Grounded Trophy Guide

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**Summon and defeat the Wasp Queen inside the Brawny Boy Bin.** A Muse Sting requires defeating the **Wasp Queen**, an optional boss located inside the enormous Brawny Boy Bin in the upper yard. Before you can enter the bin, you'll need to anger the Wasps inhabiting the backyard. Travel through the upper yard and locate their hanging nests, particularly around the Toolbox, Stump, and JavaMatic. Destroy approximately **three Wasp Hives**, defeating nearby Wasps when necessary, until you receive the message indicating that the hive has been disturbed. Return to your base and sleep. A cutscene will show the angry Wasps breaking open an entrance to the Brawny Boy Bin. Travel to the bin and enter through the newly opened passage near its base. Inside, navigate the interconnected rooms and climb toward the upper sections. You'll eventually reach a large dismantled robot. Use a **Black Ox Hammer** to knock its arm into position, creating a route toward the Wasp Nest. Inside the nest, locate a skeleton near the boss-summoning eggs. Collect the **MEMO: O.R.C. Wasp Queen Research** to unlock the Bee Bee Q Medley recipe. Craft the summoning item using an Oven and the following ingredients: - **1 Bee Stinger** - **3 Mosquito Blood Sacks** - **1 Tiger Mosquito Beak** - **3 Sour Lumps** Return to the Wasp Nest and place the Bee Bee Q Medley into the eggs at the back of the arena. The Wasp Queen will descend and begin the boss fight. Defeat her to unlock A Muse Sting.

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**Use weapons that deal Salty damage**, as the Wasp Queen is particularly vulnerable to this element. A fully upgraded **Salt Morning Star** is effective when she lands, while a **Black Ox Crossbow with Salt Arrows** allows you to damage her while she's flying. Bring plenty of healing supplies and several **Waspidote Smoothies** to counter her poisonous attacks. The Mithridatism Mutation also provides useful protection against poison. During the battle, the Wasp Queen uses aerial attacks, stings, and poisonous projectiles. Keep moving to avoid her attacks and use ranged weapons whenever she's too high to reach. She'll also summon regular Wasps and Wasp Drones throughout the encounter. **Prioritize killing Wasp Drones immediately.** They can heal and strengthen nearby Wasps, including the Queen, making the fight considerably longer. When the Wasp Queen lands, approach carefully and punish her openings with your Salt Morning Star. Avoid prolonged melee combinations if she's preparing another attack. Remember to **scan the Wasp Queen with your PEEP.R** before defeating her for Gotta Peep Them All. The Wasp Queen is also one of the five optional bosses required for Super Win, so defeat her before completing your 100% Report Card. You've survived giant spiders, murderous mantises, and an assortment of extremely aggressive insects. Now you're challenging the ruler of an enormous Wasp colony. At this point, perhaps the backyard's insects should consider forming a neighborhood watch.

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**Summon and defeat the Orchid Mantis optional boss.** Assassin Assassin requires defeating the **Orchid Mantis**, one of Grounded's powerful optional bosses. Before fighting it, you'll need to obtain the recipe for the **Orchid Mantis Kebab**, the special item used to summon the creature. The recipe is located inside the **Stump Lab** in the upper yard. To access the laboratory, first defeat the Assistant Manager in the Black Anthill Lab and obtain his Keycard. Use the Keycard to access the auxiliary laboratory section near the Koi Pond, where you'll find a terminal that opens the Stump Lab entrance. Explore the Stump Lab and collect the **Mantis Research Note** to unlock the Orchid Mantis Kebab recipe. Craft the summoning item using an Oven and these ingredients: - **5 Broodmother Chunks** - **2 Fire Ant Heads** - **1 Wooden Splinter** The Broodmother Chunks require defeating the Hedge Broodmother, while the remaining materials can be collected in the upper yard. Once you've crafted the Kebab, travel to the **Shed Deck** and locate the large flowerpot containing the Orchid Mantis arena. Climb through the garden hose to enter the flowerpot, then use the Kebab on the eggs inside to summon the boss. Defeat the Orchid Mantis to unlock the trophy.

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**Salt damage is particularly effective against the Orchid Mantis.** A fully upgraded Salt Morning Star is an excellent melee option, while a Black Ox Crossbow equipped with Salt Arrows allows you to attack from a safer distance. Bring powerful Tier 3 armor, plenty of healing smoothies, and useful defensive Mutations. The Orchid Mantis attacks quickly and can inflict bleeding, so monitor your health carefully throughout the encounter. A large plant stands in the middle of the arena. Use it to create distance and interrupt the Mantis's direct approach. However, don't rely on the plant to block every attack, since some movements can still reach you. The boss uses rapid combinations, lunges, and powerful attacks that can punish mistimed blocks. Watch its attack animations, evade dangerous combinations, and counterattack when it becomes vulnerable. If you're using a Crossbow, circle the central plant and attack whenever you have a clear shot. **Defeating the Mantis is also required for Super Win**, which means you'll need to complete this encounter before earning your 100% Report Card. Remember to scan the Orchid Mantis with your PEEP.R during the encounter for Gotta Peep Them All. You've defeated giant spiders, hostile robots, and an enormous human-ant hybrid. Now you're fighting a murderous praying mantis inside a flowerpot. Gardening has never been more stressful.

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**Craft your first Tier 3 item.** Beefing Up is a crafting trophy that requires creating any piece of Tier 3 equipment. Grounded divides weapons, armor, and tools into three main tiers. Tier 3 represents the highest basic equipment category and becomes accessible as you explore more dangerous areas of the backyard. One of the easiest ways to earn this trophy is by crafting a piece of **Antlion Armor**. Antlions inhabit the Sandbox, located in the southwestern portion of the backyard near the Picnic Table. Before entering, prepare suitable Tier 2 weapons, armor, and healing supplies. The Sandbox becomes dangerously hot during daylight, so exploring at night can help you avoid the environmental heat. Defeat Antlions to collect their parts and mandibles, then analyze the materials at a Resource Analyzer to unlock their equipment recipes. Gather the remaining crafting materials and use a Workbench to create any piece of Antlion Armor. The trophy unlocks immediately after crafting your first Tier 3 item. Alternatively, you can earn it by crafting another Tier 3 weapon, tool, or armor piece, such as the Termite Axe.

