Enshrouded: How To Get Hardwood

Hardwood is a unique type of wood in Enshrouded that won't be available at the start of the game. Instead, you will need to explore a bit until you reach trees that provide hardwood. Tired of looking, or don't know where to start? We've got you covered.

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In this guide, we are going to go over where you can find Hardwood, as well as what the best places to gather this wood are. There is no special tool needed to get hardwood; the basic axe that you made at the start of the game will work just fine!

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What Trees Provide Hardwood?

Hardwood can be collected from massive trees that have thick green vines growing around their trunk. These trees are noticeably bigger than any other tree that you've encountered.

Above, you can see some examples of hardwood trees. They dwarf your character in size, making them easily noticeable.

Where To Find Hardwood Trees

The best place to find hardwood is near the Farmer's Ancient Vault. To the right of the Vault, you will find a slope reaching down into a Shroud-filled area where you can also find Lone Thistle. On this slope, there are plenty of hardwood trees that you can chop down.

This area is called Revelwood. You can find other materials such as clay, indigo, and flax here. Hardwood is found all throughout Revelwood, but the Farmer's Vault is a good place to start.

Although trees can be chopped with the basic axe, we suggest making a felling axe from the Blacksmith. They are a bit more efficient than their basic counterpart.

You'll know you are in the right area once you see a tall abandoned building. There are no enemies around the building (although bees might start swarming), and right past the structure, you will see hardwood trees. There is also clay nearby, which can be gathered with a pickaxe.

What To Do With Hardwood

Hardwood is used for a variety of crafting recipes with the Carpenter. For example, the Polished Wooden Bench can be made with hardwood, as well as nails, resin, and wood planks. Overall, hardwood is fairly easy to obtain once you reach the area around the Farmer's Vault.

We suggest placing down a Flame Altar nearby so you can quickly teleport here and back.

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