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Top 5 Best Base Locations in Enshrouded (Early 2026)
This video presents the top 5 best building locations in Enshrouded, focusing on aesthetics, functionality, accessibility with the glider, building area, and proximity to important resources. It highlights various regions, from hidden valleys to desert oases, to offer players diverse and strategically advantageous options for their bases.
1. 🏡 Hidden Grotto: Building an idyllic village in a peaceful depression
- ✅ The hidden grotto is located northeast of the old tower in the Springlands, near the Alchemist's Tower.
- ✅ It is an open valley between two hills with a natural pond.
- ✅ The area offers various levels for building and is relatively cozy.
- ✅ Fort Kelvin is nearby, which can be renovated and used as part of the base.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Beautiful surroundings | Few prefabricated buildings |
| Flat terrain for building | Possible player activity nearby |
00:00 - 02:39
1. 🏡 Hidden Grotto: Building an idyllic village in a peaceful depression
- ✅ The hidden grotto is located northeast of the old tower in the Springlands, near the Alchemist's Tower.
- ✅ It is an open valley between two hills with a natural pond.
- ✅ The area offers various levels for building and is relatively cozy.
- ✅ Fort Kelvin is nearby, which can be renovated and used as part of the base.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Beautiful surroundings | Few prefabricated buildings |
| Flat terrain for building | Possible player activity nearby |
02:40 - 04:39
2. 🌊 Star Coast: Building a unique base in a DRA temple on a lake
- ✅ The Star Coast is located northeast of the rainforest and northwest of Dragon Dream Lake.
- ✅ It is a DRA temple surrounded by water, offering a unique building base.
- ✅ The temple can be renovated and fitted with drains to drain the water.
- ✅ Tunnels and equipment can be found inside the temple.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Unique location in the middle of a lake | Enemies in the temple |
| Large tunnels for building | Requires renovation and drainage |
04:40 - 07:17
3. 🏜️ Eastern Desert: Building an oasis amidst sand dunes and a renovated city
- ✅ The eastern desert is located on the eastern side of the map, northeast of the Kindlewastes Tower.
- ✅ The area offers rolling sand dunes and the city of East Lapis, which can be renovated.
- ✅ The desert offers unique building blocks and the opportunity to create an oasis.
- ✅ It rarely rains in the desert, which is an advantage for players who don't like rain.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Unique desert environment | Less explored |
| City of East Lapis for renovation | Enemies in the city |
| Dry climate |
07:18 - 09:12
4. ⛰️ Pillar Rock: Building a fortress with panoramic views in the Veil Water Basin
- ✅ The Pillar Rock is located in the north of the Veil Water Basin, northeast of the Little Lagoon.
- ✅ It is a large, pillar-shaped rock with panoramic views of the valley.
- ✅ The rock is relatively flat and provides a good base for building.
- ✅ Farmable chests are nearby, but enemies can also spawn.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Panoramic view | Enemies can spawn |
| Flat terrain for building | |
| Near farmable chests |
09:13 - 11:35
5. 🏞️ Lake below the city: Building a picturesque base with waterfalls and river connections
- ✅ The lake is located above Cromwell Hotring, below the new big city.
- ✅ It is a pretty lake connected to a river with large waterfalls.
- ✅ Structures can be built over the river, such as bridges.
- ✅ The river flows into the Star Coast.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Picturesque location with waterfalls | Enemies nearby |
| River connection to the Star Coast | |
| Possibility to build structures over the river |