No Man\'s Sky: How to Get Solanium

No Man's Sky: A Comprehensive Guide to Acquiring Solanium

Solanium, a crucial resource in No Man's Sky, is exclusively found on planets with specific climates. This guide details how to locate, farm, and craft this valuable material.

Locating Solanium:

Unlike Frost Crystals, Solanium thrives on hot and arid planets. Before landing, utilize 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.

Once landed, deploy your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines – tall, rock-like structures with luminous vines. These are abundant in specific areas. Remember, you'll need a Haz-Mat Gauntlet to harvest them. While there, consider collecting Phosphorus deposits, a key ingredient in Solanium crafting.

Farming Solanium:

After progressing the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines at your base. Use a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome, planting Solar Vines with 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. Hot planets allow direct ground planting. Harvesting takes approximately 16 real-time hours.

Crafting Solanium:

Several Refiner recipes produce Solanium, most requiring Phosphorus (often obtained from hot planets). Alternatively, purchase Phosphorus from traders or Galactic Trade Terminals. Here are the Solanium crafting recipes:

• Solanium + Phosphorus (to create more Solanium)
• Phosphorus + Oxygen
• Phosphorus + Sulphurine
• Di-hydrogen + Sulphurine

Note: Most crafting methods necessitate a visit to a hot planet, especially for Sulphurine. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base is recommended for consistent Sulphurine supply.