There are multiple resources inNo Man’s Skythat you’re able to only find on planets with a specific climate. One of the resources you might need is Solanium, and it might not be available to you depending on where you decide to build your base. Here’s a rundown on what you need to know about getting Solanium inNo Man’s Sky, whether it’s through gathering, farming, or crafting.
How to Find Solanium in No Man’s Sky
Solanium isvery similar to Frost Crystal, except you canfind it on hot and scorched planetsinNo Man’s Sky. Aim your starship at a planet when in space and use your scanner to see the planet’s type and available resources. Look for terms that describe a hot and dry climate, likeArid Planet, Incandescent Planet, Boiling Planet, and Scorched Planet. It also shows Solanium as one of the available resources.
Land on the planet and use the Analysis Visor to find theSolar Vine plant.These plants look like tall rocks with glowing vines around them. There are always a lot of them in one place, andyou need the Haz-Mat Gauntletto gather them. If you have Phosphorus deposits on the planet, take some time to extract them, too, as they can be used to craft more Solanium when you don’t have access to hot planets.
How to Farm Solanium in No Man’s Sky
You can farm Solar Vines on your base after you progress the Farmer’s Agricultural Research mission. Build aHydroponic Tray or Bio-Domeand plant Solar Vines using 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. If you’rebased on a hot planet, you can plant Solar Vines straight into the ground.
It takes approximately16 real-life hoursfor the Solar Vine to grow, so plant it and come back the next day to harvest it.
How to Craft Solanium in No Man’s Sky
There are a few recipes tomake Solanium in the Refiner, and most of them require Phosphorus from hot planets. Alternatively, you may buy Phosphorus from traders and Galactic Trade Terminals. Here are all Solanium crafting recipes inNo Man’s Sky:
Unfortunately, all of these recipes, includingthose that require Sulphurine, require you to visit a hot planet. The best way to ensure there’s always enough Sulphurine is to gather enough Phosphorus and build a farm at your base.
