Introduction to Capybaras in Enshrouded
The Wake of the Water update brought adorable capybaras to Enshrouded! These giant rodents can be found in the new Veilwater Basin biome and make excellent base companions. This guide covers everything you need to know about finding, obtaining, and taming these lovable creatures.
Quick Overview
What You’ll Need:
- Access to Veilwater Basin biome
- Combat gear for level 39 Drak enemies
- Taming ingredients (Sugar Cane, Paper Reed, Algae)
- Farmer NPC at your base
Rewards:
- Baby Capybara pet
- 75 Experience Points
- Capybara Feeder recipe
- Unlimited capybara taming ability
Where to Find Capybaras
Veilwater Basin Location
Capybaras are exclusive to the Veilwater Basin biome, a new area added in the Wake of the Water update.
Veilwater Basin Location:
- Between Albaneve Summits and Blackmire
- West of Albaneve Summits Ancient Spire
- New water-themed biome
How to Reach Veilwater Basin:
- Fast travel to Albaneve Summits Ancient Spire
- Head west from the spire
- Scale the mountain to reach higher ground
- Glide down to the basin below
- Look for water features and new vegetation
Capybara Oasis - Best Location
Capybara Oasis is the primary capybara habitat with the highest concentration of these animals.
Location Details:
- West side of Veilwater Basin region
- Multiple capybaras in one area
- Near a large waterfall
- Peaceful water environment
Fastest Route:
- Fast travel to Ancient Spire in Lake Heartblood (middle of lake)
- Glide southwest from the spire
- Land at Capybara Oasis
- Look for the waterfall landmark
What You’ll See:
- Horde of capybaras relaxing in water
- Capybaras socializing together
- Peaceful, non-hostile rodents
- Large waterfall feature
Capybara Search and Rescue Quest
Starting the Quest
Quest Trigger:
- Go to Capybara Oasis
- Find the large waterfall in the middle
- Look at the base of the waterfall
- Find dead capybara body
- Loot the body
Items Found on Dead Capybara:
- Capybara Bristles
- Drak Teeth
Quest Automatically Starts:
- Quest Name: “Capybara Search and Rescue”
- Difficulty: Hard
- Objective: Avenge the capybaras
- Reward: Baby Capybara + 75 XP
Quest Storyline
The Situation:
- The Drak (hostile reptilian creatures) have been massacring capybaras
- Local capybara population is being hunted
- You must find the nearby Drak camp
- Avenge the fallen capybaras
Why It’s Worth It:
- Free baby capybara
- 75 experience points
- Unlock taming ability
- Feel good about helping rodents
Completing the Quest
Finding the Drak Camp
Camp Location:
- Southwest of Capybara Oasis
- Very close to the oasis
- Set quest as active to see map marker
- Highlighted location on your map
Enemy Details:
- Enemy Type: Drak (reptilian creatures)
- Level: Around Level 39
- Difficulty: Hard
- Multiple enemies in the camp
Combat Strategy
If Lower Level:
Ranged Strategy (Recommended):
- Find high ground near the camp
- Camp on elevated position
- Rain arrows from above
- Stay out of melee range
- Pick off enemies safely
Why This Works:
- Drak are tough in melee
- Level 39 enemies hit hard
- Height advantage is crucial
- Safe and effective
If Higher Level:
- Direct melee combat viable
- Still dangerous at level 39
- Bring healing items
- Use food buffs
Completing the Objective
What You Need to Do:
- Kill the largest Drak on ground floor
- Not all Drak need to be eliminated
- Focus on the camp leader
- Quest completes when leader dies
Loot the Leader:
- Baby Capybara found on body
- Take it to your base
- Automatically added to inventory
Post-Quest Looting
Don’t Leave Yet! Important Resources:
Wooden Containers:
- Scattered around the outpost
- Contains key resources
- Destroy with axe for extra loot
- Fish Bones (armor crafting)
- Fish Teeth (armor crafting)
Special Items:
- Needed for Skull Stalker armor set
- Crafted at Hunter’s workshop
- Valuable materials
Gold Ore Vein:
- Located in one of the huts
- Mine before leaving
- Valuable crafting resource
Pro Tip: Thoroughly loot the Drak camp - the resources are valuable!
