Building multiple bases in StarRupture is basically mandatory if you want to expand your mining operation across Arcadia-7. But here’s the catch, you need Meteorite Hearts to build those Base Cores, and upgrading them eats through even more.
Meteorite Hearts are actually pretty easy to get once you know where to look and how to mine them efficiently. Let me break it down for you.
What Are Meteorite Hearts Used For?
Before we get into the farming, here’s why you even need these things:
- Building Base Cores – can’t expand without them
- Upgrading Base Cores – level 2 alone needs around 30 Meteorite Hearts (yeah, it’s a grind)
- Analyzing Station – each heart gives you 30 Data Points if you’re tight on research materials
So yeah, you’re gonna need a bunch of these. Resource managment is key in this game, and Meteorite Hearts are right at the center of it all.
Finding Meteorites on the Map
Here’s the thing about meteorites in StarRupture – they don’t have fixed spawn locations. They’re scattered randomly across the map, which sounds annoying but is actually fine once you know the trick.
How to Spot Meteorites:
Look for smoke rising in the distance. Seriously, that’s it. That smoke plume is your beacon to free Meteorite Hearts and valuable ores.
Once you’ve unlocked your map, spotting these becomes even easier since you can cover more ground and plan your routes better. Just cruise around, keep your eyes peeled for smoke, and you’ll find plenty.
Two Ways to Mine Meteorites
When you reach a meteorite, you’ve got two mining strategies. Both work, but they’re suited for different situations:
Method 1: Target the Glowing Spots
- Shoot the glowing areas on the meteorite
- Each spot drops specific ores when destroyed
- Once all glowing spots are gone, the meteorite breaks
- You get the Meteorite Heart plus all the ores
This method is faster and lets you be selective about which ores you grab first. Good for when you’re in a hurry or low on inventory space.
Method 2: Blast One Spot
- Pick any spot on the meteorite
- Just keep shooting the same area
- Takes longer than targeting glowing spots
- Meteorite breaks in one go, dropping everything at once
This is more of a “lazy mining” approach. It works fine if you’re not in a rush and just want to mindlessly blast away while listening to a podcast or something.
Resources You’ll Get From Meteorites
Breaking open meteorites isn’t just about Meteorite Hearts. You’ll also score some other useful materials:
- Wolfram Ore – one of your starter materials
- Calcium Ore – essential for corporate requests
- Titanium Ore – another foundational resource
- Helium-3 – important for advanced tech
So even if you’re swimming in Meteorite Hearts, hitting up meteorites is still worth it for the bonus ores. It’s efficient multitasking.
Don’t Lose Your Meteorite Hearts
Quick warning: when the meteorite breaks, the Meteorite Heart gets added straight to your inventory. It’s stupidly easy to miss since everything happens kinda fast.
Keep an eye on your inventory after each meteorite to make sure it actually went in there. Nothing worse than thinking you’ve got 10 hearts and realizing you only have 6 because you weren’t paying attention.
How Many Do You Actually Need?
Let’s talk numbers so you know what you’re getting into:
- Building a Base Core: 1 Meteorite Heart (easy enough)
- Upgrading to Level 2: Around 30 Meteorite Hearts (this is where the grind starts)
- Higher upgrades: Even more (the game doesn’t mess around)
If you’re planning to build multiple bases across the map, you’re looking at farming a LOT of meteorites. Start collecting early and stockpile them whenever you see smoke on the horizon.
Pro tip: Don’t dump all your hearts into the Analyzing Station for Data Points unless you’re sure you won’t need them for base expansion. That’s a mistake I definately made early on.
Efficient Meteorite Heart Farming Tips
- Make meteorite runs – dedicate time to just traveling and collecting
- Prioritize smoke plumes you see while doing other tasks
- Expand your inventory ASAP so you can carry more ores per trip
- Don’t ignore meteorites even if you don’t need hearts right now – the bonus ores are always useful
- Consider keeping some grenades handy for faster meteorite breaking
- Stock up a MedTool before long farming runs in dangerous areas
The more bases you build, the more resources you can mine simultaneously. It’s all connected, so farming Meteorite Hearts early pays off big time later.
FAQs
Where do I find Meteorite Hearts in StarRupture?
Meteorite Hearts come from meteorites scattered randomly across the map. Look for smoke rising in the distance – that’s your signal a meteorite has landed nearby. They don’t have fixed locations, so just explore and follow the smoke trails you spot.
What’s the fastest way to farm Meteorite Hearts?
The fastest method is shooting the glowing spots on meteorites rather than blasting one area repeatedly. Once you destroy all the glowing areas, the meteorite breaks immediately and drops the Meteorite Heart plus bonus ores. Just cruise around looking for smoke plumes and hit up every meteorite you find.
How many Meteorite Hearts do I need to upgrade my Base Core?
Upgrading your Base Core to level 2 requires around 30 Meteorite Hearts. Higher level upgrades need even more. If you’re planning multiple bases, you’ll need to farm a significant number of meteorites, so start collecting early and stockpile them.
Should I use Meteorite Hearts in the Analyzing Station?
Each Meteorite Heart gives 30 Data Points in the Analyzing Station, which is tempting. But only do this if you’re sure you don’t need them for building or upgrading Base Cores first. Base expansion should generally be your priority since it unlocks more resource mining capabilities long-term.
Meteorite Hearts might be common, but you need a ton of them if you want to expand properly in StarRupture. Look for smoke, blast meteorites, collect hearts, repeat. It’s simple but effective.
The grind for 30+ hearts to upgrade your Base Core can feel rough, but just make it part of your regular exploration routine. Every smoke plume is another step toward base expansion and better resource production.
Need more help getting started? Check out our full StarRupture beginner’s guide for tips on everything from base building to combat.
Now get out there and start hunting those meteorites! You can grab StarRupture on Steam if you haven’t already.
