Armor Up!
In Grounded it is a good idea to know which armor to use, and when. There are times where you’ll need something that will let you haul more items, or move a lot faster when you run! Each piece of armor and clothing has a benefit. There are some individual items, but most are currently armor sets. Here is a breakdown of everything we know so far of what’s currently available in the game. The article is excluding creative mode items and focusing entirely on what can be made in the game. This article will be updated periodically when new items are released and discovered. For now, you can check out what’s below and our Grounded survival tips & tricks. You can also head to our homepage at lordsofgaming.net for more guides and how-to articles on Grounded such as how to get a level two hatchet!
A key note about the armor sets, the buffs provided with them work on an individual basis and can stack. For example, the Ant Armor set helps with hauling materials. Without the armor, you can only haul 5 grass or weed stems. With one piece of Ant Armor on, you can carry 6 instead. With all 3 armor pieces on, you can carry a total of 8 grass or weed stems!
Basic crafting materials to keep an eye out for in the backyard!
- Mite Fuzz
- Plant Fiber
- Clover leafs
- Sap
- Grubs
- Sprigs
- Dry Grass Chunks
- Flower Petals
- Berries
Tier One Armor & Clothing
Once you’ve spent some time in Grounded, it will be easy to acquire many of these items. Most you can actually acquire very early on in the game. Knowing which ones to use will be extremely helpful in your survival and experience. You need to make sure that you have a workbench as well to craft these items. They cannot be crafted on the spot out in the backyard.
Aphid Slippers
Aphid Slippers are a fun item to use! They come with a buff called “The Quickness” which allows you to move much faster while sprinting.
“A Pair of slippers made from slippery aphid meat. Not very effective defensively, but makes you run like the dickens.”
- +The Quickness – Run faster
- Defense – Minimal
- x2 Raw Aphid Meat
- x10 Mite Fuzz
Eyepatch
The good ol’ eyepatch! Wanting to embody your swashbuckling adventure through a mysterious forest? Look no further.
“Whether it’s for an injury, strategy, or just plain fashion, this eyepatch will do the job.”
- +Attack – Attacks do more damage
- Defense – Minimal
- x1 Woven Fiber
- x2 Fiber Bandage
- x1 Sap
Mite Hat
Even though it’s the middle of summer ( I think?) in Grounded, why not outfit that mitt of yours with the Mite Hat! Perfect for the Canadian out there, just saying!
“A fuzzy, stylish hat that increases stamina efficiency.”
- +Hyperstamina – Regain stamina faster
- Defense – Mild
- x5 Mite Fuzz
- x5 Grub Hide
Gas Mask
The name is pretty self-explanatory. The materials to make it though…? Eww. You have to put it on your FACE!?
“A wearable weevil face that filters hazardous haze.”
- +Gas Guard – Prevents damage from all gas-based attacks and effects
- Defense – Minimal
- x1 Weevil Nose
- x4 Gnat Fuzz
- x2 Woven Fiber
- x1 Stinkbug Parts
Clover Hood
One of the first armor set’s that you will obtain in Grounded. A small amount of defense, but it helps with hunger.
- +Fuller – Stay full longer
- Defense – Mild
- x4 Clover Leaf
- x1 Woven Fiber
Clover Poncho
- +Fuller – Stay full longer
- Defense – Mild
- x6 Clover Leaf
- x3 Woven Fiber
Clover Shin Guards
“Thin, damp leg armor crafted from clovers and plant fiber.”
- +Fuller – Stay full longer
- Defense – Mild
- x3 Clover Leaf
- x2 Woven Fiber
- x2 Sprig
- Total crafting cost for entire Clover armor set – x13 Clover Leaf, x5 Woven Fiber, x2 Sprig
Acorn Face Mask
The acorn armor has a bit more defense than the clover armor. This is a great set to get early on and is easy to obtain. Just smash up a bunch of acorns by the Oaktree!
“A spooky mask made from an acorn that supplies a bonus to maximum health.”
- +Max Health – More max health
- Defense – Mild
- x1 Acorn Shell
- x5 Mite Fuzz
- x3 Woven Fiber
Acorn Chestplate
“Chunky torso protection crafted from acorn shell that supplies a bonus to maximum health.”
- +Max health – More max health
- Defense – Mild
- x3 Acorn Shell
- x6 Clover Leaf
- x4 Woven Fiber
Acorn Leg Plates
“Chunk leg protection crafted from the shards of acorn shell that supplies a bonus to maximum health.”
- +Max Health – More max health
- Defense – Mild
- x2 Acorn Shell
- x4 Sap
- x4 Woven Fiber
- Total crafting cost for entire Acorn armor set – x6 Acorn Shell, x4 Sap, Woven Fiber x11, Clover Leaf x6, Mite Fuzz x5
Ant Helmet
This is the best set to get if you are focusing on a lot of construction. The ant armor set will help you increase the hauling capacity of building materials such as grass and weed stems. It will also disguise you from ants with the full set equipped. Meaning soldier ants will not attack you and you can explore ant hills at your leisure.
“A fearsome kabuto crafted from a miz of ant parts. Increases hauling capacity.”
