How to Get Northern Scorpion Stingers

Learn where to find Northern Scorpions in Grounded 2, their weaknesses, and how to effectively farm their stingers for powerful crafting recipes like the Glacial Staff and Northern Spaulders.

Alright, so you're looking to snag some Northern Scorpion Stingers in Grounded 2, huh? These little guys are key for some seriously cool gear. Don't worry, it's not as tough as it sounds once you know where to look and what you're up against.

Where to Find Northern Scorpions:

First off, you're hunting for the adult Northern Scorpions, not the Jr. versions. They tend to hang out in a few specific spots. Keep an eye out:

1. Northwest of the Headless BURG.L POI.
2. In the chasm southeast of the Headless BURG.L. You'll need to get an Ant to chew through a dead root to get there.
3. Near the lamp post on the southern side of the Ice Cream Cart.
4. Some even spawn inside the Ice Cream Cart, especially when you're on the Ice Sickle weapon quest.
5. On the northwestern side of the big tree in the Entrance area, which is also southwest of the Snackbar.
6. West of the Press Badge, located in the southwest corner of the Ceremony area.
7. Between the Amplifier and a rock in the center of the Cemetery.
8. On the eastern side of the Podium in the Ceremony area.
9. West of the wet area in the southwest corner of the Picnic area.
10. Near the paper plate area at the northern end of the Picnic region.
11. There are also two named bosses guarding the entrance to some shrubbery that leads to the Statue Networking quest.

Fighting and Farming Tips:

When you finally track one down, remember this: they are all about Smashing damage. That's their only real weakness, so bring a hammer or something similar. Aim for their Rump (the back end) or the Stinger itself – those are their weak points. Try to avoid Fresh, Slashing, and Venom attacks, as they just resist those. Stick to Smashing, and you'll be farming these stingers in no time.

What You Can Craft:

So, what's the payoff for all this scorpion wrangling? You can craft some pretty neat stuff:

• Glacial Sting (Tier 2 Staff): Needs 4 Mint Shards, 1 Northern Scorpion Stinger, and 2 Pine Needles. This staff is awesome for its Fresh damage and Chilling effect, making it great against enemies like Stinkbugs, Mosquitos, Bombardier Beetles, and even the Praying Mantis Nymph. It's a solid choice for taking down tougher bosses later in the game.
• Northern Spaulders (Tier 2 Body Armor): Requires 2 Northern Scorpion Stingers, 5 Northern Scorpion Chunks, and 4 Blueberry Leather. This armor is fantastic for Archer and Rogue builds because its set bonus boosts your damage against enemies affected by Venom. Combine it with Venom Arrows or Wolfsbane Fangs, and you'll be hitting way harder. It's a great stepping stone before you get to the Tier 3 Wolf Spider armor.
• OmniShovel (Tier 2 Tool): This one costs 3k Science, 1 Northern Scorpion Stinger, and 2 Pine Needles.

Get out there, farm those scorpions, and craft some top-tier gear!