There are numerous chests scattered across the yard in Grounded, and players that open them will be rewarded for their efforts. One such chest is located in the moat that surrounds the castle in the Sandbox, and it is opened with the Melted Moat Key. Fortunately, Grounded's Melted Moat Key is quite close to the moat chest, and this guide will help players track it down.
To note, it is recommended that players craft a set of Antlion armor before they attempt to collect the Melted Moat Key. Indeed, the Sizzle Protection that is granted by this armor set will make it easier to traverse the Sandbox during the daytime and locate the key. Fans should also make sure that they have one of Grounded's Black Ant Shovels in their inventories, as the Melted Moat Key cannot be accessed without one of these Tier 2 tools.
Grounded: Melted Moat Key Location
Players that are hunting for the Melted Moat Key should direct their attention to the Yellow Shovel that is in the top-right quadrant of Grounded's Sandbox. For full clarity, the position of this point of interest has been marked on the map that is below, and fans should visit it when the in-game clock reads 15:30. Players should then direct their attention to the shadow that is cast by the shovel, specifically focusing on the hole at the end of the handle.
In this position, Grounded fans will receive indication that there is Buried Treasure that can be dug up with a Tier 2 shovel. This treasure is the Melted Moat Key, and players can unearth it by digging four times with the Black Ant Shovel. Once a player has excavated the key, they should nab it and head toward the castle that is situated in the southwest corner of the Sandbox.
Grounded: Melted Moat Chest Location
As players approach the castle in the Sandbox, they should jump into the moat that surrounds it and start swimming to the left. Fans will encounter a submerged chest after swimming in this direction for just a short time, and its position has been marked on the following map.
With respect to what players will find upon opening the Melted Moat Chest, the container holds a Milk Molar and the Water Logged Recipe. This recipe gives fans the ability to craft the Salt Morning Star, a powerful Tier 3 weapon in Grounded that is created by combining two Salt Globs, five Gum Nuggets, and 10 Tough Gunk at a Workbench.
Grounded is available for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
