No Man's Sky's Solanium: Gathering, Farming, and Crafting Guide
Finding Solanium, a crucial resource in No Man's Sky, requires venturing to specific planetary climates. This guide covers gathering, farming, and crafting methods.
Locating Solanium:
Solanium thrives on hot, arid planets. Before landing, use your starship scanner to identify planets with descriptions like "Arid," "Incandescent," "Boiling," or "Scorched." The scanner will also list Solanium as a resource if present. Upon landing, deploy your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines—tall, glowing plant formations. You'll need a Haz-Mat Gauntlet to harvest them. Phosphorus, found in similar locations, is also valuable for Solanium crafting.
Farming Solanium:
Once you've progressed in the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines. Use Hydroponic Trays or Bio-Domes, planting vines with 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. Hot planets allow direct ground planting. Allow approximately 16 real-time hours for growth.
Crafting Solanium:
The Refiner offers several Solanium crafting recipes, mostly involving Phosphorus (often sourced from hot planets or Galactic Trade Terminals). Here are the recipes:
- Solanium + Phosphorus (to create more Solanium)
- Phosphorus + Oxygen
- Phosphorus + Sulphurine
- Di-hydrogen + Sulphurine
Note that Sulphurine also requires a hot planet visit. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a steady Sulphurine supply.