How to Tame Capybaras
Unlocking Taming Recipe
After completing the quest and getting your baby capybara:
Talk to Emily Fray (Farmer):
- Return to your base
- Speak with Farmer NPC
- New quest available: “Capybara”
- Start the quest
Recipe Unlocked:
- Capybara Bait recipe unlocked
- Required for taming wild capybaras
- Craft to tame more pets
Capybara Bait Recipe
Ingredients Required:
- 1x Sugar Cane
- 2x Paper Reed
- 2x Algae
Where to Find Ingredients:
Algae:
- Found in Veilwater Basin region
- Near water sources
- Underwater vegetation
- Common in the basin
Sugar Cane:
- Harvested from Nomad Highlands
- Specific biome crop
- Farm near water sources
Paper Reed:
- Found throughout Embervale
- Next to bodies of water
- Small ponds and lakes
- See Paper Reed Guide
Taming Process
Step-by-Step Taming:
1. Craft Capybara Bait
- Use recipe from Farmer
- Gather all ingredients
- Craft multiple bait balls
2. Return to Capybara Oasis
- Fast travel nearby
- Find wild capybaras
- Choose your target
3. Throw Bait Ball
- Throw bait in front of capybara
- Capybara approaches food
- Waits and begins eating
4. Watch for Yellow Heart
- Flashing yellow heart appears over head
- Indicates taming progress
- Ready for first interaction
5. Crouch-Walk Slowly
- Crouch mode (stealth)
- Walk slowly toward capybara
- Don’t run or it will flee
6. Pet the Capybara
- Get close enough to pet
- Yellow heart turns red
- First taming stage complete
7. Walk Away
- Move away from the animal
- Prevents startling
- Preserves taming progress
8. Repeat Process
- Throw bait again
- Wait for yellow heart
- Pet again
- Second time completes taming
9. Collect Capybara
- Successfully tamed!
- Pick up and add to inventory
- Return to base
Taming Indicators
Yellow Health Bar Icons:
Yellow Heart (💛):
- Currently eating bait
- Ready to be petted
- Safe to approach
- Make red heart by petting
Yellow Question Mark (❓):
- Animal is becoming startled
- Warning sign
- Turn away immediately
- Walk away from capybara
Red Exclamation Point (❗):
- Animal is startled!
- All taming progress lost
- Hearts removed
- Must start over
How to Avoid Startling:
- Watch for question mark
- Turn away when you see it
- Walk away slowly
- Don’t approach when startled
- Wait for animal to calm
Taming Tips
Do’s:
- ✅ Always crouch-walk
- ✅ Move slowly and carefully
- ✅ Watch the icons constantly
- ✅ Walk away when you see ❓
- ✅ Be patient
- ✅ Bring multiple bait balls
Don’ts:
- ❌ Don’t run toward capybara
- ❌ Don’t ignore question mark
- ❌ Don’t stay close after petting
- ❌ Don’t rush the process
- ❌ Don’t attack accidentally
Capybara Care at Base
Adding Capybara to Base
After Taming:
- Capybara added to inventory
- Return to your base
- Place capybara at base
- Choose location carefully
Placement Tips:
- Near water features (they love water)
- Safe area away from danger
- Visible location to enjoy
- Near other pets if you have them
Capybara Feeder Recipe
Recipe Unlocked:
- Unlock after first successful taming
- Crafted at Farmer’s workshop
Capybara Feeder Ingredients:
- 7x Wood Logs
- 2x Nails
Feeder Purpose:
- Keeps capybaras fed
- Maintains happiness
- Prevents starvation
- Base decoration
Capybara Food Recipe
Keep Them Fat and Happy:
Capybara Food Ingredients:
- 2x Paper Reeds
- 3x Algae
Food Purpose:
- Maintains capybara health
- Keeps them content
- Regular feeding recommended
- Prevents unhappiness
Multiple Capybaras
Building a Capybara Family:
- Return to Capybara Oasis
- Craft more bait
- Tame additional capybaras
- Build a rodent colony!
