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This comprehensive FAQ answers over 100 common questions about Enshrouded, organized by category for easy navigation. Use CTRL+F to search for specific questions or browse by section.
Categories Covered:
- Getting Started & Basics
- Progression & Leveling
- Combat & Survival
- NPCs & Quests
- Resources & Crafting
- Skills & Builds
- Technical Issues
- End Game Content
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Beginner Questions
What is Enshrouded?
Enshrouded is a survival action-RPG where you explore a vast open world, fight enemies, build bases, craft equipment, and uncover the mysteries of a world consumed by the Shroud. It combines elements of survival, RPG progression, and voxel building.
Can I play solo or is multiplayer required?
Both! Enshrouded supports solo play and co-op multiplayer (up to 16 players). The game is fully enjoyable solo and scales for multiplayer.
Is Enshrouded on console or PC only?
Currently PC only (Steam). Console versions may come later but no official announcement yet.
What should I do first in Enshrouded?
Follow the tutorial, gather basic resources (wood, stone, fiber), craft tools, and build a workbench. Then rescue the Blacksmith NPC. Complete beginner guide here.
How do I not die constantly?
- Avoid the Shroud until stronger
- Craft armor ASAP
- Always carry food/potions
- Don’t fight multiple enemies
- Survival guide here
Where should I build my base?
Near an Ancient Spire (fast travel), flat area with resources nearby, safe from Shroud, room to expand. Don’t over-invest early - you may relocate.
What are Ancient Spires?
Fast travel points scattered across the world. Activate them by approaching. They serve as respawn points and teleportation nodes.
How does the Shroud work?
The Shroud is a dangerous fog that limits time spent inside. Your Shroud timer appears when entering. Time runs out = constant damage. Upgrade Flame Altar to extend time.
Can I change difficulty?
Game has no difficulty slider. Challenge comes from player skill, gear quality, and enemy levels. You can adjust playstyle for easier/harder experience.
Is there permadeath?
No permadeath. You respawn at your Flame Altar or nearest Ancient Spire when you die. You drop items but can retrieve them.
Progression Questions
What’s the optimal NPC rescue order?
- Blacksmith (armor/weapons)
- Hunter (backpack expansion)
- Alchemist (potions)
- Carpenter (building)
- Farmer (agriculture)
How do I expand my inventory?
Rescue the Hunter NPC, gather materials (Salt, Dried Fur, Torn Cloth), craft Small Backpack at Hunter’s station, equip in Character menu. Full guide.
Where do I get Salt?
Salt mine northwest of Harvest Homestead (Hunter points it out). Mine the upper caves, avoid going to the bottom (Shroud). Detailed location guide.
How do I upgrade my Flame Altar?
Collect Sparks from Flame Shrines and Sanctums across the world. Use Sparks at your Flame Altar to upgrade various aspects (Shroud time, comfort range, slots). Complete Sparks guide.
What level should I be for the first boss?
Scavenger Gorger Matron: Level 12-15 recommended. Have epic armor, Fireball spell if possible, 10-15 health potions. Boss strategy guide.
How long does it take to beat Enshrouded?
Main story: 30-40 hours. Completionist: 60-100+ hours. Depends heavily on playstyle and exploration habits.
Can I respec my skills?
Yes! Only costs 1 wood. Build a Flame Altar with 5 stones, interact with it, select “Reset Skills”. Unlimited respecs. Respec guide.
When should I start farming legendary items?
Around Level 15-20 hours into the game. Start with Elixir Wells routes, farm guardians and chests. Legendary farming guide.
What’s the level cap?
The level cap is typically 30-35 depending on game version. You’ll reach endgame well before cap.
How do I know where to go next?
Follow quest markers, talk to NPCs for new quests, explore Ancient Vaults, check your quest log. Natural progression guides you through content.
Combat Questions
What’s the best class/build?
Magic (Fireball) and ranged (Bow) are generally strongest. Melee is viable but harder. Class tier list and best skills.
How do I defeat the Scavenger Gorger Matron?
Use magic/ranged, hide behind palisade walls in arena, avoid poison breath attack (stuns you), be patient. Full boss guide.
Why do my weapons break?
All equipment has durability. Repair at Blacksmith’s anvil stations. Later, unlock repair recipes. Repair guide.
How do I upgrade weapons?
Use Blacksmith and later NPCs to upgrade gear. Requires specific materials and recipes. Better gear comes from progression and legendary farming.
What are the best weapons?
Legendary weapons from Elixir Well bosses and chests. Magic staffs (Fireball) are generally strongest for most content.
How do I heal in combat?
Consume food (instant heal), drink healing potions, use bandages. Have healing items on hotbar for quick access.
What food gives the best buffs?
Cooked Rice (stamina), various meat dishes (stats), buff foods from Alchemist/Farmer recipes. Complete food buff guide.
How do I survive longer in the Shroud?
Upgrade Flame Altar with Sparks, craft better gear, learn enemy patterns, plan routes, have escape plan. Shroud survival guide.
Can I block or parry attacks?
