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Grounded 2
Best Fist Build
This is a guide on the best Fist build in Grounded 2 for dealing continuous high damage and stun to knock enemies out. Read on to learn the best armor, weapons, trinkets, and mutations to use to create a high DPS unarmed fist build!
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Best Fist Build
| Jump to a section! | |
|---|---|
| Best Armor | Best Weapons |
| Trinket | Mutations |
Best Armor for Fist Build
| Armor | Overview |
|---|---|
 Wolf Hood
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Base Tier: Tier III
Armor Slot: Head Mods: Rogue Armor Rogue Armor Effect: The final hit in your 3-hit combo has increased crit chance.
, Venomous Dasher Venomous Dasher Effect: Dash strikes using dual weapons inflict venom buildup on hit. |
 Wolf Spaulders
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Base Tier: Tier III
Armor Slot: Body Mods: Rogue Armor Rogue Armor Effect: The final hit in your 3-hit combo has increased crit chance.
, Venomous Dasher Venomous Dasher Effect: Dash strikes using dual weapons inflict venom buildup on hit. |
 Wolf Leggings
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Base Tier: Tier III
Armor Slot: Legs Mods: Rogue Armor Rogue Armor Effect: The final hit in your 3-hit combo has increased crit chance.
, Venomous Dasher Venomous Dasher Effect: Dash strikes using dual weapons inflict venom buildup on hit. |
| Wolf Armor Set Bonus | |
| Deadly Venom: Melee hits might increase venom damage for a short duration. | |
The Wolf Armor Set, obtained by defeating Wolf Spiders later in the game, is incredibly powerful thanks to its buffs to venom buildup that pair great with the Northern Shredders unarmed weapon.
The full set equipped enhances venom damage and provides stacks of Rogue Armor and Venomous Dasher, greatly boosting your melee combos and dash strikes.
Use the Weaver Armor Set Early On
| Armor | Overview |
|---|---|
 Weaver Hood
|
Base Tier: Tier II
Armor Slot: Head Mods: Rogue Armor Rogue Armor Effect: The final hit in your 3-hit combo has increased crit chance.
, Dual Dasher Dual Dasher Effect: Dash strikes using dual wield weapons deal more damage. |
 Weaver Spaulders
|
Base Tier: Tier II
Armor Slot: Body Mods: Rogue Armor Rogue Armor Effect: The final hit in your 3-hit combo has increased crit chance.
, Dual Dasher Dual Dasher Effect: Dash strikes using dual wield weapons deal more damage. |
 Weaver Leggings
|
Base Tier: Tier II
Armor Slot: Legs Mods: Rogue Armor Rogue Armor Effect: The final hit in your 3-hit combo has increased crit chance.
, Dual Dasher Dual Dasher Effect: Dash strikes using dual wield weapons deal more damage. |
The Weaver Set is a great Tier 2 alternative before you start taking on Wolf Spiders. The set pieces have the Rogue Armor mod and dash strike buffs, as well as a critical hit chance buff with the full set equipped.
Best Weapons for Fist Build
| Weapon | Overview |
|---|---|
 Northern Shredders
|
Base Tier: Tier II
Handling Type: Dual Wield Damage Type: Slashing Mods: Critical Hit: Venom Critical Hit: Venom Effect: Critical hits apply venom.
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The Northern Shredders are a fist-type weapon that benefits from both fist weapon and dual-wield buffs. They deliver high DPS through fast combos, making them ideal for a fistfighter build.
Critical hits apply additional venom, and with the Wolf Armor set or any gear with the Rogue Armor Mod, you'll land crits more frequently.
Best Unarmed Weapon for Early Game
| Weapon | Overview |
|---|---|
 Mitey Claws
|
Base Tier: Tier I
Handling Type: Dual Wield Damage Type: Slashing |
Early on, the Mitey Claws are the best fist weapon to use. They can be crafted right at the start and already benefit from the Lil Fist mutation, making them a strong choice in the early game.
You can easily eliminate and farm large numbers of Lawn Mites early to level up the Lil Fist mutation and gather resources for crafting and repairing the Mitey Claws.
Best Trinket for Fist Build
| Trinket | Tier and Mods |
|---|---|
 Blistering Boiler
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Base Tier: Tier II
Mods: Final Blastwave Final Blastwave Effect: The final hit in a 3-hit combo emits a sizzling blastwave.
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The Blistering Boiler offers one of the best 3-hit combo buffs, creating a blastwave with every third hit. The fists strike rapidly, triggering the effect frequently during a flurry of blows.
Best Mutations for Fist Build
| Mutation | Type and Effects |
|---|---|
 Lil Fist
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Type: Fighting Styles
Effects: Lil Fist Lil Fist Effect: On hit, fist attacks add a stack towards a charged attack. Charged attacks unleash all stacks for a devastating blow!
, Fist Master Fist Master Effect: Fist attacks deal bonus stun and generate two stacks on hit.
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 Cardio Fan
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Type: Survival
Effects: Hyperstamina Hyperstamina Effect: Regain stamina faster.
, Exhaustion Exhaustion Effect: Lowers the amount of time you spend exhausted after using all of your stamina.
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Lil Fist is a must have for the unarmed build, offering a powerful charged attack and increased stun buildup. Cardio Fan is also essential, providing faster stamina regeneration so you can keep attacking and dodging without slowing down.
Fist Build Overview
| Unarmed Pugilist Venom Build | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | |
| Armor | |
| Trinket |
Trinket Mods: ・ Final Blastwave Final Blastwave Effect: The final hit in a 3-hit combo emits a sizzling blastwave.
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| Mutations |
・
Lil Fist・
Cardio Fan |
This build is a melee DPS machine, capable of dealing high raw damage and stun buildup to knock enemies out. At full power, your fists and armor work together to inflict heavy additional venom damage buildup.
How to Play the Fist Build
Play as an Up-Close Melee Slugger
The Fist Build strikes a great balance between the slower Fighter and the faster Rogue. With the Lil Fist mutation, the build excels at delivering a constant stream of DPS while stunning enemies, allowing you to immobilize even large boss bugs and take them down quickly.
Charge Up Attacks With Lil Fist
Lil Fist not only passively boosts your stun output but also grants a powerful charged attack once you've built up enough stacks with regular hits. Use it for a big burst of damage after chaining your punches together!
Grounded 2 Related Guides
All Builds
| Best Class Builds | |
|---|---|
 Rogue |
 Mage |
 Ranger |
 Fighter |
| Best Builds | |
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