How to Obtain Solanium in No Man's Sky

In the vast universe of No Man's Sky, certain resources are exclusive to planets with specific climates. Solanium is one such resource, vital for various in-game activities, but it's only available on hot and scorched planets. Whether you're gathering, farming, or crafting, here's everything you need to know about acquiring Solanium in No Man's Sky.

How to Find Solanium in No Man's Sky

Solanium is akin to Frost Crystal, but instead of cold worlds, you'll find it on planets with a hot and dry climate. When you're in space, use your starship's scanner to identify the planet type and its resources. Look for descriptors like Arid Planet, Incandescent Planet, Boiling Planet, or Scorched Planet, which indicate the presence of Solanium.

Once you land, equip your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vine plants. These plants resemble tall rocks adorned with glowing vines and tend to cluster together. To harvest them, you'll need the Haz-Mat Gauntlet. While on the planet, consider extracting Phosphorus if available, as it's useful for crafting additional Solanium when hot planets are out of reach.

How to Farm Solanium in No Man's Sky

Farming Solanium becomes possible after advancing in the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission. You can set up a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome at your base and plant Solar Vines using 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. If your base is on a hot planet, you can plant directly into the ground. Remember, it takes about 16 real-life hours for Solar Vines to mature, so plan to return the next day to harvest your crop.

How to Craft Solanium in No Man's Sky

Crafting Solanium involves using the Refiner with recipes that often require Phosphorus, which you can gather from hot planets or purchase from traders and Galactic Trade Terminals. Here are the crafting recipes for Solanium in No Man's Sky:

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

All these recipes, including those needing Sulphurine, necessitate a visit to a hot planet. To maintain a steady supply of Sulphurine, it's wise to collect enough Phosphorus and establish a farm at your base.