No Man’s Sky 6.2 Remnant Paraffinium Guide (2026) – Where to Find It & How to Farm Fast

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Last updated on February 14, 2026

The No Man’s Sky 6.2 “Remnant” update didn’t just introduce content — it highlighted existing gameplay loops like resource gathering in new ways. One resource players consistently struggle to locate is Paraffinium. Whether you’re progressing through Expedition 21, completing crafting milestones, or building advanced tech like the Magnetic Resonator or Colossus Geobay, Paraffinium becomes a bottleneck without clear guidance.

This guide covers everything you need to know:

  • Where Paraffinium spawns
  • How to reliably craft it
  • Best planets and biomes
  • Expedition-specific tips
  • Fast farm tricks
  • Expert strategies that actually save you time

📌 Table of Contents

  1. What Paraffinium Is & Why It Matters in 6.2
  2. Where Paraffinium Spawns Naturally
  3. The Remnant Expedition Reality Check
  4. How to Spot Paraffinium in the Environment
  5. The Refiner Trick: Fastest Way to Get Paraffinium
  6. Best Planet Types & Biome Targets
  7. Exocraft & Ship Tips for Finding Paraffinium
  8. Troubleshooting: Can’t Find Paraffinium?
  9. Optional: Video & Community Tips
  10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What Paraffinium Is & Why It Matters in 6.2

Paraffinium is not new to No Man’s Sky. It was originally introduced in the NEXT update, but remains relevant in Remnant 6.2 because:

  • It’s required for certain Remnant Expedition 21 milestones, including Magnetic Resonator crafting.
  • It’s necessary to power industrial technologies such as Colossus Geobays and other advanced structures.
  • It’s often expected but surprisingly scarce on starter expedition planets, leading players to waste hours scanning for nodes that aren’t there.

In other words, Paraffinium is vital in 6.2 even if it’s not newly added.

2. Where Paraffinium Spawns Naturally

No Man’s Sky 6.2 Remnant Paraffinium Guide (2026)

Traditionally, Paraffinium is most commonly found on planets with lush, verdant biomes — meaning:

  • Lush
  • Tropical
  • Overgrown
  • Paradise
  • Verdant
  • Humid

Additionally:

  • Planets with Star Bulbs are very likely to contain Paraffinium.
  • It often appears near Remnant structures, clustered rocks, or underground cave systems.
  • Scanning with an Analysis Visor or Terrain Scanner reveals clusters faster than random flying.

However, in many Expedition scenarios — especially on industrial or waste worlds — natural deposits are intentionally scarce or absent.

3. The Remnant Expedition Reality Check

A common player misconception is that you must scan the surface forever until you find deposits. In Expedition 21, this is often not the intended path.

Many starter planets assigned by the Remnant Expedition do not spawn Paraffinium naturally, especially if they are industrial or toxic worlds.

Instead — and this is the expert secret — Paraffinium is often meant to be crafted via a Portable Refiner.

This is especially true for the milestone “Magnetic Personality”, where players repeatedly report natural scans returning zero hits.

4. How to Spot Paraffinium in the Environment

  • If you are on a biome that has spawns:

    • Use your Analysis Visor to scan surface rocks — Paraffinium deposits will show up as secondary elements.

    • Look for small rocky outcrops and clusters near cave entrances.

    • In Exocraft, use the Terrain Scanner upgrade to increase detection range.

    But when natural deposits are too rare or absent, refining becomes the fastest method.

5. The Refiner Trick: Fastest Way to Get Paraffinium

In virtually any situation where natural spawns are scarce (like Expedition starter planets), the Portable Refiner is your answer.

🧪 Top "Remnant" Refiner Recipes for Paraffinium

Recipe Name Ingredients Output Best Use
Starter Hack 2x Pyrite + 1x Ferrite Dust 1x Paraffinium FASTEST: Pyrite is a reward from the "Wasteland" milestone
Mineral Alchemy 1x Silver + 1x Oxygen 2x Paraffinium BEST VALUE: Silver is common in space asteroids
The Pure Path 2x Pyrite + 1x Pure Ferrite 1x Paraffinium CLEAN: Use this if you’ve already processed dust
Sulphurine Boost 1x Sulphurine + 1x Magnetised Ferrite 3x Paraffinium BEST YIELD if materials available

Ingredient Notes:

  • Pyrite: Mine small rocks or claim milestone rewards.
  • Ferrite Dust: Gathered from small rocks everywhere.
  • Silver: Mine low-atmosphere asteroids.
  • Oxygen / Sulphurine: From atmospheric plants.
  • Magnetised Ferrite: Refined from Coprite or ferrite variants.

The benefit of refining is that you skip endless surface scanning — and most players already have the ingredients by the time they need Paraffinium.

6. Best Planet Types & Biome Targets

  • If you do want to find deposits naturally outside of Expedition constraints, the ideal worlds include:

    • Lush & Tropical Planets – highest natural yield

    • Overgrown / Humid Worlds – consistent spawn rates

    • Paradise / Verdant Biomes – large clusters visible from orbit

    • Moon worlds near Gas Giants – solid secondary spawns

    Scan from orbit: Before landing, check the planet’s scanner to see if it lists Paraffinium. If it doesn’t, refining is better than scouting.

7. Exocraft & Ship Tips for Finding Paraffinium

  • If natural spawns are available:

    • Exocraft Terrain Scanner — increases detection radius.

    • Nomad for caves and low gravity.

    • Colossus Flatbed — carry more nodes in one expedition run.

    • Aerial Scanning — flying low with frequent Analysis Visor scans can accelerate finds.

    But remember: refining is almost always faster than scanning when deposits are rare.

8. Troubleshooting: Can’t Find Paraffinium?

Common reasons you’re failing:

✔ Planet lacks the correct biome
✔ The expedition starter world doesn’t spawn it by design
✔ Scanning range too small
✔ Multiplayer desync hides nodes from certain players

Fixes:

  • Move to another planet in the star system and scan from orbit.

  • Refine using the recipes above.

  • In multiplayer, ensure host presence to prevent spawn desync.

9. Optional: Video & Community Tips

For players who prefer visuals, a popular walkthrough shows Paraffinium gathering alongside Expedition tasks:

Video: Easily Do The Remnant Expedition 21 Fast — Full Guide — NMS Scottish Rod
Shows both refining and scanning methods in practice.

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is Paraffinium new in No Man’s Sky 6.2?
A: No. It has been in the game since NEXT, but remains relevant for 6.2 tech and milestone progression.

Q: Why can’t I find it on my starter planet?
A: Many Expedition starter planets are industrial or waste worlds that don’t spawn Paraffinium naturally — refining is intended.

Q: What biome is best for Paraffinium?
A: Lush, Tropical, Overgrown, Paradise, Verdant, and Humid biomes.

Q: What’s the fastest way to get Paraffinium?
A: Using refiner recipes like Pyrite + Ferrite Dust in a Portable Refiner is usually fastest.

Q: Should I use Exocraft or ship scanning?
A: Only if deposits are confirmed; otherwise, refining is more reliable.

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