Thornlord is one of the better all-round picks in Evomon on Roblox, and the good news is that the path to getting it is shorter than most players expect. The catch: you can't find Thornlord roaming anywhere in the world. Every route to it runs through Mudbud, its pre-evolution that spawns early in Amber Acres. Get Mudbud, collect the right stones, and the evolution is immediate. This guide covers exactly where to find Mudbud, what materials to farm, how the evolve works, and how to build Thornlord once it's yours.
What makes Thornlord worth the grind?
Thornlord's appeal comes down to its Ground/Grass dual typing, which gives it coverage that holds up across most of the game's content, from early zones through PvE bossing. Its stat spread doesn't spike hard in any single direction. Attack and defense sit slightly above the rest, but nothing is genuinely weak, which means it can fill a durable frontline slot or a damage-dealer slot depending on what your team needs.
The one real limitation is speed. Thornlord's base speed is its lowest stat by a clear margin, so don't build it expecting to outrun opponents. Build around that and it stays useful well past the early game.
How to catch Mudbud in Amber Acres
Mudbud spawns as a large horde in Amber Acres, which makes it one of the more accessible pre-evolutions in the game. You don't need rare bait or a high-tier catcher to find one.
Before you throw a single ball, bring a Fire-type Evomon. Mudbud is weak to Fire, and a hard-hitting Fire attacker can drop it to low health in one hit, making the catch straightforward. The bigger decision is whether to settle for the first Mudbud you catch.
If you're hunting for a Shiny Mudbud, the process is the same: keep farming the horde repeatedly. Exact Shiny odds aren't published yet, so treat it as a patience grind rather than a calculated one.
Mudbud horde in Amber Acres
What materials do you need to evolve Mudbud into Thornlord?
Once Mudbud is in your party, the evolution gate is a three-item stone checklist:
Evolution Stones drop from the traveling merchant, summon shops, and first-time trainer victories. Ground Element Stones come from the Rocky Ridge boss and summon ruins. Grass Element Stones come from the Amber Acres boss and summon ruins.
None of these are locked behind a single grind, so you can stack them in parallel. Clearing the Amber Acres and Rocky Ridge island bosses regularly is the most efficient loop since it feeds both element stone types at the same time.
How to evolve Mudbud into Thornlord
Once your stones are stacked, the evolve itself takes seconds:
- Open your Evomon menu.
- Select Mudbud from your party.
- Choose the evolve option.
- Thornlord appears immediately as long as the material requirements are met.
There's no confirmation grind or additional step beyond having the stones. The transformation is instant.
What is the best build for Thornlord?
Because speed is Thornlord's dump stat, the best natures are the ones that trade speed for something more useful. None of these cost you much since the speed loss barely registers:
For talents, target an SSS spread covering attack, defense, and either special attack or special defense. If you're going full tank, a line of HP, defense, and special defense works as the defensive alternative.
Traits are where Thornlord starts to snowball:
- Drain grants 18% permanent life steal, keeping Thornlord healthy through extended fights.
- Battle Spirit adds 3 stages to both attack and special attack on entry.
- Reaper adds 5 stages to attack and special attack on a KO, turning each win into a power spike.
For team composition, Thornlord's Ground/Grass typing leaves it exposed to Fire, Poison, and Electric threats. Partners that cover those matchups let it focus on what it does best: anchoring the frontline and grinding through bosses. It's a popular solo anchor for the Thunder King boss specifically, where players build entire strategies around its bulk.
What to do after you get Thornlord
Thornlord is a strong anchor, but it works best as part of a wider team rather than a standalone carry. Fire, Poison, and Electric partners cover its weaknesses and let it focus on what it handles well. With 207 creatures to collect across the full Evomon Dex, Thornlord is a natural early cornerstone while you build toward completion.
For more Roblox guides covering evolutions, farming routes, and build strategies across other games, the full collection has you covered. If you're grinding evolutions in other Roblox titles, the Sell Lemons evolution unlock guide breaks down a very different but equally satisfying progression system, and the Cut Grass for Brainrots mutations guide is worth a look if you want to maximize multipliers in another grind-heavy Roblox experience.