Enshrouded: The Ultimate Guide to Voxel Architecture
In **Enshrouded**, building is more than just placing blocks on a grid. Because the world is constructed using voxels, you have the power to manually carve into mountains, terraform rolling hills, and create structures with an unprecedented level of detail and realism. Whether you're building a humble cottage or a grand mountain fortress, mastering the **Construction Hammer** is your first step to greatness.
1. The Flame Altar
Your base can only exist within the radius of a Flame Altar. Structures built outside this zone are temporary and will eventually be reclaimed by the Shroud or world resets.
2. Material Snapping
Enshrouded uses an intelligent texture-blending system. When different blocks (like stone and wood) meet, the game automatically adds "weathering" and "beams" to make the transition look natural.
3. Terraforming
Don't let the terrain dictate your design. Use your Pickaxe to dig foundations or the Scaffolding tool to fill in massive holes and level your building site perfectly.
Mastering the Construction Hammer
The **Construction Hammer** is your primary tool for all architectural work.
- Press Tab with the hammer equipped to open the shape wheel.
- Use Alt + Scroll to rotate pieces before placing them.
- Snapping: Press X to toggle snapping modes. This is vital for aligning roof peaks or creating long, straight staircases.
- The Blueprint System: As you find new materials in the world (like Luminous Block or Carved Stone), new shapes and pieces will unlock automatically at the Carpenter NPC.
Comfort & The "Rested" Buff
Building isn't just for looks—your base is a sanctuary that restores your stats.
| Comfort Level | Benefit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1-5 | Short stamina recovery boost. | Fireplace, Bed, Sheltered Home. |
| Level 10-15 | Medium XP and Stamina bonus. | Table, Chairs, Rugs (The Carpenter). |
| Level 20+ | Maximum Rested duration (30min+). | Windows, Paintings, Trophies, diverse lighting. |
Expert Tip: Vertical Integration. Unlike Valheim, Enshrouded pieces don't require strict "Orange/Red" structural support logic. However, building into the side of a cliff allows you to use the natural terrain as "infinite" structural support, letting you create massive suspended balconies with ease.
The Power of the Rake
The **Rake** (and its upgraded variants) is the most underrated tool in Enshrouded. It allows you to smooth out dirt or grass to create perfectly flat paths or level building pads without damaging the underlying voxel data. Use it to fix "clipping" grass that pokes through your wooden floors.
Build your legacy in a persistent world. Set up an Enshrouded server with Supercraft and enjoy dedicated resources that keep your massive, complex voxel structures loaded and stable for all players.