No Man's Sky 2022: Multi-tool - types, technology modules, inventory slots (2024)

On this page of the No Man’s Sky guide, you can find a list of upgrade modules and technology blueprints for the Multi-tool – moreover, we show where to buy new multi-tools, and how to increase its inventory capacities.

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In No Man's Sky, Multi-tool serves as a weapon and resource miner. On this page of our guide, we explain where to buy new versions of multi-tool and how to increase its inventory space. We also list the types, technology modules, and upgrades available to the multi-tool.

  • Basic Multi-tool
  • New Multitool - where to buy?
  • Additional slots in Multitool - how to obtain?
  • Multitool technology blueprints
  • Multi-tool - Combat Modules
  • Multitool upgrade modules

Basic Multi-tool

Waveform Focuser N56-P is the basic multi-tool at your disposal at the beginning of the game. It has 6 tech slots, while its maximum inventory slot capacity (same for all available modes) is 30 slots.

The basic task of a multi-tool is gathering resources, but the Mining Beam of it can also hurt animals, poisonous plants, and Sentinels. The player can have up to 6 multi-tools.

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The individual multi-tools are distinguished by their score in the following categories:

  1. class and type,
  2. damage dealing potential,
  3. range of the scanner,
  4. class bonuses,
  5. available tech slots.

You can upgrade the class of a multi-tool by spending nanites at a dedicated terminal on space stations.

New Multitool - where to buy?

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New multitools are found:

  1. at dedicated vendors on space stations and Space Anomaly station (each station offers different models),
  2. in each settlement,
  3. in derelict ships,
  4. as a reward for correct answer for the monolith puzzle,
  5. may be received from NPCs as a gift.

Additional slots in Multitool - how to obtain?

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More slots for the multi-tool can be obtained in variety of ways:

  1. bought at a dedicated Multi-tool upgrade terminal on space stations;
  2. received for free by accessing terminals in manufacturing facilities;
  3. received as a reward for a successful completion of some missions.

Multitool technology blueprints

The Multitool technology blueprints found below can be bought at Space Anomaly, found while exploring, or received as rewards for completed task. Each new module has to be installed in a free, corresponding slot, and required resources needed to build it have to be delivered.

Personal Forcefield:

  1. Combat Scope - increases weapon accuracy, allowing precise aiming. Cost - 80 nanites.
  2. Cloaking Device - cloaks from opponents, but may be removed following jerky movements or while attacking. Cost - 80 nanites.
  3. Voltaic Amplifier - increases damage dealt to stunned opponents. Cost - 180 nanites.

Mining Beam:

  1. Advanced Mining Laser - increases resource mining output. Cost - 75 nanites.
  2. Optical Drill - allows faster acquisition of elements, increasing the number of items collected while applying the laser. Cost - 460 nanites.

Scanner:

  1. Waveform Recycler - increases the scan radius of the scanner. Cost - 120 nanites.
  2. Survey Device - improves the capabilities of the Analysis Visor. Cost - 320 nanites.

Multi-tool - Combat Modules

All multitool combat modules i.e. of the Boltcaster, can be bought at Space Anomaly, found during exploration, or received as a reward for completed tasks. The module has to be then installed in a free, corresponding, slot and built by delivering the required resources. Different types of weapons may require a different element to charge.

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Boltcaster offers 6 different combat functionalities:

Barrel Ioniser - increases weapon accuracy and allows longer firing without overheating. Cost - 90 nanites. Can be upgraded with:

  1. Boltcaster Ricochet Module - costs 90 nanites.

Plasma Launcher - a weapon firing explosive grenades. Cost - 150 nanites. Can be upgraded with:

  1. Geology Cannon - fires a grenade of a higher blast radius. Cost - 150 nanites.
  2. Paralysis Mortar - costs 150 nanites.

Blaze Javelin - a chargeable Energy weapon - the higher the charge, the more powerful the projectile gets. Cost - 250 nanites. Can be upgraded with:

  1. Waveform Oscillator - stuns enemies. Cost - 180 nanites.
  2. Mass Accelerator - increases damage dealt. Cost - 180 nanites.

