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, use your starship scanner to identify planets with descriptions like "Arid," "Incandescent," "Boiling," or "Scorched," indicating the presence of Solanium.
Once on the planet, utilize your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines – tall, rock-like structures with glowing vines. These are abundant and require a Haz-Mat Gauntlet for harvesting. Consider collecting Phosphorus deposits if present, as they're crucial for Solanium crafting.
Farming Solanium
After completing the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines. Use a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome, planting Solar Vines with 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. On hot planets, direct ground planting is possible. Harvesting takes approximately 16 real-time hours.
Crafting Solanium
Several Refiner recipes produce Solanium, most needing Phosphorus (often obtained from hot planets, or purchased from traders/Galactic Trade Terminals). Recipes include:
- Solanium + Phosphorus (to create more Solanium)
- Phosphorus + Oxygen
- Phosphorus + Sulphurine
- Di-hydrogen + Sulphurine
Note that even Sulphurine-based recipes necessitate a visit to a hot planet. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a consistent Sulphurine supply.