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How to deconstruct in EnshroudedHere’s how to deconstruct any object or build in Enshrouded

Here’s how to deconstruct any object or build in Enshrouded

Image credit:Keen Games

Image credit:Keen Games

An establishing shot of a castle in Enshrouded, with scaffolds along the near wall.

Wondering how to reconstruct or remove items and building parts in Enshrouded?As with mostsurvivalcrafting games, a large portion of your time inEnshroudedwill be spent building up your home, wherever you choose to locate it. We grow very attached to our builds in these games, so it’s important to know what to do when you make a mistake and need to remove or reposition something.

In this quick guide, we’ll walk you through how to deconstruct any object or building part inEnshrouded, so you know exactly what to do if you need to change anything around in your base. We’ll also explain how to delete any item in your inventory, but be careful with this newfound power!

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How to deconstruct in Enshrouded

There are two different ways to deconstruct things in Enshrouded, and it depends on what kind of thing you’re attempting to remove. Is it abuildingpiece (like a stone wall), or is it a crafted object (like a Workbench, or a Door)? The key question to ask yourself is: did you have to craft this specific item and place it from your hotbar, or did you build it out of blocks using the Construction Hammer?

Here’s how to deconstruct either type of creation in Enshrouded:

You can open the contextual actions menu on any item in your inventory to permanently delete it. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Keen Games

A screenshot of the contextual actions dropdown menu in the Enshrouded inventory.

How to delete an item in Enshrouded

If you want to completely remove something from the game, you must pick it up into your inventory or hotbar, and then manually delete it. This works for both regular items and building blocks like wood and stone.

To delete an item from your inventory, simply open your Backpack, select the offending item, and hitDELETE. You can also useRIGHT MOUSE BUTTONto open the list of contextual actions for that item, and at the bottom of the list you can click the Delete button.

That’s everything you need to know in order to deconstruct or delete items and building parts in Enshrouded. Why not also check out our guides onhow to stay in the Shroud longer, and thebest skills in Enshrouded?