Grounded’s August update adds a variety of new content to Obsidian Entertainment’s extremely-popularsurvival game, including a brand new perks system. Under this system, players have the opportunity to unlock 13 different buff-granting Mutations, though exactly what must be done to earn these perks is not made immediately clear. Fortunately, unlocking all of the Mutations inGroundedis fairly straightforward, and this guide has all of the details that fans will need.
To note, many of the Mutations that were added inGrounded’s August content updatehave three distinct tiers, and indeed the perks that they grant increase in power as players unlock the higher levels. That said, meeting the requirements for unlocking the top tiers can be somewhat time consuming, and fans will need to decide for themselves if they are worth the extra effort.
Grounded: How to Unlock All Mutations
Buff Lungs:
Description: You inhale and your cells burn bright with an enhanced energy capacity. (Increases maximum stamina.)
Grass Master:
Like an insatiable lumberjack you’re becoming a living lawn mower. Your intimate knowledge of chopping grass allows you to topple them with increasing ease.
Rock Cracker:
A path of destruction is left in your wake and it’s clear that busting makes you feel good. Your little arms bring hammers down with an ever-growing efficiency.
Ant-nihilator:
The ant has become a familiar threat, and you begin to know your enemy inside and out. Death and devastation greet all ants that face you. (Tier 1 and 2 increase damage dealt to ants. Tier 3 reduces damage taken from ants.)
Lil Fist:
Your tiny limbs flail and crash upon foe after foe. With every swing these bitty bones of yours harden and muscles tighten.
Coup de Grass:
Discovering a beacon of hope in the darkness lifts your will to survive. Bursts of inspiration flash before your eyes in the heat of battle as you land blows one can only describe as lucky. (Makes it more likely for aGroundedplayerto deliver a critical hit.)
Juicy:
Like a true bookworm, you can’t resist a wall of text. A encyclopedic knowledge of beverage ingredients enriches you. (Makes it so that a player does not need toeat and drink inGroundedas often.)
Natural Explorer:
With each landmark found you gain a better understanding of the lay of the land. Your tiny feet traverse the yard like it’s the back of your hand. (Increases a player’s movement speed.)
Cardio Fan:
Exhausting your tiny body over and over again, your cells adopt a more efficient respiration process. (Increases stamina regeneration.)
Reliable Friend:
Life in the lawn is filled with narrow escapes and you’ve been right there for all of it. Your muscle memory, mixed with hope and determination, makes a harrowing rescue all the more probable. (Increases revive speed.)
Sharpshooter:
A film crawls across the surface of your eyes, allowing you to focus with deadly clarity. Deal increased damage with all bow type weapons.
Meat Shield:
Your size to meat ratio is off the charts and you take hits like a champ. (Increases maximum health.)
Fresh Defense:
A plume of mint dust envelopes you and sends a cool wave rippling through your skin. Cells activate a freshness layer to combat the sting of all that stinks and burns.
While players can not use all of the Mutations detailed above simultaneously, the ability to equip three of them at once can certainly have a major impact on the overall efficacy of a character. Indeed, fans that select the right perks should have a much easier time dealing withGrounded’s ladybugs, harvesting resources, and generally surviving in the yard.
Groundedis in early access on PC and Xbox One.