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**Antlion Armor is a useful first Tier 3 set because it provides protection against the Sandbox's heat.** You don't need to craft an entire matching set for Beefing Up. A single eligible Tier 3 item is sufficient. If Antlions are too difficult, continue progressing through the story, upgrade your existing weapons, and return once you're better equipped. Remember that upgrading a Tier 2 item doesn't turn it into Tier 3 equipment. You must craft an item that belongs to the Tier 3 category. Keep your new equipment, since stronger weapons and armor will be valuable when tackling optional bosses and the upper yard. After spending hours gathering sticks, pebbles, and insect parts, you've finally learned to craft some serious equipment. Unfortunately, the backyard's larger insects are still unlikely to be impressed.

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**Complete the Black Anthill Lab and defeat the Assistant Manager.** The Black Anthill Lab is located beneath the southwestern portion of the backyard, near the Sandbox and Trash Heap. You can access the laboratory through the Black Anthill itself or through the entrance near the Trash Heap. Before entering, prepare **Bratburst explosives**, a strong weapon, healing supplies, and reliable armor. Explosives are necessary because several passages are blocked by cracked rocks. Once inside, your objective is to progress through the laboratory's security system by unlocking three sets of doors. These are labeled **A, B, and C**. Follow the laboratory corridors and electrical cables to locate the terminals that unlock each section. Activate the A terminal first, then continue through the newly accessible passages to locate the B and C terminals. After opening the required doors, make your way toward the laboratory's central boss chamber. Use a Bratburst to destroy the cracked obstruction blocking your route. Inside, you'll encounter the **Assistant Manager**, a robotic boss that attacks using electricity and defensive machinery. Defeat the Assistant Manager to complete the laboratory encounter and unlock the trophy. Afterward, collect the **Assistant Manager Keycard** and recover the Black Anthill BURG.L Super Chip.

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**A weapon dealing Sour damage is particularly effective against the Assistant Manager.** The boss uses several dangerous attacks, including bouncing electrical projectiles, rotating laser beams, and electrified pillars. When the central machine activates its rotating lasers, jump over the lower beams and crouch beneath higher ones. Avoid standing beside electrified pillars while they're active. The Assistant Manager also summons smaller robots, including TAYZ.Ts and ARC.Rs. Destroy these enemies when they begin interfering with your movement, then return your attention to the boss. On higher difficulties, prioritize avoiding electrical attacks rather than continuously attacking. Bring several healing items because the arena can become dangerous when multiple hazards activate simultaneously. After defeating the Assistant Manager, **don't forget to collect his Keycard**. It's required to access several important locations, including areas connected to the Pond and Stump laboratories. Return the Black Anthill BURG.L Super Chip to BURG.L to unlock additional upgrades. The laboratory also contributes toward your main story progression and the requirements for Super Win. You've successfully infiltrated a secret laboratory hidden beneath an enormous anthill. Unfortunately, its security system includes an angry robot with an alarming number of electrical weapons. Apparently, even at insect size, office management remains dangerous.

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**Perform 10 consecutive perfect blocks against enemy attacks.** Block Buster is a combat trophy that requires mastering Grounded's defensive mechanics. To perform a perfect block, press **L2 immediately before an enemy attack connects**. When timed correctly, your character deflects the attack without taking damage, producing a distinctive visual effect and briefly disrupting the enemy. For this trophy, you must successfully perform **10 perfect blocks in a row** without breaking your streak with a mistimed block. The easiest method is to find a relatively weak enemy with predictable attacks. **Lawn Mites are excellent targets** because they're common throughout the lower yard and use a simple jumping attack. You can find them near the Mysterious Machine and around the electrical cables leading toward the nearby cave. Approach a Lawn Mite and allow it to become aggressive. Rather than attacking, wait for the creature to leap toward you. Press L2 just before its attack connects to perform a perfect block. Continue allowing it to attack until you've successfully completed 10 consecutive perfect blocks. The trophy unlocks immediately after the tenth successful block.

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**Use Koi Scale Armor if you're struggling with perfect-block timing.** This armor provides bonuses that make perfect blocking more forgiving, making it a useful option for players who find the timing difficult. You can obtain Koi Fish Scales from the Koi Pond and analyze them to unlock the armor recipes. A shield can also help protect you while practicing, although the trophy still requires properly timed perfect blocks rather than ordinary defensive blocks. Avoid using Mutations or equipment effects that automatically damage nearby enemies when blocking. You want your chosen target to survive long enough for all 10 attempts. If a Lawn Mite proves too unpredictable, try another enemy whose attack animations you understand well. Ladybugs and Ladybirds have noticeable attack windups, although they're considerably more dangerous if you mistime your defense. You can lower the difficulty to make practicing less punishing, since there are no difficulty restrictions. Watch the enemy's movements carefully and react to the attack animation rather than repeatedly pressing L2. With a little practice, perfect blocking becomes one of the most valuable skills for the entire Platinum journey. You're smaller than a blade of grass, facing creatures that could crush you without noticing. Fortunately, you've discovered that a perfectly timed block can stop an insect several times your size. Physics has officially left the backyard.

