No Man's Sky Recipes

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Battle moves

61 move templates in 34 families, and the 6 move sets species draw them from. Pick an affinity to see what each attack is called for it.

Attack moves 29

Absorb

Attack · targets self · 2 variants

Absorbs % of incoming damage and uses it to heal for

  • TropicalSiphon
  • FireThermal Transfer
  • FrostSupercooled
  • ToxicMucal Field
  • DesertConsuming Echo
  • MechanicalDynamo

Affinity

Attack · targets enemy · 1 variant

Morphs into a creature for

  • TropicalCall of the Wild
  • FireCalled by the Sun
  • FrostDeep Blue Void
  • ToxicSwamp Thing
  • DesertDessicate
  • MechanicalClockwork Heart

Attackboth

Attack · targets enemy · 1 variant

Deals damage

  • TropicalCyclone
  • FireThermal Runaway
  • FrostHailstorm
  • ToxicFetid Cloud
  • DesertUndermine
  • MechanicalEMP Pulse

Barrage

Attack · targets enemy · 3 variants

  • Deals damage
  • Affinity attack that gets stronger the more speed you have
  • TropicalThunderstorm
  • FireFirestorm
  • FrostFlurry
  • ToxicCorrosive Jet
  • DesertMudslide
  • MechanicalArcstorm

Bomb

Attack · targets enemy · 1 variant

Uses Pet Affinity to deal after x turns

  • TropicalBug Bomb
  • FireMagma Bomb
  • FrostFractal Pain
  • ToxicInject Larvae
  • DesertBoulder
  • MechanicalDetonate

Buff Crit

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

Buff crit chance

  • TropicalPrecision
  • FireConsume Phosphorus
  • FrostIndium Heart
  • ToxicLimb Breaker
  • DesertCold-Blooded
  • MechanicalSpring-Loaded

Buff Dam

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

Buff damage dealt

  • TropicalGrowth Hormone
  • FireFlameclaw
  • FrostFrostbloom
  • ToxicBiological Horror
  • DesertSwell Up
  • MechanicalSupercharge

Buff Dodge

Attack · targets self · 2 variants

  • Buff agility
  • Buff dodge chance
  • TropicalButterfly Wings
  • FireShimmer
  • FrostWell Insulated
  • ToxicScuttle
  • DesertShifting Sands
  • MechanicalDislocation

Buff Hit

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

Buff accuracy

  • TropicalHawkeye
  • FireFire Eater
  • FrostSharpened Vision
  • ToxicPrecision Delivery
  • DesertViper's Fangs
  • MechanicalOverclock

Burrow

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

100% chance to dodge

  • TropicalBurrow
  • FireEvaporate
  • FrostHibernate
  • ToxicLimb Drop
  • DesertFissure
  • MechanicalPhase Shift

Chargeup

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

Deals damage

  • TropicalBubbling Rage
  • FireSolar Flare
  • FrostAbsolute Zero
  • ToxicOutbreak
  • DesertSandstorm
  • MechanicalAeron Protocol

Debuff Dam

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

Reduce enemy damage

  • TropicalDeclaw
  • FireBaked
  • FrostFreezing Fog
  • ToxicMorass
  • DesertHaunting Wail
  • MechanicalSafety Valve

Debuff Hit

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

Reduce enemy hit chance

  • TropicalThrow Dust
  • FireHeatblind
  • FrostSnowblind
  • ToxicSticky Ooze
  • DesertQuicksand
  • MechanicalAnomaly Suppression

Dont Touch

Attack · targets enemy · 1 variant

Apply a debuff that explodes if dispelled

  • TropicalNagging Itch
  • FireParch
  • FrostPermafrost
  • ToxicGelatinous Mass
  • DesertBurning Lungs
  • MechanicalOverload

Dot

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

Apply an affinity dot

  • TropicalThrow Spores
  • FireIgnite
  • FrostFrostbite
  • ToxicNecrosis
  • DesertWither
  • MechanicalDelta Wave Corruption

Dotbomb

Attack · targets enemy · 1 variant

Apply a dot that explodes later

  • TropicalSolar Ray
  • FireWhite Hot
  • FrostDeep Freeze
  • ToxicFester
  • DesertCactus Flesh
  • MechanicalNeutron Bomb

