Explorer: Fallen Oak Branch

Need to find the Fallen Oak Branch in Grounded? Follow this guide to locate the trail marker, gather materials, and build it to help you navigate the yard.

Alright, so you're looking to get that Fallen Oak Branch trail marker set up, huh? It's a pretty useful one for getting your bearings. First things first, you'll find the Fallen Oak Branch itself southwest of the Oak Lab. It's pretty close to the Plank Cliff, right in the middle of the lower part of the yard. You can't miss it if you're heading west from the Oak Lab.

Once you get there, you'll need to hop onto the branch from the west side. Be ready, because there are a few mites chilling on top that you'll need to take care of. After you've dealt with them, just make your way to the highest point of the branch. That's where you'll find the trail marker waiting for you.

Now, to actually build this thing, you'll need a few basic materials: 2 Sprigs, 2 Plant Fibers, and 1 Clover Leaf. You can find tons of clover leaves and sprigs scattered all over the grasslands to the east and northeast. Plant Fibers are pretty common too; you'll get them from most plants you chop down, or sometimes you'll find them just lying around on the ground. Sprigs are usually found mixed in with the clover and grass.

With your materials in hand, just interact with the spot where the trail marker goes and hit the build button. You can even customize the icon and color to make it stand out. Once it's built, it'll show up on your HUD, acting like a beacon that you can see from a distance when you're heading in the right direction. Pretty neat, right?

Oh, and once you've got it built, you'll snag 100 Raw Science. If you ever decide you don't need it cluttering up your HUD, you can always disable it from the map. But honestly, they're super helpful for just knowing where you are in the yard.

Here's a cool little trick: when you interact with a trail marker you've already built, there's an option to 'copy' it. This lets you place another one nearby, and you can customize that one too. It's super handy for marking important spots like Field Stations, good material farming locations, or even just a nice view you want to remember.