Spells Guide: How Spells & Staffs Work & All Spells
Magic in Enshrouded is wielded through staffs, casting powerful spells that can alter the flow of combat and exploration. Understanding how staffs and spells function, along with knowing the available spells, is key to mastering this aspect of the game.
To cast spells, you first need to equip a staff. Staves are found throughout the world, often as loot from enemies, in chests, or as rewards for quests. Each staff has a base magical power and may have unique properties. Once a staff is equipped, you can access your spellbook. Spells are learned through various means, including finding scrolls, completing specific quests, or through the Mage skill tree. When you have a spell equipped to a staff slot, you can cast it using your character's mana pool.
How staffs and spells work:
- Staffs: Act as conduits for magical energy. They determine the base damage or effectiveness of your spells and can sometimes have inherent magical properties.
- Mana: Spells consume mana. Your mana pool can be increased through leveling up and equipping gear with intelligence or mana regeneration stats.
- Spell Slots: You can equip a limited number of spells to your active staff. This allows for quick switching between offensive, defensive, or utility spells during combat.
- Casting Time: Some spells have a casting time, during which you are vulnerable. Others are instant.
- Cooldowns: While not always explicit, some powerful spells might have a short cooldown period after use.
The available spells in Enshrouded are diverse, offering a range of offensive, defensive, and utility options. Here's a glimpse into some spell categories and examples:
| Spell Category | Example Spells | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive (Direct Damage) | Fireball, Ice Bolt, Lightning Strike | Deal direct damage to a single target or small area. |
| Offensive (Area of Effect) | Meteor, Blizzard, Chain Lightning | Damage multiple enemies in a larger radius. |
| Defensive | Magic Shield, Heal, Ward of Protection | Provide shields, restore health, or offer temporary damage reduction. |
| Utility | Light, Teleportation (limited), Detect Magic | Aid in exploration, movement, or revealing hidden elements. |
To effectively use magic:
- Find Staves: Prioritize finding staffs with higher magical power.
- Learn Spells: Actively seek out spell scrolls and invest in the Mage skill tree.
- Manage Mana: Equip gear that boosts your mana and mana regeneration.
- Hotbar Setup: Ass your most-used spells to your hotbar for quick access.
- Synergize: Combine spells with physical attacks or other abilities for maximum effectiveness.
Mastering the magic system in Enshrouded opens up a whole new dimension of combat and exploration, allowing you to overcome challenges that might be insurmountable with physical means alone.