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Enshrouded Ultimate Cloaked Mage Build: Overwhelming DPS and Infinite Survivability!This guide introduces a Shroud Mage build for the late and endgame of Enshrouded, designed to quickly dispatch enemies and provide excellent self-healing. Focusing on the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell and the 'Staff of the Moor', it covers core equipment, consumables, skill tree, and gem choices in detail, presenting a particularly useful strategy for solo players.
1. ✨ Introducing a Build with Overwhelming DPS and Self-Healing
· This build is designed to quickly dispatch enemies and provide excellent self-healing, allowing you to play without worrying about health or mana potions.
· The core components are the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell and the 'Staff of the Moor'.
· The core components are the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell and the 'Staff of the Moor'.
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1. ✨ Introducing a Build with Overwhelming DPS and Self-Healing
· This build is designed to quickly dispatch enemies and provide excellent self-healing, allowing you to play without worrying about health or mana potions.
· The core components are the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell and the 'Staff of the Moor'.
· The core components are the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell and the 'Staff of the Moor'.
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2. 🔮 'Shroud Beam Channel' Spell Crafting and Material Farming Guide
· The 'Shroud Beam Channel' has a penalty of reduced maximum Shroud time, but it's a powerful spell dealing approximately 4 hits of damage per second.
· For 50 charges, you'll need 1 'Enshrouded Cyclops Eye' and 50 'Shroud Liquid'.
Farming Cyclops Eyes:
· Cyclops can be found in two locations: south of 'Howling Peak' at the 'Elixir Well' and on a bridge north of the same mountain.
· To increase farming efficiency, it's recommended to place a Flame Altar in the cave at the top of 'Howling Peak' (the exit of the baby dragon boss fight).
· This location provides Comfort Level 6 and easy access to both Cyclops.
· South Cyclops farming route: Maintain rested status, use Double Jump, Updraft, equip aerial skills, and use the glider for quick travel.
· North Cyclops farming route: From 'Howling Peak' on the map, head northeast directly to the 'L'-shaped Shroud valley, and you'll find them on the bridge.
· Farming Tip: In difficulty settings, set enemies to 'Passive until attacked' and increase loot quantity to 200%.
· Respawn Time: If you stay continuously for 30 minutes more than 562 meters away from the area, the environment and monsters will respawn.
Farming Shroud Liquid:
· 'Shroud Liquid' can be obtained from 'Shroud Flayers' (tentacle monsters within the Shroud).
· There's a good farming spot northwest of 'Umber Hollow'.
· Farming is highly recommended. You can craft and cultivate 'Shroud Flayer Seeds' in seedbeds.
· For 50 charges, you'll need 1 'Enshrouded Cyclops Eye' and 50 'Shroud Liquid'.
Farming Cyclops Eyes:
· Cyclops can be found in two locations: south of 'Howling Peak' at the 'Elixir Well' and on a bridge north of the same mountain.
· To increase farming efficiency, it's recommended to place a Flame Altar in the cave at the top of 'Howling Peak' (the exit of the baby dragon boss fight).
· This location provides Comfort Level 6 and easy access to both Cyclops.
· South Cyclops farming route: Maintain rested status, use Double Jump, Updraft, equip aerial skills, and use the glider for quick travel.
· North Cyclops farming route: From 'Howling Peak' on the map, head northeast directly to the 'L'-shaped Shroud valley, and you'll find them on the bridge.
· Farming Tip: In difficulty settings, set enemies to 'Passive until attacked' and increase loot quantity to 200%.
· Respawn Time: If you stay continuously for 30 minutes more than 562 meters away from the area, the environment and monsters will respawn.
Farming Shroud Liquid:
· 'Shroud Liquid' can be obtained from 'Shroud Flayers' (tentacle monsters within the Shroud).
· There's a good farming spot northwest of 'Umber Hollow'.
· Farming is highly recommended. You can craft and cultivate 'Shroud Flayer Seeds' in seedbeds.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Shroud Flayer Seed Materials | · 1 Shroud Liquid · 1 Acidic Mycelium (Nomad Highlands Shroud area) · Shroud Infused Farm Soil |
| Shroud Infused Farm Soil Materials | · Shroud Sand (Kindlewastes Shroud area) · Chitin Powder (Fell Critter Carapace from Albless Summit/Revelwood Shroud area) |
| Seed Duplication Tip | · When loot quantity is set to 200%, planting and then harvesting a seed will yield 2. · You can start the duplication process after obtaining seeds by defeating 'Shroud Flayer Spawners'. |
| Seed Cultivation Soil | · Shroud Infused Soil (Fastest) · Regular Farm Soil (Half speed) · Grass (Much slower) |
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3. ⚔️ 'Staff of the Moor' vs 'Violet Storm Staff' Comparison
· Shroud spells, including 'Shroud Beam Channel', do not crit. This might be a bug or intentional.
