpole Dock not place?
The usual cause is space: the Moonpool may be too close to terrain or too shallow underneath. Move the Moonpool or rebuild that bay in more open water.
What does the P6 video add to this guide?
It shows the dock objective turning into a deeper route chain: investigate inside a structure, manage oxygen, approach the alien ruins, and treat the terminal prompt as the next progression handoff.