Tadpole Vehicle Usage Guide
How to use the Tadpole submarine — piloting, battery swaps, upgrades, docking, and towing.
Guide to piloting and maintaining the Tadpole.
Related: Tadpole Building Guide | Walkthrough Page 11
Module Locations
| Module | Location |
|---|---|
| Module 1/3 | Reception Center: S 210, follow wreckage down |
| Module 2/3 | Old Habitat: SW of entrance |
| Module 3/3 | Blue light platform near Lead deposits |
Piloting
- Enter by aligning with the front glass
- Power shown in cockpit display (top)
- Durability shown (bottom right)
- Swap batteries from the blue circle on top
- Upgrades go behind the battery slot
Repairs
Use the Repair Tool to restore durability.
Towing
The Tadpole tows Portable Lockers and Repair Tools on its rear mount. The Scout Ray Chassis auto-attaches — press Q to eject.
Depth Limit
Stock: ~250m. Install Depth Module Mk1 (Alien Ruins) to go deeper.
Related: Full Story Walkthrough | Tadpole Building
Published: 5/17/2026