This page features information about all available armor sets you can acquire in Grounded. Armor is essential to your survival, and each piece of armor can be crafted after you've discovered the crafting recipe and gathered the prerequisite materials.
Tap on any link below to jump to a specific armor set:
- Acorn Armor
- Antlion Armor
- Assassin's Armor
- Bee Armor
- Black Ant Armor
- Black Ox Armor
- Clover Armor
- Fire Ant Armor
- Grub Armor
- Koi Scale Armor
- Ladybug Armor
- Moth Armor
- Red Ant Armor
- Roly Poly Armor
- Spider Armor
- Widow Armor
- Miscellaneous Armor Pieces
- Pet Armor Pieces
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List of Armor
As you explore the backyard in Grounded, you'll come across plenty of unique insects that pose a threat to your survival. Having a full set of armor is important as it improves your survivability, while also providing intrinsic perks depending on the type of armor.
There are many different armor sets available that require specific materials or parts from various insects. Once analyzed, you'll unlock the crafting recipe needed to make each one. You'll also need a Workbench nearby as it's required for crafting any armor piece. In total, there are 16 unique armor sets, as well as various individual pieces that you can mix and match for additional benefits.
If you're wearing a full set of matching armor, you'll also gain a Gear Set Bonus. Check out the full list of amor sets below, and click on any armor set to learn more about how to craft each piece, and the benefits it provides when equipped.
Acorn Armor
Acorn Armor is a Tier I set of heavy armor that provides low defense as well as increases enemy desire to attack you when worn. When wearing a full set, you'll be harder to stun by enemies.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Acorn Face Mask | Acorn Shell x1 Mite Fuzz x5 Crude Rope x3 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Threat Generation Heavy Armor |
Acorn Chestplate | Acorn Shell x3 Clover Leaf x6 Crude Rope x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +15% | +Threat Generation Heavy Armor |
Acorn Leg Plates | Acorn Shell x2 Sap x4 Crude Rope x4 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Threat Generation Heavy Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Uncrackable | You're a tough nut to crack and hard to stun. |
Antlion Armor
Antlion Armor is a Tier III set of medium armor that provides great defense as well as Sizzle resistance when worn. When wearing a full set, you'll gain a faster reload speed while in combat.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Antlion Wide Brim | Antlion Part x5 Silk Rope x4 Boiling Gland x1 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | Sizzle Protection Medium Armor |
Antlion Poncho | Antlion Part x3 Antlion Pincer x2 Silk Rope x2 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +10% | Sizzle Protection Medium Armor |
Antlion Spurs | Antlion Part x6 Antlion Pincer x1 Bee Fuzz x3 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | Sizzle Protection Medium Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Quickdraw | Faster reload speed while in combat. |
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Assassin's Armor
Assassin's Armor is a Tier III set of light armor that provides good defense as well as adds bleed damage to your critical strikes when worn. When wearing a full set, you'll gain a higher chance at critical damage while in combat.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Assassin's Mask | Mantis Head x1 Mantis Chunk x2 Pond Moss x10 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Crit Bleed Light Armor |
Assassin's Chestplate | Mantis Claw x1 Mantis Chunk x2 Pupa Leather x10 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +5% | +Crit Bleed Light Armor |
Assassin's Greaves | Mantis Claw x1 Mantis Chunk x2 Lint Rope x10 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Crit Bleed Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Critical Chain | The fury of the mantis runs through you. Increased crit chance after dealing a crit. |
Bee Armor
Bee Armor is a Tier II set of light armor that provides low defense as well as applies stun damage to targets when using a bow. When wearing a full set, your arrows have a chance to release a cloud of pollen.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Bee Face Mask | Bee Fuzz x5 Silk Rope x3 Berry Leather x2 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Bow Stun Light Armor |
Bee Shoulder Pads | Bee Fuzz x4 Bee Stinger x1 Berry Leather x4 | Defense: 5.5/10 Resistance: +5% | +Bow Stun Light Armor |
