Enshrouded
Enshrouded

NPCs

Find and recruit NPCs in Enshrouded. Learn how to house them to unlock new crafting recipes and essential services for your progression.

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NPCs are a vital part of your journey in Enshrouded, offering quests, crafting recipes, and unique services. Rescuing and housing them in your bases is crucial for progression and unlocking powerful new abilities and items. This section details how to find, recruit, and best use the NPCs you encounter.

Finding and Recruiting NPCs

NPCs are typically found imprisoned or hidden within dungeons and ruins across the world. They are often marked by a distinct icon on your compass when you are within a certain range.

Key NPCs and Their Locations:

  • The Blacksmith: Found in the Rook's Rest dungeon, located northwest of your starting area. He is essential for crafting advanced metal tools and armor.
  • The Carpenter: Located in the Carpenter's Workshop, a small ruin southeast of the starting area. He unlocks advanced building options and furniture.
  • The Alchemist: Found in the Spire of Corruption, a challenging dungeon in the Kindlewastes. The Alchemist is vital for potion-making and advanced magical crafting.
  • The Hunter: Rescued from a small encampment in the northern forests, near the Hunter's Lodge. She provides access to ranged weapons, ammunition, and survival gear.

Recruitment Strategy:

  1. Locate the NPC: Use your compass to track their general direction once you are close. Explore dungeons and ruins carefully, as they are often hidden behind breakable walls or guarded by enemies.
  2. Defeat Guardians: Most NPCs are guarded by enemies. Prepare for combat by ensuring you have adequate gear, healing items (like Red Shrooms), and a good understanding of enemy attack patterns.
  3. Interact and Rescue: Once the area is clear, approach the NPC and interact with them. They will then be available to be summoned to one of your bases.
  4. Build a Suitable Home: Each NPC requires a specific type of housing to be fully functional. For example, the Blacksmith needs a workbench and a forge nearby, while the Alchemist requires an alchemy station. Ensure you have the necessary crafting stations built within a base before summoning them.
  5. Summon to Your Base: Open your inventory, navigate to the "NPCs" tab, and select the NPC you wish to summon. Choose a valid location within one of your established bases.

using Your NPCs

Once housed, NPCs offer several services that are crucial for your progression:

Crafting and Services:

  • The Blacksmith: Crafts Bronze Ingots, Iron Ingots, and various tiers of armor and weapons. Upgrade your crafting stations (e.g., Forge, Smelter) to unlock more recipes.
  • The Carpenter: Provides access to advanced building materials like Wood Planks and Stone Bricks, as well as furniture for base customization and buffs.
  • The Alchemist: Crafts potions such as Healing Potions and Stamina Potions. They also unlock access to more complex alchemical recipes for buffs and utility items.
  • The Hunter: Crafts ammunition like Arrows and Bolts, as well as specialized bows and armor sets focused on ranged combat.

Quests and Progression:

Each NPC will also offer unique quests that often lead to new areas, powerful gear, or important crafting materials. Completing these quests is essential for advancing the main storyline and unlocking the full potential of your recruited companions.