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Grounded

All Mutations Effects

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Scott Peers

This page details everything you need to know about how to acquire mutations in Grounded. We’ll cover all mutations purchased from ASL Terminals, and all mutations which are unlocked by performing specific actions in the yard.

Mutations Purchased from ASL Terminals

The below mutations can be purchased from ASL Terminals after speaking with BURG.L in the Oak Lab. You’ll have access to Meat Shield by default, but you’ll need to find the Red Anthill BURG.L Chip to unlock Buff Lungs, and the Hedge Lab BURG.L Chip to unlock Daredevil.

Icon Mutation Description Effects Cost
T_UI_Mut_StaminaBuff.png Buff Lungs You inhale and your cells burn bright with an enhanced energy capacity. Increases Stamina by 50. 3000 Raw Science (requires Red Anthill BURG.L Chip)
T_UI_Mut_Daredevil.png Daredevil Powered by a perpetual flow of adrenaline as you skitter and leap through the yard, risk assessment has no place in your moment to moment thoughts. Repeated trial and error lets you take leaps of faith with confidence. Reduces Fall Damage by 50%. A fall that would otherwise be fatal will instead leave the player at 1HP. 3000 Raw Science (requires Hedge Lab BURG.L Chip)
T_UI_Mut_Meat.png Meat Shield Your size to meat ratio is off the charts and you take hits like a champ. Increases Max Health by 30. 3000 Raw Science (available by default)

Mutations Unlocked By Actions

Unlike the three mutations above, those listed in the below table can only be unlocked by performing specific actions. Many of these relate to killing various bugs in different ways, such as with your fists, with a spear, an axe, a hammer, a bow, etc. Others require you to perform specific tasks such as busting open rocks or cutting blades of grass. There are also some mutations which are unlocked when you explore different landmarks or kill specific named bugs.

(1 of 2) The Meat Shield mutation can be purchased from an ASL Terminal by default, but the other purchasable mutations require specific BURG.L chips first.

The Meat Shield mutation can be purchased from an ASL Terminal by default, but the other purchasable mutations require specific BURG.L chips first. (left), You’ll gradually gain most mutations by performing specific actions in the yard. (right)

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Microsoft Game Studios
  • Platforms,
    PC, Steam, XB One, XB X|S
  • Genre
    Survival
  • Guide Release
    26 September 2022
  • Last Updated
    21 November 2023
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Grounded is a survival game published by Oblivion Entertainment. It has been in early access since July 2020, and was fully released on September 27th, 2022.

In this guide, you’ll find information on all essential aspects of the game:

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