how to get tungsten

Tungsten is a rare resource in Astroneer that is used to craft various items and structures, including the Large Shuttle and the Winch. Here's how to get tungsten in Astroneer:

Find Wolframite: Tungsten is obtained from Wolframite, which can be found in various locations on the planets and moons in Astroneer. Wolframite is a black and brown mineral that can be found underground, usually in large caves or in mountainous regions.

Mine Wolframite: Once you have found Wolframite, you will need to mine it using the Terrain Tool. The Terrain Tool can be used to drill into the ground and extract the Wolframite. Wolframite can be found in large deposits and is relatively easy to find once you have located a deposit.

Smelt Wolframite: Once you have mined Wolframite, you will need to smelt it in a Furnace to obtain Tungsten. To build a Furnace, you will need Compound, which can be found on most planets and moons in Astroneer. Once you have built a Furnace, place it on the ground and connect it to a source of power, such as a Solar Panel or a Wind Turbine. Then, place the Wolframite in the input slot of the Furnace and wait for it to be smelted into Tungsten.

Convert Scrap to Tungsten: Alternatively, Tungsten can also be obtained by converting Scrap into Tungsten using the Chemistry Lab. To do this, you will need to gather Scrap from various sources, such as broken down vehicles or debris on the planets. Once you have enough Scrap, you can place it in the input slot of the Chemistry Lab and wait for it to be converted into Tungsten.

That's it! Once you have obtained Tungsten, you can use it to craft various items and structures in Astroneer.