Tadpole Vehicle & Dock Building Guide

How to build the Tadpole submarine, Moonpool, Vehicle Fabricator, and Dock.

Step-by-step guide to building the Tadpole.

Related: Tadpole Usage Guide | Walkthrough Page 11


1. Build a Moonpool

Materials: Titanium ×5. Place a Standard Element - Moonpool on your base floor (2×2 room minimum).

2. Build Vehicle Fabricator

Materials: Titanium Ingot ×2, Copper Ingot ×1, Glass ×2. Place inside the Moonpool.

3. Craft the Tadpole

Materials: Titanium Ingot ×2, Glass ×1, System Chip ×1, Power Battery ×1. Use the Vehicle Fabricator.

4. Build Tadpole Dock

Materials: Titanium Ingot ×2, Silver Ingot ×1, Copper Wire ×2. Place in the Moonpool.

Tips

  • Both Fabricator and Dock must be inside the Moonpool
  • Depth Module Mk1 found at Alien Ruins
  • Use the Modification Station for upgrades

Related: Full Story Walkthrough | Tadpole Usage

Published: 5/17/2026