Pinch Whacker

In-game view of the Pinch Whacker.
Pinch Whacker
General Information
Category	One-Handed Weapons
Tier	Tier 2
Damage Type	Smashing
Crafting & Repair
Recipe Unlock	—
Repair Cost	1 O.R.C. Receiver
Duplication Cost	—
Base Stats
Damage	2.25
Stun	7
Speed	0.3
Critical .%	2
Block	—
Perks/Mods	Finale Short Circuit

Pinch Whacker is a unique club found inside a hidden cave north of the Fire Pit in Grounded 2. Learn how to get the Pinch Whacker and its stats in this guide!

Description

A grabby arm from a stripped down robot repurposed as a weapon. Still crackles with energy.

Where to Find Pinch Whacker

The Pinch Whacker is a unique weapon that cannot be crafted. It is found in a secret room behind a breakable wall, located in a small cave system north of the Fire Pit.

Prerequisites

You will need a powerful explosive to access the weapon's hidden location.

• Explosive Charge: A fragile rock wall blocks the path to the weapon. You will need at least one explosive item to destroy it. The Bratburst is the standard tool for this job.
• Unlocking the Bratburst: The recipe for the Bratburst is unlocked by progressing the main story. Crafting it requires a Spicy Shard, which can be harvested with upgraded Omni-Tools.

Location Guide

Follow these steps to find the hidden cave and retrieve the Pinch Whacker.

1. Navigate to the area north of the Fire Pit, past the large wooden bench. Look for a small cave entrance next to a purple soda can, marked by a distinct purple spray-painted insignia on the rock wall.
2. Enter the tunnel. Be cautious, as the area is patrolled by Northern Scorplings and Northern Scorpion Jr.s. Proceed until you find a large candy box.
3. Go behind the candy box. You will see a cracked, fragile wall with some Raw Science next to it.
4. Equip your Bratburst, throw it at the wall, and step back to a safe distance to let it explode.
5. Once the wall is destroyed, enter the newly revealed room. The Pinch Whacker will be resting on an office chair. Be sure to also collect the other valuable resources in the room, including a Mega Milk Molar.

The Pinch Whacker's Finale Short Circuit perk releases a burst of electricity on the final hit of its combo, making it highly effective for finishing off single targets or stunning nearby enemies in a crowd.