NPC awakening order

Crafting in Enshrouded opens up as you wake survivors sleeping in Ancient Vaults. You're free to do it in any order, but this sequence keeps a steady flow of gear, food and building options. Each artisan unlocks a workshop and its recipe family.

1. 1

   Blacksmith

   View NPC → On the map →

   A survivor to awaken in an Ancient Vault in the Springlands.

   Unlocks : Forge · Melee weapons · Metal tools · Heavy armor

2. 2

   Hunter

   View NPC → On the map →

   A survivor to awaken, usually in the Springlands highlands.

   Unlocks : Bows and arrows · Leatherworking · Light armor

3. 3

   Alchemist

   View NPC → On the map →

   A survivor to awaken in an Ancient Vault in the Springlands.

   Unlocks : Alchemy Station · Potions and elixirs · Alchemical bombs and ammo

4. 4

   Carpenter

   View NPC → On the map →

   A survivor to awaken in an Ancient Vault.

   Unlocks : Furniture · Advanced building parts · Table Saw

5. 5

   Farmer

   View NPC → On the map →

   A survivor to awaken; unlocks farming.

   Unlocks : Seeds and crops · Seedbed · Animal husbandry

6. 6

   Fisher

   View NPC →

   A survivor to awaken near water.

   Unlocks : Fishing rod · Fish recipes · Seafood grill

7. 7

   Bard

   View NPC →

   A survivor to awaken.

   Unlocks : Musical instruments · Decorative furniture

8. 8

   Collector

   View NPC →

   A survivor to awaken.

   Unlocks : Decoration items · Display cases and stands