Seamoth Energy Shield (BepInEx - Nautilus)
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⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 192 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
IMPORTANT!!
SMLHelper versions no more supported!
Steam Legacy Branch no more supported!
(older version remains available in the Files tab)
Features:
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[]module can be found in the Vehicle Upgrade Console Fabricator (if you found the Cyclops shield module)
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]shield uses the Seamoth main energy system[]shield toggleable like Seamoth perimeter defense module
[]if shield is activated the Seamoth invulnerable to all damage types (creature attack, pressure, etc..)
[]If the energy drops below 20%, the module will be disabled.
Requirements:
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[]BepInEx Subnautica Pack
[]Nautilus
Installation:
- []You must have all requirements installed.
- Simply extract the SeamothEnergyShield archive into your BepInEx\plugins\ folder.
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[]BepInEx Subnautica Pack
This mod adds a miniaturized Cyclops energy shield to the Seamoth in Subnautica, allowing players to equip their vehicle with defensive capabilities. It's a popular utility mod with over 2,500 endorsements and 108,000 downloads, last updated in August 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,507 endorsements and 108k downloads show it's a go-to for Seamoth defense.
- Simple concept that fills a real gap—giving the Seamoth a shield like the Cyclops.
- Actively maintained (last updated August 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires BepInEx and Nautilus, so it's not a simple drop-in mod; you need to set up modding frameworks.
- Only adds a shield—no other features or customization options mentioned.
For Subnautica players who want extra protection for their Seamoth during deep dives or leviathan encounters. If you're comfortable with modding frameworks and want a straightforward defensive upgrade, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or don't want to install BepInEx and Nautilus.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you install BepInEx first, then Nautilus, and place the mod files in the correct BepInEx/plugins folder.
- Check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with other Seamoth mods—shield mods can conflict if they alter the same vehicle components.
- Test the shield in a safe area to understand its energy drain and cooldown before relying on it in dangerous biomes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Senna
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 108,045
- Endorsements
- 2,507
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 7/17/2019
- Updated
- 8/21/2025
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