To find the Pinch Wacker in Grounded, players must enter a secret miniature laboratory known as the Berry Outpost, enterable only with an explosive.

Like the Prod Smacker, the Pinch Whacker is a Tier-3 Generic Tool and Melee Weapon in Grounded imbued with a Positive Effect called Short Circuit. This unique effect causes melee strikes to have a chance of unleashing an electrical AoE explosion, dealing extra damage to the struck target, including any enemies near it. Its nonintimidating appearance might cause players to underestimate its true electrical power in Grounded. For instance, after being fully upgraded, the Pinch Whacker is capable of taking down a Wolf Spider within a dozen hits.

Since the Pinch Whacker is the arm remains of a robot in Grounded, it serves as a unique item, meaning it cannot be crafted and can only be obtained once per playthrough. Nonetheless, its incredible damage output undoubtedly makes it a worthwhile find. Moreover, one of the best characteristics of the Pinch Whacker is that it can be acquired relatively early on, despite being a Tier-3 Tool.

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Those who have been playing Grounded for any amount of time will know that the world of the backyard is harsh and unforgiving for anything smaller than a fly. Accordingly, being able to obtain a Tier-3 Tool/Weapon early on in one's adventure is an incredible boon for gameplay progression. So many mid and endgame resources in Grounded across the map become harvestable, and lowly enemies are no longer a nuisance thanks to the Pinch Whacker's high damage.

However, just because the Pinch Wacker is accessible in Grounded's early game does not mean it is not tricky to acquire. Players can refer to the list of steps below for information on where they can find this item and what challenges can expect to encounter along the way:

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