No Man's Sky: A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining Solanium
Solanium, a crucial resource in No Man's Sky, is exclusively found on planets with specific climates. This guide details how to acquire Solanium through gathering, farming, and crafting.
Locating Solanium:
Unlike Frost Crystals, Solanium thrives on hot and arid planets. Before landing, use your starship scanner to identify planets with descriptions such as "Arid," "Incandescent," "Boiling," or "Scorched." The scanner will also indicate Solanium as a resource.
Once landed, deploy your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines – tall, rock-like structures with glowing vines. These are abundant in clusters. Remember, you'll need a Haz-Mat Gauntlet to harvest them. While on these planets, also collect Phosphorus, a key ingredient in Solanium crafting.
Farming Solanium:
After progressing the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines. Utilize Hydroponic Trays or Bio-Domes, planting each vine with 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. Hot planets allow direct ground planting. Allow approximately 16 real-time hours for growth before harvesting.
Crafting Solanium:
The Refiner offers several Solanium crafting recipes, most requiring Phosphorus. Phosphorus can be purchased from traders or Galactic Trade Terminals, but obtaining it from hot planets is more efficient. Here are the recipes:
- Solanium + Phosphorus (to create more Solanium)
- Phosphorus + Oxygen
- Phosphorus + Sulphurine
- Di-hydrogen + Sulphurine
Note that all recipes, including those using Sulphurine, necessitate a visit to a hot planet. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a consistent Sulphurine supply.
