How to Obtain Solanium in No Man's Sky

In the vast universe of No Man's Sky, certain resources are exclusive to planets with specific climates. Solanium is one such resource, essential for players but only available on planets with scorching temperatures. Whether you're gathering, farming, or crafting, here's everything you need to know about obtaining Solanium in No Man's Sky.

How to Find Solanium in No Man's Sky

Solanium is akin to Frost Crystal, but you'll find it on hot and scorched planets. When navigating space, use your starship's scanner to identify planets with a hot and dry climate. Look for descriptions like Arid Planet, Incandescent Planet, Boiling Planet, or Scorched Planet, which will indicate the presence of Solanium.

Once you land, equip your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vine plants. These plants resemble tall rocks enveloped by glowing vines and are typically found in clusters. To harvest them, you'll need the Haz-Mat Gauntlet. While on the planet, consider extracting Phosphorus if available, as it's crucial for crafting additional Solanium when hot planets are out of reach.

How to Farm Solanium in No Man's Sky

Farming Solanium becomes possible after advancing in the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission. You can set up a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome at your base and plant Solar Vines using 50 Solanium and 50 Phosphorus. If your base is on a hot planet, you can plant directly into the ground. Remember, it takes about 16 real-life hours for Solar Vines to mature, so plan your harvest accordingly.

How to Craft Solanium in No Man's Sky

Crafting Solanium involves using a Refiner with recipes that often require Phosphorus, which you can gather from hot planets or purchase from traders and Galactic Trade Terminals. Here are the crafting recipes for Solanium:

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

Note that all these recipes, including those needing Sulphurine, necessitate a visit to a hot planet. To maintain a steady supply of Sulphurine, gather ample Phosphorus and establish a farm at your base.