Surviving out in the wild takes more than just good luck. Having the right equipment for the job can often cut down on frustration and the time needed to establish a firm foothold. In Enshrouded, getting better weapons will make it easier to take down the enemies found in the wilds of Embervale, especially those in the Shroud. To achieve that, Runes are the key.
In this survival game, there are a couple of ways to get Runes. After doing so, players must learn to harness their powers in order upgrade their weapons of choice. Follow this guide to pick up that knowledge, and start making progress in fighting back against the Shroud.
Enshrouded: Best Skills to Get First
As Enshrouded does not make survival easy, picking the best skills to unlock first makes a huge difference in this open-world game.
How to Get Runes in Enshrouded
As mentioned, there are different avenues by which players can get their hands on the precious Runes in Enshrouded. The first is through combat. By defeating various enemies around Embervale, especially those found in the Shroud, players can loot Runes from the fallen. The most common sources are enemies that have weapons embedded in their bodies, so watch out for them when exploring the fog.
Another way is to find Runes in chests and containers found around the world in buildings, dungeons, or found lying around. There is always the chance to obtain Runes when opening them, but it is not the most efficient way of going about building up a collection.
Lastly, the most efficient way of adding more Runes to your inventory is to dismantle your unused equipment. As players progress through the game and get better armor and weapons, be sure to dismantle your old gear to get more Runes. The higher tier an item is, the more Runes players will be able to salvage from the dismantling process.
Using Runes in Enshrouded
With Runes in possession, the next step in your journey to becoming more powerful in Enshrouded is to rescue any of the NPCs out in the world, starting with the Blacksmith. Once you have located his resting place and roused him from his slumber, get back to base and summon him using the Summoning Staff.
Talking to any of the NPCs will bring up their crafting menu, which will include a section on enhancing weapons. When a weapon is selected, this menu will show the costs in Runes necessary to upgrade that weapon to the next level. Obviously, the higher level a weapon, the more damage it can dish out. It is best to have both a strong melee and ranged weapon, so make full use of those Runes wisely.
Enshrouded
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- January 24, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Keen Games
- Publisher(s)
- Keen Games
