How to find caves?

[Jon.Topps]

I've looked online, and I see people saying to scan and look for certain things that you only find underground (like humming eggs), and that works occasionally, but usually there just aren't caves nearby I guess, so I get nothing. I've tried flying over the surface, but I think I've only ever found one cave that way. Overall, it's extremely hit or miss, and whenever I need a cave, it's impossible to find one. Any other tips?

[Vurf]

Don't look for caves, look for buildings. If you find a building, land and you will likely find a cave right beside it.

[SumGumption]

Originally posted by Jon.Topps:

I've looked online, and I see people saying to scan and look for certain things that you only find underground (like humming eggs), and that works occasionally, but usually there just aren't caves nearby I guess, so I get nothing. I've tried flying over the surface, but I think I've only ever found one cave that way. Overall, it's extremely hit or miss, and whenever I need a cave, it's impossible to find one. Any other tips?

You know, this is probably, the only true to life feature of NMS. Caves aren't easy to find in real life either even though they are everywhere.

Many buildings have cave entrances. The only other thing is to start punching holes in the terrain. It's another hit and miss though.

[knighttemplar1960]

It depends on what you want the cave for. If you want it to be pristine then you will likely need to scan for under ground objects and then just circle around the area that the object is in until you find an entrance.

If you are looking for the underground objects or are trying to find cave dwelling creatures then all you have to do is scan an under ground object and then use your terrain manipulator to dig down to the cave.

[InFaMoUsBuZz]

There are millions of planets with caves all over you just need to expoler more as I think you've been unlucky. But also join the Reddit nmscoordinateexchange group people post all types of cave locations

[Zarakaï]

Get the roamer, drive around, you'll fall in a random hole you couldn't see due to the camera. That's a cave.

[cattivision]

Originally posted by Vurf:

Don't look for caves, look for buildings. If you find a building, land and you will likely find a cave right beside it.

This is good advice, particularly if it is to scan creatures. I now use this method, especially on the more lush type planets where cave entrances are pretty well hidden in the vegetation.

[Krash Megiddo]

I just found the best cave ever, vast ceiling, water access, amazing view. Like Vurf said, I wasn't looking for it. I just know what I'm looking for and keep my eyes peeled while playing the game.