Resources and refining
Ferrite Dust
Ferrite Dust is a common building and repair material, and refining it supplies the next ferrite tier for recipes that require…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Ferrite Dust
Rock formations and ferrite-rich terrain on planetary surfaces.
Before you go
- A Multi-Tool with a working Mining Beam.
- Analysis Visor installed on the Multi-Tool.
- Free inventory space for the mined stack.
- Portable Refiner and fuel if you need Pure Ferrite.
Farming steps
- Land somewhere safe with visible rock formations and open your Analysis Visor.
- Scan nearby rocks and check their resource labels before mining.
- Use the Mining Beam on the labeled rocks, moving between targets as the stack grows.
- Check your inventory before leaving and transfer or retain the dust where you can reach it.
- When a recipe calls for Pure Ferrite, place Ferrite Dust in a Portable Refiner and collect the refined output.
- Use the gathered material for the current repair or construction task, keeping a practical reserve for later.
- Collect dust during ordinary travel; common rocks rarely justify a dedicated expedition.
- Mine labeled resource rocks when possible so you can verify the material before spending time.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever you pass through a rocky area. This is an ongoing, renewable surface harvest; collect more whenever crafting or repairs use up your reserve.
Common mistakes
- Mining without checking the label can yield a different mineral; scan first and target Ferrite Dust.
- Refining the whole stack can leave too little raw dust for a build; refine only what the recipe needs.
- Leaving the stack in an inaccessible inventory can interrupt crafting; keep the working amount with you.
When to stop or switch
Stop when you have enough for the repair or build in front of you plus a small travel reserve; resume collecting when that reserve runs low.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.