Titanium Ore
Early GameThe most common early-game resource. Gray rocky deposits with muted coloring. Essential for Basic Building Material, Titanium Bars, Sheets, and Beams. Found abundantly near the starting area.
Primary Locations
- North of Lander: Large clusters of veins
- Northeast of Lander: Major deposits extending from start
- Ground rocks: Small gray rocks scattered everywhere
- Meteorites: Can be harvested from fallen meteorites
Extraction Methods
Manual: Harvester Laser on veins or pick up loose rocks
Automated: Place Ore Excavator on flat deposits, connect to Smelter via rails
Wolfram Ore
Early GameReddish-brown ore with distinctive gate-like structure on deposits. Essential for Wolfram Bars, Plates, Wire, and Powder. Often the first resource you'll encounter after leaving the Lander.
Primary Locations
- Left of Lander: Initial deposit immediately visible
- North/Northeast: Large clusters of veins
- Far North: Significant vein further on map
- Ground rocks: Reddish small rocks scattered
Extraction Methods
Manual: Harvester Laser on veins, pick up loose chunks
Automated: Ore Excavator on flat deposits → Smelter → Furnace (for Powder)
Calcium Ore
Early-Mid GameLarge pale white plateaus often containing water puddles. Critical progression gate for Calcium Blocks, Calcite Sheets, and Glass production. White orbs scattered on ground also contain calcium.
Primary Locations
- North of Lander: Large sandy plateau deposits
- Northeast: Significant veins with water pools
- Near water sources: Often found near ponds
- Meteorites: Up to 30 Calcium + Meteorite Hearts
Extraction Methods
Manual: Harvest 3-5 units from small white rocks
Automated: Ore Excavator → Smelter (unlock Calcium Block recipe first: 1,000 Ca Ore)
Helium-3
Mid GameDistinctive purple geysers emitting purple smoke. Critical for Glass, Accumulators, Aerogel, and advanced power systems. Requires specialized extractor unlocked mid-game.
Primary Locations
- East of Lander: Near Grubbler trees at mountain base (2 vents)
- Far Northeast: Triple geyser cluster past large Calcium vein
- Far North: Snow/winter biomes past Calcium plateaus
- Note: One geyser blocked by abandoned base (unusable)
Extraction Methods
Requires: Helium-3 Extractor (Selenian Lv6)
Setup: Deploy Base Core near geyser → Place extractor → Connect power (high electricity demand)
Sulphur Ore
Late GameHazardous yellow deposits surrounded by corrosive gas clouds. Required for advanced late-game crafting. Extraction only possible immediately after Rupture events when fumes temporarily dissipate.
Primary Locations
- East of Lander: Beyond Calcium deposit, near cliffs
- Far East: Large deposit near Helium-3 areas
- Warning: Corrosive environment damages player
Extraction Methods
Requires: Sulphur Extractor (Selenian Lv9)
Timing: Place extractor immediately after Rupture when gas clears temporarily
Quartz
Late GameCrystalline mineral found in underground cave systems. Required for advanced electronics and late-game components. Cave entrances become accessible after Rupture events reveal new terrain.
Primary Locations
- Underground caves: Crystal formations on cave walls
- Post-Rupture areas: New cave entrances after seismic events
- Deep exploration: Requires lighting and preparation
Extraction Methods
Manual: Harvester Laser on crystal formations
Note: Cave exploration requires adequate lighting and combat readiness
Resource Gathering Tips
- Early Game: Focus on Titanium and Wolfram near the Lander
- Meteorites: Harvest fallen meteorites for bonus resources + Meteorite Hearts
- Automation: Set up Ore Excavators early to build passive income
- Map Markers: Use the map (Moon Energy Lv3) to locate resource deposits
- Processing Chain: Ore → Smelter → Fabricator for most materials