There are all kinds of resources to gather in Grounded to help survive and thrive in the yard, with some easier to obtain than others. One resource that can be trickier to find is Boiling Glands, an essential but uncommon tier 2 resource that's used to instantly boil liquid — fortunately, without any explosive disasters. Given its usefulness in many valuable crafting recipes, like the oven, you may be eager to know how to get Boiling Glands in Grounded, and where to find them with dangerous bugs lurking around almost every corner. Boiling Glands are obtained from a specific nasty bug typically found in certain locations in the backyard, making them sometimes more challenging to get.
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If you're struggling with getting Boiling Glands in Grounded, this guide details where you can find them and what kind of insect you need to defeat, plus their typical spawn locations. It also details the core uses of Boiling Glands in Grounded as a resource that shows up in several handy crafting recipes.
Where to Find Boiling Glands in Grounded
To get Boiling Glands in Grounded, you'll need to find and defeat a specific type of bug called Bombadier Beetles. These are typically located in the southeast area of the yard, such as around the southern Grasslands and Eastern Flooded Zone.
Some key Bombadier Beetle locations include:
- Around the Trowel Glutch southeast of the Lemon Crime Punch-O and near the Banner of BURG.L — watch out for Larva and Lawn Mites in this area too.
- By the Frankenline west of the pond.
- By the big rock near the fence southeast of the Frankeline. However, this is a much more dangerous area with many Orb Weavers patrolling close by, so the above two options may be preferable.
Boiling Glands are a relatively uncommon spawn drop compared to other Bombadier Beetle loot drops, like Acid Glands. However, you shouldn't necessarily need to defeat many of them to get one or more Boiling Glands, as it's possible to get at least one from beating just one or two of these green-winged insects.
How to Beat Bombadier Beetles
Bombadier Beetles can be tough to beat with their nasty acid-spitting attacks, so you might find it more effective to take them out with long-range gear like the Crow Crossbow. However, if you prefer to be up close and personal to dish out some damage, a Bombadier Beetle's Creature Card reveals their weaknesses, resistances, and weak points to help you choose the right kind of weapon.
- Weaknesses - Chopping, Fresh
- Resistances - Busting
- Weakpoints - Rump
As a Bombadier Beetle will typically face you when attacking to protect its weak spot, it can be helpful to use a ranged weapon like the Crow Crossbow to gradually reduce its health, using rocks or other objects to provide cover from its deadly acid attack projectiles and pools while sidestepping and aiming for its rump. Keeping a sufficient distance also helps against its powerful lunge attack. Once beaten, you'll likely get Bombadier Parts and sometimes one or more Boiling Gland as loot.
Once you've obtained and scanned at least one Boiling Gland using a Resource Analyzer, you can use the Resource Surveyor terminal at any Field Station to scan for active Bombadier Beetles on the map. Placing a marker on the map then displays the Boiling Gland icon, which can help with general navigation and ensure you don't miss any dropped loot.
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What are Boiling Glands Used for in Grounded?
There are several uses for Boiling Glands in Grounded, with one of the main ones being to craft an oven. If you're hoping to make an oven fast, you'll need at least x4 Boiling Glands, along with x10 Clay and x4 EverChar Coal Chunks. In addition to the oven, Boiling Glands are a necessary ingredient in various other valuable crafting recipes in the game, such as those detailed in the table below. This includes valuable armor pieces, such as the Antlion Wide Brim hat, which helps protect against sizzle damage in dangerous map areas, including the Sandbox and BBQ Spill.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- September 27, 2022
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
