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 various in-game activities, but it's only available on planets with hot and scorched environments. 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 planets characterized by hot and scorched climates. When navigating in space, use your starship's scanner to identify the planet's type and its available resources. Look for descriptions like Arid Planet, Incandescent Planet, Boiling Planet, or Scorched Planet, which indicate a hot and dry environment. These planets will also show Solanium as one of their resources.

Once you land on the planet, 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 you're away from hot planets.

How to Farm Solanium in No Man's Sky

Farming Solar Vines becomes possible after progressing through the Farmer's Agricultural Research mission. You can set up a Hydroponic Tray or a 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 Solar Vines directly into the ground.

The growth cycle for Solar Vines takes about 16 real-life hours, so plan to plant them and return the next day to harvest your Solanium.

How to Craft Solanium in No Man's Sky

Crafting Solanium in the Refiner involves several recipes, most of which require Phosphorus, which you can gather from hot planets or purchase from traders and Galactic Trade Terminals. Here are the crafting recipes for Solanium in No Man's Sky:

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

Note that all these recipes, including those requiring 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.