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Players will slowly become stronger against theenemies and hazardous elementsinGrounded 2. This is mostly due to the Mutations mechanic in the game, which gradually unlocks different passive abilities, allowing players to pick and choose the best ones according to need. Each mutation has three tiers, each one adding another effect on top of the previous one. These mutations can be unlocked by doing certain things. Let’s explore how to unlock them all.
All Mutations & How to Unlock Them in Grounded 2
There are 18 Mutations currently available inGrounded 2in early access. Each mutation is divided into four different categories: Fighting Styles, Combat Abilities, Exploration, and Survival. Each one has three tiers, with different challenges that need to be completed to unlock them. Here’s information on all the mutations.
At the start, you’ll only be able to equip two Mutations at a time. To equip more Mutations in Grounded 2, you’ll need to invest Milk Molars in the Max Active Mutations perk.
Allows you to charge a powerful punch and attack insects.
Smasher
Kill 40/100/200 Creatures with Clubs
Adds a bonus stun effect to clubs, allowing players to easily stun larger enemies.
Javelineer
Kill 40/100/200 Creatures with Spears
Allow players to deal bonus damage with Spear Throws and also return some damage received back to attackers.
Assassin
Kill 40/100/200 Creatures with Daggers
Provides more critical hit chance with dash strikes and dual daggers deal additional critical damage.
Blademaster
Kill 40/100/200 Creatures with Swords
Hitting enemies with swords lowers their damage towards you. Your stamina gets temporarily removed as well while striking.
Whittle Wizard
Kill 40/100/200 Creatures with Staves
Enhances all staff elemental attacks and increases critical hit chance against enemies with max status effect buildup.
Defeat the Mysterious Stranger
(After Completing Main Story Quests)
Frenzy lets you build rage on attacks. When enraged, you’ll get a damage bonus on strikes and regenerate health.
Cardio Fan
Deplete Stamina 100/250/500 Times
Increases stamina regeneration speed and lowers the time spent in exhaustion.
Allows you to revive your friends or buggies faster.
Fresh Defense
Eat 1/5/10 Mint Shards
Slows the rate of sizzle burns and reduces damage taken from them, including poisonous gases.
Grants Chill Resistance, Freeze Resistance, and reduced Shatter Damage.
