No Man\'s Sky: How to Get Solanium

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, scan planets from your ship to identify those with climates such as Arid, Incandescent, Boiling, or Scorched. The presence of Solanium will be indicated in the resource scan.

Upon landing, utilize your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines – tall, rock-like structures with glowing vines. These are abundant in specific areas. Remember, you'll need a Haz-Mat Gauntlet to harvest them. While on these planets, consider gathering Phosphorus as well; it's a key ingredient in Solanium crafting.

Farming Solanium:

Once you've progressed the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines at your base. Use a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome, planting them with 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. If your base is situated on a hot planet, direct ground planting is possible. Allow approximately 16 real-time hours for the vines to mature before harvesting.

Crafting Solanium:

Several Refiner recipes produce Solanium, most requiring Phosphorus (often sourced from hot planets). Alternatively, purchase Phosphorus from traders or Galactic Trade Terminals. Here's a list of Solanium crafting 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. To consistently acquire Sulphurine, focus on gathering ample Phosphorus and establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base.