Here’s where to find blueberries in Grounded 2, how to harvest them, and turn them into valuable blueberry leather. All locations at a glance.
Blueberries remain one of the most important resources for survival in the yard in Grounded 2. Returning from the first game, these valuable fruits are essential for crafting blueberry leather – a material used to craft and upgrade weapons, tools, and armor. But where exactly can you find these coveted berries, and how do you harvest them most efficiently? This guide covers everything you need to know.
Best Blueberry Locations
There are several spots worth checking out for berry hunting, but they differ in terms of quantity and accessibility.
Main Spot: By the Ice Cream Cart
The most reliable blueberry location is in the bottom right corner of the map, near the ice cream cart. Follow the path to the right of the cart toward the map’s edge – here you’ll find a large cluster of blueberry bushes. This area offers not only plenty of blueberries, but the berries also respawn regularly, so you can return again and again.
Alternative Locations
Alternatively, you can visit the picnic table area in the top left section of the map. On the tabletop, you’ll find pre-sliced blueberry pieces that can be collected directly. There are also a few scattered bushes in other yard areas, but they’re much less common.
Preparing for the Blueberry Hunt
Before you head out, make sure you’re properly equipped. The area around the ice cream cart can be dangerous, so you’ll need basic weapons and armor. In addition to a melee weapon, bring a bow and arrows. Don’t forget your axe – you’ll need it later to break down the harvested fruit.
Also, clear out your inventory to make room for blueberries and other rare resources. Nothing’s more frustrating than a full backpack when valuable materials are right in front of you.
How to Harvest Blueberries
Getting Blueberries Off the Bush
There are several ways to get the berries off the bush. Low-hanging berries can be knocked down with melee attacks, while higher ones require a well-aimed shot with a bow and arrows. Another option is to jump with your mount, if you already have one.
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Breaking Down the Fruit
Once the blueberries have fallen to the ground, approach them and either hit them with a melee weapon or hold the E key. This will break them into collectible blueberry pieces needed for further processing.
Grounded 2: Crafting Blueberry Leather
With the collected blueberry pieces, you can craft valuable blueberry leather. At the workbench, you’ll need three blueberry pieces for one leather. However, the drying rack is much more efficient, with a 1:1 ratio – one blueberry piece makes one blueberry leather.
Tips for Efficient Collecting
Since blueberries at the ice cream cart respawn, it’s worth visiting the area regularly. Plan your gathering trips strategically and always bring plenty of healing items, as the area is home to dangerous creatures.
Gather more blueberries than you currently need – they’re a limited resource and you’ll need them later. Just build enough chests in your base to store them for future use.
