How to Get the Minotaur Power Suit in No Man’s Sky

The Minotaur Exo Mech is a highly sought-after vehicle in No Man’s Sky, offering a unique blend of combat prowess, enhanced exploration capabilities, and resource-gathering efficiency. This powerful suit, resembling a walking mech, provides players with significant advantages, making it a valuable asset for any space explorer. So how do you acquire it? The process involves unlocking the blueprint for the Minotaur Geobay and then crafting it at your base. Here’s a breakdown of the steps:

1. Head to the Anomaly: First, you’ll need to make your way to the Space Anomaly. This is a social hub that can be summoned from space using the quick menu. It’s a large, glowing station that serves as a central meeting point for players.

2. Locate the Construction Research Terminal: Once inside the Anomaly, head towards the section with various vendors. Look for the Construction Research Terminal, a large, cylindrical device with interactive panels. It’s usually located near other research vendors.

3. Purchase the Minotaur Geobay Blueprint: Interact with the Construction Research Terminal. You’ll be presented with a tech tree of various base-building components. Navigate to the “Transport Modules” tab. Within this section, you’ll find the Minotaur Geobay blueprint, usually located in the center of the tech tree. You’ll need to spend 10 Salvaged Data to purchase this blueprint. Salvaged Data is a currency you can acquire from digging up buried technology modules found on planets.

4. Return to Your Base: Once you have the blueprint, head back to your base or any location where you have a base computer.

5. Craft the Minotaur Geobay: Open your base-building menu. Navigate to the “Exocraft” tab, which should be visible after you’ve acquired the appropriate blueprint. You’ll find the Minotaur Geobay structure there. You will need various base resources to craft the geobay, depending on your current inventory.

6. Summon Your Minotaur: After you’ve constructed the Minotaur Geobay, interact with it to summon your brand new Minotaur Exo Mech! Now you are ready to enjoy the incredible capabilities of your newly acquired power suit.

Unleashing the Power of the Minotaur

Once you’ve acquired your Minotaur Exo Mech, you’ll find it to be more than just a fancy vehicle. It possesses impressive capabilities for both combat and exploration:

• Hazard Immunity: The Minotaur is completely immune to all planetary hazards. This means you can explore extreme environments without worrying about toxic, radiation, cold, or heat exposure.
• Mining and Terrain Manipulation: Its integrated mining laser can be upgraded to a Terrain Manipulator, allowing you to directly bore through the ground to extract resources or create pathways.
• Combat Capabilities: The Minotaur’s primary weapon is a powerful beam laser. Its firepower can be enhanced further with the Minotaur Cannon, making it a formidable opponent against hostile creatures and Sentinels.
• Amphibious Capabilities: The Minotaur can also navigate underwater, allowing you to explore the depths of oceans and lakes. This makes exploration more diverse and engaging.

Minotaur Cannon: Adding Firepower

The Minotaur Cannon significantly boosts the combat prowess of the Exo Mech. It can be crafted using the following resources:

• Pugneum x50: Pugneum is a combat-related material, usually obtained from killing hostile creatures or Sentinels.
• Projectile Ammunition x200: Projectile Ammunition is created using Ferrite Dust and Carbon.

To build the cannon, acquire the blueprint, collect the necessary materials and install the cannon on your Minotaur.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about the Minotaur power suit in No Man’s Sky, covering various aspects of its acquisition and usage:

1. What is Salvaged Data, and how do I get it?

Salvaged Data is a resource used to purchase blueprints at the Construction Research Terminal in the Space Anomaly. You can acquire it by digging up buried technology modules found on most planets using your multi-tool. These modules appear as buried crates that are clearly visible in your visor.

2. Can the Minotaur be upgraded?

Yes, the Minotaur can be significantly enhanced through various upgrades. These upgrades can improve its mining laser, terrain manipulation capabilities, movement speed, combat abilities, and more. Upgrades are purchased using Nanites from various vendors on space stations.

3. How do I get the Minotaur to mine automatically?

The Minotaur itself does not automatically mine. However, its mining laser is a powerful resource collection tool. Upgrading it with Terrain Manipulator technology allows it to dig into any surface.

4. Where do I find the blueprint for the Minotaur Cannon?

The blueprint for the Minotaur Cannon is available for purchase at the Exocraft Technician vendor on a space station.

5. Can the Minotaur be destroyed?

The Minotaur can take damage, and its health will deplete in combat. When health reaches zero, it will become deactivated, and you will have to repair it before it can be used again. You are not harmed as a result of this.

6. Can I customize the appearance of my Minotaur?

While there aren’t any major aesthetic customizations, some upgrades can alter its appearance, making it look more fortified or advanced.

7. What is the difference between the Minotaur and other Exocraft?

The Minotaur is unique due to its hazard immunity, combat capabilities, and amphibious nature. Other Exocraft, such as the Nomad or Colossus, serve different purposes, like transportation or heavy resource hauling.

8. Does the Minotaur have an inventory?

Yes, the Minotaur has an inventory, though it’s relatively small compared to freighters. You can store resources and materials directly within it, allowing you to collect more during your expeditions.

9. Can the Minotaur be used in space?

No, the Minotaur is designed for planetary travel only and cannot be used in space.

10. Is the Minotaur the best Exocraft in the game?

While this is subjective, many players consider the Minotaur to be one of the best due to its versatility. It excels in exploration, combat, and resource gathering, making it a valuable asset in various scenarios.

11. Can the Minotaur be damaged by Sentinels?

The Minotaur can be damaged by Sentinel weapons. However, its strong armor and combat capabilities make it more resistant than other Exocraft.

12. Can I use my Multi-tool while inside the Minotaur?

You cannot use your Multi-tool directly while piloting the Minotaur. However, you can utilize its integrated mining laser and combat system.

13. Can I use the Minotaur to find buried technology?

While the Minotaur can’t directly scan for buried technology, its terrain manipulator upgrade allows you to more quickly dig through the surface, making it easier to access buried tech once you locate it using the analysis visor.

14. Is it necessary to have a base to acquire the Minotaur?

Yes, you need a base and a base computer to construct the Minotaur Geobay once you have acquired the blueprint.

15. Can I have more than one Minotaur?

You can only summon one Minotaur at a time. However, you can have multiple geobays at different bases, each with its own Minotaur.

By following these steps and understanding its capabilities, you can fully integrate the Minotaur Exo Mech into your No Man’s Sky adventure, enhancing your exploration and combat experiences.