No Man's Sky guide: Can you sell multitools?

Modified May 02, 2024 20:09 IST

Multitools are your all-in-one tool (Image via Hello Games)

No Man's Sky is a game filled with adventure and exploration. Survival is key in any exploration title, and this one is no exception. There are a lot of things that you need to keep in mind if you want to survive in the infinite cosmos of this space exploration marvel. A very important aspect of survival in this game is mining and gathering resources. For that, the multitool is your best friend.

The multitool in No Man's Sky is an all-in-one gun that handles all your harvesting and combat requirements. You get a basic one when you first start your journey in the game, but it is usually not the best in its class.

You will find yourself wanting to upgrade its modules or replace your existing tool with a brand-new one. In this article, you learn how to do that and what you should do with your existing tool.

Can you sell your multitool in No Man's Sky?

You can salvage your multitool here (Image via Hello Games)

At the time of writing this article, you can own up to six multitools in No Man's Sky. Usually, it is more than enough to meet all your requirements in the game.

However, some like to hunt for unique styles and classes of these tools in-game. And for them, six slots are not enough to hold their favorite tools in the game. So, what should you do with the multitools you no longer want?

When you want to buy a new multitool in No Man's Sky, you will get one of the following choices:

You can buy the new tool if you have less than six multitools.
If you already own six multitools, you can exchange the new one for one of your existing tools.

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. If you fail to do this, you might lose your favorite tool that you always use for all of your daily activities. There is no way to retrieve a multitool after it is salvaged.

How to salvage multitools in No Man's Sky for Units

Multi-tool Decommissioning Terminal (Image via Hello Games)

As mentioned above, you can salvage multitools for Units at the Multi-Tool Decommissioning Terminal inside the Space Anomaly. You can summon the Space Anomaly by pressing X on your keyboard (or the corresponding button on your controller) while in space.

Enter the Space Anomaly and make your way to Iteration Tethys. You can find him near the giant Teleport Module. There, you will find the Multi-Tool Decommissioning Terminal. You can use this to salvage your multitool for Units.

Where can you buy new multitools in No Man's Sky?

You can get a new multitool from one of the following sources:

Inside a Sentinel Pillar
Inside a crashed spaceship
As a reward from a monolith while interacting with it
Random NPCs in the game may, at times, gift you damaged multitools
At Minor Settlements
Purchased from the Space Anomaly
Purchased from the Multitool Merchant in any Space Station

That brings us to the end of this guide. If we missed something, feel free to mention it in the comments. If you like the game, consider reading our other articles: