Tick Fang is the kind of material that gates your progress in the Into the Abyss update, and finding it isn’t about luck — it’s about knowing exactly where the new Tick creature spawns and how to farm it efficiently. This guide walks you through the complete process of obtaining Tick Fang in Grounded 2’s Into the Abyss update — from finding Ticks to looting the Fang. No coordinate hunting, no guesswork. Just a straight line to the drop.
Where Ticks Spawn
The only source of Tick Fang in Grounded 2 is the new Tick creature introduced in the Into the Abyss update. You won’t find these anywhere else, so skip the rest of the map and head straight to the south biome.
Ticks cluster around the area next to the new tree, located inside the nearly Barca biome. This is a dense spawn zone — you’ll encounter multiple Ticks in a single pass, and they don’t require any specific coordinates to find. They’re everywhere in this region.
The key detail: Ticks are aggressive. They will often attack you on sight, which actually works in your favor. You don’t need to hunt them down or lure them out of hiding. Walk into their territory, and they’ll come to you.
How to Get Tick Fang: Step-by-Step
Here’s the full route from spawn to loot:
- Travel to the south biome, specifically inside the nearly Barca biome, near the new tree.
- Locate the Tick creatures — they’re common in this area and will often engage you immediately.
- Defeat the Tick. Standard combat works fine; they don’t have any unusual resistances or mechanics that require specialized gear.
- Collect the Tick Fang from the defeated creature’s body.
That’s it. Four steps, no hidden conditions, no RNG gatekeeping beyond the drop itself. Defeating a Tick drops Tick Fang directly — it’s the only drop mentioned from these creatures, so you don’t need to worry about competing loot tables.
Note: Tick Fang is the sole source of this material in the game. There’s no alternative method, no crafting recipe to bypass it, and no vendor that sells it. If you need Tick Fang, you’re fighting Ticks.
Efficient Tick Farming Tips
Once you’ve confirmed the location, farming Tick Fang becomes a loop. Move around the new tree area and you’ll trigger constant encounters. The spawn density here is high enough that you’ll rarely have to wait between fights.
A few practical notes from extended farming sessions:
- Expect multiple Ticks at once. The area doesn’t spawn them one at a time. Be ready for 2-3 engaging you simultaneously, especially if you’re moving through the zone quickly.
- Use sightlines to your advantage. Sometimes you’ll see Ticks before they aggro. Use that window to position yourself or get the first hit in.
- Keep moving. Standing still in one spot will give you a trickle of encounters. Circling the tree area yields significantly more fights per minute.
If you’re farming for multiple Tick Fangs — which you will be, given how many recipes in the Into the Abyss update seem to want them — this loop is the fastest route. The combination of high spawn density and aggressive AI means you’re never searching for targets; you’re just cycling through kills.
Compare: If you’ve already farmed materials like Striped Scorpion Pincer & Stinger, you’ll notice Ticks are considerably easier to deal with. No armor penetration, no poison buildup — just straightforward melee targets that happen to drop a critical crafting component. For a broader look at farming other creature drops, check the Striped Scorpion Pincer & Stinger Farming Guide.
What You Need to Know Before You Go
Tick Fang farming is one of the more straightforward material grinds in Grounded 2’s recent updates. No special tools required, no boss mechanics to learn, no time-gated spawns. The only real requirement is getting to the south biome and committing to a few laps around the new tree.
If you’re planning your route, factor in the travel time to the nearly Barca biome — that’s the only meaningful barrier between you and a full inventory of Tick Fangs. Once you’re there, the Ticks handle the rest. They’ll find you, you’ll kill them, and the Fang is yours.
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