Enshrouded — Progression Route

Six stages from the Springlands to Veilwater Basin, in the order that keeps you at the right level and Flame tier for each region.

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What this guide is

A run-along checklist, not an article. Enshrouded has no daily or weekly reset — progress here is permanent for a save, so nothing on this page clears itself.

Each stage lists what to finish before moving on. You do not have to clear a region completely to advance; the gates that matter are your character level, your Flame level, and your equipment tier.

Wording used in the steps

Shorthand in the step text, not tags.

Flame levelGates region access as much as your character level does. If a region feels impossible, check this before your gear.

Ancient SpireAlways the first thing in a new region — it reveals the map and gives you a travel point to work from.

Hollow HallsOne per major biome, started by the Alchemist. Designed to be hard; attempt near the top of each biome’s level range.

Walkthrough

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Sections

Stage 1 — Springlands40

Levels 1–10 · Flame 1–3. Do not build a large permanent settlement yet — a functional starter base is enough until you have more craftspeople, workshops and transport.

Levels 1–5 — first base and essential tools0 / 9

Starter base0 / 8

A sheltered, warm, comfortable base grants the Rested buff. Comfort extends its duration, and the buff substantially improves stamina and stamina regeneration — running, mining, gliding, dodging and combat all benefit.

Carry from the start0 / 9

Even dedicated mages and archers should carry a cheap melee weapon early, because arrows and mana run out.

Levels 5–10 — the five core craftspeople0 / 5

Craftspeople are the main crafting progression — their quests unlock the workshops later equipment and materials depend on.

Blacksmith
Melee weapons, melee armour and metalworking
Hunter
Bows, ranger equipment, leatherworking and textiles
Alchemist
Mage equipment, spells, potions and magical crafting. Also starts the Hollow Halls chain
Farmer
Crops, food production and agricultural systems
Carpenter
Furniture, building materials and advanced construction

Before leaving the Springlands0 / 9

You do not need to clear every Springlands location before advancing. Come back later with stronger tools and better traversal for collectibles, building blocks and hidden locations.

Rescue all five core craftspeople
Activate the Springlands Spire
Complete the first major craftsperson quest chains
Clear convenient Elixir Wells and Shroud Roots
Obtain level 8–10 equipment
Strengthen the Flame to level 3
Upgrade your backpack when a larger version becomes available
Establish a steady source of food and healing supplies
Complete the Springlands Hollow Halls
Best attempted at level 8–10, when properly equipped

Stage 2 — Revelwood & Blackmire22

Levels 10–15 · Flame 3–4. The first major difficulty increase: more aggressive enemies, more vertical terrain, more dangerous Shroud. Blackmire is a higher-level subregion, roughly 13–15.

First objectives0 / 8

Activate the Revelwood Ancient Spire
Establish a small forward Flame Altar
Follow the main quest toward Pikemead's Reach
Gather the materials to strengthen the Flame
Continue every craftsperson's primary quest chain
Upgrade your armour to the Revelwood crafting tier
Clear accessible Elixir Wells and Shroud Roots
Explore Blackmire
Once you are at the upper end of the region's level range

Progression materials0 / 6

Keep processing stations running while you explore — later recipes want refined materials, not raw ones.

Before the Nomad Highlands0 / 8

Reach approximately level 15
Strengthen the Flame to level 4
Complete the major Pikemead's Reach progression
Finish the most important Revelwood craftsperson quests
Craft or loot a full region-appropriate armour set
Obtain an upgraded weapon near your current level
Complete the Revelwood Hollow Halls
Best attempted at level 13–15
Activate the Revelwood and Blackmire travel points
Where available

Stage 3 — Nomad Highlands30

Levels 15–20 · Flame 4–5. Connects several major areas and introduces an important metalworking tier.

Main objectives0 / 8

Activate the Nomad Highlands Ancient Spire
Establish a forward base or travel altar
Complete regional Flame and craftsperson quests
Begin large-scale mining and metal production
Upgrade weapons, armour, tools and crafting workshops
Explore the Pillars of Creation and surrounding quest areas
Clear the region's Elixir Wells and Shroud Roots
Complete the Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls
Best attempted at level 18–20

Resource priorities0 / 7

Reorganise the base into production areas0 / 6

A good point to stop improvising and lay the base out deliberately — everything after this stage assumes steady refined output.

Before the Kindlewastes0 / 9

Character level around 20
Flame level 5
Region-appropriate armour
Upgraded pickaxe and felling axe
Reliable healing consumables
Reliable stamina and health food
A ranged option for flying or unreachable enemies
A healthy reserve of arrows, spell charges or mana consumables
Most core workshop quests completed through this tier

Stage 4 — Kindlewastes26

Levels 20–30 · Flame 5–6. The main mid-to-late-game desert region.

First objectives0 / 8

Activate the Kindlewastes Ancient Spire
Set up a regional Flame Altar
Locate major mines and resource deposits
Unlock iron-tier production
Complete the Kindlewastes main quest chains
Upgrade all primary equipment
Gather Flame-strengthening materials
Prepare for the transition into the frozen region

Equipment milestone0 / 10

Wake of the Water and Forging the Path expanded this: armour, shields, wards, rings, pickaxes and felling axes can all be upgraded with Runes. The relevant combat craftsperson handles it — Blacksmith for warrior, Hunter for ranger, Alchemist for mage.

Before Albaneve0 / 8

Reach approximately level 30
Strengthen the Flame to at least level 6
Prepare warmth and cold-resistance equipment
Carry campfires, or the materials to build them
Bring stamina food for climbing and gliding
Upgrade your Glider
Carry a backup weapon
Complete the Kindlewastes Hollow Halls
Best attempted at level 25–30

Stage 5 — Albaneve Summits24

Levels 30–40 · Flame 6–8. A frozen mountain region where snow, cold, elevation and difficult traversal become part of progression.

Regional priorities0 / 9

Activate the Albaneve Ancient Spire
Obtain region-specific cold-weather equipment
Establish safe forward bases at useful elevations
Follow the primary mountain quest chains
Upgrade the Flame whenever deeper Shroud blocks progression
Gather regional crafting materials
Upgrade armour into the level 30–40 tier
Complete the major encounters around Howling Peak
Continue collecting villagers and survivors
Later Flame upgrades require them

Carry for exploration0 / 10

When to start testing Veilwater0 / 5

Veilwater begins around level 35, so you do not need to finish Albaneve first. Alternate between the two until you have the equipment and materials to commit to the Basin.

You are level 35 or higher
Your primary weapon is near level 35
Your armour is upgraded
Your Flame is level 8
Regular level 35 enemies no longer overwhelm you

Stage 6 — Veilwater Basin21

Levels 35–45 · Flame 8–9. The current highest-level region: tropical forests, lakes, rivers, ruins, Drak enemies, new resources and the top armour and weapon tiers.

Main progression0 / 12

Completed build0 / 9

The Basin added the current top tier: stronger versions of every weapon category, new armour, spells, arrows, food, potions and skills. Lore weapons can be crafted at each unlocked tier and are useful for filling gaps.

Endgame — after level 4516

Everything left once the level cap is reached. The last item matters most: 1.0 lands October 15, 2026.

Endgame checklist0 / 16