Sulphurine is a valuable resource in No Man’s Sky, essential for various crafting and refining processes. This pungent atmospheric gas is hazardous in high concentrations, but with the right equipment, you can safely extract and utilize it. Here’s how to obtain Sulphurine in the game.
Identifying Suitable Planets
Sulphurine is predominantly found on specific planet types:
- Scorched Planets: These are characterized by extreme heat and often have names like Charred, Arid, Hot, Fiery, Boiling, Torrid, Incandescent, or Scalding.
- Desert Planets: Also referred to as Barren planets, these arid worlds may be labeled as Desert, Abandoned, or similar.
To identify these planets, scan them from space. The planetary information will indicate the biome type and list resources like Phosphorus, which often coexist with Sulphurine.
Methods to Extract Sulphurine
Once you’ve located a suitable planet, there are several methods to extract Sulphurine:
- Atmosphere Harvester:
- Blueprint Acquisition: Purchase the Atmosphere Harvester blueprint from the Space Anomaly’s Construction Research Station using Salvaged Data.
- Deployment: Place the harvester on the planet’s surface and fuel it with Carbon or Condensed Carbon.
- Operation: The harvester will collect Sulphurine over time. Return periodically to retrieve the accumulated gas.
- Gas Extractor and Survey Device:
- Survey Device Installation: Install a Survey Device in your Multi-Tool to detect gas hotspots. This upgrade is available from the Multi-Tool Researcher aboard the Space Anomaly.
- Locating Gas Hotspots: Use the Survey Device to scan for Sulphurine gas hotspots on the planet’s surface.
- Setting Up Extractors: Once a hotspot is located, build Gas Extractors to continuously harvest Sulphurine. Connect them to Supply Depots for storage and use Supply Pipes to link the infrastructure.
- Flora Harvesting:
- Some planetary flora contain Sulphurine as a secondary element. Scanning plants with your Analysis Visor can reveal their resource yields. Harvesting these plants can provide small amounts of Sulphurine, though this method is less efficient for large-scale collection.
Refining Alternatives
If direct extraction isn’t feasible, you can synthesize Sulphurine through refining:
- Using a Refiner:
- Combine Nitrogen and Oxygen in a refiner to produce Sulphurine at a 1:1 ratio.
- Alternatively, refining Nitrogen alone can yield Sulphurine at a 3:1 ratio.
This method allows for flexibility, especially if you have abundant supplies of Nitrogen and Oxygen.
Applications of Sulphurine
Sulphurine is utilized in various crafting and refining recipes:
- Crafting:
- Combine Sulphurine with Condensed Carbon to create Thermic Condensate, a valuable crafting component.
- Refining:
- Mix Sulphurine with Ferrite Dust or Pure Ferrite to produce Paraffinium, useful for building and crafting.
- Combine Sulphurine with Di-hydrogen to refine Solanium, a resource needed for certain advanced technologies.
- Process Sulphurine with Chromatic Metal or Oxygen to obtain Radon, another atmospheric gas with its own set of applications.
Tips for Efficient Collection
- Base Construction: Establishing a base near a Sulphurine hotspot can streamline the extraction process. Include teleporters for easy access and consider setting up multiple Gas Extractors to maximize yield.
- Resource Management: Regularly check and empty your Atmosphere Harvesters and Gas Extractors to ensure continuous production. Maintaining a steady supply of fuel, such as Carbon or Condensed Carbon, is essential for uninterrupted operation.
- Planetary Scanning: Before landing, use your ship’s scanner to identify planets with the desired biome and resources. This saves time and ensures you’re exploring planets likely to contain Sulphurine.
By following these methods, you can efficiently gather Sulphurine to support your crafting and technological advancements in No Man’s Sky. Whether through direct extraction or refining, maintaining a supply of this resource will enhance your interstellar endeavors.
