Primary use
Movement, predator escape margin, and faster resource or wreck loops.
Movement equipment
Wakemaker Guide
The Wakemaker provides arm-mounted powered maneuvering. Use it to shorten repeat journeys and create room to escape a hazard.
Quick answer: Complete three Wakemaker fragment scans, then craft it at the Fabricator using 1 Silver, 1 Wiring Kit, 1 Grease and 1 Basic Battery. The southeast platform, northwest cliff wreckage and north cavern outpost connect the early fragment route.
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Route and unlock plan
Three Lifepod-relative fragment routes.
Step 1
Scan all three route leads
Use the southeast platform, northwest cliff, and north cavern leads as a safe early fragment loop.
Step 2
Prioritize exit speed over fighting
The Wakemaker is strongest when it helps you leave a predator route or wreck interior cleanly.
Step 3
Use it before repeated trips
It pays off before you repeat material loops, repair routes, or mid-depth scans.
Step 4
Keep the name clean
Treat Wakemaker as equipment unless the game clearly shows another entity with the same name.
Map and route
Open a marker to follow the nearby route and plan your return trip.
blueprint
Wakemaker southeast platform
Head roughly 200 m southeast of the Lifepod and descend to the desk-and-crate platform.
20-25 m platform / GameSpot Wakemaker guide
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Wakemaker northwest cliff wreckage
GameSpot places another Wakemaker fragment about 100 m northwest of the Lifepod on cliffside wreckage.
Cliffside wreckage / GameSpot Wakemaker guide
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Wakemaker north cavern outpost
Swim straight north about 125 m from the Lifepod, then descend to the small cavern outpost.
About 30 m cavern / GameSpot Wakemaker guide
Player decisions
| Question | Status | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Best reason to unlock | Movement safety | Shorter return lines make oxygen and predator mistakes less punishing. |
| First route | North cavern or southeast platform | Choose based on which line is easiest in your current visibility and oxygen margin. |
| Predator response | Escape tool | Use it to leave trouble, not to fight threats. |
| Crafting budget | Fabricator recipe | One Wakemaker needs 1 Silver, 1 Wiring Kit, 1 Grease and 1 Basic Battery at the Fabricator. |
Gameplay notes
Three scans
Fragment routes
The southeast platform, northwest cliff wreckage and north cavern outpost provide three early fragment stops.
Route markers
Finding the next fragment
Use the platform, wreckage and cavern landmarks to identify each destination before spending air on a search.
Arm-mounted jets
Equipment role
The Wakemaker is a crafted movement tool. Equip it and check its power before using it on a longer route.
Useful links
Questions people ask
Is Wakemaker a tool or a creature?
Wakemaker is an arm-mounted movement tool. Complete three scans and craft it at the Fabricator.
How many Wakemaker scans do I need?
Three scans. Early stops include the southeast platform, northwest cliff wreckage and north cavern outpost.
Why get Wakemaker early?
It improves exit speed, repeated travel, and predator recovery before you have stronger vehicle options.