The first thing many players will notice when they drop into Grounded is just how many crafting recipes there really are. As players explore the vast backyard before them, they’ll begin to uncover a wide array of resources. Some of these resources are much more valuable than others and some can be difficult to find if players don’t know exactly where to look. A good example is the Acid Gland, a seemingly inconspicuous item that is used in only a few recipes overall.
The Acid Gland can give players the ability to craft and use the Cookery and is also a main component in the Larva Blade, a fairly useful weapon in the earliest parts of the game. The following guide will show players all the places they can find an Acid Gland in Grounded and exactly what it’s used for.
Updated April 23rd, 2024 by Russ Boswell: Players who are marking their way through the early game in Grounded will want to get their hands on a special item called an Acid Gland. This material is a main component in some of the best early-game upgrades and is required for players to make certain weapons and structures. Thankfully, finding an Acid Gland is pretty simple if players know where to look. To better showcase where to find Acid Glands in Grounded, the following guide now includes a companion video.
Where To Find Acid Glands In Grounded
The Acid Gland is a resource that only drops from specific (usually aggressive) enemies. Players that are looking to get their hands on as many Acid Glands as possible should target the following list of enemies.
Acid Glands can drop from:
- Red Soldier Ants
- Larva
- Ladybird Larva
- Infected Larva
- Termite
Red Soldier Ants and Termites can be particularly punishing to players early on, so players should avoid them until they have the proper weapons and armor. Ladybird Larva and Infected Larva are upgraded variants of the already dangerous foes, so players should also try to avoid them if they can. This leaves Larva as the “easiest” of the list to tackle early on. That said, Larva are still pretty dangerous to players just starting out, although they do have a significantly smaller health pool compared to the other creatures on this list. Players should try to piece together some armor and maybe even a bow to help them keep range from the aggressive creatures.
What Are Acid Glands Used For?
Acid Glands are only used in a few recipes but one of them can be pretty prominent for players that like the cooking aspect of Grounded. The Acid Gland can be pieced together with other materials to produce the Cookery, a special utility buildable that will help players craft recipes that can offer up additional buffs and health regeneration. It’s also a main component in the Larva Blade, which is a fast dagger-like weapon that can be pretty solid in the early game. Those that want to craft Bounce Webs (which can help reach higher areas and hop over obstacles) will also want to get their hands on Acid Glands as they’re used to make Bug Rubber (which is needed to craft the Bounce Web itself). Here’s a look at each item that can be made with the resource.
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Cookery Recipe |
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Larva Blade Recipe |
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Red Ant Armguards Recipe |
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