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Plutonium (Pu) is an Exotic Inorganic resource inStarfieldused in crafting Vytinium Fuel Rod, Security Robot 02, and some Outpost structures. However, as a rare mineral, Plutonium is challenging to farm—especially for beginner players lacking proper mining skills. To help with that, this guide providesa step-by-step guide for getting Plutoniumin large quantities, as well as tips for harvesting it faster. That way, players will have a much easier time getting more Plutonium.
How to Farm Plutonium
To get Plutonium inStarfield, players will need to build an extractor over this mineral’s deposit. They can also break Pu rock piles with the Cutter to collect some or purchase it directly from resourcevendors in major cities.
Once the Pu extractors have been activated, proceed to Uranus or Titan (Saturn’s Moon) and rest for a few hours. This action will accelerate the passage of in-game time by several hundred hours, enabling the production of vast quantities of Plutonium.
How to Get Plutonium with Console Commands
Inthe console commands menu, input the codeplayer.additem 0000558C [Quantity]. This will add as many Plutonium Ores as mentioned in the brackets. However, note that using these IDs will disable achievements for the current playthrough.
The above method is for PC players only.
How to See Plutonium in Planet Scans
Since Plutonium is an Exotic resource, it won’t show up on regular planet scans. To reveal it, players will need toupgrade the Scanning Skillinthe Science treeto Rank 3.
Best Planets to Get Plutonium Fast
The optimal location for farming Plutonium is Grimsey in the Norion star system. This moon is easy to access and rich in Pu deposits, making it an ideal early-game mining spot. However, players can find lucrative veins on planet Porrima IV-D in the titular star system.
