Introduction to the Resource Atlas
This ultimate resource guide provides comprehensive information on every major material in Enshrouded, including locations, uses, farming methods, and efficiency tips. Use this as your go-to reference for all material gathering needs.
What This Guide Covers:
- All resource types and categories
- Exact location information
- Best farming routes
- Material uses and recipes
- Efficiency optimization
- Progression priorities
Using This Guide:
- Use CTRL+F to search specific materials
- Bookmark for quick reference
- Check “Uses” to understand importance
- Follow farming tips for efficiency
Resource Categories Overview
Quick Reference by Type
Basic Resources:
- Wood, Stone, Plant Fiber
- Iron Ore, Copper Ore
- Sand, Clay
- Common everywhere
Agricultural:
- Gentian
- Paper Reeds
- Rice
- Specific locations
Rare Materials:
- Salt (mines)
- Sparks (Flame Shrines)
- Legendary components
- Limited sources
Animal Products:
- Fur, Leather, Meat
- Hunting required
- Respawning
Special Items:
- Quest-specific
- Boss drops
- One-time finds
- Unique uses
Basic Resources
Wood
Where to Find:
- Everywhere in the world
- Chop any tree
- Use axe for efficiency
- Infinite respawn
Uses:
- Critical: Nearly every recipe
- Building structures
- Crafting basics
- Fuel for fires
- Respec cost (1 wood)
Farming Tips:
- Upgrade to better axe ASAP
- Clear areas near base
- Respawns naturally
- Never run out
- Stock 500+ for building projects
Varieties:
- Standard Wood - common trees
- Specific wood types - special trees
- All function similarly
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential)
Stone
Where to Find:
- Ground rock piles everywhere
- Mining stone nodes
- Pickaxe required
- Common resource
Uses:
- Building foundations
- Crafting stations
- Basic recipes
- Flame Altar (5 stones)
- Constant need
Farming Tips:
- Pick up ground rocks while exploring
- Mine larger nodes for bulk
- Always collected passively
- Stock 200+ minimum
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential)
Plant Fiber
Where to Find:
- Bushes everywhere
- Ground plants
- No tool required
- Extremely common
Uses:
- String (3 Fiber = 1 String)
- Early armor
- Basic recipes
- Constant early-game need
Farming Tips:
- Gather while traveling
- Clear bushes near base
- Fast respawn
- Easy to stockpile
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High Early Game)
Ores and Metals
Iron Ore
Where to Find:
- Underground caves
- Mountain areas
- Dark grey nodes
- Pickaxe required
Primary Locations:
- Near Ancient Spires
- Cave systems
- Mountain foothills
- Shroud-adjacent areas
Uses:
- Iron Bars (smelting)
- Weapons and armor
- Advanced crafting
- Progression essential
Farming Route:
- Find cave system
- Mine all nodes
- Mark location
- Return after reload
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Critical Mid-Game)
Copper Ore
Where to Find:
- Early game areas
- Orange-ish nodes
- Surface and caves
- Easier than iron
Uses:
- Copper Bars
- Early weapons
- Bronze crafting
- Electrical components
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Important Early)
Advanced Ores
Tin, Gold, Silver:
- Specific biome locations
- Underground primarily
- Rarer than iron/copper
- End-game importance
Uses:
- Specialized recipes
- Advanced gear
- Luxury items
- Progression required
Farming: Mark locations when found, return as needed
Agricultural Resources
Gentian ⭐ Detailed Guide
Comprehensive Location Guide: Complete Gentian Location Guide
Quick Summary:
Where to Find:
- Springlands biome
- Revelwood region
- Near water sources
- Blue/purple flowers
Primary Locations:
- Springlands - abundant
- Revelwood - moderate
- Nomad Highlands - some
- Low Meadows - rare
Uses:
- Food recipes
- Alchemist recipes
- Buff potions
- Decorative
Farming Tips:
- Mark flower patches
- Harvest regularly
- Respawns quickly
- Bring empty inventory
Best Route:
- Springlands water areas
- Follow rivers
- Check lakeshores
- 50-100 per run possible
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High for Cooking)
Paper Reeds ⭐ Detailed Guide
Comprehensive Location Guide: Complete Paper Reeds Location Guide
Quick Summary:
Where to Find:
- Wetlands and swamps
- Water edges
- Springlands rivers
- Revelwood lakes
Primary Locations:
- Wake of the Water (best)
- Springlands wetlands
- Revelwood shores
- Various water bodies
Uses:
- Paper crafting
- Scrolls and books
- Alchemist recipes
- Decorative items
Identification:
- Tall reed plants
- Near water always
- Tan/brown color
- Distinctive appearance
Farming Tips:
- Boat access helpful
- Water-edge routes
- Fast respawn
- Batch collection
Best Route:
- Wake of the Water main spot
- Follow shorelines
- 30-50 per efficient run
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐ (Moderate - Specific Uses)
Rice ⭐ Detailed Guide
Comprehensive Location Guide: Complete Rice Location & Cooking Guide
Quick Summary:
Where to Find:
- Nomad Highlands primarily
- Desert oases
- Arid region water sources
- Limited locations
Primary Spot:
- Nomad Highlands oasis
- Only reliable source early
- Farm-able after Farmer NPC
Uses:
- Food buffs
- Cooked Rice (best stamina)
- Advanced recipes
- Sustenance
How to Farm:
- Find wild rice
- Harvest seeds
- Rescue Farmer NPC
- Plant at base
- Infinite supply!
