Grounded 2 Guide: How to Track Down the Pond Jockey and Unlock the Harpoon Gun
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
This guide explains where to find the pond jockey in Grounded 2, how to survive the underwater encounter, and why you need its drop to unlock the harpoon gun.
Diving into the backyard depths in Grounded 2 requires the right gear, and tracking down the elusive pond jockey is your main priority if you want to make underwater exploration actually manageable. According to a guide published on Polygon by Josh Broadwell, finding this specific creature is the key step to unlocking the game's new ranged underwater weaponry. The pond jockey resides in Skunk Pond, which arrived with the Into the Abyss update, located southeast of the Ice Cream Cart.
You will specifically want to search the eastern section of the pond, positioned north of the fallen trash can and just west of the bridge. Before taking the plunge, gear up properly. You need a tier 2 spear or higher because standard weapons do not work underwater, and you need this specific drop to craft the game's harpoon gun.
The target stands out easily thanks to its bright green coloring and the small school of smaller creatures surrounding it. While the creature is docile until provoked, attacking it triggers its entire group to retaliate, meaning the damage can pile up fast. Bringing restorative items is essential, and keeping an eye on your oxygen meter will keep you from drowning.
Players who have unlocked the amphibious toe biter buggy can also ride it directly into the water to make combat much easier. Once you defeat the target, collect the pond jockey meat and take it to a ranger station analyzer. Scanning the drop unlocks the harpoon gun blueprint, giving you a reliable ranged option to soften up aquatic threats before closing in for melee strikes.
Tags: Grounded 2, Guides, Survival Games, PC Gaming, Xbox
Original article: Polygon