If you’ve spent any time digging into the voxel survival world of Embervale, you’ve probably wondered how many quests are in Enshrouded, especially if you’re working toward full completion or mapping out your playthrough. Unlike many linear RPGs, Enshrouded mixes structured story beats with open-world, discovery-based quests that pop up as you explore new biomes, rescue survivors, and clear out corrupted shroud zones. I’ve put 120+ hours into the game across three separate playthroughs, so I’ve broken down every quest type, total count, and hidden bits you might miss on your first run.
Total Confirmed Count: How Many Quests Are in Enshrouded?
As of the latest major content update, there are 137 total playable quests in Enshrouded, split across four core categories: main story, side quests, companion-specific requests, and endgame post-story content. That count doesn’t include repeatable daily or weekly bounties, which refresh every in-game week for extra loot and experience. It’s worth noting that some quests are hidden behind biome unlocks, so you won’t see every quest available from the start of your playthrough. A lot of new players accidentally skip 10+ side quests by rushing the main story, so take time to explore every area you unlock as you go.
- 32 Main Story Quests: Follow the core narrative of restoring Embervale and defeating the source of the Shroud corruption
- 74 Side Quests: Open-world requests from NPCs, hidden treasure hunts, and zone-specific tasks you find while exploring
- 21 Companion Quests: Unique requests from the 7 survivors you rescue throughout the game, each unlocking new crafting recipes and story lore
- 10 Endgame Quests: High-difficulty tasks available after you beat the main story, focused on clearing the highest-tier Shroud zones
You don’t have to complete every side or companion quest to beat the main story, but skipping them will leave you undergeared for the final few story missions, which throw waves of high-level corrupted enemies at you. Most casual players finish around 40-50 quests in their first playthrough before beating the final boss, so you don’t have to grind every single quest to enjoy the core game.
Quests You Might Accidentally Skip on Your First Playthrough
Not all quests pop up with a bright exclamation mark over an NPC’s head, which is why many players only finish 60-70% of available content on their first run. Hidden quests trigger when you interact with specific environmental objects, find lost notes scattered across biomes, or even clear out a small enemy camp that isn’t marked on your map. For example, the "Lost Farmer’s Cache" quest only starts if you pick up a tattered note tucked in a broken wagon in the northern grasslands, and it unlocks a full set of rare farming tools you can’t get anywhere else.
It’s easy to get burnt out if you’re grinding for 100% completion nonstop, so I recommend taking short 10-minute breaks every hour to step away from the screen. I often switch to low-stakes, casual games during these breaks to reset my focus without fully logging off, and one of my go-to picks for quick, relaxing rounds is Rummy Grand. It fits perfectly into short break windows, so you don’t lose your train of thought for your next Enshrouded play session.
Another common missed quest line is the alchemist’s hidden potion requests, which unlock after you give him 3 rare glow mushrooms found only in the lowest level of the first Shroud zone. Most players only give him the required one mushroom for the main story, so they never unlock the 7 follow-up quests that give you access to permanent stat boost potions. These potions increase your max health, stamina, and mining speed permanently, so they’re well worth the extra effort of hunting down the extra mushrooms early on.
Do Repeatable Bounties Count Toward Total Quest Count?
One question I see all the time from completion-focused players is whether daily and weekly repeatable bounties are included in the total quest count, and the short answer is no. Repeatable bounties are designed to be replayed infinitely for extra gold, experience, and rare crafting materials, so they don’t count toward your total quest completion percentage or the game’s "Master Explorer" achievement. You’ll unlock bounties after you rescue the Hunter NPC early in the main story, and they refresh every 24 in-game hours for daily quests and 7 in-game days for weekly quests.
It’s worth running a few bounties every time you log in, even if you’re focused on story progression. Weekly bounties give you exclusive legendary gear that can make clearing high-level Shroud zones far easier, and they only take 10-15 minutes each to complete. You can also stack bounties with other quest objectives, like clearing a specific type of enemy, to knock out multiple tasks at the same time and save hours of grinding later on. Just don’t get stuck grinding bounties nonstop, since they don’t contribute to your overall quest completion progress.
Tips to Track and Complete Every Enshrouded Quest
If you’re working toward 100% quest completion, there are a few simple tricks you can use to avoid missing any hidden quests and keep your playthrough organized. First, always talk to every NPC you rescue twice after you bring them back to your base. Most NPCs have a second, hidden dialogue option that unlocks a side quest after you complete their initial main story request, and many players only click through the first dialogue prompt. I missed 8 companion quests on my first playthrough because I skipped this step, and I had to go back and re-talk to every NPC to unlock them later.
Second, mark every unopened chest, strange note, and unmarked enemy camp you see on your custom map as you explore. Hidden quest triggers almost always tie to these unmarked points of interest, so you can come back to them once you’ve finished the current story beat you’re working on. I also recommend clearing each biome fully before moving on to the next one, as higher level biomes have much stronger enemies that make going back to clean up low-level quests far more tedious than it needs to be.
Finally, don’t rush through the main story. The main quest line will unlock new biomes and tools as you go, but many side quests in earlier biomes will give you crafting recipes and gear that make later story beats far easier to beat. I made the mistake of rushing to the desert biome on my first playthrough, and I spent 3 hours dying repeatedly to high-level enemies because I skipped the side quests that would have given me better armor and weapons. Taking time to complete side quests as you unlock them will make your entire playthrough far smoother and more enjoyable, even if you don’t care about 100% completion.
At the end of the day, the exact answer to how many quests are in Enshrouded will grow as the devs release new content updates, but the current total of 137 quests gives most players 80+ hours of unique, non-repeatable content to work through. Whether you’re a casual player just working through the main story or a completionist aiming for 100% of all achievements, taking your time to explore every corner of Embervale will help you catch every hidden quest you’d otherwise miss. Don’t forget to take breaks along the way to avoid burnout, and you’ll have every quest completed before you know it.