Partly updated for Enshrouded 1.0— 1.0: the unlock cost; the rest is pre-1.0 wiki data
Brute
All melee blunt damage is increased by an additional 10%.
Where Brute sits on the 1.0 tree
In the Warrior area. The cheapest way in from a starting point buys 5 nodes for 6 points, this one included (one rank each).
- 1Strength1p
- 2Barbarian's Path1p
- 3Constitution1p
- 4Strength1p
- 5Brute2p
Linked toRelentless
Builds that use Brute
3 preset builds tagged BRUTE — defining picks first, then ranked by tier (S → A → B).
- Starter — First 10 LevelsHybrid
What to buy before you pick a class: one cheap node from each side — Counterstrike, Fire Resistance, Brute, Marksman — plus Well Rested. Fits in the points level 10 gives.
- Sword & Board TankWarrior
Parry and hold: Vigorous Deflection for stamina on a parry, Heavy and Shiny Plates for armor, Warden and Tower when you are surrounded, Earth Aura for the group.
- Berserker BarbarianWarrior
Greatsword melee: Titan Edge and Slasher at full rank for its cutting damage, Veteran for crits, Blood Rage after kills, Relentless for crit chains, Whirlwind Crescendo and the two-handed special ability.
Related Warrior skills
Same archetype — likely candidates to slot next to Brute in a build.
- Absorb1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 4% per rank, 3 ranks.
Constitution1pIncreases your Constitution attribute by 1 Increases Health by 50 per Attribute Point
- Finesse1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 15% per rank, 3 ranks.
- Heavy Handed1p
An enemy's stun bar is increased by an additional 20% when attacking into their block with a melee weapon.
- Heavy Plates1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 4% per rank, 3 ranks.
- Purification1p
After defeating a Shroud infested foe with a melee weapon you replenish +5 seconds of Shroud Time. Shroud Time Should this time run out, the Shroud will consume you.
- Shiny Plates1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 4% per rank, 3 ranks.
- Strength1p
Increases your Strength attribute by 1 Increases Melee damage by 5% per Attribute Point
Sources: game files 1.0 + Keen Games 1.0 patch notes (changelog, combat changes) for the unlock cost; enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for the description and effects.