Alien Rifle
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 249 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #1 of 192 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you need HELP for this mod, or have a BUG TO REPORT, please message me through the subnautica modding discord @kai_bat, im sick of people posting bugs on nexus and never responding when I ask for more info.
Ever been to the bottom floor of the big alien gun and noticed that smaller alien gun in the glass case and said to yourself:
"Damn that thing looks cool I wanna shoot stuff with it"
Well now you can! In survival mode, either go to the QEP and scan the rifle to unlock the blueprint (if you have already scanned the rifle, dont fear, the blueprint will unlock itself), or use the command 'unlock alienrifleweapon' to get it automatically.
But be warned, once you unlock the recipe, it will still require a Stasis Rifle to build it at the modification station and an Ion-based power source to function...
Once you have it, enjoy your awesome gun! Go up agains reapers... if you dare, or if you're too lazy to smash those resource deposits, this bad boy will make short work of them. Simply right click to fire, or tap F to use the weapon's scope (currently a work in progress)
The gun will automatically disable itself when inside bases or submarines, to prevent unsafe operation.
Made using BepInEx and Nautilus
IF YOU NEED HELP FOR THIS MOD OR WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK, JOIN THE MODDING DISCORD SERVER AT https://discord.gg/UpWuWwq
Adds the cool relic from the game as a usable item. A simple, popular cosmetic/functional mod with over 6,000 endorsements and 234,000 downloads, last updated in June 2026. For players who want to wield that iconic relic in their loadout.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (234k) shows tons of players are using it.
- 6,087 endorsements means the community really likes it.
- Simple concept – if you want that relic, this is the mod.
⚠️ Cons
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Last updated June 2026 – might not be compatible with future game patches.
- Description is super thin – no details on how the item works or where to find it.
For players who want to wield that iconic relic from the game without hunting for it. If you're a fan of the relic and want it as a usable item, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for complex mechanics or lore-friendly additions – this is a straightforward item mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported issues or tips on where to find the item.
- Since the description is vague, load the game and check your inventory or crafting menu for the item – it might be added directly.
- If the item doesn't appear, try verifying game files or reinstalling the mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- KaiTheBat
- Version
- 2.6.2.2
- Downloads
- 234,898
- Endorsements
- 6,087
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 8/23/2018
- Updated
- 6/9/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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