This page offers a guide on how to make an Acorn Shovel in Grounded. The shovel can be used to dig up clay, sunken bones, muddy scales and Grubs.

How to Unlock the Acorn Shovel Recipe¶

The Acorn Shovel recipe can be unlocked by either analyzing Acorn Shells or Crude Rope. You’ll also need to be Brainpower Level 3 to be able to make the Acorn Shovel. It can be crafted by hand.

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The Acorn Shovel recipe can be crafted by hand.

Required Materials for Acorn Shovel¶

Icon	Material	Quantity
	Acorn Shell	x1
	Crude Rope	x1
	Sprig	x2

How to Get Acorn Shells¶

Acorn Shells can be obtained from smashing up acorns using a Hammer. Acorns are found most often around the Oak Lab - watch out for spiders in this area though! For more information on crafting hammers, head over to our guide on How to Make a Pebblet Hammer.

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Acorns can be found near the Oak Lab - smash them using a hammer!

How to Get Sprigs¶

Sprigs are a medium-sized two leafed plant found in abundance in the yard. You can grab them from the ground without the use of any tool.

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Sprigs are a very common resource.

How to Get Crude Rope¶

Crude Ropes can be crafted by hand using x3 Plant Fiber per Crude Rope. Plant Fibers can be obtained from picking small, low-lying plants which can be found all over the ground. And before you can make Crude Rope, you’ll need to first analyze Plant Fiber at the Resource Analyzer to unlock the recipe.

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(1 of 2) Crude Rope can be made using plant fiber

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Crude Rope can be made using plant fiber (left), and plant fiber is obtained from small plants. (right)