In Grounded 2, the Workbench is your essential crafting hub, unlocking a wide range of tools, weapons, armor, and consumables crucial for survival. From early-game basics to high-tier gear, each recipe helps you adapt to the backyard’s evolving threats. This guide lists all Workbench crafting recipes by category and tier, making it easy to plan upgrades, manage resources, and maximize your chances of thriving.
All Workbench Crafting Recipes for Resources
Tier I Resources
Brittle Plating (Type 1)
- Required Materials: 1 Sap + 1 Grub Hide
- Application: Reinforces basic armor pieces; ideal for new players.
Brittle Plating (Type 2)
- Crafting Items: 1 Brittle Marble Shard
- Purpose: Strengthens base-level gear for better survivability.
Bug Rubber
- Materials Required: 1 Sap + 1 Acid Gland
- Purpose: Used as a basic sticky compound for various insect-based gear or tools.
Brittle Whetstone (Type 1)
- Recipe: 1 Sap + 1 Larva Spike
- Use: Strengthens weapons slightly in the early stages of progression.
Brittle Whetstone (Type 2)
- Crafted From: 1 Brittle Quartzite Shard
- Role: Used for enhancing melee tools and light weaponry.
Crude Rope
- Recipe Components: 3 Plant Fibers
- Function: A primitive binding material, essential for early crafting projects.
Tier II Resources
Lingonberry Leather
- Crafting Recipe: 3 Lingonberry Chunks
- Usage: Higher-tier leather for tougher gear and later-game upgrades.
Blueberry Leather
- Components Needed: 3 Blueberry Chunks
- Use Case: Tanned material for medium-grade armor sets and upgrades.
All Workbench Crafting Recipes for Consumables
Tier I Consumables
Slime Glow Stick (x3)
- Ingredients: 2 Slime Mold Stalks, 2 Sprigs, 2 Sap
- Used to light dark areas with a glowing effect.
Fiber Healing Wrap
- Crafted with: 1 Sap + 1 Plant Fiber
- Basic health regeneration item for early-game survival.
Water Container (Canteen)
- Components: 3 Grub Hides + 2 Crude Ropes
- Used for carrying clean water for hydration.
Explosive Bratburst
- Ingredients: 1 Red Ant Egg, 2 Spicy Shards, 4 Mite Fangs, 3 Dry Grass Chunks
- Throwable explosive with high damage potential.
Slime Mold Torch
- Materials: 2 Slime Mold Stalks
- A bioluminescent light source with a limited glow.
Standard Torch
- Build using: 2 Sprigs, 1 Sap, 3 Dry Grass Chunks
- Provides light during nighttime exploration.
Ant Lure
- Requires: 1 Raw Weevil Meat, 1 Dry Grass Chunk, 1 Crude Rope
- Attracts ants for strategic baiting or distraction.
Spider Attractant
- Crafting items: 1 Raw Gnat Meat, 1 Grub Sludge, 1 Crude Rope
- Tempts spiders for ambush or study.
Ladybug Lure
- Made with: 1 Raw Aphid Meat, 1 Clover Leaf, 1 Crude Rope
- Draws ladybugs toward your location.
Blueberry Wrap
- Requires: 1 Blueberry Leather + 1 Caterpillar Goop
- Provides healing and better recovery than the fiber variant.
Scorpion Bait
- Composed of: 1 Raw Grub Meat, 1 Ice Splinter, 1 Crude Rope
- Used to lure scorpions effectively.
Tier II Consumables
Gooey Glow Stick (x3)
- Ingredients: 1 Unstable Goo, 1 Mosquito Beak, 2 Sap
- A glowing throwable used to mark paths or illuminate areas.
EverChar Torch
- Materials: 1 EverChar Coal Chunk, 2 Stinkbug Parts, 2 Bombardier Parts, 2 Silk Ropes
- A premium torch with enhanced brightness and burn time.
EverChar Flare (x3)
- Requires: 1 EverChar Coal Chunk, 3 Dry Grass Chunks, 3 Red Ant Parts
- Emits a long-lasting flame to illuminate wide areas.
Healbasa
- Made with: 1 Mosquito Blood Sack + 2 Silk Ropes
- A high-tier healing item for mid-to-late-game fights.
Splatburst
- Recipe: 5 Web Fiber, 1 Bratburst, 5 Sap
- A sticky variant of Bratburst that clings to surfaces.
