Maintaining your Exosuit's Life Support and Hazard Protection is paramount for survival in No Man's Sky. These systems deplete over time and in hazardous environments, requiring regular recharging. This guide details the essential resources and methods for keeping your vital systems operational.
Life Support System
The Life Support system is constantly consuming power, especially when you are sprinting or performing strenuous activities. When it depletes, your health will begin to decrease.
- Recharge Resources:Oxygen and Carbon are the primary resources used to recharge your Life Support.
- How to Recharge: Open your Exosuit inventory, select the Life Support module, and choose the 'Recharge' option. You can then select Oxygen or Carbon from your inventory.
- Efficiency: Upgrading your Life Support modules can increase their efficiency and capacity, reducing the frequency of recharges needed.
Hazard Protection Systems
No Man's Sky features several environmental hazards: toxic, radioactive, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Each has its own dedicated Hazard Protection module.
- Recharge Resources: The specific resource needed depends on the hazard type:
- Toxic: Ammonia
- Radioactive: Uranium
- Extreme Cold: Dioxite
- Extreme Heat: Frost Crystal (crafted from Carbon and Di-hydrogen)
- How to Recharge: Similar to Life Support, open your Exosuit inventory, select the relevant Hazard Protection module (e.g., 'Toxic Protection'), and choose 'Recharge,' then select the appropriate resource.
- Upgrades: Upgrading Hazard Protection modules not only increases their capacity and recharge rate but can also grant resistance to multiple hazard types simultaneously.
Finding Recharge Resources
These resources are found throughout the galaxy:
- Oxygen: Abundant in underwater plants, some flora on planets, and can be refined from Carbon.
- Carbon: Harvested from most flora and some geological formations.
- Ammonia: Found in toxic environments, often as glowing green plants or deposits.
- Uranium: Found in radioactive environments, typically as glowing yellow crystals.
- Dioxite: Found on frozen planets, often as white crystalline structures.
- Frost Crystal: Harvested from specific plants on frozen planets.
Portable Refiners
A Portable Refiner can be a lifesaver, allowing you to convert resources on the go. For example, you can refine Carbon into Oxygen or even craft Frost Crystals if you have the recipe.
Base Building and Storage
Establishing bases on planets with abundant recharge resources can ensure a steady supply. Utilize Storage Containers to keep a reserve of these vital materials readily accessible.
Advanced Strategies
- Exosuit Upgrades: Prioritize Exosuit upgrades that enhance Life Support and Hazard Protection efficiency and capacity. Modules that offer resistance to multiple hazard types are particularly valuable.
- Crafting: Learn to craft essential items like Frost Crystals and Oxygen from more common resources.
- Scanning: Use your Analysis Visor to quickly locate resource deposits and flora needed for recharging.
By diligently managing your Life Support and Hazard Protection, you can confidently explore even the most hostile planets and extend your survival indefinitely.