Benefits:
- Multiple cute pets
- Base atmosphere
- Social capybaras
- Personal zoo
Quest Rewards Summary
Capybara Search and Rescue Completion:
- ✅ Baby Capybara (pet)
- ✅ 75 Experience Points
- ✅ Capybara Bait recipe unlocked
- ✅ Capybara Feeder recipe unlocked
- ✅ Ability to tame wild capybaras
- ✅ Capybara Food recipe
From Drak Camp:
- Fish Bones
- Fish Teeth
- Gold Ore
- Various resources
- Armor crafting materials
Common Issues & Solutions
Can’t Find Capybara Oasis
Solution:
- Fast travel to Lake Heartblood Ancient Spire
- Glide southwest
- Look for waterfall landmark
- Check west side of Veilwater Basin
Capybara Keeps Getting Startled
Solution:
- Move slower (crouch-walk)
- Watch for question mark icon
- Turn away immediately when ❓ appears
- Be more patient
- Don’t approach from behind
Lost Taming Progress
Solution:
- Red exclamation mark = restart
- Wait for capybara to calm down
- Throw new bait ball
- Start taming process over
Drak Camp Too Difficult
Solution:
- Find high ground for ranged attacks
- Use food buffs before engaging
- Bring better gear
- Level up first if needed
- Ask friend for help (multiplayer)
Can’t Find Taming Ingredients
Solution:
- Algae: Veilwater Basin waters
- Sugar Cane: Nomad Highlands
- Paper Reed: See dedicated guide
Tips for Success
Taming Tips
-
Bring Multiple Bait Balls
- Craft 5-10 baits
- Accidents happen
- Better safe than sorry
-
Choose Quiet Location
- Away from other animals
- No nearby threats
- Peaceful area
-
Be Patient
- Don’t rush
- Watch the icons
- Slow and steady wins
-
Practice on First Capybara
- Learn the mechanics
- Get comfortable with timing
- Improve technique
Combat Tips
-
Scout Drak Camp First
- Check enemy positions
- Find high ground
- Plan approach
-
Use Ranged Weapons
- Safer strategy
- Maintain distance
- Better for lower levels
-
Bring Healing Items
- Health potions
- Bandages
- Food buffs
-
Focus on Leader
- Don’t fight all Drak
- Kill the big one
- Complete quest efficiently
Why Get Capybaras?
Practical Reasons:
- Base decoration
- Atmosphere and ambiance
- Pet collection
- Achievement completion
Fun Reasons:
- They’re adorable!
- Giant rodents are awesome
- Build a capybara army
- Best base companions
Wake of the Water Content:
- New update feature
- Unique to this biome
- Limited-time appeal
- Trendy content
Conclusion
Capybaras are one of the most charming additions to Enshrouded’s Wake of the Water update. While getting your first one requires completing a hard quest against Level 39 Drak, the reward of having these adorable giant rodents at your base is well worth it.
Quick Recap:
- Go to Capybara Oasis (west Veilwater Basin)
- Loot dead capybara at waterfall base
- Kill Drak leader at nearby camp
- Get baby capybara reward
- Unlock Capybara Bait from Farmer
- Tame more capybaras with bait
- Build feeder and make food
- Enjoy your rodent friends!
Now go build your capybara colony!
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- Where to Get Paper Reeds
- All Food Buffs and Ingredients
- Beginner’s Guide to Enshrouded
- How to Survive in the Shroud
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