Bee Shin Guards | Bee Fuzz x4 Silk Rope x4 Berry Leather x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Bow Stun Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Pollen Shot | Arrows have a chance to release a cloud of pollen. |
Black Ant Armor
Black Ant Armor is a Tier II set of medium armor that provides good defense as well as increases you chance to land a critical hit after blocking an attack. When wearing a full set, you'll reflect some damage back at attackers.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Black Ant Helmet | Black Ant Head x1 Black Ant Part x3 Bee Fuzz x5 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | +Crit After Block Medium Armor |
Black Ant Chestplate | Black Ant Part x3 Black Ant Mandibles x2 Bee Fuzz x2 | Defense: 5.5/10 Resistance: +10% | +Crit After Block Medium Armor |
Black Ant Legplates | Black Ant Part x6 Silk Rope x2 Bee Fuzz x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | +Crit After Block Medium Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Pincushion | Reflects some damage back at attacker. |
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Black Ox Armor
Black Ox Armor is a Tier III set of medium armor that provides great defense as well as allows your charged attacks to weaken enemies. When wearing a full set, you'll gain increased damage and stun for melee attacks.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Black Ox Helm | Black Ox Horn x2 Black Ox Part x3 Pupa Leather x2 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | +Charge Attack Weaken Medium Armor |
Black Ox Harness | Black Ox Part x4 Lint Rope x4 Pupa Leather x1 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +10% | +Charge Attack Weaken Medium Armor |
Black Ox Legwraps | Black Ox Part x2 Lint Rope x2 Dust Mite Fuzz x5 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | +Charge Attack Weaken Medium Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Stunning Charger | Your charge attacks with melee weapons pack a weightier punch, dealing more stund amage than normal. |
Clover Armor
Clover Armor is the first set of light armor you'll be able to craft and requires very common materials that are found near the starting area. While not flashy, it helps you feel fuller when eating food and provides a small bit of extra resistance from enemy attacks. When wearing a full set, you won't get thirsty as often.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Clover Hood | Clover Leaf x4 Crude Rope x1 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +2.5% | Fuller Light Armor |
Clover Poncho | Clover Leaf x6 Crude Rope x3 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | Fuller Light Armor |
Clover Shin Guards | Clover Leaf x6 Crude Rope x3 Sprig x2 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +2.5% | Fuller Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Moist | You're squishy and retain water well. |
Fire Ant Armor
Fire Ant Armor is a Tier III set of medium armor that provides great defense as well as corrosion damage added to your attacks. When wearing a full set, you'll have a chance to splash your enemies with extra acid when attacking.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Fire Ant Helmet | Fire Ant Head x1 Fire Ant Part x3 Lint Rope x2 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | +Corrosion Medium Armor |
Fire Ant Chestplate | Fire Ant Part x5 Fire Ant Mandibles x2 Lint Rope x2 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +10% | +Corrosion Medium Armor |
Fire Ant Legplates | Fire Ant Part x6 Lint Rope x2 Dust Mite Fuzz x4 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | +Corrosion Medium Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Acidic Splash | Chance to hit with an additional splash of acid when attacking in melee. |
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Grub Armor
Grub Armor is a Tier I set of medium armor that provides decent defense as well as prodiving more stamina when worn. When wearing a full set, your stamina will recharge faster.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Grub Goggles | Grub Hide x3 Raw Weevil Meat x1 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +5% | +Max Stamina Medium Armor |
Grub Vest | Grub Hide x5 Grub Sludge x2 Dry Grass Chunk x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +10% | +Max Stamina Medium Armor |
Grub Leggings | Grub Hide x4 Dry Grass Chunk x4 Mite Fuzz x2 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +5% | +Max Stamina Medium Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Optimized Offense | Reduces the time it takes for stamina to start regening. |
