Some of the resources in No Man’s Sky can only be found on certain planets under specific conditions. One of the resources you might need early on is Frost Crystal, and depending on where you are, you might have to make a short trip to a nearby planet in order to get your hands on some.
Here’s a rundown on what you need to know about getting Frost Crystal in No Man’s Sky, whether it’s through gathering, farming, or crafting.
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How to Find Frost Crystal in No Man’s Sky
Frost Crystal appears on frozen/low-temperature planets in No Man’s Sky. When in space, aim your starship at a planet and use the scanner to reveal its details. You’re looking for terms that describe low-temperature, such as Hyperborean Planet, Frozen Planet, Freezing Planet, and others. It also shows Frost Crystal as one of the resources.
Land on the planet and use the Analysis Visor to find the Frostwort plant. Frostwort looks like a tall root with a crystal at the top, and there are always a few of them in one place. To collect Frozen Crystal, you need the Haz-Mat Gauntlet. Once you have it, interact with Frostwort to collect Frost Crystal. While you’re there, make sure to also mine Dioxite, as it’s needed for farming and crafting more Frost Crystal.
After you discover the Frost Crystal, you can use the Catalogue & Guide tab in the menu to locate planets with Frost Crystal.
How to Farm Frost Crystal in No Man’s Sky
You can farm Frost Crystal just like any other plant, but unfortunately, you need the Frost Crystal itself to do that. Once you have Frost Crystal, build a Hydroponic Tray or Bio-Dome. Then, find Frostwort in the Advanced Technology tab of the build menu and plant it (requires 50 Frost Crystal and 25 Dioxite).
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If you’re based on a frozen planet, you can simply plant the Frostwort in the ground. It takes about one real-life hour for the plant to grow, which allows you to take a break and check back in later.
If you don’t have a Frostwort structure unlocked, make sure to progress the Farmer’s Agricultural Research mission.
How to Craft Frost Crystal in No Man’s Sky
Another way to get Frost Crystal in No Man’s Sky is by crafting them in the Refiner. There are a few recipes available that can be used to craft it, and all of them require Dioxite, which you can find on frozen planets or buy from the Galactic Trade Terminal.
Here are all Frost Crystal crafting recipes in No Man’s Sky:
- Dioxite + Oxygen
- Dioxite + Radon
- Dioxite + Frost Crystal
While the last recipe needs the Frost Crystal itself, it allows you to infinitely multiply the resource as long as you have Dioxite. This way, you can never run out of Frost Crystal whenever you need it for crafting or cooking in No Man’s Sky.
