How to Farm Metal Scraps From Scavengers and World Objects in Enshrouded

In Enshrouded, Metal Scraps are an essential Springlands Crafting Material used to fabricate weapons, camp amenities, and survival workshops.

Acquiring this common resource relies on harvesting physical scrap in the world, dismantling metallic decorations in abandoned ruins, and defeating humanoid raiders throughout the wilderness — pair your scavenging with our skill points and leveling guide to handle tougher camps.

Farming Scavenger Drops at Rookmore

In Enshrouded, Metal Scraps are a Common rarity Springlands Crafting Material with a maximum stack size of 250. Humanoid raiders known as Scavengers provide the most dependable renewable drops. The scavenger settlements around Rookmore serve as an effective hunting ground during the early game. Common enemy variants carrying scrap include Scavenger Berserker, Scavenger Matron, Scavenger Scalper, and Scavenger Scrapgun. Higher-level encampments feature specialized foes such as Scavenger Ballisteer, Scavenger Blaster, Scavenger Bully, Scavenger Gorger Matron, Scavenger Grizzler Matron, Scavenger Raven, Scavenger Scab, and Scavenger Scrapshield. Outside scavenger factions, defeated Hollow Damned drop 0 to 1 scrap, while Hollow Reaper foes drop 0 to 3 pieces, and towering Cyclops encounters also yield scrap upon defeat.

Destroying Metal Objects and World Salvage

Beyond combat encounters, Metal Scraps can be looted directly from destroyed metal objects throughout ruined structures. Exploring abandoned outposts reveals loose physical salvage arranged on benches, resting on shelves, or tucked inside urns. Striking manufactured metal decorations breaks them down into collectable scrap.

Session Resets and Fast Travel Route Optimization

Looting efficiency depends on understanding world reset mechanics. Constructing a Flame Altar establishes a permanent base where all player modifications are preserved indefinitely. In contrast, any changes made outside the boundaries of your Flame Altar reset automatically after 30 minutes or immediately upon a game restart. Returning to the main menu and reloading your session instantly repopulates defeated Scavengers and restores destroyed containers across Rookmore. Unlocking Ancient Spire - Springlands provides an elevated fast travel waypoint near the center of the biome, allowing survivors to deploy their Glider to traverse directly toward harvesting routes while bypassing ground hazards in the Shroud. For detailed landmark coordinates across the Springlands, reference the interactive Enshrouded Map.

Key Workshop and Crafting Recipes

Securing an initial stockpile of Metal Scraps unlocks fundamental workshop apparatus and equipment recipes. Survivors can manually craft Daggers using 4 scraps. At base workshops, 2 scraps combine with charcoal and a rake to forge an Advanced Rake at the Blacksmith. The Carpenter uses 4 scraps with string and dried fur to assemble a Camp Bed, 2 scraps to craft a Carved Wooden Door, or combines scrap with wood logs and nails for furniture like a Crude Wooden Closet at the Workbench. In addition, constructing a Cooking Station for the Farmer requires 2 scraps alongside flintstone, a kettle, and Revelwood stone.