Where to find potato bugs in Grounded 2: the covert tunnels and shaded leaf litter where these clawed critters hide, awaiting a daring passerby.
Where to find potato bug locations in Grounded 2
You’ll find most potato bugs in the Veggie Garden region, especially in the central area west of the chard patch near the Hammer point of interest, where roughly nine to ten can spawn. A couple more appear around the greenhouse, with one to the east and another to the south beside some dirt bags, while an extra spawn waits along the western edge of the pumpkin patch among spiders and larvae.
You’ll run across several potato bugs in Grounded 2‘s Veggie Garden map, roughly nine or 10. Most of them are in the central part of the region, west of the chard patch where you can find ladybug eggs and near the Hammer point of interest.
We also found two potato bugs in the greenhouse area, one to the east of the structure and one to the south, as you approach the bags of dirt.
How to kill potato bugs effectively in Grounded 2
Potato bugs in Grounded 2 are tough early foes, but exploiting their weaknesses makes them manageable.
Key Weaknesses
They take extra damage from smashing and fresh attacks. Their legs are the only weak point, so slash there with compatible weapons.
Best Weapons
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Bows with mint arrows for safe ranged fresh damage.
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Glacial Sting staff to freeze them from afar, then close in with a two-handed club.
Fight Strategy
Dodge or block their strong lunging tackle, which covers distance and hurts a lot. Wait for them to retract legs defensively-this opens time to reposition or heal. After freezing, smash relentlessly; repeat as needed since drops like heads are RNG-based.
Best weapons and upgrades for fighting potato bugs
Potato bugs in Grounded 2 are vulnerable to smashing and fresh damage, so prioritize weapons and upgrades that exploit their leg weak points.
Top Weapons
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Mint Arrow Bows: Deliver fresh damage safely from range; upgrade with greater mint arrows for more buildup.
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Glacial Sting Staff: Freezes them for easy follow-ups; pair with charged shots to lock them down.
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Two-Handed Clubs: Ideal for smashing post-freeze; Insect Hammer upgrades boost raw power against armored foes.
Key Upgrades
Focus on tier-2/3 enhancements using potato parts: higher damage multipliers (20%+ on bows), freeze duration on staffs, and smash crit chance on clubs. Potato Beetle Armor set adds Tang resistance and fighter aggro perks, unlocked via analyzing drops.
