How to Get Rust in Grounded

Rust is a valuable crafting material in Grounded that you’ll encounter early in your gameplay. If you’ve spotted rusty nails on planks and wondered how to harvest them, this guide will walk you through the exact steps needed to collect Rust and use it for crafting.

Identifying Rust Sources

Rust appears as rusty nails on wooden planks and structures throughout Grounded. You’ll notice these rusty-looking nails near the beginning of the game, scattered on planks in various locations. However, you won’t be able to harvest them right away—you’ll need the proper tool first.

Getting the Black Oxhammer

To collect Rust, you’ll first need to obtain a Black Oxhammer. This tool becomes available once you’ve progressed further into the game and gained access to the upper yard area. Once you have the Black Oxhammer crafted and in your inventory, you’ll be ready to harvest Rust.

Harvesting Rust

Once you have your Black Oxhammer equipped, locate the rusty nails on planks around the game world. Use the Black Oxhammer to strike these rusty nails, and they will break apart into Rust pieces. Collect these pieces as they drop—you can gather as many as you need for your crafting projects.

Using Rust for Crafting

Rust is a key ingredient in several weapon and tool recipes. You can use Rust to craft items such as a Rusty Spear and Toenail weapons, among other rusty gear. These items are useful during early to mid-game progression, making Rust an important resource to gather.

Summary

Getting Rust in Grounded is straightforward once you have the Black Oxhammer: locate rusty nails on planks in the upper yard area, use your hammer to break them, collect the Rust pieces, and use them to craft rusty weapons and tools. Start gathering Rust early to prepare for your crafting needs!

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