The poisonous areas inGrounded 2, while dangerous, are filled with valuable resources. Navigating those spots can be a task. When you locate and harvest a Stink Bug, you can create tools that can make exploring hazardous environments easier. However, the issue is that the Stink Bugs aren’t as common as most other insects you’ll encounter in Grounded 2.

They can only be found in specific spots, like near rotten food. This method of searching for them might feel a bit inconsistent, since there’s no guarantee a Stink Bug will appear in these sections. To help you find what you need, you’ll be able to find the best locations to hunt Stink Bugs and learn how to defeat them.

A player in Grounded 2 holding a bow looking a Stink Bug in the distance.

How To Find Stink Bugs

You might be able to spot one or two of these bugsnear old and stale foodthat is littered throughout the world. If you check out the areas below, you should have better luck finding the elusive Stink Bug in these specific locations.

To make getting around easier, make aRed Soldier Ant Buggyfirst. That way, you can quickly get from region to region safely.

The Snackbar Front’s Stink Bug location highlighted on the map of Grounded 2.

Stinkbug Locations

The first spot to search in will be directlyeast of the starting Ranger Outpost in Snackbar Front.

Head to thepile of rockson the border ofSnackbar Front and Ceremony. You should find at least two wandering in the area.

Player’s postion marked on the map of Grounded 2 near the trash can.

Travelingsouth from Snackbar Front into Entrance, look for alarge trash can. The POI is in thesouthern sectionof the entrance.

When you reach the trash can, you’ll be able to locate a Stink Bugsoutheast of it, near some fallen bricks.

The player’s postion highlighted at the Picnic Table on the map of Grounded 2.

Going furthernorth into the Picnic Table region, head southof the region with therope fencedangling on the perimeter.

As you navigatealong the rope fence, there are going to be a few Stink Bugs walking around the rope fence.

Shalpz Amplifier’s location selected in the map of the Grounded 2.

HeadwestintoCeremony, but go to the middle of the region. When you reach this spot, search for alarge amplifier.

Afterward, make your way to thesouthwest cornerof the amplifier. In this area, you might be able to run intoaround four or five Stink Bugs.

The player aiming his arrow at the Stink Bug in Grounded 2. There is the bug’s health bar on top showing it has little health left.

How To Defeat A Stink Bug

These bugs aremuch bigger and do much more damageif you’re not well-equipped. To add even more of a challenge, Stink Bugs release anAoE attack in the form of poisonous gasthat will eat away chunks of your health.

The best and most efficient way to fight this insect is by using aranged weapon,like the starting bow. Not only will you avoid the gas, you’ll also be out of range of its melee attacks. However, ensure you’ve gathered ahigh number ofThistle Needlesfor the arrows.

Player looking at a Stink Bug in Grounded 2 that is releasing green poison gas.

Every time you fire an arrow,hold down the shot. This will make the arrowhit harder and do more damage. But remember tokeep a distancebetween you and the Stink Bug.

Try picking up arrows every time you’ve used them. You won’t have the issue of running out of ammo this way.

The player looking a turned over Stink Bug in Grounded 2.

Additionally, make sure you take lots of health pick-upslike Granola Bars. The bandages are good to use, but the bars can restoreall your health and refill your hunger meter.Alternating between the twomay help you withstand more.

Stink Bug Drops

From downing a Stink Bug, you’ll either getone Stink Bug Part or a Stink Bug Gas Sack. In some cases, you may berewarded with both.

Defeating a Stink Bug is worth it, especially if you earn a Stink Bug Part. Doing so will enable you tostart crafting agas mask. When you go up against a Stink Bug again with the gas mask, its poison AoE attack might not matter as much anymore.