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**Summon and defeat the Infected Broodmother in the Haze.** Creepy Crawler requires defeating the **Infected Broodmother**, widely considered the most difficult optional boss in Grounded. Before attempting this encounter, you'll need to defeat several other bosses and unlock the special summoning item called the **Moldy Hoagie**. First, progress through the story until you've found Dr. Wendell Tully. Travel to the secret **Mysterious Lab beneath Castle Moldorc**, where Director Schmector is encountered. Inside the laboratory's entrance area, collect the **Moldy Note** from the table on the right to unlock the Moldy Hoagie recipe. Craft the Moldy Hoagie using an Oven and these ingredients: - **3 Toenails** - **1 Mantis Head** - **1 Wasp Queen Head** - **2 Broodmother Fangs** You'll need to defeat the Hedge Broodmother, Orchid Mantis, and Wasp Queen to obtain the necessary boss materials. Next, make sure you've plugged the leaking **Haze canister** using Chewing Gum. This opens the Infected Broodmother's lair, located inside a spider cave in the Haze, beneath a stepping stone near the garden lamp. Enter the cave and approach the cluster of eggs at the back. Place the Moldy Hoagie into the eggs to summon the Infected Broodmother. **You must defeat the boss across three increasingly difficult phases.** Each time her health is depleted during the first two phases, she revives with more dangerous attacks and additional abilities. Defeat all three phases to unlock Creepy Crawler.

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**Prepare thoroughly before attempting this encounter.** The Infected Broodmother is significantly more dangerous than the ordinary Hedge Broodmother. Bring fully upgraded Tier 3 armor, plenty of Beefy Smoothies, and a weapon that deals **Fresh damage**. A Fresh-enhanced **Toenail Scimitar** is an excellent choice because it exploits her vulnerability while applying an infection effect that slows her attacks. Consider equipping the Blademaster Mutation to further reduce her offensive effectiveness. Other useful equipment includes the Fungal Charm for explosive resistance and defensive Mutations that improve survivability. **Avoid using explosive weapons against her.** Explosive damage can heal the Infected Broodmother, making the fight considerably harder. The arena also contains a pool of infected water that provides powerful buffs to the boss, including lifesteal. Try to keep her away from the water by fighting near the outer edge of the arena. During the first phase, learn her basic attack patterns and practice perfect blocking. In the second and third phases, her attacks become faster, and several abilities apply dangerous debuffs that can persist throughout the encounter. These can reduce your maximum health, damage resistance, and healing effectiveness. Avoid taking unnecessary hits, especially from her explosive attacks and longer melee combinations. Her final phase includes an especially dangerous five-hit attack sequence with timing variations. Don't panic or attack recklessly. Focus on surviving each combination before retaliating. Use healing items during safe openings rather than trying to recover while she's attacking. Create a manual save before entering the lair, and consider lowering the difficulty to Story Mode if you're struggling. The Infected Broodmother is also required for **Super Win**, so defeat her before completing the 100% Report Card. You've already defeated the Hedge Broodmother, an enormous spider capable of terrifying almost anything in the backyard. Unfortunately, Grounded has decided to bring her back. This time she's infected, considerably stronger, and apparently even angrier about the previous encounter. Some spiders really don't appreciate a rematch.

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**Equip three matching pieces of Tier 2 armor at the same time.** Exoskeleton is a crafting and equipment trophy that requires wearing a complete matching set of Tier 2 armor. Grounded features several Tier 2 armor sets, including Ladybug Armor, Black Ant Armor, and other equipment unlocked as you explore the backyard. For this trophy, all three equipped pieces must belong to the **same Tier 2 armor set**. One recommended option is **Ladybug Armor**, which provides useful defensive benefits and remains effective throughout much of the game. Ladybugs can be found in the lower yard, particularly around the Oak Tree and nearby grasslands. Defeat a Ladybug and analyze its parts to begin unlocking the armor recipes. You'll also need additional crafting materials, including Berry Leather, which can be obtained from berries growing in the Hedge. Use a bow to knock the purple berries down from elevated branches, then chop them into Berry Chunks. You can convert Berry Chunks into Berry Leather through crafting or by using a Jerky Rack, which is generally more resource-efficient. Once you've gathered the necessary materials, craft all three pieces of the Ladybug Armor set: 1. **Ladybug Faceplate** — Head armor. 2. **Ladybug Chestplate** — Chest armor. 3. **Ladybug Shin Guards** — Leg armor. Open your inventory and equip all three pieces simultaneously. The trophy unlocks immediately after the complete matching set is equipped.

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**Ladybug Armor is an excellent investment because it provides strong protection during early and mid-game encounters.** Its defensive benefits are especially useful when exploring laboratories, fighting Wolf Spiders, and learning enemy attack patterns. If you prefer another Tier 2 set, Black Ant Armor also satisfies the trophy requirement. For Black Ant Armor, collect Black Ant Parts, Black Ant Heads, and Black Ant Mandibles from enemies found around the Picnic Table, Sandbox, and Black Anthill. Regardless of which set you choose, make sure all three armor pieces belong to the same set. Mixing a Ladybug helmet with Black Ant chest armor and another type of leggings won't unlock Exoskeleton. You don't need to upgrade the armor before earning the trophy. Simply equipping the matching Tier 2 pieces is sufficient. Consider keeping your completed armor set rather than discarding it immediately, since good defensive equipment will help prepare you for the more challenging areas of the backyard. The trophy can be earned on any difficulty, either solo or cooperatively. You've spent the opening hours of Grounded running away from insects. Now you're wearing their remains as protective equipment. It's an unusual fashion statement, but in this backyard, survival is considerably more important than style.

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**Construct your first building using Mushroom Bricks.** Fortified is a crafting trophy that requires building a structure made from Mushroom Bricks. Before you can begin, you'll need to unlock the necessary production equipment by progressing through the **Haze Lab**. Complete the laboratory, recover its BURG.L Chip, and return it to BURG.L inside the Oak Lab. Purchase the **Advanced Production Buildings** upgrade from the Science Shop to unlock the Oven and related crafting recipes. Next, collect Mushrooms, Mushroom Chunks, or Toadstool Chunks from around the backyard. Place these materials inside a **Grinder** to produce Mushroom Slurry. Transfer the slurry to an **Oven** and bake it into Mushroom Bricks. Every five Mushroom Slurries produce four bricks. Once you've created your first batch, analyze a Mushroom Brick at a Resource Analyzer to unlock the Mushroom Building recipes. Open the construction menu and select a Mushroom Brick structure. The cheapest option is a **Mushroom Half Wall**, requiring only two Mushroom Bricks. Place the blueprint and complete its construction. The trophy unlocks after building your first Mushroom Brick structure.

