Every Omni-Tool upgrade in Grounded 2, and what they unlock

Omni-Tool in Grounded 2 comes as one of the most significant QoL changes, as it eliminates the requirement to carry multiple tools for gathering resources. It can dig dirt, break rocks, cut grass, and craft items. With each upgrade, the Omni-Tool gets better, but the upgrade requirements also go up. However, as you progress, the tool will require upgrades to gather more valuable resources.

Let’s find out everything needed to upgrade the tool, along with its benefits.

Omni-Tool upgrade guide in Grounded 2

Use the Ranger Station to upgrade Omni-Tool (Image via Obsidian Entertainment)

Each upgrade requires an increasing amount of Raw Science, along with some resources that can be acquired by gathering and defeating specific bugs. The Omni-Tool can be upgraded through a Ranger Station, and the first one will be available at the Communication Array inside the Snackbar Ranger Outpost. Here are all the upgrade requirements:

Omni-Tool	Tier 1 Requirements	Tier 2 Requirements
Omni-Wrench	1000 Raw Science, 2 Red Ant Parts, and 2 Clay	2000 Raw Science, 2 Roach Chunks, and 2 Blueberry Leather
Omni-Hammer	350 Raw Science, 2 Pebbles, and 1 Sap	2000 Raw Science, 1 Ladybug Head, and 3 Lingonberry Leather
Omni-Shovel	350 Raw Science, 2 Grass Seeds, and 2 Sprigs	3000 Raw Science, 1 Northern Scorpion Stinger, and 2 Pine Needles
Omni-Axe	Available for free	1000 Raw Science, 2 Red Ant Parts, and 2 Claws

The remaining upgrades for the Omni-Tool are not yet available due to a lack of materials, as Grounded 2 was released in early access. Future updates for the game will bring more improvements, along with missing resources to upgrade your all-in-one tool.

Also Read: How to obtain the Red Ant Buggy in Grounded 2

What do Omni-Tool upgrades unlock?

Different resources have different Omni-Tool tier requirements (Image via Obsidian Entertainment)

Upgrading the Omni-Tool unlocks the ability to gather better resources. Each resource in the game will show the required tier when you approach it. If the tool isn’t upgraded to match that level, you can't gather it. Here are a few examples of different resources requiring different upgrade tiers:

Omni-Tool	Tier 1	Tier 2
Omni-Wrench	Sturdy Shell, Clover Hood, etc.	O.R.C. Nullifier, Gas Mask, etc.
Omni-Hammer	Pebble, Acorn, etc.	Mint Candy, Spicy Candy, etc.
Omni-Shovel	Clay, Larvae, etc.	Buried Treasure, Clay Vein, etc.
Omni-Axe	Grass, Dry Grass, etc.	Needle Bundle, Toadstool, etc.

A few objects, like the Pinecone and Donut, require tier 3 upgrades for the Omni-Hammer and the Omni-Axe, materials for which are currently unknown. Speaking of upgrades, one of the main requirements for upgrades is Raw Science. The fastest way to acquire it is by identifying as many items as possible using the Resource Analyzer.

About the author

Mayank Singh Rathour is an MMO writer at Sportskeeda. He graduated from college with a degree in Business Administration and has over two years of experience as an esports journalist.

Mayank was introduced to gaming at an early age and played Contra, Double Dragon, Castlevania, etc., on his Nintendo DS. When he was a little older, Counter-Strike — a title that majorly helped develop his passion for gaming — became his favorite pastime. Though he's played a bunch of games since then, his love of CS has remained strong. Shroud, a former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro, is an inspiration to him. He's also a fan of series' esports scene, following teams like Vitality, NAVI, and The Mongols closely.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar