Easy POI For New Players To Loot In Enshrouded

Starting out solo in Enshrouded can be tough for some players, especially those who want to use ranged weapons, or create a build something like a Battlemage. This is because so much of the early-game combat is at melee range. However, things do get easier quite quickly, once the player has looted or crafted some basic gear. Materials for crafting and also weapons can be looted from low-level POI close to the starting area.

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Enshrouded, launched in early 2024, combines action, roleplaying, survival, and crafting into a well-rounded package that has received very positive reviews. The game map was made by hand and provides a wonderful background for exploring and mastering Enshrouded.

8 Small Shrouded Area

Just South Of Base Location

Small Enshrouded Region South Of Base Location

Distance from starting area: 50m
Enemies: 2 to 3 low-level Shroud enemies.
Notable loot locations: Chest in the underground area.

This patch of Shrouded ruins is very close to the place where the player is told to build a base as part of the introductory quest. It has a couple of very low-level enemies and some wolves patrolling around but these are easily dealt with even with basic equipment.

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In the middle of this area, is a staircase heading downward. The player will need to equip a torch or another source of light to explore this. There are barrels and boxes to destroy and loot for materials, and a single chest in the corner.

7 Longkeep

Just West Of The Base Location

Distance from starting area: 100m
Enemies: 5 to 5 low-level Shroud enemies. Possibly wolves depending on the route taken
Notable loot locations: Several chests hidden within the ruins

Longkeep is a pretty large, low-level POI that is very close the the new player base location in Enshrouded. It is just to the west. This is a good POI for farming and looting materials, after smashing up boxes and barrels. There is also a lore book to discover here.

Parts of Longkeep are within the Shroud, and these tend to be the best loot locations. When players enter the Shrouded areas, they should keep an eye open for chests and other good loot. There are only a handful of low-level enemies patrolling this sprawling POI.

6 Wolf Cave

South Of New Base Location

Distance from starting area: 70m
Enemies: 3 wolves
Notable loot locations: Lootable bookcase

This is a small cave, that is guarded by three wolves. They are easy to kill and are a good source of bones, and also meat that can be cooked and used as buffs. They can also be used to practice bow skills quite safely, as there is a large open space in front of the cave.

Within this cave, are several boxes and barrels, these can be destroyed and the resulting materials collected. There is a lootable bookcase. This is a good low-level POI that can be farmed over and over by new players, to farm a decent quantity of basic crafting and building materials.

5 Large Shrouded Area Below Braelyn Bridge

Found When Completing The Blacksmith Quest

Distance from starting area: 200m
Enemies: 6+ Shroud enemies
Notable loot locations: Lore book, random chests.

One of the very first signpost quests that new Enshrouded players are given, is to locate and free the Blacksmith crafting NPC. On the way to complete this quest, the player will be guided through a large shrouded area that is underneath Braelyn Bridge.

players standing in front of chests enshrouded

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This is a pretty dangerous area for novice players, but once they have some basic gear and understand how combat works, this is a great area to farm for materials. There are also a couple of lore books to be found in this shrouded area.

4 Rookmore

Northwest Of The Player Starting Base

Distance from starting area: 400m as the crow flies.
Enemies: 10+ Shroud enemies, and possibly wolves on the way.
Notable loot locations: Several random loot chests dotted around the ruins.

Rookmore is a large low-level POI that is located around 400m northwest of the player's starting location. There are quite a few enemies patrolling this POI, so new players need to take care. There are many destroyable chests and boxes, as well as some uncommon chests to be looted.

Don’t miss the small house on the ledge at the rear of this POI. The front door is locked, and a lockpick will be needed to get inside, but this is where the best loot is in this POI.

3 Large Shrouded Area On The Way To Woodgard

Located While Completing The Alchemist Crafting NPC Quest

Distance from starting area: 700m as the crow flies
Enemies: 10+ Shroud enemies, with wolves around the edges in some spots
Notable loot locations: Several random loot chests and a lore book

Most beginners in Enshrouded will uncover th map whilst trying to locate the vault where the sleeping Alchemist crafting NPC is located. This is a large, slightly tougher patch of shrouded land.

Enemies here are level 2 or 3. Care needs to be taken by players who are attempting a ranger build or using ranger skills. Tank builds will fare better. There is plenty to loot in this area, including a patch of Shroud Liquid, which should not be passed up. Overall, this is a great area to level up by farming the enemies. Players need to take care to not spend too long looting in the Shroud, otherwise, their protection might run out and they may not survive the Shroud.

2 Woodgard

Slightly Tougher POI

Distance from starting area: 1000m as the crow flies
Enemies: 6+ level 3 Shroud enemies, possible boss spawn.
Notable loot locations: A small house on the ledge at the rear of the POI has the best loot

This POI shifts the danger up a notch compared to the POI mentioned so far on this list, but it is worth a little danger because there are multiple loot chests in this POI. There are also many boxes and crates to destroy and collect materials.

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There is so much to loot in this huge POI, that it is likely the player’s inventory will be full before they have finished looting the entire place. Enemies in this POI are mostly level 3. This is also a difficult POI to use ranged weapons such as wands and bows. So bring a melee weapon and shield.

1 Scavenger Stash

Located West Of The Location Of The Alchemist Crafting NPC

Distance from starting area: 1200m as the crow flies
Enemies: 8+ Scavenger NPC
Notable loot locations: Scavenger Stash once POI has been cleared.

This POI is the toughest yet. Rather than Shrouded monsters and wolves, this POI is populated by level 3 and above Scavenger humanoids. These are scattered around this POI in small groups and are going to be a challenge for new players with basic gear.

This POI is well worth clearing out though, despite the risk. This is because once cleared, the player is given a waypoint to the Scavenger Stash. In a chest in the stash location is the Wailing Blade. A legendary one-handed sword that also acts as a light source. This is well worth getting as soon as possible, as it provides a real boost for melee builds.