These are the only Leviathans that don’t swim, relying instead on long insect-like legs to walk on the bottom of the ocean.Īside from Reefbacks, Sea Treaders are the only Leviathans that provide potentially useful raw materials. Most of Subnautica’s Leviathans resemble archetypical sea monsters with elongated bodies, but that’s not the case when it comes to Sea Treaders. Sea Treader (Subnautica) Image Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment Which is why they’re a bit higher up on our list. They’re also more likely to give you a good scare when you first encounter them. Reefbacks are some of the least threatening Leviathans in Subnautica but they are more dangerous than Glow Whales and Ventgardens because they can carry Tiger Plants. The spikes don’t do a ton of damage, but the plants have a high rate of fire and should be avoided whenever possible. In addition, the Reefbacks sometimes also carry Tiger Plants that shoot spikes at any nearby lifeforms, including the player. The creatures carry around various types of flora and corals along with barnacles that can be harvested for resources. One of the most distinguishing features of Reefback Leviathans is the mini-ecosystem living on their backs. That’s not to say that they can’t be dangerous, though. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about them attacking you because these gentle giants are entirely passive. Coming in at around 70 meters (230 feet) in length, the Reefback is by far the largest creature you’ll come across in the early game. The Reefback is the first Leviathan you’ll encounter while playing the base game and will likely leave a lasting impression on you due to its sheer size. Reefback (Subnautica) Image Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment That should give you an idea of just how big some of the following creatures are. Glow Whales are a tad bigger than typical Blue Whales, which are considered the largest animals on Earth, but they’re one of Subnautica’s smallest Leviathans. Similarly, Glow Whales occasionally jump out of the water for oxygen before diving back in. If only all of Subnautica’s Leviathans were so peaceful.Īlthough classified as herbivores, Glow Whales can be seen hunting shoals of fish and consuming them in one gulp, much like regular whales. The animals are so friendly that you can pet them or even ride them around if you want to. These peaceful Leviathans are typically found swimming in herds close to the ocean’s surface.Īlthough a bit intimidating due to their size, Glow Whales are passive creatures and won’t attack the player. Next up we have one of Subnautica’s friendliest creatures, the Glow Whale. Glow Whale (Below Zero) Image Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment But that’s pretty much the only thing you’ll have to worry about with this one. Worst case scenario, you might get lost while swimming inside it and possibly drown. Subnautica’s Leviathans, even the peaceful ones, typically have some sort of defense mechanism but that’s not the case here.
While certainly impressive in size and appearance, Ventgardens are completely harmless to the player. If you get close enough to it, you’ll quickly notice that this is a living, breathing organism inspired by the Coelenterata phylum. You may mistake it for a giant underwater plant or mushroom upon first encountering it, but the Ventgarden is classified as Fauna. This is the only stationary Leviathan found in any of the two games and one of Subnautica’s only passive Leviathans. We’re kicking things off with the least threatening Leviathan of them all, the Ventgarden. Ventgarden (Below Zero) Image Credit: Unknown Worlds Entertainment With that out of the way, let’s get to it. Finally, we’re not taking into account extinct Leviathans.
So no Crabsnakes, Squidsharks or any other medium-sized creatures. Secondly, we’re only looking at Leviathan-class organisms as described in-game. First off, we’re looking at Leviathans from both the base game and the Below Zero standalone expansion. If you do, you’ll definitely want to read this article in its entirety so you’ll know what to expect if you decide to play the game anyway.Īnd if you’re not scared of the deep, you’ll want to read it just for the sheer fun of it because today we’re ranking all of Subnautica’s Leviathans from least to most terrifying.Ī couple of rules before we get started. Especially if you’re suffering from thalassophobia. Most of these massive sea monsters are pretty scary but some are absolute nightmare fuel. The reason? Subnautica’s Leviathans of course. Although the game feels surprisingly peaceful and serene when you first jump in, the atmosphere changes in a heartbeat once you start exploring the depths of planet 4546B’s vast ocean. Very few games are capable of invoking pure terror with as much ease as Subnautica.
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