10 BEST Clay Locations In Grounded: An In-Depth Guide
There are 10 BEST Locations in Grounded where you can find Clay and use it for crafting multiple items
Grounded is a survival game that heavily relies on crafting. In order to make tools, gears, consumables, and more, you will need to first collect items from the map. There are abundant resources all around you waiting to be collected. One of these resources in Grounded is Clay, and there are a total of ten best locations where you can find it.
- Author’s Note: You can trust and rely on my expertise since I’ve gone through Grounded for well over 120 hours.
Easiest Locations To Find Clay
Location | Description | Average Clay per Run |
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Black Anthill | Located in the southwest corner of the map. There is a large patch of clay near the entrance to the anthill. | 10-15 |
Dry Grasslands | Located in the southeast corner of the map. There are several patches of clay scattered throughout the area. | 5-10 |
Flooded Zone | Located in the center of the map. There are several patches of clay underwater in this area. | 5-10 |
Grasslands | Located in the southeast corner of the map. There are several patches of clay scattered throughout the area. | 5-10 |
Pond Lab | Located in the northeast corner of the map. There is a small patch of clay near the entrance to the lab. | 5-10 |
Pond Caves | Located in the northeast corner of the map. There are several patches of clay scattered throughout the caves. | 5-10 |
Koi Pond | Located in the bottom right corner of the map. There is a large patch of clay near the edge of the pond. | 15-20 |
Pond Depths | Located in the bottom right corner of the map. There are several patches of clay underwater in this area. | 10-15 |
Shed Surroundings | Located in the northwest corner of the map. There are several patches of clay scattered throughout the area. | 5-10 |
Woodpile | Located in the northwest corner of the map. There is a small patch of clay near the woodpile. | 5-10 |
There are a total of nine locations where you can find Clay in Grounded, but only some of these are the best. It is not necessary for you to go everywhere in order to farm it. I recommend you check out all these locations and pick the one you like the most. Your preferred location can depend on the distance or how easy it is to get the Clay from there.
Some of these locations are not only far, but they also have wild insects around them. These locations are not ideal because there is a high chance of you dying out there. If you do die in those locations, then you will need to go all the way back there to get your bag back.
- Black Anthill
- Dry Grasslands
- Flooded Zone
- Grasslands
- Pond Lab
- Pond Caves
- Koi Pond
- Pond Depths
- Shed Surroundings
- Woodpile
However, as mentioned earlier, you do no need to visit all of these. The reason for that is that the Clay rocks will respawn after a while and can be collected again.
Black Anthill
Description | At the Southwest corner of the map, big clay patches are present near the start of this area |
Average Clay per run | 10-15 |
You can find the Black Anthill location towards the very bottom left side of the map. On the bottom side of it are two ponds, as you can see near the purple circle. On their sides, you will be able to find Clay rocks that can be harvested easily. The journey to the Blank Anthill is not that difficult so if you are near the area, consider going there to get yourself some Clay.
Dry Grasslands
Description | At the southwest corner of the map, having large amount of clay spread across the Grassland area |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
Some distance above the Black Anthill is the Sandbox. From the Sandbox area, you will need to move toward the northeast direction for a while. Keep going till you reach the area marked in a purple circle. Then you will arrive on the field of Dry Grasslands.
An indication of the field is the dry grasses all around it. If you are planning to get yourself some clay during the night, then you will need to be cautious, as there will be wild insects roaming everywhere. So, make sure you have the right equipment with you.
Flooded Zone
Description | Found in the middle of the map, the clay patches are found underwater in this area |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
Towards the northeast side of the Dry Grasslands, you will reach the Flooded Zone. It is one of the best locations in Grounded to get Clay. Due to the large bodies of water in the area, you can farm large quantities of Clay.
This will be helpful, especially when you are planning on crafting a lot of building items for your base. In case you are struggling against the spiders, then consider reading the Grounded: How To Kill Spiders guide.
Grasslands
Description | At the southeast corner of the map, various patches of clay are dissipated around this area |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
If you are in the Flooded Zone, then you can go towards the southeast side of the map in order to reach the Grasslands. The Grasslands are very similar to the Dry Grasslands. However, the area there is very lively compared to the one you visited earlier. The threat level in that area is not so high; however, I recommend you keep yourself ready in case a threat shows up.
