Summary
Obsidian Entertainment’sGroundedis a unique survival RPG experience in which players take on the role of a shrunken child in a backyard setting. Ordinarily mundane items such as blades of grass and soda cans now make up a vast forest of mystery, complete with bugs and insects which players will have to defeat at various stages of the game. Considering many of the game’s enemies have the ability to fly, it often helps to have a ranged weapon at hand, and some of thestrongest builds in the gameare based around the use of ranged weaponry.
There are many ways to approachranged buildsdue to the variety of weapons, gear sets, and mutations available to players, but the key focus of most ranged builds relies on maximizing the chances of critical hits along with maintaining stamina and movement speed. Some ofGrounded’sbest ranged buildsalso feature the ability to summon allied creatures, which can be a great help when facing some of the more difficult enemies in the game.
6Gunslinger
A Powerful Crossbow Build With An Emphasis On Fast Shooting
The Gunslingeris a great all-round ranged build which focuses on balancing solid damage output and fast reload speeds. Using theBlack Ox Crossbowwill ensure that players can stand up to just about any enemy, while theAntlion Gear Setwill improve reload speed considerably by granting theQuickdrawperk.
TheThor’s Pendanttrinketprovides a range of useful effects, including improved critical hit chance and health/stamina regeneration. The mutationsBuff Lungs,SharpshooterandCardio Fanwill ensure that players still maintain dynamic mobility, while ensuring they have a very powerful build. The armor can also be improved to Bulky for increased damage resistance at little cost to movement speed with the right mutations.
5Demolitionist
An Explosive Build Great For Taking Down Groups Of Enemies
As the name may suggest, theDemolitionistbuildis centered aroundmaximum damage output, with a particular focus on explosive attacks. Once again using theBlack Ox Crossbow, players should equip it withBomb Arrows, along with theMarksman Cap,Moth Robe,andMoth Leggings. Each Gear piece can be upgraded to the player’s preference, but Sleek works well here.
As for mutations, the Demolitionist can make use of Sharpshooter, Buff Lungs and Cardio Fan just like the Gunslinger does, since this will enable fast and consistent movement, but theCoup De GrasandTrapper Peep.rmutations will significantly increase damage output, taking theBomb Arrowsto the another level of destructiveness.
4Spider Bard
A Hybrid Build With A Variety Of Combat Uses
The Spider Bardis a hybrid Archer/Shaman build that makes use ofpowerful mutationsto summon allied insects. Using theBard’s Bow,Bard’s Tudor,andMoth Armor, as well as theWhittle Widowlingtrinket, players will have a substantial attack which works to simultaneously reduce incoming damage from enemy attacks.
Rather than focusing on fast movement, the Spider Bard uses theMom Genesmutation in combination withBardic Inspirationto summon allied spiderlings and boost their health. Players can also make use of theApex PredatorandMansterious Strangermutations to summon larger insect allies such as wasps and mantis.
3Ultimate Fast Archer
A Speed Focused Archer Build That Dishes Out Plenty Of Damage
TheUltimate Fast Archerfocuses on mobility andfast movement to evade opponents, while dealing high damage attacks from a safe distance. Using theInsect Bowin combination withFeather Arrows, this build will cause additional Bleed damage while maintaining a high rate of fire and versatility if certain enemy types demand a change of arrows.
For mobility, players should equipAphid Slippers, while theMarksman’s Capcan also be used to increase bow damage. TheBuff LungsandNatural Explorermutations will also increase stamina and movement speed, enabling players to stay agile at the expense of heavier and more resistant armor types.
2Trophy Hunter
Specialized For Taking Down Bosses, This Build Combines Stun Effects With High Damage Attacks
TheTrophy Hunteris the ultimate insect assassin, with a particular focus on taking out bosses by dealing massive amounts of damage and critical hits. With theBlack Ox CrossbowandMarksman’s Cap, players will be sure to maximize their ranged damage, while theBee Shoulder Padswill also add a 20% chance to Stun enemies with bow attacks. TheMoth LeggingsandThor’s Pendantwill also help to further increase their bow damage.
For mutations, the Trophy Hunter usesSharpshooter, ideally upgraded to Phase 3 to increase Stun chance, as well asCoup De GrasandTrapper Peep.rto increase Critical Hit chance. Players can also make use of theLiquid RageandSpider Sliderrecipesto increase their damage even further, making the Trophy Hunter build the ultimate boss killer.
1Demon Bard
A Supreme Ranged Build That Is Strong In Virtually All Areas
TheDemon Bardmakes use of various Gear sets to put together a supremely powerful ranged build that excels in just about all areas. TheBard’s BowandFancy Fletchingwill ensure that a high rate of fire can be maintained at little stamina cost, while theBard’s Tudorwill reduce the damage of enemy attacks. TheChest of the Mother Demonarmor piece will ensure players have enoughdamage resistance to surviveeven in the event of enemies closing range.
TheBardic Inspirationmutation will grant any spawned allies additional damage output, and when combined withApex Predator, which grants a chance to spawn an allied wasp, it can be extremely helpful. TheTrapper Peep.rmutation can also help by granting 20% additional damage when a critical hit is landed.
