Can You Kill Sea Dragon Leviathans?
As a survivalist in Subnautica, the possibility of encountering sea creatures, especially the massive Sea Dragon Leviathans, can be both exciting and daunting. But what if I told you that killing these massive sea dragons is indeed possible? That’s what we’ll discuss in this article.
Killability
The million-dollar question: can you kill a sea dragon? It is killable, but only with specific methods. If you thought that using any weapon would suffice, you’d be mistaken. Unfortunately, your average Thermoblade won’t be of much help.
To be able to defeat a sea dragon, you’ll need to rely on your crafting skills and stockpile limited weapons, which I’ll discuss below. Here are some details to consider:
| Weapons |
|---|
| Normal knife – Works but might take longer to defeat |
| Lava Lizards – Gas Pods or Crashing them into the leviathan’s body also work |
| Turrets and Laser – Unsuccessful methods |
Take note that there’s still ongoing discussion and debate on how exactly to kill the Sea Dragons. This info may not be 100% up-to-date. More testing is needed for this mechanic, but if your determination and patience persist, success may be in reach!
Respecting Leviathans
Why go out of your way to kill them, when we should strive to maintain the ecosystem of this fantastical ocean world? Even as mere survivors, Subnautica encourages respecting and studying these magnificent Leviathans, and avoiding destructive methods would not only contribute to conservation efforts but also provide longer exploration sessions and safer gaming experience!
More Tips and Advice
Handling the Heat of Combat
- Prepare well in advanced before heading to combat mode:
- Create powerful ammunition (gas
pods/lasers)…Keep Learning
By killing or interacting with certain Leviathans, experience levels could also rise which gives me access
to the Leviathan Hunter Skill and unlocks more survival opportunities, including some exciting quests, better life
Expect even more unique opportunities through Subnautica: Below Zero update
or if I just wait. I have tried multiple techniques