Grounded is a deceptively simple game. Players that hop into the micro-sized adventure may feel like it's nothing more than surviving the dangers of a backyard wilderness. The truth, however, is that Grounded is a rather massive adventure, filled with all sorts of storyline bits, unlockables, craftables, enemies, and even new areas to unlock. It's also rather stressful from a survival standpoint, as players will soon discover once they encounter their first large enemies.
At the start, players will find themselves running from these imposing creatures, as it's easy to end up incapacitated after only one or two hits. To survive the dangers of this backyard world, players will need upgraded armor and weapons. In the early game, this is as simple as collecting new parts and equipment, but as players progress further into the game, they'll need to utilize special upgrade materials like globs, nuggets, or jewels. This is where the Oven comes in handy.
How To Unlock & Build The Oven
In order to access the recipe to build the Oven, players will first need to gain access to BURG.L. This robotic NPC can be found in the specialized lab located underneath the large Oak Tree. Players that are just starting out can access the large and strange-looking laser-imbued machine that they spot nearby spawn (and the first Outpost). Once players have gained access to BURG.L, they'll be able to purchase special Science upgrades by visiting the applicable ASL machine at any Outpost or lab.
Unfortunately, players won't be able to purchase this upgrade immediately after reviving BURG.L. Instead, they'll need to locate something called a Super Chip. The particular Super Chip that players need to gain access to the Oven is located in the Haze Lab, an underground facility that can be found by navigating the poison insecticide-laden area near the original spawn point. Players will need a Gas Mask to traverse this area safely. If they do not have the correct recipe unlocked for the Gas Mask, they'll need to analyze a Weevil Nose at any Outpost.
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Gas Mask Recipe |
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Once players have the Gas Mask, they can make their way to the Haze Lab. By entering the lab and traversing to the end of it, they'll gain access to the Super Chip, which they can then take back to BURG.L. Once BURG.L. has been given the chip, he will award access to the Advanced Production Buildings upgrade, which can be purchased at any ASL terminal for 2500 Science. Once this upgrade is unlocked, players can piece together the Oven itself.
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Oven Recipe |
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What Does The Oven Do?
The Oven is used for smelting certain items into better upgrades which players can then use to apply additional effects and benefits to both weapons and armor. With an Oven, players can "cook" jewels, globs, and other materials, which can imbue their gear with all sorts of additional properties.
The Oven is also required to make a special building item called the Mushroom Brick. This brick can be crafted by unlocking the recipe after analyzing a mushroom. The bricks are rather rough and a great building material but require an Oven and Mushroom Slurry to cook, meaning players will need access to both a Grinder and Oven. The Oven is also required to cook a special item called the Broodmother BLT that will allow players to summon a particularly powerful boss.