Enshrouded: Cinder’s Cradle—The Road to the New Endgame Zone

Where is Cinder’s Cradle?

The new Enshrouded zone, Cinder’s Cradle, is located in the far north of Embervale, beyond the Veilwater Basin.

It unveils a new part of the map that was previously inaccessible during Early Access. According to Keen Games, the size of the new area is comparable to Blackmire and Veilwater Basin, and it introduces, among other things, 12 new Shroud Roots.

Enshrouded’s Cinder’s Cradle consists of two distinct parts: On the ground, you’ll fight your way through a lava-streaked landscape full of ruins and dangerous Shroud, while the Islands of the Ancients float above you. And that’s exactly where you’ll want to go later.

First, get your Flame to Level 10

Before you head toward Cinder’s Cradle, you’ll need Flame Level 10. Without the stronger Flame, you won’t get very far against the more dangerous Shroud in the new area.

To level up your Flame, you’ll need to go to Cromville during the “Crown of Sorrow” quest. There, in the Throne Room, you’ll find the Broken Guard of the North Crown, which you’ll need to upgrade your Flame. However, the crown alone isn’t enough. To reach Flame Level 10, you’ll need a total of:

• 60 Sparks
• 1 Broken Guard of the North Crown
• 15 Gleam Root Dust
• 10 Piscine Ivory Dust
• 30 Drak Blood
• 10 Shroud Sludge
• 30 Daylily
• 16 Survivors (must have a bed)

How to get to Cinder’s Cradle

After the Flame upgrade, continue with the main quest “Land of the Sky Islands.” It leads you to the Ancient Gate north of Veilwater Basin and from there into the new area.

The path beyond the Ancient Gate already gives you a hint of what awaits you in Cinder’s Cradle: Lava, Shroud, new enemies, and anything but a leisurely stroll. So don’t just pack your glider and grappling hook—make sure to bring decent gear, food with useful buffs, and plenty of healing items. The enemies in Cinder’s Cradle are mostly around levels 46–48—so this is clearly endgame content and definitely not a relaxing trip to unwind.

And how do you get to the floating islands?

Some players are currently stuck here. Just because you’ve reached Cinder’s Cradle doesn’t mean you can expect to head straight to the floating islands above you. First, you’ll need to fight your way to Cinder’s Ascent in the center of the area.

Once there, you’ll find the spirit of Loraine Crim. After summoning her and speaking with her, the quest involving the Beacons begins.

Now things get a bit more involved: There are a total of six Beacon Dungeons in Cinder’s Cradle. You must complete all of them and activate the respective Beacons. The order doesn’t matter. Only when all the Beacons are active will the teleport platform at Cinder’s Ascent receive enough energy, and the path to the floating islands will open.

What awaits you in the new area?

Cinder’s Cradle is the major endgame area in Enshrouded 1.0. With this release, the maximum character level has been raised to 50 and the maximum gear level to 55. The new biome is designed specifically for this later progression.

In addition to new enemies and resources, the conclusion of the current main story awaits you there. The floating islands, in particular, play a key role in later progression. But we don’t want to spoil any more than that here—after all, you should discover for yourself what unpleasant—um, we mean wonderful—surprises Keen Games has in store for you there.

Off to Cinder’s Cradle

For a smooth run toward Cinder’s Cradle, you’ll first need to get your Flame to level 10. After that, the main quest will lead you through the Ancient Gate into the new area. If you still have the courage to venture up to the floating islands, Cinder’s Ascent and the six Beacon Dungeons will keep you busy for quite a while.

Together with your crew, you can battle your way through the new Enshrouded endgame. Rent your GPORTAL Enshrouded server and run wild in Embervale together. With six dungeons, there’s plenty of loot for everyone, and the new enemies are already waiting to send you straight to the last respawn.