· Therefore, the 'Violet Storm Staff', which has a high critical hit chance, is not suitable for this build.
· The 'Staff of the Moor' provides all types of lifesteal (health, mana, stamina) and additional Shroud damage, making it a perfect match for the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell.
Staff DPS Comparison:
· The 'Staff of the Moor' build kills enemies approximately 1 second faster than the 'Violet Storm Staff' build.
· The lifesteal effect of the 'Staff of the Moor' provides much more stable resource recovery than the 'Bloodletting' skill.
· With this build, you can engage in combat without worrying about stamina, mana, or health potions.
· Therefore, the 'Violet Storm Staff', which has a high critical hit chance, is not suitable for this build.
· The 'Staff of the Moor' provides all types of lifesteal (health, mana, stamina) and additional Shroud damage, making it a perfect match for the 'Shroud Beam Channel' spell.
Staff DPS Comparison:
· The 'Staff of the Moor' build kills enemies approximately 1 second faster than the 'Violet Storm Staff' build.
· The lifesteal effect of the 'Staff of the Moor' provides much more stable resource recovery than the 'Bloodletting' skill.
· With this build, you can engage in combat without worrying about stamina, mana, or health potions.
| Category | Violet Storm Staff Build | Staff of the Moor Build |
|---|---|---|
| Shroud Beam Damage | 531 | 687 |
| Total Damage Per Second (DPS) | 2,124 | 2,748 |
| Damage Increase Rate | - | 29.4% increase |
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4. 🛡️ Core Equipment, Consumables, and Food Buffs
Equipment:
Potion and Scroll Buffs:
Food Buffs:
| Category | Item | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Gloves | Tidecaller Gloves | · 18% Staff Damage Increase · 13% Additional Damage to Magical Enemies |
| Ring | Rings of the Heir x2 | · 12% Shroud Damage Increase · 4 minutes increased time in Shroud (offsets Shroud fatigue penalty) |
| Ring (Alternative) | Rings of the Ancients x1-2 | · 5-10% Magic Damage Increase (if no Rings of the Heir) |
| Armor | Tidecaller Set | · 252 Mana Increase · 61 Mana Regeneration Increase · 0.45 seconds Mana Regeneration Delay Reduction |
| Head | Circlet of Lightning | · Replenishes Mana-related Stats |
Potion and Scroll Buffs:
| Category | Item | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | Sacred Vukah Scroll / Vukah Shrine | · Additional Damage to Scavengers |
| Damage | Drak Soulward Flask | · Additional Damage to Drak |
| Damage | Ectoplasm Soup | · Increased Damage to Hollow enemies at the cost of reduced maximum health |
| Damage | Elixir | · Increased Other Spell Damage to Fell enemies |
Food Buffs:
| Category | Item | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | · Algae Salad · Latte · Meat Wrap | · 33% Total Magic Damage Increase |
| Not Recommended | Crab Cakes | · There's a bug where the increased damage buff to wildlife and beasts does not apply to Vukah, Drak, or even other wildlife. |
| Optional (when using Dessert Stomach skill) | · Glimmer Gentian Tea · Honey Baked Banana · Grilled Algae Buds · Candy Ginger · Shadow Bloom Wrap | · Increased Non-Shroud Spell Damage to Fell enemies · Health/Stamina Regeneration · Mana Increase · Mana Regeneration · Health/Shroud Time Increase |
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5. 🌳 Recommended Skill Tree Nodes
· The most useful skill trees for this build are 'Tank', 'Battlemage', and 'Wizard'.
· A total of 104 skill points are needed, and if all Elixir Wells and Shroud Roots are unlocked, 80 points will remain.
Tank Tree:
· Prioritize 'Warden' and 'Tower' for magic and physical damage reduction.
· Take the nodes leading from 'Warden' to 'Thick Skin'.
· 'Absorb' is a good option if you have spare points, but it's not essential due to the 'Staff of the Moor''s mana lifesteal.
Battlemage Tree:
· Aim for 'Life Essences' and 'Exalted' to gain health and intelligence bonuses.
· Optionally, go left to take 'Life Burst' for additional healing.
