Mutations are back in Grounded 2, and unlocking them will remind players of some good old RPGs. Well, Obsidian is behind this series, so we couldn’t expect less. Mutations occur whenever you complete a specific objective. Once you get one, you can activate to get a passive bonus on a specific weapon or playstyle. Here, we’ll tell you how to get them and use them, as well as list all the challenges you need to complete in all skill trees.
How To Get Mutations
To unlock Mutations in Grounded 2, you’ll need to perform specific actions. Some involve using weapons, some involve running out of stamina, and so on. However, once you do, you’ll get a few passive skills known as Mutations, which can change how certain items and systems work. Furthermore, you can only equip a couple of mutations, but you can increase that number by finding molars in the game.
To give you an example of how to unlock one Mutation for the Spear skill tree, the first challenge requires you to defeat 40 enemies with a Spear. It doesn’t matter the type of Spear you use, as long as it belongs to that category. When you do that, you’ll see the new Mutation in the menu and can equip it and unequip it whenever you want.
All Skill Tree Challenges
Below is a list of all the challenges you need to complete in every skill tree of Grounded 2, so you can get your Mutations.
| Challenges | Mutation |
|---|---|
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Fists -Kill 100 Creatures with Fists -Kill 200 Creatures with Fists | Lil First: Attacks build a combo meter. Unleash your power with a charged attack. |
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Clubs -Kill 100 Creatures with Clubs -Kill 200 Creatures with Clubs | Smasher: Club attacks deal bonus stun. |
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Spears -Kill 100 Creatures with Spears -Kill 200 Creatures with Spears | Javelineer: Strike enemies to deflect damage for a short time. |
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Daggers -Kill 100 Creatures with Daggers -Kill 200 Creatures with Daggers | Assassin: Daggers and sickles deal bonus damage. |
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Bows -Kill 100 Creatures with Bows -Kill 200 Creatures with Bows | Sharpshooter: Charged shots gain critical hit chance. |
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Swords -Kill 100 Creatures with Swords -Kill 200 Creatures with Swords | Blademaster: Blade attacks throw enemies off balance, reducing their damage. |
| -Kill 40 Creatures with Staves -Kill 100 Creatures with Staves -Kill 200 Creatures with Staves | Whittle Wizard: Sizzle and Frozen effects are more powerful. |
| -Perform 30 Perfect Blocks -Perform 80 Perfect Blocks -Perform 150 Perfect Blocks | Parry Master: Perfect blocks are more effective. |
| -Land 30 Ambush attacks. -Land 80 Ambush attacks. -Land 150 Ambush attacks. | Ambush: You can perform Yoked Blows. |
| -Discover 20 Points of Interest -Discover 50 Points of Interest -Discover 80 Points of Interest | Natural Explorer: You walk faster through muck and weeds. |
| -Deplete Stamina 100 times. -Deplete Stamina 250 times. -Deplete Stamina 500 times. | Cardio Fan: Your stamina depletes slower. |
| -Revive 5 Allies. -Revive 15 Allies. -Revive 30 Allies. | Reliable Fan: Revives allies faster. |
Since Grounded 2 launched on early access, we’ll update this list with more Mutations and skills as we unlock them and they appear in the game.
