Learn to gather resources in Astroneer, distinguishing between Raw, Refined, and Gaseous forms, and how to use them for Tethers, Small Generators, and more.
Raw Resources (Natural Ores)
Raw resources are found in their natural state across various planets. They can be harvested using the Terrain Tool or an Auto Extractor.
- Compound: Found on all planets in white clusters. Used for Tethers, Small Generators, and basic modules.
- Resin: Found on all planets in yellow tube clusters. Used for Small Canisters, Oxygen Filters, and base platforms.
- Organic: Harvested from flora. Used as fuel for Small Generators or refined into Carbon.
- Clay: Found on all planets (typically in brown flakes). Used to craft Ceramic.
- Quartz: Found in caves on all planets. Used to craft Glass, Beacons, and Tethers.
- Laterite (Aluminum Ore): Found in caves on all planets. Smelted into Aluminum.
- Sphalerite (Zinc Ore): Found on all planets (often in caves). Smelted into Zinc.
- Ammonium: Found on all planets (usually in forests/hills). Used for Hydrazine and Solid-Fuel Thrusters.
- Malachite (Copper Ore): Found on Sylva (Mountains) and Calidor (Caves). Smelted into Copper.
- Wolframite (Tungsten Ore): Found on Desolo and Calidor (Caves). Smelted into Tungsten.
- Hematite (Iron Ore): Found on Novus and Glacio. Smelted into Iron.
- Titanite (Titanium Ore): Found on Vesania and Glacio. Smelted into Titanium.
- Lithium: Found on Vesania and Novus. Used for Large Batteries and RTGs.
- Astronium: Found near the core of any planet. Used for high-tier Trading and Research.
Refined Resources
These resources are produced by processing Raw Resources in the Smelting Furnace.
- Aluminum: Smelted from Laterite. Used for Drills, Wind Turbines, and Rover seats.
- Copper: Smelted from Malachite. Used for Solar Panels and Worklights.
- Zinc: Smelted from Sphalerite. Used for Sensors and Batteries.
- Tungsten: Smelted from Wolframite. Used for Chemistry Labs and Trade Platforms.
- Iron: Smelted from Hematite. Used for Shredders and Atmospheric Condensers.
- Titanium: Smelted from Titanite. Used for large storage and Oxygen Tanks.
- Ceramic: Smelted from Clay. Used for Drills and large platforms.
- Glass: Smelted from Quartz. Used for Solar Arrays and Oxygenators.
- Carbon: Smelted from Organic. Used for Medium Generators and Steel production.
Atmospheric Resources (Gases)
Gases are collected using the Atmospheric Condenser. Availability depends on the planet's atmospheric composition.
- Hydrogen: Found on Sylva, Calidor, Vesania, and Novus. Used for Hydrazine and Explosives.
- Nitrogen: Found on Sylva, Vesania, and Atrox. Used for Synthetic Rubber.
- Argon: Found on Vesania and Glacio. Used for Steel.
- Methane: Found on Atrox and Novus. Used for Silicone.
- Sulfur: Found on Atrox and Calidor. Used for Explosive Powder.
- Helium: Found exclusively on Atrox (at low concentrations). Used for Nanocarbon Alloy.
Exotic & Composite Resources
These high-tier resources are created by combining ingredients in the Chemistry Lab or manufactured via the Small Printer.
- Hydrazine: Combined from 2 Ammonium + 1 Hydrogen. A potent fuel for thrusters and jetpacks.
- Explosive Powder: Combined from 2 Carbon + 1 Sulfur. Used for Dynamite.
- Rubber: Combined from 1 Organic + 1 Resin. Used for Rovers and Landing Pads.
- Plastic: Combined from 1 Compound + 1 Carbon. Used for Medium Rovers and Atmosphere Condensers.
- Steel: Combined from 1 Iron + 1 Carbon + 1 Argon. Used for high-end base modules and XL storage.
- Nanocarbon Alloy: Combined from 1 Titanium Alloy + 1 Steel + 1 Helium. The ultimate crafting material for RTGs.
- EXO Chip: Found in Caches or via Trade. Required for high-tier tech like Auto Extractors and Trains.
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