Yes, shields can block. Dodge rolling is generally more effective. Timing and positioning matter more than blocking.
Do enemies respawn?
Yes! Most enemies respawn over time or when you reload the game. Bosses also respawn (great for farming).
NPC Questions
Where do I find the Farmer?
Complete the “Growing Stronger Together” quest. Follow Huntress questline, she’ll mark location. Complete Farmer guide with puzzle solutions.
What does each NPC unlock?
- Blacksmith: Weapons, armor, anvils
- Hunter: Backpack, Scout gear, Drying Rack
- Alchemist: Potions, buffs, special recipes
- Carpenter: Building, furniture, Improved Grappling Hook
- Farmer: Agriculture, capybara taming, advanced cooking
Can NPCs die?
NPCs at your base are safe and cannot die. They’re invulnerable once summoned.
How do I level up NPCs?
Complete their specific quests, provide requested materials, use their crafting stations. Higher level NPCs unlock better recipes.
Can I have multiple bases with NPCs?
Yes! You can build multiple Flame Altars and summon NPCs at different locations. They can exist at multiple bases simultaneously.
What happens if I don’t rescue an NPC?
You miss out on their crafting recipes and progression locked behind them. Highly recommended to rescue all NPCs.
Are there hidden NPCs?
The 5 main NPCs (Blacksmith, Hunter, Alchemist, Carpenter, Farmer) are the core ones. No hidden NPCs currently.
Can I customize NPC appearance?
NPCs have fixed appearances. You can only change their location by summoning at different altars.
Resource Questions
Where do I find [specific resource]?
Check the Ultimate Resource Guide - complete atlas of all material locations.
How do I farm Gentian?
Springlands and Revelwood regions, near water sources, blue/purple flowers. Complete location guide.
Where are Paper Reeds?
Wetlands, swamps, water edges. Wake of the Water is best location. Full guide.
How do I get Rice?
Nomad Highlands oases have wild rice. Better: rescue Farmer, plant rice at base for unlimited supply. Rice guide.
Do resources respawn?
Most resources respawn naturally or when reloading the game. Farm sustainably or reload to reset.
What’s the most important resource early game?
Salt (for backpack), Wood (everything), Stone (building), Iron Ore (gear), Animal Fur (backpack). All critical.
How do I get Dried Fur?
Requires Hunter NPC. Build Drying Rack, combine Animal Fur + Salt = Dried Fur. Need 4 for Small Backpack.
Can I automate resource gathering?
Not directly. Farming crops after rescuing Farmer provides sustainable food. Otherwise, manual gathering required.
What should I stockpile?
Wood (500+), Stone (200+), Iron Bars (50+), Salt (50+), basic materials. Don’t hoard everything - focus current needs.
How do I organize storage?
Dedicated chests by category: basic resources, ores, agricultural, animal products, consumables, equipment. Organization guide in Ultimate Resource Guide.
Skills & Builds Questions
What skills should I unlock first?
Focus one damage type (magic/ranged/melee), essential survivability (health/stamina), movement basics (dodge), avoid spreading points. Best skills guide.
Can I change my build?
Yes! Respec costs only 1 wood. Build Flame Altar, interact, reset skills. Experiment freely. Respec guide.
What’s the best build for solo play?
Magic (Fireball) or Ranged (Bow). Both allow safe distance fighting. Magic generally strongest. Class tier list.
Should I specialize or go hybrid?
Specialize! Focused builds are much stronger than spreading points across multiple damage types. Pick one primary focus.
How many skill points do I get?
You earn skill points by leveling up, quest completion, and various milestones. Total available allows for specialized build with some utility.
What skills are must-haves?
Health/stamina increases, primary damage type maxed, dodge improvements, movement speed. Detailed recommendations.
Can I have multiple builds?
One active build per character, but respec is so cheap (1 wood) you can switch builds anytime for different activities.
What’s the meta build?
Magic builds (Fireball/Ice Bolt) are currently strongest for PvE content. Ranged (Bow) is close second. Tier list.
Crafting & Building Questions
How do I craft a Grappling Hook?
Requires Blacksmith NPC, specific materials, craft at workbench. Essential mobility tool. Complete guide.
What’s the Improved Grappling Hook?
Better version unlocked after defeating Scavenger Matron and having Carpenter. Longer range, faster pull. Requires crafting.
How do I unlock Gliders?
Various gliders unlock through progression, NPC quests, and exploration. All gliders guide.
Can I fast travel?
Yes! Between activated Ancient Spires. Touch a spire to activate, open map, click another spire, fast travel there instantly.
How does base building work?
Voxel-based building system. Place Flame Altar, build within comfort range, use various materials and stations. Creative freedom available.
Do I need a Rake?
Rake is for farming cosmetic but has recipe bug. How to get Rake guide. Optional item.
How do I tame a Capybara?
Rescue Farmer NPC, craft Capybara Bait, approach capybara, feed bait, tame completed. Pets follow and live at base. Complete taming guide.
Can I paint or customize buildings?
Yes! Various building materials have different colors and textures. Furniture and decorative items available through Carpenter.
