Enshrouded: Survive Longer in the Shroud

The ever-present Shroud in Enshrouded is a constant danger. This noxious fog soaks the land of Embervale, leeching away at your health over time and obscuring all visibility. Journeys into the Shroud are necessary for collecting rare resources and furthering certain quests, so long as one is not exploring unprepared, in which case death will come quickly. This guide equips you with knowledge and strategies that will help you last longer in the Shroud and thus have more time to explore and gather resources.

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Knowledgeable on the shroud

The Shroud is a corrupted mist, an ever-present barrier between most different places and resources in Enshrouded. As soon as you enter the Shroud, a timer counts down how much more exposure will start to cause damage. If this time runs out, the Shroud quickly drains your health, which is surprisingly lethal.

There are two main categories of shrouds:

1. Common Shroud: This is the most common and found throughout Embervale. Generally, it permits five minutes before returning.
   
2. Red Shroud: The more elusive, more dangerous version found in select locations. Attaining the Red Shroud requires a higher Flame Level (details later) and saps your health way faster.
   

Extending Your Time in the Shroud

Here are several ways in which you can extend your time under the shroud:

• Strengthen the Flame Altar: As you navigate the area of Embervale, you will come across Flame Altars. Approach them, and you will be able to strengthen your level of Flame. With each level gained, one more minute is added to the time your character is capable of remaining outside of the Shroud. The highest level currently stands at three, giving you ten total minutes of exploration.
  
• Shroud Survival Flask: Craftable consumable potion that temporarily increases the maximum time for a Shroud an Alchemist can have. The effect will not start until you enter a Shroud, so make it count.
  
• Hourglass Capsules: Watch out for red smoky objects inside Shroud. Tapping on them will give a small increase in the remaining Shroud time.
  

Optimize your shroud exposure.

While this is an important extension of your time limit, there are some other ways you can work to increase your exploration efficiency within the Shroud:

• Plan Your Route: Head in after determining where your intended resources or location might be, and plan how to get there. The Shroud significantly reduces visibility, so it would not be wasted time.
  
• Lean into the Exploration: Prioritize the acquisition of resources, and finish as many goals as you possibly can with haste. Don't fall into wild goose chase behaviour through over-exploration—time is of the essence.
  
• Manage Your Health: The Shroud drains your health slowly. Carry health items, such as bandages or potions, that will counter the effects of this drain and keep you from an early grave.
  
• Make sure to watch out for some shroud populations having enemies. They are a bit weaker than their outside counterparts but still dangerous. Only deal with what you have to and live to fight another day.
  

The Shroud Enigma: Unr

While the dangerous, poisonous Shroud might harbour new dangers, it could also contain secrets and deposits of resources. Consider these additional facts:

1. Lost Loot Recovery: Any loot that is dropped when a player dies in the Shroud is recoverable. You only have a limited window of time, however, to return to your corpse and retrieve your belongings before they despawn.
   
2. Secret Caches: The Shroud may be a site for secret caches with rare supplies and gear. Pay attention to unusual buildings or landmarks; they could show the existence of a cache.
   
3. Red Shroud Rewards: For all the danger present in the Red Shroud, there are unique and potent resources available in no other location in Embervale. Such forays call for preparation, safe conditions, and the Flame Level set high.
   

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Conclusion

Enshrouded's Shroud presents a constant challenge, but with the right knowledge and tactics, you can turn it into an opportunity. By understanding the different Shroud types, extending your safe exposure time, and optimizing your exploration, you'll be able to gather valuable resources and uncover the secrets hidden within the mist. Remember, venturing into the Red Shroud requires extra caution but offers unique rewards. So, plan your route, prioritize objectives, and be mindful of your surroundings. With a little preparation and courage, you'll conquer the Shroud and emerge victorious.