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High for Food Buffs)
Special Materials
Salt ⭐ Critical Resource
Comprehensive Guide: Inventory Expansion & Salt Guide
Where to Find:
Mine 1: Northwest of Harvest Homestead (Recommended)
- Hunter NPC points it out
- Edge of shroud
- Approach from south (safe route)
- Mine upper levels only
Mine 2: Saline Quarry
- East of spawn location
- Inside shroud (harder)
- Alternative source
- Less convenient
Uses:
- Critical: Dried Fur (backpack upgrade)
- Food preservation
- Drying Rack recipes
- Hunter crafting
Why So Important:
- Required for Small Backpack
- Scout armor materials
- Game-changing upgrade
- Limited sources
Farming Tips:
- Mine 50-100 at once
- Stockpile at base
- Don’t go to bottom (shroud)
- Hunter route safer
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential Early Game)
Sparks
Comprehensive Guide: Complete Sparks Location Guide
Where to Find:
Flame Shrines:
- Scattered across world
- Small ancient structures
- 1-2 Sparks each
- One-time collection
Flame Sanctums:
- Larger ancient sites
- 3-5 Sparks each
- More dangerous
- Better rewards
Uses:
- Flame Altar upgrades (primary)
- Increase Shroud timer
- Expand Flame Altar range
- Critical progression
Upgrade Costs:
- Level 2: 5 Sparks
- Level 3: 10 Sparks
- Level 4: 15 Sparks
- Level 5: 20 Sparks
Priority Order:
- Extend Shroud time first
- Increase comfort range
- Additional slots
- Late-game upgrades
Farming Strategy:
- Explore thoroughly
- Mark all shrine locations
- Plan efficient collection routes
- Collect 50+ for all upgrades
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential for Progression)
Animal Fur
Where to Find:
- Kill any animal
- Wolves, deer, boars
- Common drops
- Respawning
Dried Fur (Processed):
- Requires Hunter NPC
- Build Drying Rack
- Combine: Fur + Salt
- Makes Dried Fur
Uses:
- Dried Fur → Small Backpack (4 needed)
- Scout armor
- Various recipes
- Regular fur → basic items
Hunting Locations:
- Forests everywhere
- Open fields
- Animal spawns
- Near water sources
Farming Tips:
- Hunt while exploring
- Focus wolves (aggressive anyway)
- Deer in open areas
- Stock Dried Fur (needs salt)
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High for Backpack)
Torn Cloth
Where to Find:
- Loot chests
- Enemy drops
- Exploration rewards
- World discoveries
Uses:
- Small Backpack (3 needed)
- Various armor
- Crafting recipes
- Repair materials
Can’t Be Farmed:
- Find while exploring
- Collect when seen
- Finite but adequate
- Enough for needs
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐ (Moderate - Backpack Important)
Food & Consumables
Meat & Cooking
Animal Meat Types:
- Wolf meat
- Deer meat
- Boar meat
- Bird meat
Uses:
- Cooked for food
- Food buff recipes
- Health regeneration
- Sustenance
Best Food Buffs:
- Check complete food buff guide
- Stat improvements
- Combat advantages
- Exploration help
Berries & Vegetables
Wild Sources:
- Bushes (berries)
- Wild vegetables
- Farm after Farmer NPC
Farming:
- Rescue Farmer
- Plant crops at base
- Sustainable food source
- Unlimited supply
Quest & Boss Materials
Boss Drops
Scavenger Matron Head:
- From Scavenger Gorger Matron
- Strengthens Flame to Level 3
- One-time drop
- Story progression
Other Boss Materials:
- Epic weapon drops
- Crafting components
- Unique items
- Progression rewards
Quest-Specific Items
Explosive Powder Bombs:
- Loot from Scavengers
- Useful vs other bosses
- Not vs Matron
- Save for later
Ancient Vault Items:
- NPC rescue materials
- One-time finds
- Story progression
- Keep all quest items
Resource Priority by Game Stage
Stage 1: First 5 Hours
Must Have:
- Wood (500+)
- Stone (200+)
- Plant Fiber (100+)
- Food (50+ cooked)
- Iron Ore (50+)
Should Get:
- Salt (20+ for backpack)
- Animal Fur (10+)
- Torn Cloth (find 3)
- Basic ores
Stage 2: Hours 5-15
Must Have:
- Salt (50-100 stockpile)
- Dried Fur (10+)
- Iron Bars (50+)
- Sparks (20+ collected)
- Advanced ores
Should Get:
- Gentian (50+)
- Paper Reeds (30+)
- Rice sources
- Better metals
Stage 3: Hours 15-30
Must Have:
- Legendary materials
- End-game ores
- Rare components
- Boss materials
- All Sparks collected
Should Get:
- Material stockpiles
- Farming setup complete
