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Without the proper tools, Grounded becomes a near-impossible game to get through without dying. Whether you are alone or with friends, you must venture out into the gorgeous and deadly world of the backyard prepared for anything. The Scythe is an excellent weapon to craft that will give you an edge on your adventures. If you want this Tier III weapon, we’ll show you what you need to craft The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin in Grounded.
Getting The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin in Grounded
Like another weapon or tool in the game, you acquire The Scythe via crafting. Things get tricky here when you search for the main material you need. However, just like Tier III tools, a Tier III weapon is a must-have in Grounded.
The only way you can get The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin in Grounded is to defeat the Orchid Mantis boss.
This can quickly turn into a hard fight if you’re not ready. Note that the Mantis resists all weapon types such as Chopping and Stabbing. So, focus on basic weapons with some good stuns to slow the Mantis down.
If you want The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin Tier III weapon in Grounded, then have some patience for this fight. There are 3 Phases to fight through.
In Phase 1, the Mantis has a strong, charged slam that can cause Bleeding. Also, watch out for the shockwaves as they are unblockable. In Phase 2, the Mantis releases a relentless scream that cuts down your exhaustion recovery time and causes damage. For Phase 3, it learns 2 more powerful attacks.
When you come out victorious, you are awarded everything you need to craft The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin in Grounded.
If you want to see this action, check out some gameplay from The Partisan Spy to see different ways to handle the fight.
Materials for The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin in Grounded
Let’s run down everything you need first for this Tier III weapon before we get into what The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin does in Grounded:
- x2 Mantis Claws
- x4 Mantis Chunks
- x5 Pupa Leather
- x5 Rust
- x5 Lint Rope
With the Mantis boss defeated, you should have enough Mantis Claws and Chunks for the weapon.
To craft Pupa Leather, harvest Pupa to obtain Pupa Hide. With Rust, use a Black Ox Hammer to harvest metal surfaces. Lastly, Lint Rope is crafted via Lint that you can only find on the doormat of the shed.
With the material ready, head to the workbench to craft The Scythe of the Blossoming Assassin. This weapon nets the following stats:
- Damage: 4/10
- Stun: 0.5/10
- Speed: 7/10
As you can see, The Scythe is sought after not because it’s incredibly strong, but because it’s remarkably fast. Speed goes a long way toward keeping you alive in Grounded. Additionally, it adds critical damage to hits. Paired along with how deadly and menacing the weapon looks, what’s not to love about it?
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Grounded is available on PC and Xbox One, and Series consoles.