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**Build a Mushroom Half Wall for the quickest and cheapest method.** You don't need to construct an entire building or upgrade your existing base. However, Mushroom Brick structures are extremely useful for defending MIX.Rs and the JavaMatic later in the game. Their durability makes them excellent defensive barriers against attacking insects. Consider constructing several Grinders and Ovens at your main base to produce bricks more efficiently. Large red Toadstools are particularly useful because their chunks provide materials for producing Mushroom Slurry. Start stockpiling Mushroom Bricks once you unlock them, as you'll eventually need considerable quantities for the more difficult defense encounters. There are no difficulty restrictions, and you can complete this trophy during solo or cooperative gameplay. You've spent the opening hours of Grounded struggling to survive using grass and sticks. Now you're constructing defensive fortresses out of mushrooms. Somehow, that's a major architectural improvement.

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**Tame an insect and make it your pet.** Friends in Low Places requires you to successfully tame one of the friendly creatures found throughout Grounded. Several insects can become pets, including Aphids, Weevils, and Gnats. The easiest method is usually to tame an **Aphid**, since they're common throughout the lower yard and don't require dangerous combat encounters. First, construct a **Grinder**, which allows you to process basic materials into different types of Slurry. Collect Plant Fiber from the grasslands and place it inside the Grinder to produce **Plant Slurry**. Once you've prepared some Plant Slurry, locate an area where Aphids frequently appear. Approach cautiously, since Aphids become frightened and run away when you get too close. Open your inventory and drop the Plant Slurry onto the ground near an Aphid. Move back slightly and allow the creature to approach the food. When an Aphid consumes enough of the Slurry and becomes friendly toward you, it can be tamed as a pet. The trophy unlocks after successfully taming your first insect.

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**Aphids are the simplest option because Plant Slurry is inexpensive and their habitats are easy to find.** Try looking around the grasslands near the Oak Tree or your starting area. Bring several portions of Plant Slurry in case the first feeding doesn't successfully tame the creature. Avoid chasing Aphids while they're eating, as frightening them can interrupt the process. You can also tame Weevils using Mushroom Slurry or Gnats using Rotten Meat Slurry. A **Pet House** is useful for managing your new companion, although the trophy focuses on successfully obtaining a pet rather than building a particular structure. Another option becomes available through the Ant Queens. Befriending an Ant Queen with her appropriate non-poisonous offering rewards you with a Baby Ant pet. This can also satisfy the trophy requirement while contributing toward Royal Arrangements. Once you've obtained a pet, you don't need to complete additional objectives to earn Friends in Low Places. You've spent most of Grounded fighting insects considerably larger than yourself. Fortunately, not every creature in the backyard wants to eat you. Some just want a snack and a new best friend.

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**Score a basket through a Basketball Hoop from more than 40 cm away.** From Downtown is a precision-based trophy that requires throwing an object through a player-built Basketball Hoop from a considerable distance. The easiest approach is to construct a hoop near an elevated position so you can throw toward it from above. First, unlock the Basketball Hoop recipe and gather the following materials: - **2 Web Fiber** - **2 Grass Planks** - **1 Weed Stem** - **5 Clay** You'll also need something to throw. A crafted Basketball works, but **Pebblets can also be used**, allowing you to attempt the trophy without crafting a special ball. One useful location is near the **Oak Tree and Koi Pond**, where the terrain provides elevated positions overlooking relatively open ground. Place your Basketball Hoop in a clear area, ensuring there's enough space for the object to pass through the basket. Move to a position more than 40 cm away from the hoop. Use a waypoint or marker to help measure the distance, and aim for approximately **41–45 cm** to give yourself a small margin. Equip your throwable object, then hold **R1** to prepare a throw. Aim slightly above the hoop to account for the object's downward trajectory. Release R1 and attempt to send the object cleanly through the basket. The trophy unlocks immediately after a successful shot from the required distance.

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**Using an elevated throwing position makes this trophy considerably easier.** Try placing the hoop below a ledge and throwing from higher ground rather than attempting a long-distance shot across perfectly flat terrain. One strategy is to position the hoop near the Oak Tree's juice box and throw from an elevated section of the nearby straw. Jump just before releasing your throw to gain additional height and improve the trajectory. Bring several Pebblets so you can attempt multiple shots without constantly retrieving the same object. If your throws consistently fall short, aim higher or move slightly closer while remaining beyond the required 40 cm. If they're overshooting, lower your aim and adjust gradually. You can also build multiple hoops near one another to increase your chances of landing a successful shot. The game doesn't require a particular ball, only a valid basket from the necessary distance. This trophy can be earned solo or cooperatively, but you'll need to make the successful throw yourself. You've survived giant spiders, explored secret laboratories, and learned to build weapons from insect remains. Now the backyard demands something truly challenging. A 40-centimeter basketball shot. Somewhere, an NBA scout is probably watching.

