What are Glyphs in No Man's Sky?

Glyphs are symbols used for interstellar travel in No Man's Sky. They form a coordinate system that allows players to travel instantly across the universe using Portals.

Understanding Glyphs

• There are 16 unique glyphs in total
• Each glyph represents a hexadecimal digit (0-F)
• A sequence of 12 glyphs forms a complete portal address
• Glyphs are used to input coordinates into Portals

How to Get Glyphs

1. Complete the main story (Artemis Path)
2. Find Traveler Graves on planets
3. Speak to Travelers in space stations and trade posts

Using Glyphs

1. Locate a Portal on a planet (use a Monolith to find one)
2. Charge the Portal with resources
3. Input a sequence of glyphs to set your destination
4. Step through the portal to travel instantly

Why Are Glyphs Important?

• Visit specific planets shared by other players
• Access community hubs and events
• Complete the main story
• Explore unique locations like the Galactic Hub

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Common Glyph Uses

• Meeting other players and your Friends
• Visiting community events
• Finding specific ships or multi-tools
• Charting unknown systems
• Building on a specific planet
• Exploring player-built bases
• Reaching the Galactic Center
• and many more...

Tips for New Players

• Don't worry about glyphs in early game
• Focus on the main story to unlock them naturally
• Keep an eye out for Travelers in space stations
• Write down or screenshot interesting glyph sequences