Grounded resource analyzer guide
The Resource Analyzer is one of the first practical tools players will encounter in grounded. This device helps players learn new crafting recipes by researching the resources found in the environment. It does have only three charges, which makes choosing when and what to study important. The following guide explains how to use the resource analyzer effectively.
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- The best places to set up a base in Grounded and whether fast travel is worth it.
- Where to locate the resource analyzer, how to view its costs, and how to learn recipes in Grounded.
Where can I find the resource analyzer?
The resource analyzer stands out as a crucial progression tool and appears early in the game. It is typically encountered during the tutorial missions and can be found in laboratories marked by a diamond on the map and at field stations shown as a house icon on the map. This placement makes it one of the first practical devices players interact with as they learn the basics of crafting.
How to get recipes with the resource analyzer?
Recipes unlock by locating specific resources and scanning them with the analyzer. When a player operates an analyzer, a set number of recipes becomes available, including some recipes tied directly to the item under analysis. This process reveals knowledge that expands crafting options and streamlines progression.
Resources that have already been scanned appear darker in the interface, while those needing analysis show as colored elements in the list. After parsing the resource, new recipes and related data are added to the Crafting tab for easy access.
To unlock an item’s recipe, players simply analyze the resources required to create it. The rarity of the item influences the amount of knowledge power points earned for studying that subject. These Knowledge Power Points accumulate through quests and by discovering hidden or hard-to-reach locations across the game world. They are then spent to purchase blueprints or skills within the in-game store.
How to get cost for the resource analyzer?
No extra steps are needed in Grounded to incur charges for the Resource Analyzer. After using all three charges, a timer appears showing when the next charge will refresh. The analyzer is described as solar-powered, so players should expect a recharge delay. In practice, a single charge takes about an hour of playtime to recover. To optimize charge availability, players can use the analyzer toward the end of the day, and recharging during sleep cycles is a viable tactic. When waking, the cost to operate the analyzer resets to three units.
Charging capacity varies between analyzers. To study many items quickly, exploring the map and opening additional analyzers is recommended.
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Notes from gameplay commentary emphasize the early utility of the resource analyzer in shaping both base planning and crafting strategy. The experience is designed to reward exploration and systematic resource scanning as players expand their toolkit and capabilities in the world of Grounded.