Technical Questions
How do I increase FPS?
Update drivers, lower graphics settings (Fog, Shadows, SSAO), Windows performance mode, close background apps, GPU optimization. Complete FPS guide.
What are the minimum specs?
Windows 10 64-bit, Intel i5-6400 / Ryzen 5 1500X, 16GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB / RX 580, 60GB storage. Full specs in FPS guide.
Can I use cheats or trainers?
Third-party trainers available (WeMod, Cheat Happens, Fearless). No native console commands. Use at own risk, single-player only. Complete cheats guide.
How do I set up a dedicated server?
Follow official server setup process. Server setup guide covers installation and configuration.
Why does my game crash?
Common causes: outdated drivers, insufficient specs, corrupted files. Verify game files on Steam, update drivers, check system requirements.
Is there crossplay?
Not currently available. PC only release means no crossplay considerations yet.
How do I backup my save?
Steam Cloud saves automatically. Manual backup: copy save files from Documents folder. Recommended before major changes.
Can I mod Enshrouded?
Limited modding currently. Check community sites for available mods. Official mod support may come in future.
End Game Questions
What to do after beating the story?
Farm legendary items, perfect builds, complete achievements, build massive bases, help other players, challenge runs. Progression guide endgame section.
How do I farm Legendary items efficiently?
Create Elixir Wells routes (3-5 wells), clear guardians and chests, reload game, repeat. Complete legendary farming guide.
What’s the drop rate for Legendaries?
Roughly 1-5% from high-tier sources. Guardians and golden chests have best rates. No pity system - pure RNG.
Can I max all skills?
No, skill points are limited. You can specialize heavily but not max everything. Respec allows trying different builds.
Is there New Game+?
Not currently. You continue in same world after story completion or create new character for fresh start.
What’s the point of end-game grinding?
Perfect gear collection, build optimization, creative base building, helping community, completionist satisfaction, personal challenges.
Can I fight bosses again?
Yes! Bosses respawn when you reload the game. Great for farming legendary drops and materials.
Are there secret areas or Easter eggs?
Hidden chests, secret rooms, and discoverable locations exist. Thorough exploration rewarded with good loot.
Multiplayer Questions
How many players can play together?
Up to 16 players in co-op multiplayer servers.
Is there PvP?
No PvP currently. Enshrouded is PvE co-op focused.
Can I join friends mid-game?
Yes! Friends can join your server if you’re hosting or through dedicated servers.
Does multiplayer scale difficulty?
Game adjusts for multiplayer but specifics vary. More players generally makes content easier due to numbers.
Can I play solo after multiplayer?
Yes, your character and progress transfers. Play solo or multiplayer freely.
Do we share resources in multiplayer?
Storage chests and resources can be shared. Individual inventory is personal. Building is collaborative.
Common Problems & Solutions
Problem: I’m dying too much
Solutions:
- Craft better armor (Blacksmith)
- Upgrade Flame Altar (more Shroud time)
- Improve skills - respec if needed
- Always carry healing
- Learn enemy patterns
- Don’t fight multiple enemies
Problem: I can’t find Salt
Solution: Talk to Hunter NPC after rescuing her. She marks salt mine location northwest of Harvest Homestead. Full location guide.
Problem: My inventory is always full
Solutions:
- Craft Small Backpack immediately (guide)
- Better storage organization
- Don’t hoard everything
- Build more chests
- Prioritize valuable items
Problem: I wasted skill points
Solution: Respec! Only costs 1 wood. Build Flame Altar, interact, reset skills. No penalty for respeccing. Respec guide.
Problem: I don’t know where to go
Solution: Follow quest markers, talk to NPCs, check quest log, explore Ancient Spires, use progression roadmap.
Problem: Bosses are too hard
Solutions:
- Level up more first
- Upgrade gear
- Craft better potions
- Bring more healing
- Learn attack patterns
- Boss-specific guide
- Use magic/ranged (safer)
Problem: Low FPS
Solution: Lower graphics settings (Fog, Shadows first), update drivers, close background apps, Windows performance mode. Complete FPS optimization guide.
Conclusion
This FAQ collection covers 100+ common questions about Enshrouded across all game systems. Use CTRL+F to search for specific questions, or browse by category.
Quick Tips Summary:
- ✅ Rescue Hunter 2nd for backpack
- ✅ Respec only costs 1 wood
- ✅ Salt is northwest of Harvest Homestead
- ✅ Focus one damage type in skills
- ✅ Magic builds generally strongest
- ✅ Farm Elixir Wells for legendaries
Still Have Questions? Check individual detailed guides linked throughout this FAQ or explore our complete progression roadmap.
All Guide Links
Beginner Essentials
Systems & Mechanics
NPCs & Quests
Resources & Farming
- Ultimate Resource Guide
- Legendary Items Farming
- Gentian Location Guide
- Paper Reeds Guide
- Cooked Rice Guide
- Sparks Location Guide
Equipment & Tools
Technical
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Enshrouded Ultimate Resource Guide - All Materials Location Atlas
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