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Grounded 2 Guides

New Garden Zone for Grounded 2 Revealed: Obsidian Confirms New Map Expansion
Oct 1, 2025

New Garden Zone for Grounded 2 Revealed: Obsidian Confirms New Map Expansion

Obsidian Entertainment has officially dropped details on the next major content update for Grounded 2, confirming that players will soon be able to venture into a massive New Garden Zone alongside the arrival of new critters, high-tier gear, and a much-needed mobility option. This information, released via the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, should […]

The Unbreakable Wall: A Grounded 2 Team Tank Build Guide
Sep 30, 2025

The Unbreakable Wall: A Grounded 2 Team Tank Build Guide

If you’re looking to be the solid backbone of your team, soaking up damage while your friends focus on the heavy lifting, then this Tank Build for Grounded 2 is exactly what you need. A proper tank is invaluable for tackling the larger, more dangerous backyard creatures, allowing for a much smoother team experience. We […]

The Nightstalker: Best Support Build for Grounded 2
Sep 30, 2025

The Nightstalker: Best Support Build for Grounded 2

Getting straight to the point, if you are looking to become an indispensable asset to your team in Grounded 2, the Nightstalker Support Build is what you need. This setup focuses on delivering massive burst damage and crippling weak spots from range, effectively doubling your squad’s output while keeping you safe from the thick of […]

The Ultimate Solo AXL Build Guide: Maximizing Stun and Crits
Oct 2, 2025

The Ultimate Solo AXL Build Guide: Maximizing Stun and Crits

An effective solo build against AXL in Grounded 2 hinges on maximizing stun, managing the boss’s high resistance, and maintaining health through critical hits. This guide details a top-tier setup focused on the Praying Mantis Armor and the Pinchwacker for a solid single-player victory. The fight with the boss AXL is less about brute force […]

AXL Boss Fight Guide
Sep 30, 2025

AXL Boss Fight Guide

Quite possibly the biggest and scariest boss we’ve ever seen in Grounded is now here, AXL! In this guide we are going to guide you through how to defeat AXL including tips for what armor and food to use. To defeat AXL, the new spider boss in Grounded 2, you will need to prepare a […]

Everything you need to know about the Hairy and Scary Update
Sep 30, 2025

Everything you need to know about the Hairy and Scary Update

The first big update coming to Grounded 2 and we couldn’t be more excited! In this guide we will go over everything you can expect, and need to know about the update. The New Boss Fight against AXL In this update, AXL who has been purchased from Noahs Pet Store has been dropped in the […]

The BEST Venom Rogue DPS Build in Grounded 2
Sep 22, 2025

The BEST Venom Rogue DPS Build in Grounded 2

The best rogue DPS build in grounded 2 comes in the form of fast, consistent aggression and multiple synergies. See the full breakdown here.

Where to Find the Bushwacker in Grounded 2
Sep 22, 2025

Where to Find the Bushwacker in Grounded 2

Where to Find the Bushwacker in Grounded 2 The Bushwacker in Grounded 2 is a unique tier 2 bow hidden deep in the hedge of the far south Pine Hill area. You can obtain it by climbing up the hedge branches and locating the hidden chest that contains it. What You Will Need Beforehand To […]

Where to Find the Heatwave Staff in Grounded 2
Sep 22, 2025

Where to Find the Heatwave Staff in Grounded 2

Where to Find the Heatwave Staff in Grounded 2 To get the Heatwave Staff in Grounded 2, head to the Fire Pit at the north end of the map. Equip full Sizzling Armor, bring cooling items like Mintito Smoothies, and use a Tier II Omni-Hammer to smash the charcoal blocking the melted toy soldier entrance. […]

Where to Find the Scarlet Aegis Shield in Grounded 2
Aug 9, 2025

Where to Find the Scarlet Aegis Shield in Grounded 2

To get the Scarlet Aegis Shield in Grounded 2, you’ll need a Red Soldier Ant Buggy to break through dead roots at a tunnel entrance in the Ceremony region (just east of the Podium near the giant microphone), and a Bratburst explosive to blow open a cracked wall inside. Follow the right-hand path past scorpions, […]

Where to Find the Pinchwhacker in Grounded 2
Aug 8, 2025

Where to Find the Pinchwhacker in Grounded 2

Looking for the Pinchwhacker Grounded 2 location? This powerful stun weapon is hidden behind a breakable wall and packs some of the highest stun damage in the game. Here’s exactly where to find the Pinchwhacker, how to upgrade it, and how to repair it. Where to Find the Pinchwhacker in Grounded 2 The Pinchwhacker in […]

All Grounded 2 Tape Locations, Files, and Disks (27 Logs + 5 Disks)
Aug 11, 2025

All Grounded 2 Tape Locations, Files, and Disks (27 Logs + 5 Disks)

All Grounded 2 tape locations, files and disks Looking for all Grounded 2 tape locations, files and disks? This guide covers all 27 collectible logs and 5 optical data disks across Grounded 2. These are hidden in areas like the Onboarding Facility, anthills, ranger outposts, hacker dens, and the five-floor Network Center. Tracking these collectibles […]