Subnautica Leviathan Tier List

Introduction

• Video covering all Leviathans in Subnautica, both living and dead.
• Ranking based on personal preference, not statistics.
• Excludes fossils or dead Leviathans as they can't "defend" themselves.

Ranking from Worst to Best

1. Glow Whale

• Considered the least exciting Leviathan.
• Similar to Earth creatures, lacks uniqueness.
• Bonus for being pettable and performing acrobatics.

2. Vent Garden

• Cool design with thermal vent anchoring.
• Resembles giant plants as adults don’t move.
• Unique for having a self-contained ecosystem.

3. Iceworm

• Land-based, more annoying than enjoyable.
• Epic design with superheated horn.
• Limited encounter due to gameplay focus on water.

4. Sea Dragon

• Least liked from original Subnautica.
• Fire-breathing but lacks cool factor compared to Reaper/Ghost.
• Dangerous but lacks direct engagement thrill.

5. Shadow Leviathan

• Unique design, glowing acid mouth.
• Feels truly alien, deep ocean creature.
• Limited gameplay presence, often stuck in environment.

6. Sea Treader

• Smallest Leviathan but significant world-building presence.
• Only Leviathan walking on seafloor.
• Adds realism, migratory behavior.

7. Chelicerate

• Initially disliked, but appreciation grew over time.
• Bright color, overused in Below Zero.
• Offers more in gameplay than Sea Treader.

8. Reefback

• Evokes safety and comfort.
• Gentle giants, majestic and alien.
• Limited interactivity but highly likable.

9. Sea Emperor

• Central to Subnautica's plot.
• Unique for its story and telepathic abilities.
• Underwhelming juvenile gameplay presence.

10. Ghost Leviathan

• Bioluminescent, massive body.
• Iconic "scream," rich lore.
• Terrifying yet exhilarating encounters.

11. Reaper Leviathan

• Most iconic, terrifying creature.
• Perfectly alien design.
• First major hostile encounter in the game.
• Ultimate danger, iconic for its role and design.

Conclusion

• Reaper Leviathan crowned as the top Leviathan.
• Personal ranking list; may differ from others.
• Encouragement to watch more content to avoid "becoming fish food."

Special Thanks

• Thanks to patrons: Asmodius, Matus, Graham Deoy, Baron Wy, Xander Cola.