Flashfurter
- Components: 1 O.R.C. Receiver, 1 Blue Butterfly Chunk, 1 Unstable Goo, 1 Silk Rope
- Grants buffs or effects; often used for combat support.
Tier III Consumable
Lingonberry Healing Wrap
- Made using: 1 Lingonberry Leather + 1 Garden Snail Slime
- A top-tier healing item with superior recovery effects.
Other Craftables
Basketball (Decorative/Utility)
- Assembled from: 2 Blueberry Leathers, 1 Bug Rubber, 2 Web Fibers
- Fun or stress-relief item with possible base interaction.
All Workbench Crafting Recipes for Armor
Tier I Armor
Red Ant Helmet
- Ingredients: 1 Red Ant Head, 3 Red Ant Parts, 5 Mite Fuzz
- Purpose: Combat-focused headgear with minor defense bonuses.
Nifty Needle
- Recipe: 1 Thistle Needle, 2 Sap, 3 Gnat Fuzz
- Use: Entry-level tailoring tool ideal for crafting early accessories.
Grub Goggles
- Required Items: 3 Grub Hides, 2 Raw Gnat Meat, 2 Gnat Fuzz
- Effect: Enhances visibility and provides light head protection.
Acorn Face Mask
- Materials: 1 Acorn Shell, 1 Acorn Top, 5 Mite Fuzz
- Effect: Sturdy helmet offering solid beginner protection.
Clover Hood
- Components: 4 Clover Leaves, 1 Crude Rope
- Purpose: Basic headwear designed for sunlight and rain protection.
Sturdy Shell
- Crafting: 1 Acorn Shell, 2 Sap, 3 Grub Hide
- Use: Versatile defense item for early exploration.
Clover Poncho
- Recipe: 6 Clover Leaves, 3 Crude Ropes
- Purpose: Lightweight torso wear that supports passive healing.
Astonishing Acid
- Crafted Using: 5 Acid Glands, 2 Sap, 2 Larva Spikes
- Use: Reinforcement item used in acidic crafting recipes.
Acorn Greaves
- Materials: 2 Acorn Shells, 4 Sap, 2 Crude Ropes
- Function: Heavier foot armor for increased defense.
Acorn Plate
- Materials: 4 Acorn Shells, 5 Clover Leaves, 4 Crude Ropes
- Function: Solid chest armor with higher protection rating.
Aphid Slippers
- Ingredients: 2 Raw Aphid Meats, 10 Mite Fuzz
- Effect: Speed-enhancing footwear perfect for scouting.
Clover Shin Guards
- Recipe: 3 Clover Leaves, 2 Crude Ropes, 2 Sprigs
- Use Case: Basic leg protection for first-time adventurers.
Grub Leggings
- Crafted From: 3 Grub Hides, 4 Dry Grass Chunks, 2 Gnat Fuzz
- Effect: Soft protective gear with natural material insulation.
Red Ant Knee Guards
- Required Items: 6 Red Ant Parts, 2 Crude Ropes, 4 Mite Fuzz
- Use: Strong legwear ideal for combat zones.
Mitey Muffs
- Recipe: 5 Mite Fuzz, 5 Grub Hides
- Effect: Earmuffs for environmental defense and comfort.
Eyepatch
- Ingredients: 1 Crude Rope, 2 Fiber Bandages, 1 Sap
- Use: Cosmetic with minor visual enhancement effects.
Tier II Armor
Fuzzy Parka
- Ingredients: 4 Bee Fuzz, 3 Milkweed Tufts, 4 Lingonberry Leathers, 3 Silk Ropes
- Purpose: Cold-resistant top layer ideal for winter zones.
Weaver Hood
- Required Materials: 3 Orb Weaver Chunks, 2 Orb Weaver Fangs, 2 Spine Nubs
- Effect: Special headpiece that enhances venom resistance.
Ladybug Faceplate
- Crafted With: 1 Ladybug Head, 2 Ladybug Parts, 3 Blueberry Leathers
- Purpose: Heavy-duty headgear for tank-style builds.
Marksman’s Cap
- Ingredients: 5 Crow Feather Pieces, 5 Blueberry Leathers, 5 Silk Ropes
- Use Case: Ranged-focused helmet boosting accuracy.
Bee Face Mask
- Recipe: 4 Bee Fuzz, 1 Bee Stinger, 2 Blueberry Leathers
- Use: Designed for aerial resistance and stinger protection.
