Even though Enshrouded is still in Early Access, it already has a lot to offer! Not only is it one of the best survival titles in recent years, it also blends plenty of RPG elements into the gameplay. That can make it hard to grasp all the nuances, since not everything is clearly communicated—or you only learn about some things much later. To make your start smoother and help you get the most out of it, here are some tips and tricks you should know in advance!
Enshrouded chest respawns: farm loot efficiently
In dungeons and ruins you’ll find plenty of chests to loot for powerful gear and weapons. But did you know you can open them more than once? The system was tweaked with Update 7, but you can still farm rare items with this method.
Chests reset after 30 minutes of playtime and when you’re at least 562 meters away from the chest. There must also be no Flame Altar nearby. You used to be able to just log out and back in, but that has changed. Still, if you’re in the area anyway, this is an easy way to farm loot!
Enshrouded food: meals control your buffs
Many other survival games have a hunger system—Enshrouded doesn’t. Instead, food acts as a boost to your abilities, giving you far more flexibility. There are countless ingredients, recipes, and options to fill your belly and benefit from the best buffs. From more Stamina and Health to more Strength or Shroud resistance, there’s a lot you can chow down on. You can have 3 buffs at the same time, with more slots to unlock.
Skill tree in Enshrouded: guidance, not class lock-in
The abilities you unlock with your skill points are visually grouped into different classes and subcategories. That provides useful guidance for builds, but it’s not mandatory. You’re not locked out of one branch if you choose another.
Enshrouded encourages you to mix abilities from all sections and find your unique combat style. Especially early on, it’s important to try different branches and unlock some extremely strong skills such as Double Jump, Updraft, or Blink.
Flame Altars as fast travel: teleport across the map
Flame Altars are among the most important tools on your journey through Embervale. They don’t just claim building areas—they also unlock other features. One of them is fast travel, letting you teleport across the entire map! And they only cost five stones, which makes them even more convenient. So place as many altars as you can to mark points of interest.
Quests and NPCs: how to unlock upgrades
Unlike many other games in the genre, Enshrouded gives you a clear path to follow. It consists of quests you receive from the very beginning. Sure, the game allows for sandbox play and free exploration, but you won’t get far that way.
Many upgrades, tools, and mechanics are tied to NPCs you need to rescue. These include characters like the Farmer, the Blacksmith, or the Alchemist. Without these people at your base, you can’t use certain essential features, so you should primarily follow your quest log.
Gathering in Enshrouded: unlock new recipes
Enshrouded lets you unlock new recipes by picking up items. So especially in new regions, don’t ignore everything—keep an eye out for new resources. That’s how you unlock new crafting recipes for building materials, food, and other items. Sometimes you need to process materials further to unlock even more recipes. We recommend crafting every available item at least once to discover new options!
Solve puzzles: take paths off the intended route
Because Enshrouded blends RPG and survival elements, you have far more options available. That means you’ll sometimes need to think creatively when you get stuck. This is especially true in ruins and dungeons, where the obvious solution isn’t always the only one.
Instead, jump onto ledges and edges to bypass puzzles. You can also mine materials—almost everything in Enshrouded is destructible. Your glider also lets you find alternate and secret entrances or escape tight spots.
Efficient crafting: use cheaper production methods
Some recipes can be crafted in different ways. The requirements aren’t always the same, as shown by lockpicks. You can craft them yourself from two Metal Scrap, but the Blacksmith sells them for just one Metal Scrap. That saves you half the resources! Keep an eye out for better options to prepare properly and conserve materials.
Combat in Enshrouded: learn attack patterns and parry
Enshrouded isn’t extremely hard, but the difficulty ramps up noticeably as you progress. Especially later, some enemies can be real roadblocks. We recommend taking things calmly and patiently at first and observing how your enemies behave. Every monster has distinct attack patterns, which means cooldowns and windows for parrying.
Climbing and terrain: no mountain is too high
As the previous tips suggest, you can use the terrain to your advantage not only in dungeons, but everywhere. The world is destructible, so don’t hold back when you’re stuck. This works especially well on mountains or cliffs that look impassable. Often, continuous jumping (and enough Stamina) is all it takes to scale even steep slopes.
Alternatively, you can carve steps into the mountain and work your way up bit by bit. These will fill back in over time, but as temporary stairs they let you reach places that may hold better loot or rare items.
Conclusion: tackle Embervale with a plan and friends
Because Enshrouded uniquely combines survival and role-playing, it also has many mechanics that require a shift in mindset. You can do much more than in classic survival games, but it’s also essential to follow the quests to unlock various systems. The game strikes a wonderful balance between both elements, and later you can choose the path that suits you best.
Jump straight into the adventure with your friends and rent one of our matching servers for Enshrouded! With these tips and tricks, getting started should be a breeze. Keep your eyes open and think a little outside the box to reach your goals.
