GROUNDED – Infected Broodmother Ultimate Guide | How To Beat

The Infected Broodmother Grounded is an unformidable foe. It can take down a player with just a few hits from its massive fangs. The 8-legged monster can be found in its lair, waiting for the next victim who dares step inside its home.

In this article, I will show you the path on how you can defeat the Arachnid by just using your fist, and a full set of Fire Ant Armor. Be sure to follow my instruction to survive this boss fight you have not encountered before. Be prepared. Without further ado, let’s begin!

How To Beat Infected Broodmother

The Infected Broodmother is harder to defeat than Mantis, Wasp Queen, and Director Schmector. A lot of preparation is needed to defeat the boss. TAKE NOTE that this loadout is one of the few effective loadouts to kill the Infected Broodmother. Be sure to test this out on other enemies to familiarize yourself with how to use the loadout. Here is the list needed for preparation:

1. Armor set
2. Weapon
3. Consumables

Armor Set

The armor set provides the player various stats that can improve their overall survival chance upon facing the Infected Broodmother. Go for the Fire Ant Armor Set and upgrade it to level 9 going down the Sleek Effect. Now this Armor Set gives the player the Acidic Splash that lets you deal more damage using melee weapons. Be sure to equip the Power Droplet as well.

1. The sleek Effect increases the acid-based attacks of the player.
2. Acidic Splash provides the player additional splash of acid using melee weapons.

Fire Ant Armor Set:

The Fire Ant Armor Set provides splash damage and acid damage which increases the players’ acid-based attacks. Upgrade the armor set to Level 9 and go down the Sleek Effect for better damage output. This armor set will give the player a total of 30 armor, 20% Damage Reduction, and 15% Extra Stamina Usage.

1. Fire Ant Shield – Recipe: 2 Fire Ant Heads, 10 Fire Ant Parts, 4 Pupa Leather
2. Fire Ant Helmet – Recipe: 1 Fire Ant Head, 3 Fire Ant Part, 2 Lint Rope
3. Fire Ant Chestplate – Recipe: 5 Fire Ant Head, 2 Fire Ant Mandibles, 2 Lint Rope
4. Fire Ant Legplates – Recipe: 6 Fire Ant Parts, 2 Lint Rope, 4 Dust Mite Fuzz

Weapon

The game offers a variety of tools and weapons. But I suggest you stick with your fist on this one. The Mutation that I will show you can only be used when using only your fist. Therefore, be sure to equip the Power Droplet. In other words, you will not craft any weapons for this loadout.

Weapon Set:

I personally love using the Fist and Power Droplet, as it gives the player more damage output by just using your fist and not crafting End game weapons. Using the Power Droplet will give the players’ unarmed attack a 25% chance of dealing a second hit.

1. Fist – Unleash your might using your Fist of Fury!
2. Power Droplet – This Trinket empowers the damage of the player while using their Fist.

Consumables

Crafting consumables is one way to stay in the fight during boss battles in Grounded. I will show you the consumables you may need to fight the Infected Broodmother. These consumables go well with your armor and weapon loadout. You can carry more than one consumable for each item.

Consumables:

I would recommend carrying other consumables rather than what I have listed below. However, the items I have listed are the consumables you shouldn’t forget to craft and carry. The listed consumables will give the player Damage Resistance, Healing, and an increase in Max Health

1. Beefy Fuzz on the Rocks – Recipe: Clay, Mite Fuzz, Pebblet
2. Fiber Bandage – Recipe: 3 Plant Fibers, 2 Sap
3. Sticky Liquid Rage – Recipe: Larva Spike, Spider Fang, Red Ant Mandibles
4. Black Ox Burger – Recipe: 2 Black Ox Parts, 2 Pupa Hide, 5 Tough Gunk

Mutation

Mutations are like perks that give the players certain boosts and upgrades that will help them further in their journey. Since we are using the Power Droplet Trinket, we are required to use specific mutations to improve our damage output using only our Fists. The list below is the Mutation you need for your loadout.

Mutations:

1. Lil Fist – Increases damage and further blows.
2. Chopper – Lowers the enemy’s status resistance and gives the players a buff that removes stamina and regen delay.
3. Smasher – Slows the enemy’s attack speed for 10 seconds.
4. Parry Master – Blocking the attacks of enemies perfectly restores stamina.
5. Corporate Kickback – Blocking attacks can give players a life-steal buff.

This is the loadout that can help you kill the Infected Broodmother. However, you might need to practice your Blocking skills in order to maintain that stacking damage on every punch you land to the enemy. Once you get hit by the Broodmother, you will lose the combo and will return to 0. The required damage stack to kill the Infected Broodmother on its Phase 3 is 160 combo Stacks.

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