Buying & Selling Multi-Tools
Your Multi-Tool is your primary instrument for survival, resource gathering, and combat. Acquiring better Multi-Tools can sificantly enhance your capabilities across the vast expanse of No Man's Sky. Understanding where to find them and how to assess their value is crucial for any aspiring explorer.
Multi-Tools can be found in various locations, including Space Stations, Alien Habitations, and Crashed Freighters. The quality and stats of a Multi-Tool are determined by its class (S, A, B, C) and the number of available technology slots. Higher-class Multi-Tools offer better base stats and more slots for upgrades.
Where to Find Multi-Tools
- Space Station Tool Dealers: Each Space Station has a Multi-Tool vendor who offers a selection of tools. The tool available here is often tied to the system's economy and can change over time.
- Alien Habitations: Visiting alien settlements, such as those found on planets, can sometimes lead to discovering Multi-Tools. Look for buildings with a Multi-Tool icon on the map.
- Crashed Freighters: Investigating crashed freighters can yield valuable salvage, including Multi-Tools. These are often found by using your ship's scanner.
- Abandoned Buildings: Occasionally, abandoned buildings might contain a Multi-Tool, especially if they are part of a quest or a specific encounter.
- Special Missions: Certain story missions or side quests may reward you with a Multi-Tool.
Assessing Multi-Tool Value
When evaluating a Multi-Tool, consider the following:
- Class: S-class is the best, followed by A, B, and C. Higher classes have better base damage, mining, and scanning capabilities.
- Technology Slots: More slots mean you can install more powerful upgrades. Look for tools with a high number of slots, especially in the S-class category.
- Damage Bonus: This stat indicates the inherent bonus to weapon damage.
- Mining Bonus: This stat affects how quickly you can extract resources.
- Scanning Bonus: This stat improves the range and detail of your scanner.
Upgrading and Selling
You can upgrade a Multi-Tool's class at a Multi-Tool station in a Space Station, but this can be expensive. If you find a Multi-Tool that is not to your liking or is of a lower class, you can sell it to a Multi-Tool vendor for Units. This is a viable way to earn money, especially if you find high-class tools early on.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for Multi-Tools with unique dess or rare stats. Sometimes, a tool with fewer slots but exceptional base bonuses can be more valuable than a higher-class tool with average stats.