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Best skills to get first in EnshroudedThere are some real game-changers in the Enshrouded skill tree
There are some real game-changers in the Enshrouded skill tree
Image credit:Keen Games
Image credit:Keen Games
What are the best skills in the Enshrouded skill tree?Enshrouded, like many open-worldsurvivalcrafting games, implements a number ofRPGprogression systems. Chief among them is a skill tree, in which you start at the centre and branch off towards many powerful important skill nodes.
If you’re wondering which areas of the skill tree to prioritise, then you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through 12 (well, technically 13) of the verybest skills in Enshrouded, where they reside in the skill tree, and what makes them so powerful.
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Best skills in Enshrouded
In general, the larger nodes in theEnshroudedskill tree will always be more powerful and important than the smaller nodes. But you shouldn’t neglect the smaller nodes either, as some of them bestow very important benefits and stat increases which can increase your health, stamina, damage, and so on. Below we’ve put together our list of the very best skills in Enshrouded in no particular order, to help you figure out which skills and paths to prioritise.
The best skills in Enshrouded are:
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1. Merciless Attack
Merciless Attack is always the first skill I pick up for a new Enshrouded character, because it forms such an essential part of melee combat. Deal enough damage to an enemy’s guard and you’ll fill their stun meter, opening them up to a Merciless Attack that deals significantly more damage. It’s extremely useful for levelling the playing field against powerful enemies.
2. Sneak Attack
Sneaking is slightly temperamental in Enshrouded, but you just can’t ignore the opportunity to sneak attack someone seeing as it deals a whopping 10x your usual damage to the target. It’s almost always a one-shot-kill, unless you’ve delved into areas far beyond your level. Sneak Attacks can turn a fight from a risky attack into an easy cleanup after the main enemy goes down with one hit.
3. Well Rested
4. Double Jump
5. Blink
6. Breach
Breaking an enemy’s block is a common and important part of Enshrouded’s combat. 2 seconds may not be a long time, but double damage is a big deal. Even a regular combo of attacks will deal huge damage, particularly when backstabbing. Just like the Merciless Attack, it makes fighting challenging enemies much easier.
7. Updraft
TheGlideris one of the most important tools you can get in Enshrouded. Other than fast travel, it’s the quickest way to get from one part of the map to another. But you can only lose altitude for so long before you reach the ground. Updraft gives you a once-per-flight boost upwards, giving you extra altitude to reach further distances than before.
8. Bounty Bonanza
Any skill or ability in any game that offers you extra XP is pretty much always a good idea to get as early as possible. Bounty Bonanza is that skill for Enshrouded. Each time you kill a Fell enemy with a headshot, you gain 5 additional XP. It may not sound like much, but it adds up - particularly if you like headshotting enemies from afar. It’s very satisfying in this game.
9. Skill Shot
10. Dessert Stomach
11. Inner Fires/Relentless Flame
These two skills are essentially the same effect, but one is later in the skill tree and more powerful than the other. Both Inner Fires and Relentless Flame increase your default Shroud timer, allowing you to spend longer in the Shroud. It’s quite likely that as you continue to play Enshrouded, your most common cause of death (whether directly or indirectly) will be spending too long in the Shroud. These skills will help you to survive in Enshrouded’s most dangerous environments.
12. Swift Blades
That brings our Enshrouded skills guide to an end. If you’re less of an explorer and more of an architect, we’ve also got you covered with our guide onhow to build in Enshrouded.
