Better Pulse Scan

⭐ ⭐ (318 endorsements) 📥 12,818 downloads 📌 v6.44 📅 11/6/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By Syzzle07 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/6/2026 📅 Created: 11/6/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ AMUMSS — AMUMSS (script compiler) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #41 of 132 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Have you ever thought:

"Goddamn, this Pulse Scan tech is worthless, I don't need Oxygen, Sodium or Di-Hydrogen anymore, why do Module Upgrades for it even exist?!"

Say no more, fam.

With this mod you can make everytime you press C on your Keyboard not be a mistake, every (or at least I think it is) Rare resource will now show up when you use Pulse Scan. Yes, those Resources that appear as Stars when you use the Visor Scan, and some other things too, like Knowledge Stone, Whispering Eggs and more.

And if you don't care about any of those and only want to find Curious Deposits so you can build your Nanite farm, there is an optional download that is only for that.

The way the game works is that you have two (there are tecnically more, but that's beside the point) types of "Scan", one is the Visor and the other is the Pulse Scan, you can only see things through one of them, not both, this mod changes so all of those are shown through the Pulse Scan, which means that you won't be seeing them anymore through the Visor.

Can't make Ship Pulse Scan work since in order to see the Icons after scanning you would need to be really slow and really lower almost kissing the ground, at that point it's better to just be on foot or using exocraft.

These are the EXML files affected and what they actually are in the game, so if you want any of them to stop showing up in the Pulse Scan and go back to only show up in the Visor, just delete the file.

LAVAGEMS. ENTITY. EXML      -- 'Organic' Rock - MORDITE (RARE 2)

WORDSTONE. ENTITY. EXML        -- Wordstones

CORRUPTDRONECOLLECT. ENTITY. EXML      -- Alluring Specimen (RARE 3)

_FLOAT_1. ENTITY. EXML            -- Mutant Plant - SULPHURINE (RARE 1)

LIGHTUP. ENTITY. EXML"          -- Gravitino Ball (RARE 2)

ROLLINGPROP. ENTITY. EXML         -- Curious Deposits (Runaway Mould) (RARE 3)

_EGG_1. ENTITY. EXML          -- Albumen Pearl

GEMCRYSTAL. ENTITY. EXML        -- 'Organic' Rock - MORDITE (RARE 2)

METEORROCK. ENTITY. EXML      -- 'Organic' Rock - GLOWING MINERAL (RARE 2)

CRYSTALALTAR. ENTITY. EXML     -- Ancient Data Structure (RARE 1)

FIENDEGG. ENTITY. EXML    -- Biological Horror Egg

_GEMSTONE_1. ENTITY. EXML     -- 'Organic' Rock - CHLORINE (RARE 22)

METALFORMATION. ENTITY. EXML      -- Metal 'Fingers' - GOLD AND URANIUM (RARE 3)

SPOREBAG. ENTITY. EXML    -- Mutant Plant - RADON (RARE 1)

FLOATINGGASBAG. ENTITY. EXML      -- Floating Crystal - GLOWING MINERAL (RARE 2)

FLOATINGRESOURCE. ENTITY. EXML    -- Floating Crystal - DI-HYDROGEN (RARE 1)

METALSPHERE. ENTITY. EXML     -- Submerged Relic - HADAL CORE (

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Better Pulse Scan makes rare resources appear when using Pulse Scan with the Multitool or Exocraft in No Man's Sky. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for explorers who want to find valuable materials more easily. With 318 endorsements and 12,818 downloads, it's a popular choice for resource hunting.

✨ Key Features

Rare resources appear when using Pulse Scan with the Multitool.
Rare resources appear when using Pulse Scan with the Exocraft.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 318 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
  • Directly improves resource gathering for both on-foot and vehicle exploration.
  • Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated June 2026 — may not be compatible with future game updates.
🎯 Is This For You?
For No Man's Sky players who spend time hunting rare resources and want to cut down on scanning time. If you're a completionist or base builder needing specific materials, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer vanilla scanning mechanics or want more complex gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, just in case.
  • If you're using other mods, check if they alter Pulse Scan behavior to avoid conflicts.
  • Test the mod in a new game or on a different save to see the changes before committing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
No Mans Sky Mods
Author
Syzzle07
Version
6.44
Downloads
12,818
Endorsements
318
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/6/2022
Updated
6/6/2026

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