Koi Scale Armor
Koi Scale Armor is a Tier II set of light armor that provides good defense as well as extends the perfect block timing window. When wearing a full set, you'll stagger enemies when executing a perfect block.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Koi Scale Helmet | Koi Fish Scale x2 Eelgrass Strand x2 Lilypad Wax x2 Silk Rope x3 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Perfect Block Light Armor |
Koi Scale Chestplate | Koi Fish Scale x5 Eelgrass Strand x3 Lilypad Wax x3 Sunken Bone x2 | Defense: 5.5/10 Resistance: +5% | +Perfect Block Light Armor |
Koi Scale Greaves | Koi Fish Scale x3 Eelgrass Strand x2 Lilypad Wax x2 Sunken Bone x3 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Perfect Block Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Dazzling Riposte | Enemies you perfect block are filled with self doubt. |
Ladybug Armor
Ladybug Armor is a Tier II set of heavy armor that provides good defense as well as improved blocking against attacks. When wearing a full set, you'll occasionally heal after blocking.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Ladybug Faceplate | Ladybug Head x1 Ladybug Part x2 Berry Leather x3 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Blocking Strength Heavy Armor |
Ladybug Chestplate | Flower Petal x2 Ladybug Part x4 Berry Leather x4 | Defense: 5.5/10 Resistance: +15% | +Blocking Strength Heavy Armor |
Ladybug Shin Guards | Ladybug Part x5 Berry Leather x4 Flower Petal x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Blocking Strength Heavy Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Scarlet Embrace | Occasionally heal after blocking attacks. |
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Moth Armor
Moth Armor is a Tier III set of light armor that provides good defense as well as adds the chance to inflict additional bleed damage to your bow and staff attacks. When wearing a full set, you'll occasionally gain a boost of speed when landing ranged attacks.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Moth Wrap | Moth Scale x2 Moth Fuzz x3 Lint Rope x5 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Ranged Attack: Bleed Light Armor |
Moth Robe | Moth Fuzz x5 Pupa Leather x3 Lint Rope x5 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +5% | +Ranged Attack: Bleed Light Armor |
Moth Leggings | Pond Moss x4 Moth Fuzz x4 Pupa Leather x2 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Ranged Attack: Bleed Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Wind Run | Tap into the gusts and currents of the wind, occasionally increasing movement speed when landing ranged attacks. |
Red Ant Armor
Red Ant Armor is a Tier I set of light armor that provides a slight bit of resistance against enemy attacks, while also allowing you to haul larger quantities of materials. When wearing a full set, red ants will see you as one of them.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Red Ant Helmet | Red Ant Head x1 Red Ant Part x3 Mite Fuzz x5 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Hauling Stength Light Armor |
Red Ant Arm Guards | Red Ant Part x5 Acid Gland x2 Mite Fuzz x2 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | +Hauling Strength Light Armor |
Red Ant Knee Guards | Red Ant Part x6 Crude Rope x2 Mite Fuzz x4 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Hauling Strength Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: HumAnt | Red ants see you as one of them. |
Roly Poly Armor
Roly Poly Armor is a Tier III set of heavy armor that provides great defense as well as allows you to stun enemy insects more easily during combat. When wearing a full set, you'll increase enemy insects' desire to attack you.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Roly Poly Helmet | Lint Rope x5 Roly Poly Shell x3 Pupa Leather x5 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Block Stun Heavy Armor |
Roly Poly Breastplate | Roly Poly Part x8 Roly Poly Shell x2 Pupa Leather x7 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +15% | +Block Stun Heavy Armor |
Roly Poly Legplates | Roly Poly Part x2 Roly Poly Shell x4 Lint Rope x7 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Block Stun Heavy Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Taunting Gaze | Increases enemies desire to attack you. |
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Spider Armor
Spider Armor is a Tier II set of medium armor that provides good defense as well reduces the time it takes for stamina to regenerate when worn. When wearing a full set, you'll gain a boost to your stamina regeneration rate.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Spider Hood | Spider Fang x2 Spider Chunk x3 Berry Leather x2 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | -Stamina Regen Delay Medium Armor |