- Self-sufficient
- Resource surplus
Farming Efficiency Tips
General Principles
1. Batch Collection
- Gather one type at a time
- Clear entire areas
- Mark locations
- Efficient routes
2. Reload Farming
- Some resources respawn on reload
- Chest contents reset
- Boss respawns
- Legendary farming method
3. Prioritize Based on Need
- Don’t hoard everything
- Focus current project needs
- Storage management
- Sell excess (if possible)
4. Upgrade Tools Early
- Better pickaxe = faster mining
- Better axe = faster woodcutting
- Time investment pays off
- Efficiency compounds
Route Optimization
Create Material Routes:
Wood Route:
- Clear forest near base
- Mark tree clusters
- 5-10 minute runs
- 200-500 wood per run
Ore Route:
- Find cave system
- Mark all nodes
- Clear completely
- Return after reload
Agricultural Route:
- Mark plant locations
- Geographic efficiency
- Follow natural paths
- Batch same-type plants
Mixed Routes:
- Combine objectives
- Efficient travel
- Multi-resource gains
- Time optimization
Storage & Organization
Recommended Chest System
Basic Resources:
- Chest 1: Wood, Stone, Fiber
- Chest 2: Ores and Bars
- Chest 3: Processed Materials
Specialized:
- Chest 4: Agricultural (Gentian, Reeds, Rice)
- Chest 5: Animal Products (Fur, Leather, Meat)
- Chest 6: Rare Materials (Salt, Sparks, Special)
Consumables:
- Chest 7: Food and Cooking
- Chest 8: Potions and Buffs
- Chest 9: Crafting Components
Equipment:
- Chest 10: Weapons
- Chest 11: Armor
- Chest 12: Tools
Labeling:
- Use signs
- Clear names
- Consistent system
- Easy access
Resource Quick Reference Table
| Material | Location | Method | Priority | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Everywhere | Axe trees | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Everything |
| Stone | Ground/Nodes | Pickaxe | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Building/Crafting |
| Iron Ore | Caves | Pickaxe | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Gear progression |
| Salt | Salt Mines | Pickaxe | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backpack upgrade |
| Sparks | Flame Shrines | Collection | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Flame Altar |
| Animal Fur | Hunting | Combat | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backpack/Armor |
| Gentian | Springlands | Harvesting | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Food buffs |
| Paper Reeds | Wetlands | Harvesting | ⭐⭐⭐ | Paper/Scrolls |
| Rice | Nomad Highlands | Farming | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best food |
| Copper Ore | Surface/Caves | Pickaxe | ⭐⭐⭐ | Early gear |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find [specific material]?
Use CTRL+F to search this guide for the material name. Each entry includes exact locations and farming tips.
What resources should I prioritize early game?
Salt (backpack), Wood, Stone, Iron Ore, and Animal Fur are your top 5 priorities in the first 10 hours.
How do I get more Salt?
Visit the salt mine northwest of Harvest Homestead (Hunter NPC points it out). Mine 50-100 at once. Full guide here.
Do resources respawn?
Most resources respawn naturally over time. Reloading the game also respawns most materials, chests, and enemies.
What’s the most important resource?
Salt and Sparks are most critical for progression. Salt enables backpack expansion, Sparks upgrade your Flame Altar for longer Shroud survival.
How do I farm Legendary materials?
Follow the Legendary Farming Guide for efficient Elixir Wells routes and chest farming.
Conclusion
This ultimate resource guide covers all major materials in Enshrouded with specific locations, uses, and farming strategies. Bookmark this page for quick reference throughout your journey.
Key Takeaways:
- ✅ Salt - Get early for backpack expansion
- ✅ Sparks - Essential for Flame Altar upgrades
- ✅ Agricultural - Gentian, Reeds, Rice
- ✅ Organization - Set up efficient storage system
- ✅ Routes - Create material-specific farming routes
- ✅ Batch Collect - Gather in bulk, save time
Use This Guide:
- Quick reference for any material
- Location lookup
- Priority planning
- Efficiency optimization
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