No Man's Sky: Your Guide to Finding, Farming, and Crafting Solanium
Solanium, a valuable resource in No Man's Sky, is exclusive to planets with specific climates. This guide covers gathering, farming, and crafting methods.
Locating Solanium:
Unlike Frost Crystals, Solanium is found on hot, arid planets. Before landing, use your starship scanner to identify planets with climates like Arid, Incandescent, Boiling, or Scorched. These typically list Solanium as a resource. Once landed, employ your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines—tall, rock-like plants 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 completing the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission, you can cultivate Solar Vines. Use a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome, planting them with 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. Hot planets allow direct ground planting. Allow approximately 16 real-time hours for growth before harvesting.
Crafting Solanium:
The Refiner offers several Solanium crafting recipes, most requiring Phosphorus (often obtained 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 that even Sulphurine-based recipes necessitate a visit to a hot planet. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a consistent Sulphurine supply.
