How to Craft Warp Cells

Learn how to craft Warp Cells in No Man's Sky! We break down crafting Antimatter and Antimatter Housing with simple steps and resource tips.

Alright, so you want to start exploring the galaxy in No Man's Sky, huh? That's awesome! The first big step to really getting out there is understanding how to craft Warp Cells. Think of them as the fuel for your starship's hyperdrive. Each one gets you about 20% of the way to a new star system, so you'll need five for a full tank. They aren't exactly cheap to just buy, so learning to craft them yourself is key.

Before we can even think about a Warp Cell, we need two things: Antimatter and Antimatter Housing. Don't worry, we'll break it down.

How to Craft Antimatter

Crafting Antimatter is something you'll be doing a lot, so get used to it! You'll need 25 Chromatic Metal and 20 Condensed Carbon.

Condensed Carbon is pretty straightforward. Just refine regular Carbon you find everywhere, and you'll get Condensed Carbon. It's like a super-concentrated version, so you get half as much back, but it's easy enough to gather.

Chromatic Metal is where things get a little more involved. You'll need a stellar metal for this. Copper is usually the easiest to find, but depending on the planet, you might have to search a bit. Other options include Emeril, Cadmium, or Indium, which are rarer but give you more Chromatic Metal when you refine them.

How to Craft Antimatter Housing

Once you've got your Antimatter sorted, you'll need a place to store it. Technically, you can keep Antimatter in your regular inventory without any issues, but crafting an Antimatter Housing is still part of the process. It's made with 50 Ferrite Dust and 30 Oxygen.

Ferrite Dust is super common, but Oxygen can be a bit trickier in the early game. Keep an eye out for planets that give off Oxygen when you mine them, or look for dangerous flora – they're often a good source.

How to Craft a Warp Cell

Okay, you've got your Antimatter and your Antimatter Housing. Now for the main event! To craft a Warp Cell, just open an empty inventory slot, select the Warp Cell option, and your two components will combine. Boom! You've just crafted your first Warp Cell, ready to fuel your hyperdrive and take you to new horizons.