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Cryptic Wand icon — Enshrouded Wands

Cryptic Wand

A strange wand which was covered by ashes. Its body bends and twists, but never breaks.

Weapon stats

Estimated damage

Level 50
34Damage
Base
28(82.4%)
Fire
2(5.9%)
Ice
2(5.9%)
Shock
2(5.9%)
Required level
40
Source / drop region
Lore Weapon, Craftable
Attack speed
0.6s
Scales with
INT (Intelligence)

Legendary perks (4)

  • Magic Shock DamageAdds Magic Shock Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • Magic Ice DamageAdds Magic Ice Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • Magic Fire DamageAdds Magic Fire Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • RenewalDefeat an enemy to restore Durability

About this slot

The Wands slot is rated A for current Enshrouded meta. Single-target Mage off-hand. Faster cast than staves; pair with INT-scaling builds for chip damage.

Best builds for this wand

2 preset builds tagged wand — ranked by tier (S → A → B).

Rune slots — what to socket

Aggregated from the wand-tagged preset builds — top 3 rune picks by number of endorsing builds.

  • Mana Regen2 builds

    Chest — plate blocks natural regen; this gem is non-negotiable for casters.

  • Elemental Damage (Fire)1 build

    Sword slot — every swing reapplies Arsonist DoT with a bigger tick.

  • Magic Resistance1 build

    Helmet — closes the elemental-resistance gap plate armor can't cover.

Other Wands

Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.

Cryptic Wand FAQ

How do I get Cryptic Wand in Enshrouded?
Cryptic Wand drops in Lore Weapon, Craftable. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.
What level is required for Cryptic Wand?
Cryptic Wand requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Cryptic Wand scale with?
Cryptic Wand is a Wands weapon, which scales with INT (Intelligence). Invest attribute points into INT to push Cryptic Wand's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Cryptic Wand have?
Cryptic Wand carries 4 named perks: Magic Shock Damage, Magic Ice Damage, Magic Fire Damage, Renewal. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Cryptic Wand?
Cryptic Wand is a Wands weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the specialist sub-archetype for this weapon family.
Weapon data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Damage is computed with the wiki's own {{Weapon Stats}} formula (base scaling + 10%-per damage-perk); the wiki notes these figures are not updated post Wake of Water, so treat them as estimates. Legendary flag = weapon carries named perks (mundane drops have none). Not affiliated with Keen Games.

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