Progression
Grounded Mutations Guide
Mutations are the perk tree of the backyard. Grinding every milk takes forever; the trainer can unlock them for test builds or permanent saves.
Which mutations to grab first
Melee damage, max health, and stamina regen help everyone. Fresh defense helps hedge lab. Unlock via unlock recipes tools.
Milk vs trainer unlock
Purists drink milk. Speedrunners toggle. Mix both: legit story, trainer sandbox. Science costs: raw science farm.