Fuzzy Hat
- Made From: 3 Bee Fuzz, 2 Gnat Fuzz, 2 Lingonberry Leathers, 2 Silk Ropes
- Effect: Cozy and stylish, designed for agility builds.
Northern Mask
- Recipe: 3 Scorpion Venoms, 2 Northern Scorpion Chunks, 2 Blueberry Leathers
- Use: High-defense mask against venom-heavy threats.
Sizzling Circlet
- Components: 3 Bombardier Parts, 1 Boiling Gland, 1 Lingonberry Leather
- Function: Heat-resistant headgear for fiery zones.
Butterfly Circlet
- Materials: 4 Blue Butterfly Scales, 4 Chunks, 5 Mint Shards
- Effect: Ice-based resistance with graceful design.
Roach Helmet
- Ingredients: 1 Roach Head, 1 Stinkbug Gas Sack, 2 Roach Chunks
- Use: Sturdy defense with partial gas immunity.
Grub Vest
- Crafting: 4 Grub Hides, 2 Grub Sludge, 4 Dry Grass Chunks
- Use Case: Mid-weight vest for exploratory builds.
Red Ant Arm Guards
- Required: 5 Red Ant Parts, 2 Acid Glands, 2 Mite Fuzz
- Function: Flexible arm protection for melee users.
Ladybug Chestplate
- Made From: 2 Flower Petals, 4 Ladybug Parts, 4 Blueberry Leathers
- Effect: Durable armor for tank-style players.
Weaver Spaulders
- Recipe: 5 Orb Weaver Chunks, 4 Silk Ropes, 2 Spine Nubs
- Effect: Boosts poison defense and speed.
Gas Mask
- Required: 1 Weevil Nose, 4 Gnat Fuzz, 2 Crude Ropes, 1 Stinkbug Part
- Use: Complete respiratory protection in toxic areas.
Bee Shoulder Pads
- Components: 5 Bee Fuzz, 3 Silk Ropes, 4 Blueberry Leathers
- Use: Aerial support armor with light protection.
Butterfly Robes
- Materials: 2 Blue Butterfly Wings, 4 Scales, 5 Blueberry Leathers
- Effect: Lightweight robes with cold and glide resistance.
Sizzling Robes
- Crafted Using: 4 Bombardier Parts, 5 Spicy Shards, 5 Lingonberry Leathers
- Use: High-tier robes that resist fire and heat damage.
Northern Spaulders
- Recipe: 2 Northern Scorpion Stingers, 5 Chunks, 4 Blueberry Leathers
- Function: Hardy armor from desert predators.
Roach Chestplate
- Required: 5 Roach Chunks, 4 Boiling Glands, 3 Bug Rubbers
- Purpose: Tanky chest armor with chemical resistance.
Ladybug Shin Guards
- Ingredients: 5 Ladybug Parts, 4 Blueberry Leathers, 4 Flower Petals
- Use: Protective legwear for soaking up damage.
O.R.C. Nullifier
- Crafting: 2 O.R.C. Receivers, 1 Lingonberry Leather, 2 Gum Nuggets, 1 Roach Head
- Use: Hybrid armor that nullifies tech-based damage.
Bee Shin Guards
- Materials: 4 Bee Fuzz, 4 Silk Ropes, 4 Blueberry Leathers
- Purpose: Agile leg gear for ranged characters.
Butterfly Boots
- Ingredients: 5 Butterfly Chunks, 3 Silk Ropes, 4 Blueberry Leathers
- Use: Frost-resistant boots with enhanced glide.
Fuzzy Mukluks
- Recipe: 3 Bee Fuzz, 2 Bug Rubber, 3 Lingonberry Leathers, 2 Silk Ropes
- Function: Soft winter boots offering stealth and comfort.
Weaver Leggings
- Crafted From: 4 Orb Weaver Chunks, 3 Silk Ropes, 2 Spine Nubs
- Effect: Speed and web resistance for scouts.
Sizzling Boots
- Required: 4 Bombardier Parts, 3 Silk Ropes, 4 Lingonberry Leathers
- Use: Fire-resistant footwear for lava zones.
Northern Breeches
- Crafting: 3 Silk Ropes, 4 Scorpion Chunks, 3 Blueberry Leathers
- Effect: Reinforced pants for desert-style protection.
