Grounded 2: How To Deal With Toxic Gas

Learn how to deal with toxic gas in Grounded 2 so you can safely explore loot-rich areas located within hazardous zones. 

Grounded 2: How to Deal With Toxic Gas
How to Deal With Toxic Gas (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

In Grounded 2, players must survive the perilous open world filled with deadly insects, all while being shrunken to the size of an ant. In addition to gigantic insects, players should watch out for environmental hazards such as toxic fumes. As you explore the world, you will notice some areas, such as the Garbage Can, are shrouded in hazardous gases.

Chemical leaks, trash, and rotten food items dumped in certain areas create hazardous, toxic fumes. Additionally, certain enemies, like Stinkbugs, also emit toxic gases. Getting exposed to the gas can kill you in no time. Learning how to deal with the toxic gas in Grounded 2 not only saves your life but also allows you to explore resource-rich locations. Here is everything you need to know about surviving the toxic areas in Grounded 2.

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How To Become Immune to Toxic Gas in Grounded 2

Gas Mask provides complete immunity to toxic gases
Gas Mask provides complete immunity to toxic gases (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

There are several ways to deal with toxic gases in Grounded 2, but one of them stands out as the most effective throughout the game. The Gas Mask is a valuable armor piece that grants the Gas Guard stat effect, protecting you from gas clouds and gas attacks. You can craft a Gas Mask at the Workbench using the following: 

  • Weevil Nose (1): Obtained by slaying Weevils. 
  • Gnat Fuzz (4): Obtained by killing Gnats around the moist areas. 
  • Crude Rope (2): Crafted using Plant Fibers. 
  • Stinkbug Part (1): Acquired by killing Stinkbugs. 

With a Gas Mask equipped, you gain complete immunity to toxic gas, allowing you to roam hazardous areas without fear and gather valuable resources. However, the Gas Mask loses its durability gradually with use. Upgrading the Gas Mask with Brittle Plating increases its durability, making it more effective.

Alternatively, the Gastroo Goo smoothie provides temporary resistance against toxic gases. You can craft the consumable at the Smoothie Station using Stinkbug Gas Sack (1), Roach Chunk (1), and Aphid Honeydew (1). Although you can use Grub Sludge or Gum Nugget as the base, using the Gum Nugget provides a sticky variant, which increases the duration of the effects.


Grounded 2 (Image via Xbox Games Studio)
Grounded 2 (Image via Xbox Games Studio)

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