Wizard Tree (Priority):
· Take all intelligence nodes in every tree to increase damage and 'Life Essences'' maximum health.
· In the 'Wizard' tree, take 'Quick Charge' directly above 'Major Apprenticeship' to increase spell charge speed.
· Go further down to take 'Frost' for defense against melee attacks.
· In the final branch, prioritize 'Dark Arts' and 'Abyss' to increase Shroud damage by 30%.
· If you have 8 spare points, you can take intelligence nodes in other branches.
Healer/Trickster Tree:
· In both trees, go down to where the intelligence nodes are to maximize magic damage.
Utilizing Remaining Skill Points (80 points):
· A total of 104 skill points are needed, and if all Elixir Wells and Shroud Roots are unlocked, 80 points will remain.
Tank Tree:
· Prioritize 'Warden' and 'Tower' for magic and physical damage reduction.
· Take the nodes leading from 'Warden' to 'Thick Skin'.
· 'Absorb' is a good option if you have spare points, but it's not essential due to the 'Staff of the Moor''s mana lifesteal.
Battlemage Tree:
· Aim for 'Life Essences' and 'Exalted' to gain health and intelligence bonuses.
· Optionally, go left to take 'Life Burst' for additional healing.
Wizard Tree (Priority):
· Take all intelligence nodes in every tree to increase damage and 'Life Essences'' maximum health.
· In the 'Wizard' tree, take 'Quick Charge' directly above 'Major Apprenticeship' to increase spell charge speed.
· Go further down to take 'Frost' for defense against melee attacks.
· In the final branch, prioritize 'Dark Arts' and 'Abyss' to increase Shroud damage by 30%.
· If you have 8 spare points, you can take intelligence nodes in other branches.
Healer/Trickster Tree:
· In both trees, go down to where the intelligence nodes are to maximize magic damage.
Utilizing Remaining Skill Points (80 points):
| Category | Skill | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience | Double Jump, Updraft | · Provides movement convenience |
| Spell Enhancement | Thunder, Lightning, Arsonist, Pyromaniac | · 30% Shock and Fire Damage Increase (when using other spells) |
| Utility | Terror | · Stun potential (when used with other spells) |
| Resource Recovery | Blood Magic | · Mana recovery when using other skills (damage offset by Staff of the Moor's health lifesteal) |
| Mana Increase | Arcane Concentration | · Increased Mana Pool |
| Resource Recovery (Optional) | Bloodletting | · Generates healing orbs (when using other spells) |
| Staff Enhancement | Wandmaster | · Additional Projectiles (when using a staff) |
| Survival | Survivor Tree | · Invest 28 points up to 'Last Meal' (Stamina, Food Buff, Food Buff Death Protection) or 5 points up to 'Dessert Stomach' (16 points remaining) |
| Resistances | Ice, Shock, Fire Resistance | · Invest in 2-3 of the most problematic resistances |
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6. 💎 Recommended Gems and Usage
· Gems can be chosen based on player style, focusing on damage, healing, or utility.
| Category | Gem | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (Most Consistent) | Gem of Swiftness | · Effect activates after sprinting for 2.5 seconds · At Level 50, deals 34 bonus damage on hit (136 damage per second) |
| Damage (Potential) | Gem of Currents | · 50% chance to deal 45 damage on hit (180 damage per second potential, but effectively half) |
| Utility/Survival | Gem of Corruption | · Revives with delayed damage (recovers health via lifesteal after death) |
| Utility/Survival | Gem of Storm's Eye | · When applied to multiple enemies, lightning damage continuously cycles, making it very consistent for revival |
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7. 📝 Build Pros & Cons and Final Evaluation
· Cons: Focused on Shroud damage, making it inefficient against 'Fell' enemies.
· Cons Compensation: Combine 'Elixir' and 'Glimmer Gentian Tea' to gain a 35% damage increase to Fell enemies with other spells.
· Pros: Provides significantly faster kill times against most enemy types in the game compared to generic builds.
· Pros: Offers excellent self-healing, allowing for resource replenishment with much less risk than collecting orbs from the 'Bloodletting' skill.
· Overall, this build is a balanced and very powerful combination.
· Cons Compensation: Combine 'Elixir' and 'Glimmer Gentian Tea' to gain a 35% damage increase to Fell enemies with other spells.
· Pros: Provides significantly faster kill times against most enemy types in the game compared to generic builds.
· Pros: Offers excellent self-healing, allowing for resource replenishment with much less risk than collecting orbs from the 'Bloodletting' skill.
· Overall, this build is a balanced and very powerful combination.