No Man's Sky: A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining Solanium
Solanium, a valuable 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 descriptions like "Arid," "Incandescent," "Boiling," or "Scorched." The presence of Solanium will also be indicated.
Once on the planet, use 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, collect Phosphorus deposits if available; these are crucial for crafting Solanium.
Farming Solanium:
After progressing the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines. Plant them in Hydroponic Trays or Bio-Domes using 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. Hot planets allow direct ground planting. Harvesting takes roughly 16 real-time hours.
Crafting Solanium:
Several Refiner recipes yield Solanium, most requiring Phosphorus 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 that all recipes, including those using Sulphurine, necessitate a visit to a hot planet. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a consistent Sulphurine supply.
