Thanks to the many options in Enshrouded, you can craft your perfect combat style. As in many RPGs, the classic archer is naturally a fan favorite. Keep your distance, hit enemies from afar, and avoid taking damage. The Ranger is extremely popular and also benefits from skills you might not immediately consider! With a mix of damage and elemental effects, you’re practically untouchable and can wipe out large hordes in no time. Today we’re taking a closer look at the archer in Enshrouded!
Enshrouded Ranger build: overview and introduction
Right from the start you can choose to play a Ranger and work toward picking off enemies from a safe distance. You can craft both a bow and arrows yourself to begin your first ranged experiments. You can then upgrade both as you progress, finding new bows as loot and once you’ve unlocked the Huntress.
General tips and notes for your Enshrouded Ranger build:
- Compared to other playstyles, you’ll have significantly less HP.
- You need to stay fast and mobile to dodge attacks and strike back immediately.
- Stamina is very important to stay agile and to draw your bow.
- Mana is essential for elemental arrows.
- Rescue the Huntress as soon as possible to craft new and better arrows.
- Practice your aim and always go for headshots.
Enshrouded bows guide: bow types, stats, and enchantments
As an archer, your primary weapon is the bow—of which there are many in Enshrouded, from early to late game. They behave much like other weapons but have special stats you should watch closely. Choose your bow accordingly; depending on your playstyle, different bows will perform better. There isn’t a single “best” bow.
- Base damage: Every bow has a base damage that combines with your arrows.
- Draw speed: How quickly your bow draws. Longbows take 1.0 seconds; shortbows 0.6 seconds.
- Arrow velocity: Additional speed imparted to an arrow on release.
- Stamina cost: Hidden stat—each bow consumes a different amount of stamina when drawn.
- Enchantments: Like other weapons, bows can be enchanted up to five times, granting extra effects and elemental damage.
- Gem slot: Some bows have a gem slot. Gems that boost stamina regeneration are great; we also recommend a Jewel of Aerobatics.
Enshrouded elemental arrows: arrows for maximum damage
Without the right arrows, even your best bow is wasted—so choose wisely. There’s a wide range of arrows you can craft at the Huntress. Rescue her early to expand your arrow arsenal. Some recipes unlock automatically, others require certain levels or resources. Branches are also crucial—you’ll need a lot of them! Farm them in caves, where you can mine branches with a pickaxe.
As you progress, new arrow options open up. Check back with the Huntress regularly for improved recipes.
- Goldensteel Arrows are among the best arrows for the late game.
- Later, you should also use the Eternal Frost Arrow to deal ice damage and have effectively infinite arrows. You obtain it from a level 9 questline and can upgrade it later.
- You can also invest in explosive arrows, but they’ll cost noticeably more resources.
Enshrouded Ranger skills: best talents and skill tree synergies
Like all other classes, ranged combat spans four branches in the skill tree. You don’t have to commit to just one—mix and match as you like! That’s especially powerful for the Ranger, who can be very diverse and adaptable in Enshrouded, benefiting from melee and even magic branches.
Relevant branches:
- Survival: Improves HP, mana, and stamina, and enhances food buffs.
- Ranger: Absolutely essential for any bow user. Increases damage and range for all your shots.
- Assassin: Focuses on critical and explosive damage with arrows.
- Tank: Helpful to shore up defense since you have low HP.
- Mage: Ice damage scales with arrows; also grants more mana.
Aim for a good balance across your stats. Stamina and mana are especially important, as both get drained quickly in combat. Some skills leech these directly from enemies, keeping your resource buffer healthy. Otherwise, stay agile and invest in critical damage.
Some of the best skills for a Ranger in Enshrouded include:
- Double Jump
- Dive
- Bee Sting
- Updraft
- Grenade Shock
- Eagle Eye
- Dessert Stomach
- Multishot (not always best, but can be useful)
Enshrouded gear for Rangers: light, mobile, and stamina-focused
Your gear should support these priorities, and depending on class, region, and level, you’ll find or craft suitable armor. You can mix and match pieces just like your skills. Most sets boost stamina and regeneration, improve bow damage, or grant elemental bonuses. You won’t need a shield.
Two other equipment types you should always carry:
- Food: Enshrouded relies on buffs from food. Always keep enough on hand for a quick snack. We recommend Chicken Soup, Curry, or a nice Coffee.
- Rings: Tailor your two rings to your playstyle; stamina and mana rings are very practical for Rangers. A Frost Ring is also great if you focus on ice damage.
Enshrouded Ranger build conclusion: silently dispatch foes from afar
If you prefer to keep your distance and rely on accurate shots, the archer is likely the best class for you in Enshrouded. You can leverage many other skills that make you remarkably resilient. With the right combination of bow and arrows, you’ll be ready for any situation.
To jump straight in as a Ranger, rent one of our Enshrouded servers. You won’t have to play alone—head into adventure together with your friends!
