Enshrouded Skill Tree Planner
Pick skills across the four archetypes — Mage, Ranger, Survivor, and Warrior — and the URL updates as you go. Copy it to share your build, paste it into Discord or Reddit, or bookmark it for respec day. All 162 skills with the in-game unlock cost.
Featured — meta-defining skills
Eight hand-picked skills that anchor the current Update 8 meta — the crit-scaling, AoE-finisher, and traversal nodes almost every build takes at least once. Full planner below.
Multi Shot
Ranger · Ranger
SRanger3pt
Eagle Eye
Ranger · Ranger
SRanger3pt
Whirlwind Crescendo
Warrior · Barbarian
SWarrior5pt
Heavy Specialization
Warrior · Barbarian
SWarrior5pt
Arsonist
Mage · Wizard
SMage2pt
Martyr
Mage · Healer
SMage5pt
Shockwave
Warrior · Barbarian
SWarrior3pt
Double Jump
Ranger · Survivor
SRanger4pt
Which archetype should I pick?
Quick decision matrix — pick the row that matches your weapon preference + co-op vs solo style. Then open that archetype hub for the deep dive.
| Archetype | Damage type | Survivability | Co-op fit | Solo fit | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mage | Spell DPS (ranged) | Medium (Healer/Battlemage gates it) | Best — top spell DPS + group heals | Slow early; strong after spellbook drops | Staves, wands, spellbooks |
| Ranger | Physical DPS (mid-range) | High via kiting + Survivor stamina | Strong ranged DPS slot | Best — most forgiving starter | Longbows, crossbows, daggers |
| Survivor | None — utility only | Very high (stamina + food) | Universal dip; no primary slot | Layer over another archetype | Weapon-agnostic; pairs with anything |
| Warrior | Physical DPS (melee) | Very high via Tank cross-tree | Best front-line slot | Strong with Tank cross-tree | Two-handed swords, axes, hammers + shields |
Sub-trees by parent archetype
Each base archetype splits into 3-4 sub-trees. 12 sub-trees total — open one for filtered skill lists + per-sub-tree FAQ.
About this catalog
The database indexes 162 skills across 4 base archetypes and 13 sub-archetypes. Data pulls straight from Enshrouded Wiki, with editorial tier calls + archetype intros layered on top.
By archetype
By unlock cost
- 1 pt9
- 2 pt43
- 3 pt59
- 4 pt27
- 5 pt23
- 6 pt1
Related
- Preset builds — 15 curated builds with skill picks + weapon pairings →
- Mage builds — Wizard, Healer, Battlemage, Trickster →
- Warrior builds — Tank, Barbarian, Athlete lines →
- Ranger builds — Assassin, Beastmaster, bow-first →
- Weapons catalog — pair skills with the right scaling weapon →
- Armor sets — match archetype + level band →
- Guides — best-build progression walkthroughs + patch notes →
Skill tree FAQ
What is the best build in the Enshrouded skill tree?
There's no single best build — Enshrouded splits 162 skills across 4 base archetypes (Mage, Ranger, Survivor, Warrior) and your weapon choice + co-op role drive the call. Curated preset builds live at /enshrouded/builds; cycle through 13 hand-tested setups for solo and co-op play.
What are the different Skill Trees in Enshrouded?
Enshrouded has 4 base archetypes (Mage, Ranger, Survivor, Warrior) plus 12 sub-trees that branch from them — Assassin / Beastmaster (Ranger family), Trickster / Wizard / Healer / Battlemage (Mage family), Tank / Warrior / Barbarian / Athlete (Warrior family). A shared Core skills bucket sits in the middle. Total 162 skills.
Can you max out the skill tree in Enshrouded?
No — total skill points available at the level cap sit around 80, while fully unlocking every node would cost 501 points. You're meant to specialise into one archetype + maybe touch a second. Respec at the Flame Altar is cheap, so experimenting is encouraged.
How to get skill points fast in Enshrouded?
Skill points come from level-ups. Fast-XP routes: clear Shroud Roots (high XP per kill plus crafting drops), do Hollow Halls runs at your level (boss + interior mob bonuses), and complete Side Quests in the biome you're farming. Avoid grinding mobs below your level — XP scaling falls off.
Can you respec in Enshrouded?
Yes — visit your Flame Altar, pay a small resource cost (a few Goo + biome-tier materials), and all spent skill points reset. No level penalty, no cooldown beyond gathering the materials.
What's the best class to start with in Enshrouded?
Ranger is the safest first archetype — bows let you kite while you learn enemy patterns, the Survivor sub-tree boosts stamina, and the bow line scales smoothly into mid-game. Mage opens later when you've collected enough Spellbook drops. Warrior + Survivor are also strong starts depending on your weapon preference.