Volatile Capacitor
- Made From: 3 O.R.C. Receivers, 4 Unstable Goo, 3 Bug Rubbers, 1 Mantis Head
- Function: Experimental gear with electrical shock mitigation.
Roach Greaves
- Materials: 4 Roach Chunks, 2 Butterfly Scales, 2 Bug Rubbers
- Effect: Heavy armor for environmental and poison zones.
Tier III Armor
Snail Shell Greaves
- Required: 4 Snail Fragments, 2 Silk Ropes, 3 Lingonberry Leathers
- Effect: Endgame greaves offering shell-based durability.
Snail Shell Casque
- Recipe: 3 Garden Snail Fragments, 2 Eyestalks, 2 Lingonberry Leathers
- Use: High armor value helmet for late-game builds.
Snail Shell Plastron
- Ingredients: 5 Snail Fragments, 5 Acid Glands, 4 Lingonberry Leathers
- Use: Durable torso armor with natural toxin shielding.
Wolf Hood
- Ingredients: 2 Wolf Spider Fangs, 3 Spider Venoms, 2 Blueberry Leathers
- Effect: Night predator mask that enhances venom-based attacks.
Wolf Spaulders
- Crafting: 5 Wolf Spider Chunks, 4 Silk Ropes, 4 Blueberry Leathers
- Function: Chest gear offering superior venom resistance.
Wolf Leggings
- Recipe: 4 Wolf Spider Chunks, 3 Silk Ropes, 2 Blueberry Leathers
- Purpose: Agile and strong, suited for final-tier stealth builds.
All Workbench Crafting Recipes for Weapons
Tier I Weapons
Rocky Rounds (x25)
- Required Items: 25 Pebblets, 3 Acid Glands
- Use Case: Heavy ammo for slings or launchers.
Pebblet Spear
- Ingredients: 2 Sprigs, 1 Crude Rope, 1 Pebblet
- Function: Basic thrusting weapon perfect for early encounters.
Gas Arrow (x5)
- Components: 5 Basic Arrows, 1 Stinkbug Gas Sack
- Function: Releases a cloud of toxic gas on impact.
Crimson Saber
- Components: 2 Red Ant Mandibles, 3 Red Ant Parts, 2 Grub Hides
- Use: Mid-damage slicing tool made from aggressive ant parts.
Weevil Shield
- Materials Needed: 2 Raw Weevil Meat, 2 Grub Hides, 1 Crude Rope
- Use Case: Beginner’s shield for quick defense and block timing.
Crimson Bucklet
- Recipe: 4 Red Ant Parts, 4 Mite Fangs, 2 Grub Hides
- Effect: Offers decent early-game protection with ant durability.
Mitey Claws
- Crafted Using: 4 Mite Fangs, 3 Mite Fuzz, 4 Red Ant Parts
- Use: Multi-hit weapon made from aggressive bug components.
Sprig Bow
- Ingredients: 3 Sprigs, 4 Gnat Fuzz, 2 Crude Ropes
- Purpose: First ranged weapon, ideal for stealth hunting.
Warhammerlet
- Required Items: 3 Sprigs, 3 Sap, 3 Pebblets
- Purpose: Lightweight hammer with basic blunt force impact.
Arrow (x10)
- Needed Materials: 2 Mite Fuzz, 5 Thistle Needles
- Effect: Standard projectile for bows.
Pollen Arrow (x5)
- Crafting: 2 Pollen, 5 Basic Arrows
- Use: Temporarily stuns enemies and disrupts flying bugs.
Groundy Rounds (x15)
- Ingredients: 5 Web Fibers, 2 Pollen
- Effect: Slows targets by coating the area with sticky residue.
Larvalance
- Recipe: 2 Larva Spikes, 4 Red Ant Parts, 2 Crude Ropes
- Application: Piercing weapon great against lightly-armored foes.
Tier II Weapons
Mint Arrow (x10)
- Materials Needed: 10 Feather Arrows, 1 Mint Shard
- Use: Deals chilling damage and slows down targets.
Pointy Rounds (x25)
- Ingredients: 20 Thistle Needles, 1 Crow Feather Piece
- Effect: High-velocity sharp ammo for piercing armor.
Stinger Spear
- Materials: 1 Bee Stinger, 5 Bee Fuzz, 3 Silk Ropes
- Application: High-speed thrusting weapon for agile combatants.
