Starfield Guide: Mastering the Hunt for Nickel (Ni)

Nickel (Ni) is an abundant inorganic resource found in Starfield. It is essential for various activities such as Research tasks, weapon modifications, Outpost construction, and material crafting. Despite being categorized as "common," Nickel can be readily found across more than 300 planets within the game's universe, making it easily accessible to players.

Nevertheless, numerous Starfield players are keen to discover the most efficient strategies for obtaining Nickel. To meet the demands of these curious fans, this page provides a detailed guide that covers both basic and advanced techniques for acquiring this valuable resource.

How to Farm Nickel

Players can get Nickel by either mining a deposit, breaking a node, or purchasing it from vendors. However, they can also add it to the inventory using console commands.

Mine Nickel Deposits with Extractors

To automate the harvesting of Nickel, start by establishing an Outpost on a planet with Nickel deposits. Place an Outpost Beacon near the Nickel pile. Next, access the build mode and choose the "Extractor – Nickel" option. Connect the extractor to a power source and storage facility to initiate the extraction process.

During area scanning, be on the lookout for gold-ish highlighted spots on the ground, as these indicate the presence of Nickel deposits.

Buy Nickel Ore from Merchants

Explore the Mining League shop on Neon, where you can conveniently acquire Ni ores at a cost of 10 Credits. It's important to note that while the Mining League is an excellent source, there are also various other merchants scattered across major cities where players can successfully obtain this valuable resource.

If a vendor runs out of Nickel, wait on a chair for 24 in-game hours and revisit them. Their supply should be restocked by then.

Harvest Ni Nodes with the Cutter

The Cutter is a convenient tool for quickly obtaining Nickel. By breaking Nickel rocks, you can collect one Ni for each node. It is important to keep in mind that this method of mining is the slowest way to acquire this resource.

Use Console Commands to Spawn Nickel

For instant Nickel acquisition, input the following code in the console command: player.additem 00005572 [Quantity]. Replace the last brackets with the desired number of ores.

Using the console command disables achievements.

Best Planets to Get Nickel Fast

The Bel system is highly recommended for nickel farming due to its abundance of nickel-rich planets. Players can access this star system early in the game, making it an ideal choice. In addition to the Bel system, other excellent options include Cassiopeia IV-b in the Eta Cassiopeia system and Rasalhague II in the titular system.

How to Complete Nickel Supply Missions

To successfully complete a supply mission and earn Credits, players must transport a specified quantity of a resource to a particular planet. In the case of the Nickel mission, players should establish a Cargo Link between one of the Ni-producing Outposts and another Outpost located on the assigned planet.

For example, if the objective is to deliver Nickel to Mars, players need to construct a Cargo Link on Triton in the Sol system. Afterwards, they should connect it to the corresponding structure on Mars and patiently await the extractors to fulfill the delivery request.

The best strategy for building Cargo Links in the same star system is that it does not require any fuel consumption for each delivery. Additionally, players have the option to discard the Outpost and regain their materials once the supply mission is completed.

Starfield is currently available for PC and Xbox Series X/S.