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

Solanium, a crucial resource in No Man's Sky, is exclusive to planets with specific climates. This guide covers how to obtain Solanium through gathering, farming, and crafting.

Locating Solanium

Unlike Frost Crystals, Solanium is found on hot, arid planets. Before landing, use your starship scanner to identify planets with descriptions like "Arid," "Incandescent," "Boiling," or "Scorched." The scanner will also list Solanium as a resource if present. Upon landing, use your Analysis Visor to locate Solar Vines—tall, rock-like structures with glowing vines. These vines are abundant and require a Haz-Mat Gauntlet for harvesting. Phosphorus, also found on these planets, is a key ingredient for crafting Solanium.

Farming Solanium

Once you've progressed 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. Hot planets allow direct ground planting. Harvesting takes roughly 16 real-time hours.

Crafting Solanium

The Refiner offers several Solanium crafting recipes, mostly involving Phosphorus (obtained from hot planets or Galactic Trade Terminals). Here are the recipes:

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

Note that all recipes, even those using Sulphurine, necessitate a visit to a hot planet. Establishing a Phosphorus farm at your base ensures a consistent Sulphurine supply.