How to Find (& Defeat) the Orchid Mantis in Grounded

During the mission in , you'll encounter a powerful boss called the Juggernaut, whose giant hammer makes them a difficult opponent to beat. This Elite Naytiba enemy is the seventh major boss you face in the game as you explore the Matrix 11 area. You'll have to overcome the physical might of the Juggernaut over two intense phases to earn some rewards and progress through the quest.

The Alpha Naytiba Tachy is the eighth boss you encounter in that you must beat throughout three intense phases. This former partner turned enemy is a cold and calculating opponent, making them very different from the aggressive bosses you have already faced. Only by paying attention to Tachy's movements and patterns will you have a chance at overcoming this relentless boss.

DLC for introduces a new climactic boss fight against Leviathan, the Eikon of water that can be a challenge to beat. This battle is a test of endurance across five phases where the massive sea serpent grows gradually stronger. You'll have to adapt to different attacks and remember your own skills to overcome the torrent of Leviathan's overwhelming strength.

One of the core resources you can get in is Influence, which can help you press Claims for more land and negotiate with other settlements through Diplomacy. Having high Influence gives you a better chance to expand and let your settlement grow. However, you need to gather enough of the right resources to raise this aspect of your community through specific locations.

Having more people in your settlement can make future projects much easier to finish in , but you have to foster a strong community to increase its population. Keeping the families in your town safe will attract others to move in if you have the space. With a larger population, you can generate more revenue and invest in important expansions of your land that will let your city grow.

Some side quests in are tied to a fishing mini-game, including one where you have to find a rare item called the Fantastic Bait to attract the game's most elusive aquatic animal. Fishing fanatics will want to get this Bait to conclude the story tied to this optional content. Important rewards can be earned when you collect Fantastic Bait for your toughest fishing trip yet.

Crates are important items in that let you store your collected resources, but the Medium sized container may be the most important to get. This crate doesn't cost too much to make and doesn't sacrifice storage space for a smaller size. This item provides the perfect middle ground for those trying to organize their home and put away their most important gear.

The Mechanic's Best Friend is a legendary melee weapon you can get in when you complete certain challenges presented in the game. This powerful tool has special effects that make it far stronger than many other kinds of close-range weapons. However, you can only obtain this item in Survival mode, so you have to be prepared for more threats to your character.

Botany may not be a skill you expect to be important in , but several Herbalist challenges can be beaten for rare rewards if you grow your knowledge of plants. These ten tasks ask you to gather and use plants from all the areas on the world's expansive map. Special items, XP, money, and more are available to those who travel enough to gain a green thumb.

Even though the Simple Puzzle in seems easy to solve at first, the right solution can be difficult to find at first. You have to input a code based on a pattern established by the combination of other shown numbers. Solving the Simple Puzzle will let you earn a few rewards and give you a good idea of what other puzzles might look like later in the game.

The classic card game Poker can be played in , but you need to understand the rules to win money from your best hands. Unsurprisingly, in a world full of cowboys and outlaws, Poker is still a great way to earn quick cash. With few differences from the same game in real life, this mini-game can take some time to learn due to its obtuse rules.

One of the most important aspects of your build in is the Weight Class, which you can choose and change as you continue your adventure. Three different settings for this stat affect your movement speed and how much gear you can equip for your character. The differences between Weight Classes can not only your speed but also what attacks you can perform against various enemies.