Nightstar Sand, a crucial crafting ingredient in Palworld, is primarily obtained through manual gathering, especially after the game's 1.0 release. It becomes available in tech tree recipes around level 56. While initially hoped to be available from vendors, players must rely on finding the glowing nodes themselves.
Farming Locations for Nightstar Sand
The most accessible location to farm Nightstar Sand is within the Dessicated Dunes at night. Players can fast travel to the Searing Dunes Watchtower and then glide off the northern cliff ledge towards the glowing sand nodes visible below. These nodes only appear after sunset and emit a faint glow, though they can occasionally be spotted during daylight hours with close attention.
Feybreak Island also offers significant deposits of Nightstar Sand, particularly along its beaches. While this location may contain more Nightstar Sand overall, it can be more challenging to navigate for players at lower levels. The Dessicated Dunes location is often a more manageable option, especially for solo players or those who are under-leveled.
Within the Dessicated Dunes, deposits are more concentrated around the Tower of the PIDF, but these tend to be sparse. It is generally advised to focus farming efforts closer to the Searing Dunes Watchtower fast travel point rather than venturing further into less concentrated areas.
Crafting Uses for Nightstar Sand
Nightstar Sand is used in crafting various weapons, tools, and accessories. It is not required for items like ammunition or potions. Notable recipes that utilize Nightstar Sand include the Advanced Bow, which requires 20 Nightstar Sand along with Carbon Fiber and Plasteel. The Beam Sword and Metal Detector both require 20 Nightstar Sand, alongside Plasteel, Palladium, and Computers. For mobility, the Double Air Dash Boots recipe calls for 30 Nightstar Sand, Plasteel, Palladium, and Dark Fragments.
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