No Man\'s Sky: How to Get Solanium

No Man's Sky: Your Guide to Finding, Farming, and Crafting Solanium

Solanium, a crucial resource in No Man's Sky, is exclusively found on planets with specific climates. This guide covers gathering, farming, and crafting methods to ensure a steady supply.

Locating Solanium:

Unlike Frost Crystals, Solanium thrives on hot and arid planets. Before landing, use your starship scanner to identify planets with climates like "Arid," "Incandescent," "Boiling," or "Scorched." These planets will list Solanium as a resource. Once landed, deploy your Analysis Visor to pinpoint Solar Vines—tall, rock-like structures with glowing vines. You'll need a Haz-Mat Gauntlet to harvest them. Phosphorus, also found on these planets, is a key ingredient in Solanium crafting.

Farming Solanium:

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

Crafting Solanium:

Several Refiner recipes produce Solanium, most requiring Phosphorus (often sourced from hot planets or purchased from traders/Galactic Trade Terminals). Here's a summary:

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

Note: Sulphurine acquisition also necessitates a visit to a hot planet. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a consistent Sulphurine supply.