Spider Shoulder Guard | Spider Chunk x5 Berry Leather x3 Silk Rope x4 | Defense: 5.5/10 Resistance: +10% | -Stamina Regen Delay Medium Armor |
Spider Knee Pads | Spider Chunk x4 Silk Rope x4 Berry Leather x2 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | -Stamina Regen Delay Medium Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Hunter's Prowess | Your body recycles energy with increased efficiency. |
Widow Armor
Widow Armor is a Tier III set of light armor that provides good defense as well as increases the damage of your poison weapons. When wearing a full set, you'll gain a boost of speed each time you kill an enemy.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Widow Hood | Black Widow Fang x2 Super Spider Venom x3 Lint Rope x5 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Poison Damage Light Armor |
Widow Spaulder | Black Widow Fang x2 Rust x4 Lint Rope x5 | Defense: 7/10 Resistance: +5% | +Poison Damage Light Armor |
Widow Leggings | Black Widow Fang x2 Rust x4 Pond Moss x5 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Poison Damage Light Armor |
Gear Set Bonus: Death's Impetus | Killing things provides you with a boost of energy, briefly increasing movement speed. |
Miscellaneous Armor Pieces
While most armor pieces belong to a specific armor set, there are a number of miscellaneous armor pieces that can be crafted to provide a specific benefit. Check out the full list below.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Aphid Slippers | Raw Aphid Meat x2 Mite Fuzz x10 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +The Quickness Light Armor |
Bubble Helmet | Eelgrass Strand x4 Sunken Bone x5 Silk Rope x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | Light Armor +Veteran Diver |
Eyepatch | Crude Rope x1 Fiber Bandage x2 Sap x1 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: 0% | +Attack -Damage Resist |
Fin Flops/+ | Water Boatman Fin x4 Eelgrass Strand x2 Lilypad Wax x2 | Defense: 3/10 Resistance: +2.5% | Light Armor +Swim Speed |
Firefly Head Lamp | Iridescent Scale x4 Glow Goo x5 Berry Leather x3 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +7.5% | Heavy Armor (Handsfree lighting) |
Fluffy Pupa Hat | Dust Mite Fuzz x10 Pupa Leather x3 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +5% | +Hauling Strength Medium Armor |
Gas Mask | Weevil Nose x1 Gnat Fuzz x4 Crude Rope x2 Stinkbug Part x1 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +2.5% | +Gas Guard |
Gill Tube | Lilypad Wax x2 Eelgrass Strand x4 Silk Rope x2 | Defense: 3/10 Resistance: +2.5% | Light Armor +Junior Diver |
Marksman's Cap | Crow Feather Piece x5 Berry Leather x5 Silk Rope x5 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +5% | +Crit Energize: Bow Medium Armor |
Mask of the Mother Demon | Broodmother Fang x1 Broodmother Chunk x3 Silk Rope x10 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +7.5% | +Poison Coating Medium Armor |
Mite Hat | Mite Fuzz x5 Grub Hide x5 | Defense: 2/10 Resistance: +5% | +Hyperstamina Medium Armor |
Sarah's Charm | Right Elft Charm x1 Left Elf Charm x1 Pond Moss x2 Tough Gunk x10 | N/A (Trinket) | Invincible Attack Invincible Shielding |
Termite Armor | Termite Part x5 Lint Rope x3 Termite King Carapace x4 | Defense: 6/10 Resistance: +10% | Light Armor +Dust Guard |
Wizard Hat | Crow Feather Piece x3 Berry Leather x10 Termite King Carapace x4 | Defense: 3.5/10 Resistance: +2.5% | Light Armor +Staff Parry Window |
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Pet Armor Pieces
At some point, you'll be able to tame an Aphid, Gnat, and Weevil by providing them with specific crafted slurries. These insects can become your pet, and you can even craft them their own pieces of armor to increase their survivability by providing a boost to overall health, defense, and resistance. Check out the available pet armor pieces in the table below.
Name | Recipe | Stats | Perks |
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Lil Black Helm | Black Ant Head x1 Mite Fuzz x3 | Defense: 4/10 Resistance: +50% | +Max Health |
Lil Fire Helm | Fire Ant Head x1 Mite Fuzz x3 | Defense: 5.5/10 Resistance: +75% | +Max Health |
Lil Goggles | Grub Hide x3 | Defense: 2.5/10 Resistance: +25% | +Max Health |
Lil Red Helm | Red Ant Head x1 Mite Fuzz x3 | Defense: 2.5/10 Resistance: 25% | +Max Health |
Be sure to check out our List of Resources guide to help you track down all the required materials for your crafting recipes.