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The Flash Slug is a free-swimming, glowing relative of the Waterslug in Subnautica 2. Where the Waterslug is a docile water source, the Flash Slug defends itself: approach one and it squeals, shakes, and releases a blinding burst of light before trying to flee. The flash leaves an imprint on the diver's vision for several seconds and blurs it briefly afterward.

Overview

Behavior

Flash Slugs swim well off the seafloor, often 30 to 40 meters up, which sets them apart from most small bottom-dwelling fauna. At night and in dark areas their glow gives them away from a distance. The blinding flash has a short cooldown, so a diver who closes the gap quickly can grab the slug before it recharges. Approaching at speed works best, whether with the Dash biomod or a Wakemaker; they will also flash at a diver inside a Tadpole, so parking beside one and grabbing it on exit is a clean catch.

Food and Crafting

Safe digestion requires the matching entry in the Adaptations system. Its one recipe matters more than its food value: combined with Salt at a Fabricator, a Flash Slug produces Isotonic Water, one of the better hydration items in the current build.

Related Pages

• Creatures

• Waterslug

• Survival Mechanics