Grounded 2 Suggestion: Mixed armor sets OR Familiar armor bonus

[ZombieKicker7]

Context

While playing Grounded 2, I noticed some bugs seem to be part of related species groups. For example:

• Attacking a Stinkbug causes nearby ****roaches to become hostile.

• Attacking a Ladybug triggered aggression from a nearby Butterfly.

This inspired two separate armor system ideas. These are independent — either could be implemented on its own.

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Option 1: Mixed Armor Set Bonuses

Currently, wearing 3 pieces of the same armor grants a full set bonus. The suggestion is to add secret synergy bonuses when wearing specific mixed armor combinations.

• Wearing 1–2 pieces from related bug families (e.g., 1 Ladybug + 2 Butterfly) could trigger unique passive bonuses.

• Bonuses are only unlocked through specific armor combinations, encouraging experimentation.

• Keeps set mixing viable without breaking full-set benefits.

  • No specific bonus ideas yet, just the base system concept.

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Option 2: Familial Team Set Bonuses

If multiple players in a group wear full armor sets from bugs in the same insect family, they unlock team-based passive bonuses.

• Example: One player in Orb Weaver armor, another in Wolf Spider — both receive a shared bonus.

• Bonuses scale based on the number of players and whether their sets fall under the same bug category.

• Adds value to multiplayer coordination and set variety.

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Dev Notes

• Bonuses could be subtle (minor resistances, shared regen, etc.) to stay balanced.

• Promotes deeper armor crafting, team coordination, and experimentation.

• Does not interfere with existing full set mechanics.

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Just a system-level concept, no mechanics nailed down, mainly to explore ways armor sets could interact beyond individual bonuses.

Thank you for reading to the end and considering this idea. I will be posting more suggestions. I love Grounded and Grounded 2, STAY TINY!

[Neolas]

I like the Ideas. Perhaps adding a minor weapon bonus depending on what it's made with to match with the themed gear and number of players with similar gear or perhaps trinkets?