Get the Bushwacker Bow in 10 Minutes: Grounded 2’s Ultimate Maze Route

Introduction

After four nerve-racking runs through Pine Hills’ web-filled corridors in Grounded 2, I finally snagged the coveted Bushwacker bow. This Grade 2 weapon delivers razor-sharp ranged damage and plants a debuff on enemies, supercharging your melee strikes—especially handy against nimble flyers. The catch? It’s locked inside a vertical tree-trunk maze where a single misstep sends you tumbling back down. Fear not: I’ve refined a guaranteed 10-minute route, complete with platform-specific controls, enemy strategies, and community-tested pro tips.

Why You Want the Bushwacker

• Instant Grade 2 Power: No more farming leather scraps—equip and dominate.
• Debuff Mechanic: Weakens enemy stab resistance, boosting your melee damage by up to 20%.
• Flyer Control: Clip airborne pests with precision shots before they dive-bomb you.
• Solo & Co-op Friendly: Perfect for quick daily ops or full squad incursions.

What You’ll Need

• Red Soldier Ant Buggy (mandatory): Use Bash to smash through dead roots (RB on Xbox, R2 on PS, Right Mouse Button on PC).
• Spider Buggy (recommended): Roll through spider silk unhindered—vital for those web bridges.
• Healing Items (bandages or fiber wraps): Essential after every Orb Weaver skirmish.
• Empty Inventory Slots: Clear space for the Bushwacker and bonus loot.

Estimated Time: 20–30 minutes on your first attempt; ~10 minutes once you memorize the path.

Step 1: Locate the Tunnel Entrance

• Travel to Pine Hills’ southern edge, just east of the green butterfly-feeding table landmark.
• Spot a sunlit root arching over a dark tunnel. On Xbox, hold RB; on PS, hold R2; on PC, right-click to Bash away debris.
• Before entering, swap to your Spider Buggy: those first webs will slow down any other mount.

Pro Tip: A Reddit user shared, “I wasted so much time glitching on webs until I switched to my Spider Buggy—total game-changer.”

Step 2: Breeze Through the Root Maze

The vertical maze inside the trunk is a series of narrow roots and web bridges. One wrong turn equals a long drop and a fresh restart. My mantra: stick left unless otherwise instructed.

• Enter the tunnel and immediately bear left. Jump (A on Xbox/PS, Space on PC) onto the slanted root ahead.
• At the blue O.R.C. Butterfly fork, veer left into the shadows to dodge an ambush by small flyers.
• Next, turn right onto the first web bridge. Either sprint-jump across or roll through on your Spider Buggy to avoid sticking.
• Clear the web barricade—this lures an Orb Weaver. Circle-strafe (hold Left Trigger/L2) and use ranged attacks to dispatch it quickly.
• At the final fork, left is slower but safer; right shaves off precious seconds with a steeper plunge. I usually go right when I’m confident in my jumps.

Platform-Specific Movement Tips

• PC: Use Shift + W to sprint-jump across webs, and hold Right Mouse Button to bash roots.
• Xbox: Press and hold RB to Bash, then double-tap A to boost your jump distance.
• PlayStation: Hold R2 for Bash moves, and tap X + O in mid-air for a quick directional adjustment.

Step 3: The Final Leap & Chest

• Once past the Orb Weaver, hug the left root and cross one last sticky web section.
• Drop onto the giant orange leaf platform below—aim for the center to avoid bounce-off drops.
• Look up. The chest is perched above you in a small alcove. Jump up (A/X/Space) or use your buggy boost to reach it, then open it to claim your Grade 2 Bushwacker bow!

Pro Tip: Falling won’t kill you, but each rebound costs precious seconds. Line up each jump precisely by aligning your camera before you leap.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

• Starting at the wrong butterfly table—double-check your map markers.
• Taking on two Orb Weavers at once—lure one out and finish it before engaging the second.
• Rushing jumps without lining them up—pause for a split second to set your camera angle.
• Sticking with one buggy—switch between Red Ant for root bashing and Spider for web sections.

Next Steps After You Score the Bow

With the Bushwacker in hand, Pine Hills becomes far less daunting. Share this route with your squad, clear out the remaining spiders together, and use your new bow to tackle nearby POIs like the Ice Sickle or Flingman Overlook. And remember: if I can nail this run without rage-quitting, so can you. Happy hunting, Grounders!