The life simulator adventure game Slime Rancher 2 has a lot of things in store for the fans with its improved gameplay and mechanics. Among the many resources that you can find in Slime Rancher 2, Silky Sand is one, and our guide today will show you how to get it.
Our guide today will be about one of the most important resources in the game called Silky Sand and how you can get it.
- Silky Sand is one of the important resources, it can be used to craft different types of gadgets in Slime Rancher 2.
- The Silky Sand can be found in the Starlight Strand and Ember Valley regions.
- Look for mud geysers in the Starlight Strand and use the Resource Harvester to obtain the Silky Sand.
- Silky Sand is used to craft extra tanks (increases inventory space) and decorations.
- The Silky Sand can also be used to craft several gadgets, such as Butterscotch Teleporter, Super Hydro Turret, and Advanced Gordo Snare.
What Is Silky Sand
A great Slime Science resource that you can get early on in the game is Silky Sand. You will be able to obtain it in the Glass Desert. Using the item, you can craft Advanced Gordo Snare as well as the Super Hydro Turret. You can also craft Extra Tanks using it.

Furthermore, you can also use it in decorations of Glass Desert.
How To Get Silky Sand
The resources of Silky Sand can be obtained quite easily in the game. You can use the Silky Sand to craft several recipes in the game and use it in the refinery.

However, the players will need the Resource Harvester to upgrade in the game if they want to get the Silky Sand.
Resource Harvester
You will have to craft the resource harvester first in the game. Crafting it is fairly easy, and you will only require a few items. In order to build a resource harvester, you will need 10 Cotton Plorts and 450 Newbucks.
As soon as you have the Resource Harvester upgrade you need to go and look for the Silky Sand. For that, you will need to visit the Starlight Strand region in the game. Also, you must be prepared before going into the region as there are a lot of enemy slimes in the area that can attack you at any moment.
Make sure that you avoid the Feral Slimes in that area. Furthermore, the players should also look for the mud geysers that will be located on the rock edges. These geysers will help you get the Silky Sand. All you need to do is use your harvester on the geyser, and you will be able to obtain some of the Silky Sand.

Another place where you can find the Silky Sand is the Ember Valley region. You can use the Teleporter in order to get there. Keep in mind that you will only be able to get the silky sand BG regions of the game. For now, Silky Sand can only be obtained in the Starlight Strand region and the Ember Valley region.
Uses Of Silky Sand
Silky Sand is used to get Extra Tanks in the fabricator as well as crafting decorations. The most important use of the Silky Sand is definitely in getting the Extra Tanks, as they allow you to store more items in your inventory.
Gadgets That Use Silky Sand
Following are the gadgets that require Silky Sand in their recipe.
- Butterscotch Teleporter
- Super Hydro Turret
- Butterscotch Warp Depot
- Advanced Gordo Snare
- Palm Sprout
- Palm Tree
- Gold Slime Lamp
- Butterscotch Slime Lamp
Wrapping It Up
Silky Sand is an important item for gadget fabrication and can be used to craft different science gadgets that will help you in your adventure. You will need it in order to craft some of the best gadgets in the game. You can also use the Silky Sand to craft an extra tank that will help you a lot by increasing your inventory space.
Before you go any further, we recommend checking out our guide on the garden upgrades in Slime Rancher 2 and all the locations for it. Also, make sure to read our guide on the fabricator, as you will need it to craft a lot of upgrades in the game.
In case you are just starting out with the game, we recommend checking out our beginner’s guide for Slime Rancher 2, which has the 12 best tips to get you started. Also, make sure to read our guide on Pogo fruit with its location and harvesting method.
There are many different upgrades in the game as well. For instance, you can also get a pulse wave in order to upgrade your weapon. While you are at it, make sure to check out our guide on the Batty slimes.
We hope that after reading our guide, you will be able to find Silky Sand easily and use it for different recipes in a game. If you have any questions or queries regarding our guide on Silky Sand, make sure to leave them down in the comment section below.
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