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**Upgrade a Tier 3 weapon or armor piece to its maximum level at a Smithing Station.** Glob Job is an equipment-upgrade trophy that requires fully improving one eligible Tier 3 item. You'll first need a **Smithing Station**, which becomes available through the game's equipment progression system. Next, craft a Tier 3 weapon or armor piece. Antlion Armor, Termite Armor, and other Tier 3 equipment are suitable options. For the easiest approach, choose **one piece of Tier 3 armor**, since armor upgrades require Plating rather than the Globs and Jewels needed for high-level weapons. Use the Smithing Station to upgrade your selected armor piece through the available levels. The upgrade materials are divided into three categories: - **Brittle Plating:** Used for Levels 1–5. - **Sturdy Plating:** Used for Levels 6–7. - **Supreme Plating:** Used for Levels 8–9. You'll need to obtain the relevant BURG.L Chips and purchase advanced smithing recipes to craft the higher-tier materials. The **Black Anthill BURG.L Chip** unlocks important intermediate upgrades, while the **Stump BURG.L Chip** provides access to advanced upgrade recipes needed for the final levels. Once you've gathered the necessary materials, continue upgrading your Tier 3 armor until it reaches **Level 9**, the maximum level in a standard playthrough. The trophy unlocks immediately after completing the final upgrade.

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**Upgrading Tier 3 armor is generally easier than upgrading a weapon for this trophy.** Armor requires Plating, while weapons eventually need valuable Jewels made with additional resources, including Twinkling Shells. You can obtain Supreme Marble from resource nodes in advanced areas of the backyard and process it into Supreme Plating after unlocking the appropriate recipe. If you're having trouble finding enough upgrade materials, explore the upper yard, Stump Lab, and other late-game locations. Consider upgrading a piece of armor you regularly use rather than crafting something solely for the trophy. The improved defense and durability will be useful against powerful enemies, including the Mantis, Wasp Queen, and Infected Broodmother. You only need to maximize **one eligible Tier 3 item**, not your entire equipment collection. There are no difficulty restrictions, and the trophy can be earned before entering New Game+. You've spent hours fighting insects to collect materials for better equipment. Now you're spending even more materials to upgrade that equipment. At least the next spider you encounter might have a slightly harder time eating you.

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**Unlock your first Mutation.** Mutations are passive abilities that provide useful bonuses to your character, including improved stamina, increased damage, faster movement, and better defensive capabilities. Unlike ordinary equipment upgrades, many Mutations unlock automatically after performing particular actions repeatedly. You can obtain your first Mutation very early in the game by completing a simple activity. One of the easiest methods is to **chop down blades of grass using a Pebblet Axe**. Craft the axe using basic resources found near your starting location, then begin cutting down grass. Continue chopping until you unlock the first level of the **Grass Master** Mutation. The trophy unlocks automatically when you obtain your first Mutation. Alternatively, you can unlock other Mutations by performing actions such as using particular weapon types, discovering landmarks, or repeatedly exhausting your stamina. You only need to unlock one Mutation for this trophy.

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**Grass Master is an excellent early Mutation because cutting grass is something you'll already be doing for crafting and base construction.** If you're gathering Grass Planks to build your first shelter, you'll naturally make progress toward unlocking it. After obtaining a Mutation, open your character's Mutation menu to equip it. Mutations must be equipped to provide their benefits, and you initially have a limited number of active slots. You can increase the number of available Mutation slots through upgrades purchased from the Science Shop. As you progress, experiment with different combinations that support your preferred playstyle. For example, combat-focused Mutations can improve damage and blocking, while exploration-focused Mutations can increase movement speed. Although Growing Pains only requires unlocking one Mutation, developing several useful abilities will make the rest of the Platinum journey easier. There are no missable requirements or difficulty restrictions associated with this trophy. You're barely tall enough to see over a pebble, yet somehow you're developing extraordinary abilities just by chopping grass. At this rate, the backyard's insects should probably start worrying about you.

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**Sit in a Chair that you've constructed in your base.** Lounging Around is a simple crafting trophy that can be earned relatively early in Grounded. First, you'll need to unlock a Chair recipe. One of the easiest options is the standard **Chair**, which becomes available after analyzing Red Ant Parts. Red Ants are commonly found throughout the lower yard, particularly near the Red Anthill west of the Mysterious Machine. Defeat a few Red Ants, collect their parts, and analyze them at a nearby Field Station to unlock the recipe. To craft a standard Chair, you'll need: - **5 Sprigs** - **1 Grass Plank** - **4 Crude Rope** - **2 Red Ant Parts** Once you've collected the materials, open the building menu and select the Chair from the available furniture options. Place it anywhere you have enough room, preferably inside your base. After construction is complete, approach the Chair and press **Square** to sit down. The trophy unlocks immediately after your character sits in the Chair.

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**Build your Chair inside your main base rather than placing it randomly in the backyard.** Furniture contributes toward your base's coziness, which becomes important for the Chillax trophy later. You'll eventually need to reach **Coziness Level 5**, so decorating your base early can reduce the amount of construction required during cleanup. Consider placing your Chair near a workbench, storage containers, and other useful crafting stations. There's no requirement to remain seated for a particular amount of time. Simply interacting with the Chair is enough. Any eligible Chair should work, so you don't need to craft the standard version if you've already unlocked another option. This trophy has no difficulty restrictions and can be earned during solo or cooperative gameplay. After surviving attacks from giant insects, exploring dangerous laboratories, and gathering enough supplies to build a small fortress, you've finally earned a moment of relaxation. Sometimes the greatest achievement in Grounded is simply finding somewhere comfortable to sit. Preferably somewhere the spiders can't reach.

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**Defeat the Hedge Broodmother optional boss.** Mom Genes is awarded for defeating the **Hedge Broodmother**, a powerful spider boss hidden deep within the Hedge. Unlike the spiders encountered during ordinary exploration, this boss must be deliberately summoned using a special item called the **Broodmother BLT**. First, locate the Broodmother BLT recipe inside a hidden Hedge Lab Outpost. The outpost can be reached by exploring the elevated branches and mushroom pathways near the Hedge Lab. Once you've obtained the recipe, use an Oven to craft the Broodmother BLT with the following ingredients: - **2 Bombardier Parts** - **2 Ladybug Parts** - **1 Thistle Needle** After crafting the item, travel to the large **Frisbee in the Hedge**. Nearby, you'll find a cave entrance surrounded by spider webs. Enter the tunnel and follow it into the Broodmother's lair. Approach the eggs at the back of the arena and interact with them using your Broodmother BLT to summon the boss. Defeat the Hedge Broodmother to unlock the trophy.

