Among the many survival games around, Enshrouded drops you into the unknown, but if you stick with it, you are in for a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience. In this article, after having played several hours, we’ll tell you all the best Enshrouded tips and tricks that we managed to encounter while playing the game.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these tips will help you get a jump start on your adventure. Let’s dive in and find out.
The best Enshrouded tips and tricks
Crafting a Grappling Hook and Glider
These tools are vital for exploration and also to navigate that vast map. While they may seem daunting to acquire, spending just a few minutes collecting resources and crafting them at your workbench will save you time and give you access to more of the world. The glider, especially, is a game-changer for navigating the world, allowing you to soar down and get close to your objective in as little time as possible. To craft the glider, you’ll need shroud wood from the Shroud, while grappling hooks require metal scraps found in the early game.
Try out different weapons and builds
Enshrouded offers a variety of weapons and builds to suit your play style. While it’s easy to get attached to a particular weapon, it’s worth exploring different options. One weapon that stands out in the early game is the wand. It will target enemies automatically while dealing significant damage, making it invaluable for success. Additionally, keep an eye out for treasure chests while exploring, as they may contain powerful wands. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find the weapon that suits you best.
Get to know the durability of your tools and weapons
One aspect of Enshrouded that players often overlook is tool and weapon durability. All main tools and weapons have a durability bar, and once it’s exhausted, the item breaks. However, repairing your broken gear is simple. Return to your base and interact with your workbench to repair your gear at no cost. Anvils found in the world are also useful for repairing gear. It’s crucial to maintain your gear’s durability, as you never know when an enemy may be lurking around the corner.
Range Combat is your friend
In Enshrouded, range combat is a core element of gameplay. To make it even more convenient, the game offers a feature that allows you to quickly swap and equip your range weapon without changing your main weapons. This feature is helpful when fighting hordes of enemies or when you need a ranged attack for puzzle-solving. Simply press and hold the designated hotkey to swap to your range weapon, fire off a spell or an arrow, and release the key to return to your main weapons. It’s a quality-of-life feature that enhances combat effectiveness.
Cook up and eat the best food
Food plays a significant role in Enshrouded’s gameplay experience. Instead of hunger or thirst meters, the game offers three slots that you can use to buff your character for an extended period. Different foods provide various buffs, and it’s essential to cook them at a campfire to increase the bonus and duration. For example, cooking a raw red mushroom gives you a +2 intelligence buff for 20 minutes, while eating it raw only provides +1 intelligence for 10 minutes. Prioritize cooking food, especially as you explore new areas, to maximize your buffs and increase your chances of survival.
Complete as many NPC quests as possible
Enshrouded’s journal offers quests that guide you through the game. Gold quests are similar to main quests and directly tied to your base, blue quests are related to NPC progression, and gray quests involve lore. It’s important to read and complete these quests, as they unlock new survivors and expand your technology progression. Each NPC has its own set of craftables, which are valuable for different aspects of the game. Prioritize unlocking NPCs to access new crafting options and enhance your gameplay experience.
A backpack grants you extra inventory space
Inventory management is essential in Enshrouded, where exploration yields numerous items. Craft a backpack once you unlock the hunter NPC, as it expands your inventory by eight slots. The increased flexibility in inventory space will alleviate the frustration of constantly managing your items. To craft the backpack, you’ll need dried fur, which can be created by combining animal fur and salt. The Edgerton salt mines are a great place to farm salt, making it easier to obtain the necessary materials for the backpack.
Utilize Magic Chests for Crafting
Initially, Enshrouded may give the impression that items stored in chests cannot be used for crafting. However, once you unlock the carpenter NPC, you’ll gain access to magic chests that allow you to use the stored items for crafting anywhere in your base. Magic chests are a game-changer and make inventory management more efficient. Complete the carpenter’s quests to expand your crafting options and enjoy the convenience of organized items for crafting.
Take Advantage of Traversal Techniques
Enshrouded offers unique traversal techniques that can come in handy during exploration. One technique involves repeatedly jumping and diving, allowing your character to slide up hillsides and access areas that would otherwise be out of reach. While this may not align with the game’s intended physics, it can be a useful trick to overcome certain obstacles. Additionally, consider speccing into the Survivor skill tree and selecting the double jump talent. This talent grants you a second jump, which is essential for both exploration and combat.
That’s all the best tricks we have for you on Enshrouded. For more tips and tricks, check out our guides on Helldivers 2 and Fae Farm.
