Scientist Quest - Teleporter Guide
⚠️ Critical Quest: This quest unlocks the teleporter system, allowing instant travel between Forgotten Deep and Ancient Sands. This is essential for saving oxygen and time.
Quest Overview
Quest Giver
Scientist - Located in Forgotten Deep, near a portable toilet structure (which is actually the teleporter)
Objective
Find 3 missing parts to repair the teleporter
Reward
Unlocks teleporter for fast travel (small fee per use)
Part Locations
1Toilet Paper
Difficulty: Easy - Most visible part
Location: In the rock/coral formations near the Scientist NPC
Visual Cue: White colored, stands out against the environment. Look for it among the coral clusters close to the toilet structure.
2The Door
Difficulty: Medium - Blends with environment
Location: Slightly deeper, leaning against a nearby wall structure
Visual Cue: Similar color to rocks, easy to miss. Look for a rectangular shape propped against rock formations. It's usually within 20-30 meters of the Scientist.
3Power Relay
Difficulty: Hard - Most hidden part
Location: Hidden behind coral pillars near the "cliff" edge
Visual Cue: Look for the drop-off point where Forgotten Deep transitions to deeper water. The relay is tucked behind tall coral formations. You may need to swim around the pillars to spot it.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- Locate the Scientist: From spawn, swim towards the portable toilet structure. The Scientist NPC will be standing nearby.
- Accept the Quest: Talk to the Scientist to receive the quest.
- Search Systematically: Start with the Toilet Paper (easiest), then the Door, and finally the Power Relay.
- Collect All Parts: Click on each part to collect it. They will be added to your quest inventory.
- Return to Scientist: Once all 3 parts are collected, return to the Scientist to complete the quest.
- Use the Teleporter: The toilet structure is now functional. Interact with it to teleport to Ancient Sands (costs a small fee).
Tips & Strategies
💡 Oxygen Management
This quest doesn't require deep diving. You can complete it with the starting Wooden Tube. Take your time and surface if needed.
🎯 Search Pattern
Search in a circular pattern around the Scientist. The parts are within a 50-meter radius.
⏰ Priority Quest
Complete this quest as soon as possible. The teleporter saves massive amounts of oxygen and time for future trips.
👥 Multiplayer Tip
Parts are visible to all players. If you're having trouble, ask other players for help locating them.
Teleporter Usage
How to Use
- • Interact with the toilet structure in Forgotten Deep
- • Pay the small fee (usually $50-100)
- • Instantly teleport to Ancient Sands entrance
- • Return teleporter is located at Ancient Sands
Cost-Benefit Analysis
The teleporter fee is minimal compared to the oxygen saved. A round trip to Ancient Sands without teleporter can consume 40-60% of your oxygen just traveling. With teleporter, you arrive with full oxygen ready to fish.