Enrage

Attack · targets enemy · 3 variants

Deals damage

  • TropicalEnraging Blow
  • FireFlashpoint
  • FrostVoidfrost
  • ToxicInfect
  • DesertSulphurous Touch
  • MechanicalDissonance

Heal

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

Heals by

  • TropicalRestoration
  • FireCauterise
  • FrostTransfusion
  • ToxicWallow
  • DesertOasis
  • MechanicalRepair

Hot

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

Simple HoT on self

  • TropicalRegrowth
  • FireInner Fire
  • FrostIcy Veins
  • ToxicRegenerate Blood
  • DesertFresh Breeze
  • MechanicalLiving Metal

Multi

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

  • Affinity attack that gets stronger the move you use it
  • Deals damage
  • TropicalRampage
  • FirePillar of Flame
  • FrostHowling Wind
  • ToxicEnvenom
  • DesertRelentless
  • MechanicalElectron-Storm

Purge

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

  • Remove buffs from enemy
  • Remove debuffs from enemy
  • TropicalPurge
  • FirePurged by Fire
  • FrostSleet
  • ToxicAcid Wash
  • DesertDesert Wind
  • MechanicalData Harvest

Reflect

Attack · targets self · 2 variants

Reflects % of incoming damage for

  • TropicalSpiny Carapace
  • FireMirrorlight
  • FrostPrismatic Shield
  • ToxicCaustic Skin
  • DesertMirage
  • MechanicalMagnetosphere

Sacrifice

Attack · targets self · 3 variants

Deals damage

  • TropicalSacrifice
  • FirePhoenix Kiss
  • FrostStorm-born
  • ToxicRecycle Flesh
  • DesertTo Dust
  • MechanicalSelf-Destruct

Selfdot

Attack · targets enemy · 1 variant

Deals damage

  • TropicalPlague
  • FireEruption
  • FrostCold Snap
  • ToxicParasitic Growth
  • DesertCurse of Bones
  • MechanicalDereference Reality

Serrated Claws

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

Deals damage

  • Physical:Serrated Claws
  • TropicalBarbed Lash
  • FireImmolate
  • FrostSnowfall
  • ToxicToxic Spit
  • DesertRockfall
  • MechanicalBiological Suppression

Shield

Attack · targets self · 2 variants

Block % of incoming damage for

  • TropicalIronbark
  • FireFirewall
  • FrostCrystal Barrier
  • ToxicImpenetrable Slime
  • DesertStonewall
  • MechanicalBarricade

Speedup

Attack · targets self · 1 variant

Super speed boost next round

  • TropicalZephyr
  • FireBoiling Point
  • FrostAntifreeze Blood
  • ToxicHormone Sacs
  • DesertBlistering Speed
  • MechanicalApply Oil

Swipe

Attack · targets enemy · 9 variants

Deals damage

  • Physical:Swipe
  • TropicalLash
  • FireBurn
  • FrostFreeze
  • ToxicSting
  • DesertLandslide
  • MechanicalLaser Cannon

Wild Charge

Attack · targets enemy · 2 variants

Deals damage

  • Physical:Wild Charge
  • TropicalApex Predator
  • FireWildfire
  • FrostFrostshock
  • ToxicAcid Spray
  • DesertPound
  • MechanicalShockbolt

Cooldown moves 2

Reset Cd

Cooldown · targets self · 1 variant

Resets all active move cooldowns

  • TropicalRecharge
  • FirePhoenix Feather
  • FrostRefresh
  • ToxicSelf-Consumption
  • DesertShed Skin
  • MechanicalProtocol Override

Stun

Cooldown · targets enemy · 1 variant

Stuns for

  • TropicalSnaring Roots
  • FireHeatstroke
  • FrostIcy Chains
  • ToxicParalyse
  • DesertPetrify
  • MechanicalContainment Field

Heal moves 2

Delay Heal

Heal · targets self · 1 variant

Heal self after X turns

  • TropicalLifeblood
  • FireAwait the Dawn
  • FrostGlacial Energy
  • ToxicProduce Larvae
  • DesertNightfall
  • MechanicalMatter Transfer

Dispel

Heal · targets self · 1 variant

Remove debuffs from self

  • TropicalPurify
  • FireCleansing Fire
  • FrostFresh Snow
  • ToxicSterilise
  • DesertBleached Bones
  • MechanicalDebugging Agent

Power moves 1

Debuff Damhit

Power · targets enemy · 2 variants

  • Reduce enemy damage
  • Reduce enemy accuracy + damage
  • TropicalLeafmold
  • FireDehydrate
  • FrostCold Feet
  • ToxicEnslime
  • DesertBlind
  • MechanicalX-Ray Blast

Move sets 6

A move set decides which moves a species can learn. Each slot picks one move from a weighted pool: the higher the weight, the more often it is chosen.

