What Materials Do You Need for a Teleporter in No Man’s Sky?
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The ability to quickly traverse the vast reaches of space is crucial in No Man’s Sky. One of the most convenient methods for rapid travel is using teleporters. These devices allow players to instantly move between bases, space stations, and even freighters. Understanding what materials you need to build these vital pieces of technology is essential for any traveler.
The basic Base Teleport Module, required for establishing a teleporter connection at your bases, demands the following crafting ingredients:
- Metal Plating x4
- Carbon Nanotubes x2
- Sodium x40
These resources are relatively common and readily available across various planets, making early teleporter construction accessible to most players. However, it’s worth noting that you need a blueprint to unlock the ability to craft the Base Teleport Module. This is typically obtained from the Anomaly upon visiting it for the first time, or from certain base-building quests.
Different Teleporter Types and Their Requirements
While the base teleporter is the cornerstone of inter-system travel, there are a few different scenarios to consider.
Base Teleport Module
As noted above, this module requires: Metal Plating x4, Carbon Nanotubes x2, and Sodium x40. It must be placed at a claimed base, meaning you need to first construct a base computer. This allows you to link your bases to the teleporter network.
Freighter Teleporters
Teleporters on freighters are unique because they do not require any power to operate. This makes them incredibly convenient for intra-system navigation or to quickly get back to your freighter while exploring planets. You can place these teleporters on your freighter base allowing you to teleport to any station or base with a teleporter. They also do not require the same build materials. This makes them very accessible and easy to add to your freighter.
Portal (Not Directly Craftable)
Portals are not built by players, but are fixed locations on each planet. These can be used to travel to other players’ locations if you obtain the required glyphs. You must first interact with the Ancient Portal to activate it. These cannot be built by the player, only found.
Locating the Required Materials
The materials for the Base Teleport Module are easy to obtain, but here’s a quick guide for newer players:
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Metal Plating: This is crafted from Ferrite Dust. Ferrite Dust is extremely abundant, found in rocks all over planet surfaces, and you can purchase it at space stations. Refine Ferrite Dust in your portable refiner to obtain Pure Ferrite. Combining two pieces of pure ferrite in your refiner will give you one piece of metal plating.
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Carbon Nanotubes: These are crafted from Condensed Carbon, which is made by refining Carbon. Carbon is found in plants and trees on nearly all planets. It is quite easy to obtain and easy to process.
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Sodium: This yellow mineral is also very common. You’ll find Sodium deposits scattered on almost any planet. It is also available for purchase at trade terminals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I build a teleporter anywhere?
No, Base Teleport Modules can only be constructed at your claimed bases. This means you first need to build a base computer and claim some land before placing a teleporter. Freighter teleporters can be placed anywhere on your freighter base without requiring a base computer.
2. How do I get the blueprint for the Base Teleport Module?
The blueprint for the Base Teleport Module is usually obtained from the Anomaly after your first visit or from early base-building missions.
3. Do freighter teleporters need power?
No, unlike base teleporters, teleporters on freighters do not require power. This makes them very convenient to use and a great addition to your freighter base.
4. How do I use a teleporter?
To use a teleporter, simply interact with it. You’ll be presented with a list of destinations such as any teleporters at your bases and Space Stations which you’ve previously visited. This will allow you to teleport to any of these pre-existing locations, once they have been discovered.
5. Can I teleport to a random location?
No, teleporters only allow you to travel to specific locations that are linked to the network. This means you can only teleport to established bases, Space Stations, and other freighters on which you have built a teleporter.
6. What is the fastest way to travel in No Man’s Sky?
The Hyperdrive, installed on your ship, is the fastest method for traveling between star systems. For travelling within star systems, the use of a teleporter is your fastest bet.
7. What is the fastest way to reach the center of the galaxy?
Black Holes are the fastest way to reach the galactic core. They will warp you closer, though they randomly damage a component of your ship.
8. What is the maximum range of a base?
The default base radius is 300u, but it can be extended to 1000u by placing a Save Point or Beacon within your base, then reloading your save.
9. Can I have more than one freighter?
No, you can only have one freighter. However, you can have up to 30 frigates in your fleet, which are managed from your freighter’s bridge.
10. How do I get a free freighter?
You can get a free freighter by jumping systems until you receive a distress call regarding a freighter under attack, defeat the pirates, and then accept the freighter after speaking with the captain.
11. What happens if I find a crashed freighter?
You cannot fix a crashed freighter but you can repair containers on it, which will provide rare elements.
12. What is the rarest item in No Man’s Sky?
The Gold GUPPY ship with Cowled Rear Thruster is widely considered the rarest item in the game.
13. What is the best way to get Nanites?
Killing Sentinels is a very efficient method. Sentinels drop Combat Supplies, which can be refined into Nanites. Uploading your discoveries also provides a steady source of Nanites.
14. Is No Man’s Sky beatable?
No, No Man’s Sky does not have an ending. You can reach the center of the galaxy by following the path indicated on the galaxy map, but there is no definitive “win” state.
15. How long would it take to see everything in No Man’s Sky?
It would take nearly 585 billion years to visit every world in No Man’s Sky, given the massive scale and procedurally generated nature of the universe. This makes the teleporter system a very valuable mechanic to make exploration more convenient.