To get materials in Grounded 2, players will have to hack, slash and bush their way through plants, resource depositis, and even everyday objects. Brittle Quartzite is one of the various material deposits that players will continuously find themselves searching for in Grounded 2, as it gives them access to Brittle Whetstone.

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Where to Get Thistle Needles in Grounded 2

Thistle Needles are an important item needed to craft arrows in Grounded 2 and can be found in abundance if you know where to look.

The reason why Brittle Whetstone is so important in Grounded 2 is because it is a requirement when upgrading weapons. If players want to defeat the most difficult bosses in the game, they will have improve their arsenal as much as possible, meaning they'll have to collect tons of Brittle Whetsone, and this guide will help them do it.

How to Find Brittle Quartzite in Grounded 2

Brittle Quartzite Shards can be hard to come by when players first start their Grounded 2 playthrough. Players will first stumble upon Brittle Quartzite deposits while exploring the Hatchery Anthill, and it is actually one of the best places for gamers to visit if they'd like to farm Brittle Quartzite Shard in Grounded 2.

While the Hatchery Anthill can be difficul to navigate the first time around, players can set up some torches inside and mark a route to the Brittle Quartzite deposits that come by as they explore. Brittle Quartzite is often found near the back of the tunnels in the anthill. These deposits are easy to miss as they look similar to their surroundings, but if players keep an eye on the ground while navigating near the walls at the end of the tunnels, they will spot them.

Once they find a Brittle Quartzite deposit, all they need to do it is smash it with their Hammer. Thankfully, they only need a Tier 1 Omni-Hammer so they won't have any problems collecting it.

How to Get Brittle Whetstone in Grounded 2

After breaking the Brittle Quartzite deposits and collecting its shards, players can turn the shards into Brittle Whetstone at a Workbench. Then, once the materials have been processed, players can use them on a Smithing Station to upgrade their weapons in Grounded 2.

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Action
Adventure
RPG
Sandbox
Exploration
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Released
July 29, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
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DIGITAL
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Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Prequel(s)
Grounded
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, RPG, Sandbox, Exploration
X|S Optimized
Yes