Make Sure to Keep a Balanced Supply of Oxides, Silicates, and Isotopes
There are a lot of different elements that you can mine for in No Man’s Sky. While some are special, the vast majority of them are split into three camps: Oxides, Silicates, and Isotopes denoted by yellow, blue, and red backgrounds respectively. Most of the different pieces of gear that you will collect and upgrade require a charge as they’re used. Depending on what it is, it will need either a specific element or a particular type. For example, shields require Oxides in order to charge while most energy-using devices such as weapons and engines need Isotopes.
For this reason, it’s a very good idea to keep a stack of each type. While you will definitely want to leave room for other goodies that you may find, always make sure that you have at least one stack of each type. That will ensure that if you find yourself in a tricky situation, you’ll be able to keep your most important pieces of gear charged and ready for action.
