Navigating the miniature yet perilous world of Grounded 2 requires robust gear. To effectively combat the formidable insect inhabitants like spiders and scorpions, enhancing your equipment is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on building a Smithing Station, acquiring necessary resources, and upgrading your weapons and armor in Grounded 2.
How to Build a Smithing Station
To begin upgrading your arsenal in Grounded 2, you must first obtain the Smithing Station blueprints. These are available for purchase at the Ranger Station`s Science Shop for 500 Science points. However, they only become accessible after advancing sufficiently in the main storyline to complete the `Art of War` mission.
Crafting the Smithing Station requires these specific resources:
- 1 – Brittle Whetstone
- 1 – Brittle Plating
- 4 – Crude Rope
- 2 – Sap
Brittle Plating is created at the workbench from Brittle Marble Shards. These shards are obtained by hammering the smooth, round marble stones scattered across the map. Even the basic Omni-Hammer is sufficient for gathering this material.
Brittle Whetstone is crafted at the workbench using Brittle Quartzite Shards. Acquire these shards by hammering Brittle Quartzite, which are reddish-brown rocks typically found near stink bug habitats, as illustrated in the provided image.
How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor
Once constructed, place the Smithing Station at your base. You can then use it to upgrade your crafted weapons and armor. Remember, items must be in your inventory, not in storage, for the upgrade process to recognize them.
The same raw materials used to build the Smithing Station are also essential for enhancing your equipment.
Brittle Plating improves armor`s defense and durability, while Brittle Whetstone boosts weapon damage and durability.
How to Get Smithing Resources Faster
Upgrading equipment at the Smithing Station can be resource-intensive, as the required materials are not always readily available. It`s advisable to collect all marble and quartzite you encounter.
For instance, a Level 1 weapon upgrade requires five Brittle Whetstones for a 10% boost to damage and durability. Level 2 demands ten Brittle Whetstones for a 20% increase, and Level 3 costs fifteen for a 30% improvement.
Similarly, a Level 1 armor upgrade needs two Brittle Platings for a 10% defense and durability increase. Level 2 requires four for a 20% boost, and Level 3 uses six for a 30% enhancement.
Locating the Optical Disk near the Ice Cream Cart on the map and returning it to a Ranger Station will unlock a valuable Smithing recipe in the Science Shop. For 1,000 Science Points, this recipe allows you to craft Brittle Whetstones using 1 Sap and 1 Larva Spike, resources that are far more plentiful, significantly accelerating your upgrade progress.
Similarly, retrieving the Optical Disk from Pine Hill and delivering it to a Ranger Station will unlock another essential Smithing recipe. This recipe, available in the Science Shop for 1,000 Science Points, enables the creation of Brittle Plating from 1 Sap and 1 Grub Hide. These readily available materials make acquiring additional Brittle Plating for your upgrades much more efficient.
For further assistance, explore our comprehensive Grounded 2 guides, which include tips on locating grubs and reaching all Ranger Outposts.
All Ranger Outposts In Grounded 2