Basic

4 slots · 39 move options

Slot 1

MoveWeightCooldown
SwipeAttack · None3.5None
SwipeAttack · None0.5None
FreezeAttack · Frost0.1None
BurnAttack · Fire0.1None
LandslideAttack · Desert0.1None
LashAttack · Tropical0.1None
SwipeAttack · Anomalous0.1None
SwipeAttack · Radioactive0.1None
StingAttack · Toxic0.1None

Slot 2

MoveWeightCooldown
ThunderstormAttack · None1.21-2 turns
Serrated ClawsAttack · None11-2 turns
RampageAttack · None0.753-5 turns
RampageAttack · None0.70-1 turns
Wild ChargeAttack · None0.661-2 turns
ThunderstormAttack · None0.31-2 turns
ThunderstormAttack · None0.31-2 turns
Serrated ClawsAttack · None0.21-2 turns
Wild ChargeAttack · None0.11-2 turns

Slot 3

MoveWeightCooldown
Throw SporesAttack · None11-3 turns
Bug BombAttack · None13-4 turns
Enraging BlowAttack · None12 turns
Enraging BlowAttack · None12 turns
Enraging BlowAttack · None12 turns
PlagueAttack · None13-5 turns
CycloneAttack · None13-5 turns
Solar RayAttack · None13-4 turns
PurgeAttack12-3 turns
Bubbling RageAttack · None13-5 turns
Bubbling RageAttack · None12-4 turns

Slot 4

MoveWeightCooldown
LifebloodHeal11-3 turns
RestorationAttack11-3 turns
RegrowthAttack11-4 turns
PurifyHeal0.661-2 turns
SiphonAttack0.332-5 turns
Spiny CarapaceAttack0.332-5 turns
IronbarkAttack0.332-5 turns
SiphonAttack0.332-5 turns
IronbarkAttack0.332-5 turns
Spiny CarapaceAttack0.332-5 turns

DoT Bomber

4 slots · 4 move options

Slot 1

MoveWeightCooldown
Serrated ClawsAttack · None11 turn

Slot 2

MoveWeightCooldown
Throw DustAttack12 turns

Slot 3

MoveWeightCooldown
DeclawAttack12 turns

Slot 4

MoveWeightCooldown
RestorationAttack13 turns

Fast Ramper

4 slots · 4 move options

Slot 1

MoveWeightCooldown
SwipeAttack · None11 turn

Slot 2

MoveWeightCooldown
RechargeCooldown12 turns

Slot 3

MoveWeightCooldown
Butterfly WingsAttack13 turns

Slot 4

MoveWeightCooldown
Snaring RootsCooldown13 turns

Off Healer

4 slots · 4 move options

Slot 1

MoveWeightCooldown
CycloneAttack · None11 turn

Slot 2

MoveWeightCooldown
PlagueAttack · None12 turns

Slot 3

MoveWeightCooldown
PurgeAttack13 turns

Slot 4

MoveWeightCooldown
SacrificeAttack · None13 turns

Quick Striker

4 slots · 4 move options

Slot 1

MoveWeightCooldown
ThunderstormAttack · None11 turn

Slot 2

MoveWeightCooldown
Butterfly WingsAttack12 turns

Slot 3

MoveWeightCooldown
IronbarkAttack13 turns

Slot 4

MoveWeightCooldown
ThunderstormAttack · None13 turns

Tankish

4 slots · 4 move options

Slot 1

MoveWeightCooldown
SwipeAttack · None11 turn

Slot 2

MoveWeightCooldown
RampageAttack · None11 turn

Slot 3

MoveWeightCooldown
PurifyHeal12 turns

Slot 4

MoveWeightCooldown
Call of the WildAttack · None15 turns