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**Bring upgraded Tier 3 armor and a weapon that deals Spicy and Slashing damage.** The Hedge Broodmother is particularly vulnerable to these damage types, making the **Spicy Coaltana** an excellent weapon choice. Prepare plenty of healing supplies, preferably Beefy Smoothies, and equip useful combat Mutations before starting the encounter. The Broodmother uses powerful bites, lunging attacks, and multi-hit combinations. Watch carefully for the delayed final strike in her longer attack sequences, as blocking too early can leave you vulnerable. She also summons Spiderlings and Orb Weaver Juniors during the fight. Eliminate smaller spiders when they begin overwhelming you, then return your attention to the Broodmother. The **Mithridatism Mutation**, obtained by defeating Wolf Spiders, provides useful poison resistance, although it doesn't eliminate every dangerous status effect. Perfect blocking is particularly valuable because the boss can inflict severe damage when her attacks connect. Create a manual save before summoning her so you can retry without unnecessarily losing resources. Defeating the Hedge Broodmother also unlocks the **Mom Genes Mutation**, which gives your attacks a chance to summon a friendly Spiderling. You'll eventually need to defeat this boss as part of the requirements for Super Win and the Platinum trophy. The Hedge Broodmother is one of the most terrifying creatures in Grounded. Fortunately, Kratos isn't here to make things worse. Unfortunately, you're approximately the size of her next meal.

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**Find and defeat Director Schmector inside the secret laboratory beneath Castle Moldorc.** Ominent Schmominent is awarded for defeating Director Schmector, an optional boss encountered during the later stages of Grounded. First, progress through the main story until you've defeated the Mant and found **Dr. Wendell Tully** inside the Undershed Lab. You'll need Dr. Tully accompanying you to access the secret laboratory. Travel to **Castle Moldorc**, the enormous green castle playset located east of the upper yard, overlooking the pond. The castle is separated from the surrounding terrain, so you'll need to construct a bridge or elevated platforms to reach it. Once inside the playset, enter through the castle's mouth and descend into the opening leading toward the hidden laboratory. Approach the sealed laboratory entrance with Dr. Tully. His presence allows you to open the door. Explore the facility until you reach Director Schmector's chamber. Activate the encounter to begin the boss fight. Director Schmector controls a powerful robotic machine that uses electrical attacks, summoned enemies, and environmental hazards. Defeat his robot to unlock Ominent Schmominent. You'll also obtain the **Ominent Data Disk**, which contributes toward the game's complete ending and 100% requirements.

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**Bring a heavily upgraded weapon dealing Sour and Busting damage.** A Sour-enhanced Black Ox Hammer is an excellent option because Director Schmector is vulnerable to both damage types. During the fight, watch for bouncing electrical projectiles and powerful area attacks. When the arena's corner turrets and rotating lasers activate, move into safe positions rather than attacking recklessly. The back of the arena can provide opportunities to avoid the rotating green lasers. Director Schmector also summons Fire Ants to interfere with your attacks. Eliminate these enemies when necessary before returning your attention to the boss. Bring strong Tier 3 armor and plenty of Beefy Smoothies to survive the later phases. **Scan Director Schmector with your PEEP.R before defeating him** to avoid overlooking his Creature Card. This encounter is also required for Super Win, so complete it before pursuing the 100% Report Card. Defeating Director Schmector contributes to unlocking Grounded's more complete story ending. After battling giant spiders, dangerous insects, and mysterious laboratory experiments, you've finally discovered one of the people responsible for everything. Unfortunately, he's hiding behind a heavily armed robot. Scientists really need to stop building these things.

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**Consume five Beefy Smoothies made from memorized recipes.** Protein Shake is a crafting trophy that requires preparing and drinking five Beefy Smoothies. Smoothies are consumable items that provide healing and additional benefits depending on their ingredients and base. To create Beefy Smoothies, you'll need **Muscle Sprouts**, which become accessible after completing the Pond Lab. Inside the Pond Lab's Biodome, you'll discover Muscle Sprouts growing around the interior. There are approximately **30 Muscle Sprouts** available to collect, providing more than enough materials for this trophy. After collecting at least five, return to your base or another location containing a Smoothie Station. If you haven't built one yet, unlock its recipe by analyzing an Acorn Top, then gather the necessary crafting materials. Interact with the Smoothie Station and select one of your available memorized smoothie recipes. Choose a recipe for which you have enough ingredients to prepare five servings. Before crafting, press **R2** to change the smoothie base to **Muscle Sprouts**, creating the Beefy version. Craft five Beefy Smoothies using your selected memorized recipe. Open your inventory and consume all five. The trophy unlocks after drinking the fifth qualifying smoothie.

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**Soothing Syrup is a convenient recipe for this trophy** because its ingredients, Algae and Mushroom, are relatively easy to obtain. Make sure you're selecting a memorized recipe rather than creating an unregistered custom combination. Most importantly, check that **Muscle Sprouts are selected as the base** before crafting. Normal smoothies made with Grub Sludge or other bases won't satisfy the Beefy requirement. You don't need five different recipes. Creating and consuming five Beefy servings from the same memorized recipe is sufficient. If you've already collected the Muscle Sprouts from the Biodome, they can regrow over time, allowing you to return for more. Beefy Smoothies are also valuable healing items for difficult boss encounters, so consider crafting additional servings before fighting the Mantis, Wasp Queen, or Infected Broodmother. There are no difficulty restrictions, and the trophy can be earned during your first playthrough. You've fought enormous insects, explored underwater laboratories, and harvested mysterious plants from a secret research facility. Now you're turning everything into protein shakes. At least somebody in this backyard is taking nutrition seriously.