- +Hauling Strength – Haul more construction material
- Defense – Mild
- x1 Ant Head
- x3 Ant Part
- x5 Mite Fuzz
Ant Arm Guards
” A Spaulder and gauntlet combo crafted from tough ant parts. Increases hauling capacity.”
- +Hauling Strength – Haul more construction material
- Defense – Mild
- x5 Ant Part
- x2 Acid Gland
- x2 Mite Fuzz
Ant Knee Guards
“Sturdy knee guards formed out of ant parts. Increases hauling capacity.”
- +Hauling Strength – Haul more construction material
- Defense – Mild
- x6 Ant Part
- x2 Woven Fiber
- x4 Mite Fuzz
- Total crafting cost for entire Ant armor set – x14 Ant Parts, x1 Ant Head, x2 Woven Fiber, x2 Acid Gland, x11 Mite Fuzz
Grub Goggles
“Stylish goggles crafted from smooth grub hide stipes. Increases maximum stamina with aerodynamics.”
- +Max Stamina – More max stamina
- Defense – Mild
- x3 Grub Hide
- x1 Raw Weevil Meat
Grub Vest
“An aerodynamic vest made from smooth grub hide leather that lends a boost to maximum stamina.”
- +Max Stamina – More max stamina
- Defense – MIld
- x5 Grub Hide
- x2 Grub Goop
- x4 Dry Grass Chunk
Grub Leggings
“Slick and sick grub hide leggings that increase maximum stamina.”
- +Max Stamina – More max stamina
- Defense – Mild
- x4 Grub Hide
- x4 Dry Grass Chunk
- x2 Mite Fuzz
- Total crafting cost for entire Grub armor set – x12 Grub Hide, x1 Raw Weevil Meat, x2 Grub Goop, X8 Dry Grass Chunk, x2 Mite Fuzz
Tier 2 Armor
This is where the armor really steps it up a notch! These will be sets that are much more difficult to craft compared to the tier 1 armor and clothing items.
Ladybug Faceplate
“A terrifying visage crafted from a shard of ladybug shell. Increases blocking strength.”
- +Blocking Strength – Increases the amount of hits you can block before getting stunned
- Defense – Decent
- x1 Ladybug Head
- x2 Ladybug Part
- x3 Berry Leather
Ladybug Chestplate
“Torso armor crafted from shards of ladybug shell. Increases blocking strength.”
- +Blocking Strength – Increases the amount of hits you can block before getting stunned
- Defense – Decent
- x2 Flower Petal
- x4 Ladybug Part
- x4 Berry Leather
Ladybug Shin Guards
“Protective shin armor made from bits of tough, beautiful ladybug shell. Increases blocking strength.”
- +Blocking Strength – Increases the amount of hits you can block before getting stunned
- Defense – Decent
- x5 Ladybug Part
- x4 Berry Leather
- x4 Flower Petal
- Total crafting cost of entire Ladybug Armor set – x11 Ladybug Part, x1 Ladybug Head, x11 Berry Leather, x6 Flower Petal
Spider Hood
“Intimidating headgear pieced together from various spider parts. Adds a bonus to stamina efficiency.”
- +Hyperstamina – Regain stamina faster
- Defense – Decent
- x2 Spider Fang
- x3 Spider Shunk
- x2 Berry Leather
Spider Shoulder Guard
“Fashioned from the hairy rump of an orb weaver, strikes fear into foes and increases stamina efficiency.”
- +Hyperstamina – Regain stamina faster
- Defense – Decent
- x5 Spider Chunk
- x3 Berry Leather
- x4 Spider Silk
Spider Knee Pads
“Shiny and strong kneepads made from various spider pieces. Perfect for out on the field or hunting insects for sport.”
- +Hyperstamina – Regain stamina faster
- Defense – Decent
- x4 Spider Chunk
- x4 Spider Silk
- x2 Berry Leather
- Total cost of entire Spider armor set – x12 Spider Chunk, x8 Spider Silk, x2 Spider Fang, x7 Berry Leather
Bee Face Mask
Disclaimer: This armor set can’t be crafted currently, but a “Rotten” version can be obtained in the game. Bees are not currently implemented in Grounded, yet! Check-in at a later date for more details. The information for this armor set was obtained through creative mode.
An intimidating face mask made of hard to gather materials. Aerodynamic and adds a bonus to sprint distance.
- +Sprint Distance
- Defense – Decent
- x5 Bee Fuzz
- x2 Spider Silk
- x1 Berry Leather
Bee Shoulder Pads
Intense spaulders made form tough bee parts that add an increase to sprint distance.
- +Sprint Distance
- Defense – Decent
- x4 Bee Fuzz
- x1 Bee Stinger
- x4 Berry Leather
Bee Shin Guards
Sleek shin protection crafted from bee parts and adds an increase to sprint distance.
- +Sprint Distance
- Defense – Decent
- x4 Bee Fuzz
- x4 Spider Silk
- x Four Berry Leather
- Total cost for entire Bee armor set – x13 Bee Fuzz, x6 Spider Silk, x1 Bee Stinger, x9 Berry Leather
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