Pond Lab
Description | Found at the northeast corner of the map. A very little patch of clay is present at the entrance of the lab |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
The Pond Lab area is the easiest of all areas in terms of locating. Here the threat level is minimum, and so you can come here often to collect clay for yourself. However, if you are far away from the area, consider having good weapon items as you will come across a lot of wild insects.
Pond Caves
Description | At the Northeast corner of the map, as well as the clay is diffused in the cave |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
Towards the northeastern side of the Pond Lab, you will come across an area that resembles caves, enter into them in order to get the Clay. The area is very near Pond Depths, however, you can find the Clay stones on the surface here. For Clay stones in Pond Depths, you will need to go underwater.
Koi Pond
Description | Present in the Bottom right corner of the map, having a large clay patch near the Pond’s edge |
Average Clay per run | 15-20 |
The Koi Pond area is one of the easiest locations where you can dig up a good amount of Clay. Koi Pond area is at the very bottom right area on the map, which is a complete lake. On all corners of it, you will find a good amount of Clay stone which you can dig up and get a good amount of Clay. Moreover, the threat of wild animals in the area is not that much, so you will be safe out there if you have the correct tools.
Pond Depths
Description | Present in the Bottom right corner of the map, the clay patches are lying underwater |
Average Clay per run | 10-15 |
One of the prime locations for obtaining clay in the game is the Pond Depth area. Despite character lung capacity upgrades, players may encounter challenges due to surface insects and underwater creatures.
Diving deep underwater at Pond Depth, players must swiftly extract scattered clay stones within a forty-second timeframe, contending with limited breathable air.
Fortunately, a nearby pipe intermittently releases bubbles that restore oxygen levels. Larger bubbles can fully replenish oxygen, aiding players in maximizing their clay collection.Shed Surroundings
Description | At the northwest corner of the map, with a large amount of clay patches in this area’s surroundings |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
You can find the Shed Surroundings location marked with the purple circle on the map. The area is easy to access, and you will not be expecting a lot of wild insects. Although you will not find a large quantity of Clay here at least it will be safe.
Woodpile
Description | Present in the northwest corner of the map, clay patches are found near the woodpile area |
Average Clay per run | 5-10 |
You can find the Woodpile area at the very top left side of the map and the path to reach it is not so easy. Therefore, if you are in the early stages of the game, you might not have enough tools to take you there and get back in less time and safely.
However, if you still want to go there, the area is marked with a purple circle to locate the exact place where you will find clay stones. Since you will not get to see a lot of Clay stones here, you should only visit it if you are somewhere nearby.
Clay In Grounded
The wild insects or the environmental hazards are threatening and overwhelming in the game. Therefore, you need to come up with something in order to protect yourself from these threats. To defend yourself, Clay plays a vital role due to the things it can craft. Moreover, if you are planning to build something, then you are definitely going to need it. Tools like Axe are important in the game, but I recommend you stock up on Clay as well.How To Extract Clay
To extract clay in Grounded, you’ll need an Acorn Shovel, the sole tool for the job. If you lack one, craft it using two Sprigs, one Crude Rope, and one Acorn Shell.Acquiring an Acorn Shell necessitates a Pebblet Hammer, made with three Sprigs, four Pebblet, and one Crude Rope. Smash an Acorn with the Pebblet Hammer to obtain the shells, typically found beneath trees.
With Sprigs, Crude Rope, and Acorn Shell in hand, head to clay-rich locations. Near water, locate shiny brown rocks, equip the Acorn Shovel, and dig. Each dig yields six clay chunks.Final Words
All in all, you can check out all the ten best locations in Grounded for Clay. Then, you can shortlist some of these locations that are easy for you to access and do not contain high-threat level wild insects. It is important for you to check out the area with minimum inventory so in case you die, you will not need to come back again for your precious items.
Apart from that, if you are new to the game and are struggling with the first main mission, then consider reading the Grounded How To Fix The Mysterious Machine guide. However, if you haven’t installed the game yet, then you should check out the Grounded Review.
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