Enshrouded
ByYurii Luzhko
Nomad Highlands biome — Enshrouded
Mid-Late bandLv 15 - 20Flame 4

Nomad Highlands

Sun-bleached plateaus and ancient towers.

The mid-late grind region where you finalise your archetype identity.

The Nomad Highlands is a biome of limestone bluffs high above the Shroud.

Biome Level 15 - 20Required Flame Level 4Open region map

How to reach Nomad Highlands

Flame Level 4 required

The Nomad Highlands rise on limestone bluffs between Embervale's western forests and its eastern desert.

Enter from Revelwood to the northwest (head southeast) or climb up from the Springlands' Low Meadows to the southwest — the direct Low Meadows route crosses deep Shroud, so reach Flame Level 4 first.

Sub-regions

  • Umber Hollow — Central low basin choked with dense Shroud — the Highlands' hardest pocket.

What to do in Nomad Highlands

  • Loot the upper Towers for Aureilan armor pieces and rare schematics
  • Hunt Vukah Brawler for tribal weapon drops
  • Mine Salt + Tungsten ore — gated behind Flame Level 5+ tools
  • Unlock the Carpenter NPC for advanced base furniture

Top threat: Vukah Brawler — high stagger threshold, blunt and cutting dominate.

Enemies & factions in Nomad Highlands

Beyond the named bosses, Nomad Highlands is patrolled by 5 enemy groups. Know who holds the ground before you push in.

  • Scavengers

    Occupy the highland villages and trade outposts.

  • Vukah

    War camps scattered across the bluffs.

  • Fell

    Shrouded pockets, concentrated in Umber Hollow.

    Fell Mushroom Crab

  • Wildlife

    Plateau predators.

    Sabertooth TigerBatsRatsSpiders

  • Hollow

    Undead at the graveyard and Catacombs.

Resources you can gather in Nomad Highlands

What Nomad Highlands supplies for crafting and cooking, grouped by how you collect it. Tap any material for its full source + recipe page.

Gathering
AloeAzure RussulaBell PepperCalla LunaPenny BunPlant FiberResinRooibosSage Leaves
Mining
Copper OreTin OreLimestoneStoneFossilized BoneMyceliumAcidic MyceliumLuminous Growth
Hunting
Animal FurBonesRaw GameRaw Lean MeatRaw Bird MeatShroud Core
FishingHighland pools yield Greater Health Potions, Lockpicks, gems, and rings.

Browse the full material database in the resources catalog.

Ancient Spires in Nomad Highlands (1)

Spires are teleportation + map-reveal landmarks built by the Ancients. Climb each Spire to unlock fast-travel + reveal nearby Obelisks → Shroud Roots → Flame Shrines on the map.

  • Ancient Spire — Nomad Highlands

    Highland Spire with vertical climbing challenges + Vukah-themed traps. Loot benches include Bronze Bars + Fired Brick — worth a sweep on each visit. Reveals the highland Obelisk network.

Hollow Halls in Nomad Highlands (1)

Hollow Halls are ancient dungeon complexes — designed for group play (soloable when well-geared). They drop unique crafting materials (Ectoplasm, Toxic Slime, Giant Bones) used by the Collector for endgame supplies.

Full Nomad HighlandsHollow Halls walkthrough, key & loot

  • Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls

    Implemented

    Start quest The Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls (Collector)

    Key required Nomad Highlands Bone Key

Collectibles in Nomad Highlands (7)

Fossils, relics, and artifact sets hidden across Nomad Highlands — completionist targets that reward lore entries and base décor.

  • Fossils

    (4)
    Dull Shark ToothSharp Shark ToothLarger Sea Lily FossilSmaller Sea Lily Fossil

  • Hollow Halls artifacts

    (3)
    Bejeweled Golden UrnForeboding Golden UrnInscribed Golden Urn

Bosses in Nomad Highlands (6)

Builds ideal for Nomad Highlands

6 preset builds whose target level band overlaps Nomad Highlands's Lv 15 - 20 range. Ranked by tier (S → A → B).

Weapons that drop in Nomad Highlands (12)

Weapons whose scraped drop-source lists Nomad Highlands. Sorted by required level (highest first — the endgame catch is up top). Click for the full stat card + build integrations.

Armor sourced here (15)

Armor pieces whose wiki entry lists Nomad Highlands as a drop or crafting source. Click for the full piece detail page.

Points of interest in Nomad Highlands

The landmark census for Nomad Highlands — dungeons, shrines, wells, and camps worth pinning. Open the interactive region map to see every marker in place.

  • 13Settlements
  • 13Flame Shrines
  • 6Shroud Roots
  • 5Night Sanctums
  • 3Elixir Wells
  • 3Farms
  • 3Gem Forges
  • 2Ancient Obelisks
  • 2Mines
  • 2Shroud Lairs

Connected biomes

Frequently asked questions

What level should I be for Nomad Highlands?
Nomad Highlands is tuned for character level 15 - 20. The Flame Level requirement is 4 — head back to a lower-tier altar if your Flame is below that.
Which bosses spawn in Nomad Highlands?
Nomad Highlands hosts 6 boss encounters: Fell Critter Queen, Fell Monstrosity, Fell Thunderbrute, Hollow Cyclops, Scavenger Matron, Vukah Brawler. Each has its own resistance profile — check the detail page before engaging.
What's the hardest fight in Nomad Highlands?
Vukah Brawler — high stagger threshold, blunt and cutting dominate.
How do I get to Nomad Highlands in Enshrouded?
The Nomad Highlands rise on limestone bluffs between Embervale's western forests and its eastern desert. Enter from Revelwood to the northwest (head southeast) or climb up from the Springlands' Low Meadows to the southwest — the direct Low Meadows route crosses deep Shroud, so reach Flame Level 4 first.
What enemies are in Nomad Highlands?
Nomad Highlands is held by Scavengers, Vukah, Fell, Wildlife, Hollow. Named threats include Fell Mushroom Crab, Sabertooth Tiger, Bats, Rats, Spiders. The biome's bosses are listed separately above.
Where are all the Nomad Highlands fossils in Enshrouded?
Nomad Highlands holds 4 fossils: Dull Shark Tooth, Sharp Shark Tooth, Larger Sea Lily Fossil, Smaller Sea Lily Fossil. Each sits near a named landmark — open the interactive region map to pin every dig site.
What resources can you get in Nomad Highlands?
In Nomad Highlands you can gather Aloe, Azure Russula, Bell Pepper, Calla Luna and mine Copper Ore, Tin Ore, Limestone, Stone — plus hunting and fishing drops. The full material table is above; each entry links to its source + recipe page.
What armor drops in Nomad Highlands?
15 armor pieces list Nomad Highlands as a source. Highlights include Knight Boots, Knight Chestplate, Knight Gloves, Knight Helmet, Knight Trousers, and more.

Want more on this region? See the full wiki entry.

Biome data — including the enemy roster, gatherable resources, collectibles, and point-of-interest counts — from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Editorial taglines, activities, threat callouts, difficulty bands, and routing summaries are PinDrop. Not affiliated with Keen Games.

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