Roach Club
- Components: 2 Roach Heads, 3 Roach Chunks, 2 Blueberry Leathers
- Use: Slow but powerful club with a wide swing radius.
Mosquito Needle
- Ingredients: 2 Mosquito Beaks, 2 Silk Ropes, 2 Mosquito Blood Sacks
- Feature: Lightweight piercing tool with vampiric traits.
Bombuckler
- Recipe: 4 Bombardier Parts, 2 Silk Ropes, 3 Spine Nubs
- Purpose: Defensive item with resistance to splash damage.
Ladyguard
- Crafting Items: 4 Ladybug Parts, 2 Crude Ropes, 3 Sap
- Function: Balanced shield for mid-game defense.
Red Ant Club
- Ingredients: 3 Red Ant Mandibles, 4 Red Ant Parts, 3 Sap, 2 Crude Ropes
- Use: Heavier melee weapon with increased stagger chance.
Weaver Daggers
- Materials: 2 Orb Weaver Fangs, 4 Orb Weaver Chunks, 2 Silk Ropes
- Use Case: Dual daggers with a rapid poison-dealing combo.
Spider Stringer
- Recipe: 2 Orb Weaver Fangs, 3 Orb Weaver Chunks, 3 Silk Ropes
- Effect: Lashing weapon with web-based effects and speed.
Feather Arrow (x5)
- Crafted With: 1 Crow Feather Piece, 3 Silk Ropes
- Purpose: Precision arrow for advanced bows.
Venom Arrow (x5)
- Ingredients: 5 Feather Arrows, 1 Spider Venom
- Effect: Applies poison over time on impact.
Spicy Arrow (x10)
- Components: 10 Feather Arrows, 1 Spicy Shard
- Effect: Deals heat damage and burns enemies.
Disruptor Arrow (x5)
- Recipe: 5 Feather Arrows, 1 O.R.C. Receiver
- Function: Temporarily disables mechanical or corrupted enemies.
Northern Shredders
- Needed: 4 Scorpion Chunks, 2 Scorpion Venoms, 3 Spine Nubs, 2 Silk Ropes
- Effect: Dual-strike weapons with venom damage over time.
Scorching Orb
- Crafting: 4 Spicy Shards, 3 Bombardier Parts, 1 Boiling Gland
- Effect: Explodes in a fiery burst upon impact.
Sappy Rounds (x15)
- Materials: 5 Sap, 2 Salt Shards
- Use: Sticky rounds that slow down anything in their path.
Burny Rounds (x10)
- Recipe: 2 EverChar Coal Chunks, 1 Boiling Gland
- Purpose: Ignite enemies on hit, perfect for tough bugs.
Tier III Weapons
Glacial Sting
- Recipe: 4 Mint Shards, 1 Scorpion Stinger, 2 Pine Needles
- Effect: Strikes with chilling force and ice particle dispersion.
Spicy Coaltana
- Needed: 2 Spicy Globs, 5 EverChar Coal Chunks, 4 Wolf Spider Chunks
- Use: High-tier flaming katana, ideal for melting bug armor.
Wolfsbane Fangs
- Materials: 2 Wolf Spider Fangs, 4 Wolf Spider Chunks, 4 Spider Venom, 2 Silk Ropes
- Effect: Highly venomous fangs delivering fatal stabs.
Mantis Blade
- Recipe: 2 Praying Mantis Claws, 4 Mantis Chunks, 3 Lingonberry Leathers
- Feature: Sleek and fast weapon with armor-shredding precision.
Ice Sickles
- Crafted With: 2 Mint Globs, 2 Northern Scorpion Pincers, 6 Scorpion Chunks
- Use: Freezes enemies briefly with each strike.
Wolf Stringer
- Ingredients: 2 Wolf Spider Fangs, 3 Wolf Spider Chunks, 3 Silk Ropes, 2 Spider Venom
- Use: Fast and ferocious; ideal for stealth attacks.
How to Craft a Workbench
In Grounded 2, for starting your crafting journey, you will first have to build a Workbench, your main station for making gear and tools. To access it, collect a Grass Llank and scan it at a Resource Analyzer like the one at the Ranger Outpost. This unlocks the Workbench recipe, which needs a few basic materials: Grass Planks, Sprigs, and Sap. Once built, the Workbench lets you craft any item, provided you have the right ingredients.