How to Unlock

**Analyze 15 different resources using a Resource Analyzer.** Resourceful is an early-game trophy that encourages you to research the materials you discover throughout the backyard. Resource Analyzers are found inside Field Stations and laboratories, including the first Field Station you'll encounter shortly after beginning the game. As you explore, collect unfamiliar materials such as Sprigs, Plant Fiber, Pebblets, Sap, Clover Leaves, Acorn Shells, and insect parts. When you acquire an item that hasn't been analyzed, it will be marked as **Unanalyzed** in your inventory. Return to a Resource Analyzer, interact with it, and select one of these materials to research. Each successful analysis reveals useful crafting recipes and awards Brainpower experience. Continue until you've analyzed **15 different resources** to unlock the trophy. Analyzing an item doesn't consume it, so you can continue using the material for crafting afterward.

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**Analyze every unfamiliar resource you collect rather than saving everything for later.** Resource Analyzers initially have three charges, which regenerate over time. If you've used all available charges, explore the backyard while waiting or visit another Field Station. Collect insect parts whenever you defeat a new creature, as these often unlock weapons, armor, and crafting stations. Analyzing resources also contributes toward **Shrinky and the Brain**, which requires reaching Brainpower Level 10. This trophy has no difficulty restriction and can be earned early in your first playthrough. The backyard is filled with strange discoveries, and apparently every stick, pebble, and insect leg deserves scientific investigation. It's a good thing BURG.L isn't charging tuition.

How to Unlock

**Reach Brainpower Level 10 by analyzing resources.** Shrinky and the Brain is a progression trophy that rewards you for researching the materials and resources found throughout Grounded. Brainpower represents your character's scientific knowledge and increases whenever you analyze a new resource. To begin, locate a **Resource Analyzer** inside any Field Station or laboratory. Collect unfamiliar materials while exploring the backyard, including insect parts, plants, mushrooms, crafting materials, and other resources. Items that haven't been analyzed are marked with an **Unanalyzed** indicator in your inventory. Interact with a Resource Analyzer and select one of these materials to research. Each successful analysis grants Brainpower experience and may unlock additional crafting recipes. Continue analyzing different resources until your Brainpower reaches **Level 10**. The trophy unlocks automatically upon reaching the required level.

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**Analyze every unfamiliar resource as soon as you discover it.** Resource Analyzers have three charges that regenerate over time, so you may need to visit multiple Field Stations or return later to continue researching. New insect parts are particularly valuable because they often unlock useful weapons, armor, and crafting equipment. Explore different regions of the backyard to discover materials unavailable near your starting location. Reaching Level 10 shouldn't require extensive grinding if you've been analyzing resources consistently. You'll also earn progress toward **Resourceful**, which requires analyzing 15 different materials. Brainpower progression is important for Super Win, so continue researching new materials even after this trophy unlocks. There are no difficulty restrictions, and the trophy can be earned during solo or cooperative gameplay. You've been shrunk to the size of an insect, but apparently your brain is still capable of some impressive scientific achievements. Who knew collecting bug legs and examining mushrooms could make you a genius?

How to Unlock

**Craft a batch of Tier 3 arrows.** Splinter Master is a crafting trophy that requires producing Tier 3 ammunition. The easiest option is **Splinter Arrows**, which become available after discovering and analyzing Wooden Splinters. You'll need the following materials: - **5 Wooden Splinters** - **2 Dust Mite Fuzz** Wooden Splinters can be harvested from wooden structures throughout the upper yard. One reliable location is the **Woodpile**, where you'll find numerous splinters embedded in the surrounding wood. You'll need a **Tier 3 axe**, such as the Termite Axe, to harvest them. Dust Mites can be found on the doormat outside the Shed in the upper yard. These small insects attack in groups, so bring a suitable weapon and eliminate them before collecting their Fuzz. Once you've collected the materials, analyze a Wooden Splinter at a Resource Analyzer if you haven't already unlocked the recipe. Open your crafting menu, locate **Splinter Arrows**, and craft a batch. The trophy unlocks immediately after successfully crafting the Tier 3 ammunition.

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**Wait until you have a Tier 3 axe before attempting this trophy.** Although the Shed area can be reached earlier, harvesting Wooden Splinters requires stronger equipment. The Termite Axe is a useful investment because it also allows you to collect other advanced resources throughout the backyard. If you're struggling against Dust Mites, use a ranged weapon or upgraded melee equipment to defeat them without taking unnecessary damage. You don't need to fire the arrows or defeat an enemy with them. Crafting them is sufficient. Keep the arrows afterward because they're useful against flying enemies and can help with **Aim Small**, which requires killing a flying insect from more than 30 cm away. There are no difficulty restrictions, and the trophy can be earned during your first playthrough. You've spent hours collecting sticks, insect parts, and mysterious materials to create increasingly powerful weapons. Now you've discovered that sharpened pieces of wood make excellent ammunition. Sometimes the simplest inventions are the most effective.

How to Unlock

**Plug the leaking Haze canister using Chewing Gum.** Sticky Hands requires you to stop the poisonous gas leaking from the enormous Weed Killer canister in the southwestern section of the backyard. The Haze is initially filled with toxic gas, so bring a **Gas Mask** before exploring the area. You'll also need a **Tier 2 shovel**, such as the Black Ant Shovel, to harvest Chewing Gum. One convenient place to find Gum Nuggets is underneath the nearby porch bench. Look for a piece of gum stuck to the underside and use your shovel to break it apart. Once you've collected at least one Gum Nugget, travel toward the large Weed Killer canister in the Haze. Locate the bench and surrounding structures that provide access to the canister, then climb toward its upper section. Follow the canister's nozzle until you reach the small crack releasing poisonous gas. Approach the opening and interact with it to plug the leak using your Gum Nugget. The trophy unlocks immediately after successfully sealing the canister.

