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The Acid Gland can give players the ability to craft and use the Cookery and is also a main component in the Larva Blade, a fairly useful weapon in the earliest parts of the game. The following guide will show players all the places they can find an Acid Gland in Grounded and exactly what it’s used for.

Where To Find Acid Glands In Grounded

The Acid Gland is a resource that only drops from specific (usually aggressive) enemies. Players that are looking to get their hands on as many Acid Glands as possible should target the following list of enemies.

Acid Glands can drop from:

Red Soldier Ants Larva Ladybird Larva Infected Larva Termite

Red Soldier Ants and Termites can be particularly punishing to players early on, so players should avoid them until they have the proper weapons and armor. Ladybird Larva and Infected Larva are upgraded variants of the already dangerous foes, so players should also try to avoid them if they can. This leaves Larva as the “easiest” of the list to tackle early on. That said, Larva are still pretty dangerous to players just starting out, although they do have a significantly smaller health pool compared to the other creatures on this list. Players should try to piece together some armor and maybe even a bow to help them keep range from the aggressive creatures.

What Are Acid Glands Used For?

Acid Glands are only used in a few recipes but one of them can be pretty prominent for players that like the cooking aspect of Grounded. The Acid Gland can be pieced together with other materials to produce the Cookery, a special utility buildable that will help players craft recipes that can offer up additional buffs and health regeneration. It’s also a main component in the Larva Blade, which is a fast dagger-like weapon that can be pretty solid in the early game. Those that want to craft Bounce Webs (which can help reach higher areas and hop over obstacles) will also want to get their hands on Acid Glands as they’re used to make Bug Rubber (which is needed to craft the Bounce Web itself). Here’s a look at each item that can be made with the resource.

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