In Slime Rancher, tracking down all the different slimes is one of the most satisfying and fun challenges in the game. From the adorable Pink Slime to the elusive Gold and Lucky Slimes, each variety has its own habitat and requirements. This guide walks you through every slime in the game and exactly where to find them, including what upgrades or progress is needed to access certain areas.

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Dry Reef Slimes

1. Pink Slime – Found throughout the Dry Reef, one of the most common slimes.
2. Rock Slime – Appears deeper in the Dry Reef, often near rocky terrain.
3. Tabby Slime – Found to the left and below elevated areas.
4. Phosphor Slime – Only spawns at night due to light sensitivity.

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Indigo Quarry Slimes

Access requires a Slime Key.

5. Boom Slime – Located in caves and tunnels in the quarry.
6. Rad Slime – Found deeper in the quarry, particularly in radiation zones.
7. Crystal Slime – Found behind a jetpack-only ledge inside a tunnel system.
8. Puddle Slime – Found in shallow ponds and water sections.

Tip: Use the water tank to safely move through radiation zones without taking damage.

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Ash Isle (via Teleporter)

• Accessed after feeding a Boom Gordo in the Indigo Quarry.
• Contains additional Crystal Slimes.

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Moss Blanket Slimes

Also requires a Slime Key. Use the area as a checkpoint for return navigation.

9. Honey Slime – Found shortly after entering the Moss Blanket.
10. Hunter Slime – Rare spawn; found by clearing out Largos and scanning the area patiently. Look near the pond and elevated mushrooms.

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Ancient Ruins Slimes

Requires unlocking quantum statues using specific plorts.

11. Quantum Slime – Found near the upper platforms after entering the Ancient Ruins.

Complete the statue puzzle and cross the bridge through activated switches to access a teleporter leading back to your ranch.

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Glass Desert Slimes

Requires a Quantum Plort Puzzle to enter. Found after entering the teleporter in the Ancient Ruins.

12. Fire Slime – Spawns during the red sky event in the Glass Desert.
13. Dervish Slime – Commonly emerges from the sand during sky events.
14. Mosaic Slime – Spawns near restored oases.
15. Tangle Slime – Also spawns in restored oases near elevated areas.

To restore oases, collect Ancient Water from fountains and shoot it at dry plants. Each fountain has a plort-based statue puzzle (e.g., three Rock Plorts).

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Range Exchange Exclusive Slimes

These slimes require completing missions for NPCs. Each has unique preconditions:

Mochi Miles (Quicksilver Slime)

• Unlock Grotto Expansion and Indigo Quarry.
• Complete Mochi’s Range Exchange.
• Access her estate via Grotto teleporter.
• Slime: Quicksilver Slime

Ogden Ortiz (Saber Slime)

• Unlock Overgrowth Expansion and Moss Blanket.
• Complete Ogden’s Range Exchange.
• Enter the Wilds via Overgrowth teleporter.
• Slimes only appear as Largos, but collecting their Plorts unlocks the Saber Slime Slimopedia entry.

Victor Humphries (Glitch Slime)

• Requirements: Unlock Ancient Ruins, purchase the Lab, and have Treasure Cracker Mk2.
• Complete Victor’s Range Exchange.
• Access Victor’s Workshop via Lab teleporter.
• Use Debug Spray on distorted slimes and largos to reveal Glitch Slimes.

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Rare Slimes (All Zones)

16. Gold Slime – Extremely rare; appears randomly in most zones. Drops Gold Plorts when hit with food.
17. Lucky Slime – Also spawns randomly. Feed it meat to earn Newbucks.

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This guide has covered every slime in Slime Rancher, including their habitats and special conditions required to find them. Whether you’re filling out your Slimopedia or just enjoying exploration, tracking them all down is a major part of what makes the game so rewarding.

Happy ranching!