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**Be prepared for the permanent changes caused by plugging the Haze.** Stopping the gas removes the environmental hazard from the area, making exploration considerably easier. However, it also allows the fungal infection to spread throughout the backyard. As a result, infected creatures begin appearing in additional locations, including dangerous **Infected Wolf Spiders** near the Oak Tree. Consider completing any exploration you want to do in the original backyard environment before plugging the canister. You don't need to complete the Haze Lab to earn Sticky Hands, and there are no difficulty restrictions. If you haven't acquired a Tier 2 shovel yet, defeat Black Ants around the Picnic Table or Sandbox and analyze their materials to unlock the necessary crafting recipes. The trophy only requires plugging the leak, not defeating the infected creatures that appear afterward. You've spent hours avoiding an enormous cloud of poisonous gas. Fortunately, the solution is surprisingly simple. A single piece of chewing gum. Whoever designed this pesticide canister clearly underestimated the engineering capabilities of tiny teenagers.

How to Unlock

**Duplicate any item using the Super Duper machine inside the Oak Lab.** Super Dupe is a straightforward trophy that requires creating a copy of an item using Raw Science. The **Super Duper** is located inside the Oak Lab, near BURG.L. However, the machine cannot be used until you've collected and installed a Duper Disc. The easiest disc to obtain is **Duper Disc 1**, found near the Super Chip at the end of the Hedge Lab. After collecting it, return to the Oak Lab and insert the disc into the Super Duper to activate the machine. Once activated, follow these steps: 1. Interact with the Super Duper machine. 2. Open your inventory through its duplication menu. 3. Select an inexpensive item, such as a Mushroom. 4. Make sure you have enough **Raw Science** to cover the duplication cost. 5. Confirm the duplication and allow the process to finish. 6. Collect your duplicated item. The trophy unlocks immediately after successfully duplicating an item. You don't need to duplicate a rare weapon, upgraded equipment, or anything particularly valuable.

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**Duplicate a basic Mushroom for approximately 100 Raw Science.** This is one of the cheapest and easiest methods. Additional Duper Discs are located in the Pond Lab and Haze Lab. These increase the machine's Raw Science processing limit, allowing you to duplicate more expensive items. However, you only need the first disc and one affordable item for this trophy. The Super Duper becomes particularly useful later when you need additional boss materials, rare crafting ingredients, or duplicate equipment for cooperative players. Duplicated weapons and armor retain their existing upgrades, making the machine valuable beyond this simple trophy requirement. There are no difficulty restrictions, and you can earn Super Dupe during your first playthrough. You've spent hours gathering materials and fighting dangerous insects to obtain valuable equipment. Now you've discovered a machine that can duplicate almost anything. If only it could duplicate your courage before another Wolf Spider encounter.

How to Unlock

**Enter Photo Mode for the first time.** Underexposed is one of the easiest trophies in Grounded and can be earned almost immediately after beginning the game. Photo Mode allows you to pause the action and capture screenshots of your character, the environment, and the enormous creatures inhabiting the backyard. You don't need to unlock any special equipment, complete a laboratory, or advance the story to access this feature. Follow these steps: 1. Start the game and gain control of your character. 2. Hold **Down on the D-pad** to open the radial menu. 3. Locate the **camera icon** representing Photo Mode. 4. Select the camera icon to enter Photo Mode. 5. The trophy will unlock as soon as Photo Mode opens. You don't need to take an actual screenshot or save a photograph. Simply accessing the mode satisfies the requirement.

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**Earn this trophy during the opening minutes of your first playthrough.** Photo Mode is available early, making this an easy achievement to complete before tackling the more demanding objectives. You can also use Photo Mode to capture impressive views of the backyard, your constructed bases, and the giant insects you encounter. However, Photo Mode isn't required for any other trophy, and you don't need to photograph specific creatures or locations. There are no difficulty restrictions, and the trophy can be earned during solo or cooperative gameplay. You've been shrunk to the size of an insect and stranded in a backyard filled with enormous predators. Naturally, your first instinct should be to take some pictures. At least you'll have photographic evidence when nobody believes your story.

How to Unlock

**Ride a player-built Zipline longer than 100 cm.** Web Master requires you to construct and ride a Zipline that stretches more than 100 cm across the backyard. You'll first need to unlock the **Zipline Anchor** recipe. After completing the Hedge Lab, return its BURG.L Chip to BURG.L at the Oak Lab and purchase the Zipline upgrade from the Science Shop. Once you've unlocked the recipe, gather the required materials and construct two Zipline Anchors. Place the first anchor somewhere elevated, such as a rooftop, platform, or high section of terrain. Position the second anchor at least **100 cm away**, preferably slightly lower than the first so you can travel downhill. Use a waypoint marker to check the distance between the two locations. After placing both anchors, connect them using the required amount of **Silk Rope**. Silk Rope can be produced from Web Fiber using a Spinning Wheel. Once the Zipline is connected, interact with the higher anchor to begin traveling along it. Ride the Zipline for the required distance to unlock the trophy.

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**Build your Zipline slightly longer than 100 cm to avoid falling short of the requirement.** A distance of approximately 110 cm provides a comfortable margin. One convenient option is the route between the Picnic Table and Sandbox, where the elevated terrain makes a long Zipline relatively easy to establish. Make sure the starting anchor is positioned high enough for the line to function properly. If the Zipline isn't usable, check whether the connecting path is obstructed or the anchors need repositioning. You don't need to construct a complicated transportation network. One qualifying Zipline is sufficient. Long Ziplines are also useful for traveling between your base and distant resource-gathering locations, so consider placing yours somewhere practical. The trophy can be earned on any difficulty, either solo or cooperatively. You've spent hours navigating an enormous backyard while dodging insects and climbing blades of grass. Now you've discovered a much faster transportation system. Unfortunately, it involves voluntarily hanging from a strand of spider silk.