Scatter Blaster: a short-range weapon firing throwables. Cost - 250 nanites. There are following upgrades available:

  1. Shell Greaser - lowers reload time. Cost - 180 nanites.

Pulse Spitter - a rapid-firing weapon. Cost - 250 nanites. There are following upgrades available:

  1. Amplifier Cartridges - increases Pulse Spitter clip size. Cost - 180 nanites.
  2. Pulse Spitter Ricochet Module - costs 180 nanites.
  3. Impact Igniter - adds fire damage. Cost - 180 nanites.

Neutron Cannon - a weapon dealing area of effect damage. Cost - 250 nanites. Can be upgraded with:

  1. P-Field Compressor This upgrade equips the weapon with additional high-velocity rounds. Cost - 180 nanites.

Multitool upgrade modules

The Multi-tool upgrade modules can be found at a dedicated vendor on space stations. Each station offer different modules and in different prices.

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Upgrade modules can be installed in a free, corresponding, slot of the multi-tool, and doesn't require additional resources to build. It should be mentioned that upgrade module slots are limited and installing one may replace already installed modules.

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FAQs

Can you get more technology slots in no man's sky? ›

One of the most straightforward methods to increase exosuit technology slots is by locating drop pods on planets or purchasing them at space stations. Each drop pod contains an exosuit upgrade that players can use to expand either their general inventory, cargo, or technology slots.

What is the inventory slot limit in no man's sky? ›

New players begin the game with 24 Cargo slots which can be increased to a total of 120. Cargo inventory slots hold: 9,999 units of resources in Normal mode, or 500 in Survival and Permadeath modes. 10 technology upgrades.

What is the maximum multitool slots in NMS? ›

The minimum number of Multi-Tool inventory slots is 9 and the maximum is 60. Additional slots can be acquired in several ways: purchase new slots for multi tools on space stations at the multi tool upgrade console. receive them by accessing terminals at Manufacturing Facilities and choosing them as one of the rewards.

What is the most powerful multi tool weapon in NMS? ›

The undisputed master of No Man's Sky combat, the blaze javelin is a sniper rifle that relies on both distance and charge-up to deal undisputed damage to inorganics and organics alike. Further away, the weapon deals more damage, and so it becomes a win-win.

How to get more Starship technology slots? ›

Additional slots can be added to a ship by:
  1. Purchasing slots using units from the Starship Outfitting Terminal, next to the Appearance Modifier in most space stations.
  2. Storage Augmentation curiosity for a single-slot expansion.

How many tech upgrades can you have NMS? ›

For example one can install three movement modules in general slots and three more movement modules in the technology slots and have their cumulative bonus.

How do you get an S Tier multi-tool in NMS? ›

If you are looking for the S-class multitool, your best bet at finding them would be on “rich” planets. To be able to detect these planets, you will have to get at least an Economic Scanner. The blueprint for this item can be bought at a very cheap price from the Starship Merchant, who can be found at the Anomaly.

Can I sell old multi-tool NMS? ›

So, this shows that you cannot sell multitools in No Man's Sky. However, you can salvage your own multitool and earn units from the parts. You can do this at the Multi-Tool Decommissioning Terminal near Iteration Tethys. It is important to make sure you equip the multitool that you want to salvage.

How many ships can you own in no man's sky? ›

The player begins the game with one starship and may acquire additional starships later. A maximum of twelve starships may be part of a player's fleet, although no more than six will be located in the freighter hangar at any time. The other ships can be swapped out using the quick menu.

What is the best weapon for walkers in no mans sky? ›

Once a player has developed a decent skill level with the plasma launcher, it is an exceptionally effective tool against the walker.

What is the best starship weapon in No Man's Sky? ›

One of the most effective ship weapons in No Man's Sky is the Positron Ejector. This weapon fires a burst of shots at enemies, causing high damage. Like a shotgun, this weapon is best used at close range for maximum effect.

How to get technology upgrades in No Man's Sky? ›

Loot, buy or otherwise learn blueprints. Craft Technologies and install them into slots (general slots or technology slots). Optionally buy Upgrade Modules and install them. If needed, dismantle Technologies and re-craft them in a different slot.

Does technology stack in no mans sky? ›

About. Blueprints are fairly limited to 1-3 per technology category and can all be stacked together within categories for synergy bonus. They can also be chained to the upgrades as you'll see in the example below. *more on that to come later.

How do I get more freighter technology in NMS? ›

You can find upgrades for your freighter on derelict freighters that boost your frigate expeditions. These can boost the trade, combat, expedition, or industrial potential of your fleet. Specific upgrades will also increase the speed that your fleet completes expeditions.

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