If you’ve ever spent 20 minutes running around Enshrouded’s map just to craft a single set of fire arrows or upgrade your workbench, you know how frustrating it is to run short on resin. This sticky, pine-scented resource is used for everything from basic building components to high-tier alchemy recipes, and new players often struggle to stock up enough to avoid constant mid-project pauses. I’ve spent dozens of hours testing spawns and routes, so I’m breaking down the most effective ways how to farm resin in Enshrouded without wasting your limited playtime.
How to Farm Resin in Enshrouded for Early-Game Players
When you first spawn in the Springlands, you won’t have access to fast travel or high-tier tools, so you need to stick to low-risk, close-to-home spawns. Pine trees are the only natural source of resin, so your first step is to locate the dense pine forest directly north of the first Ancient Spire. This area has no high-level mobs, and the trees are packed close together, so you don’t have to walk far between cuts. You don’t need a fancy axe to get good drops here, even a basic stone axe will work, but a copper axe cuts trees 30% faster if you’ve already unlocked that recipe. Hit the thickest part of the tree trunk for a higher chance of extra resin drops, I’ve tested this trick across hundreds of trees and consistently get 1-2 extra resin per tree when I aim low. Skip the small saplings and shrouded edge areas at this stage. Saplings give almost no resin, and the weak shroud creatures near the forest edge will still chip away at your health if you’re not paying attention. A 10 minute run through this forest will net you 30-40 resin, enough for most early crafting and building projects.
High-Yield Mid-Game Resin Farming Routes
Once you unlock the glider and fast travel to the Revelwood Ancient Spire, you can access far more productive resin farming spots. The dense pine forest west of the Revelwood spire is my go-to for mid-game farming, it’s almost entirely free of dangerous mobs, and the trees are so densely packed you can almost glide between clusters. This route works best if you prepare a few supplies before you head out:
- A fully upgraded bronze axe to cut trees in 2-3 hits
- Your glider to cover gaps between clusters without walking
- A stack of stamina-boosting food to avoid pausing to recover energy
Hidden Resin Sources Most Players Miss
Chopping pine trees is the most consistent way to get resin, but there are tons of hidden sources that let you stock up without swinging an axe once. Abandoned logging camps scattered across the map have piles of cut logs that often drop 5-10 resin each when you break them, no chopping required. I found one small camp east of the Kindlewastes spire last month that had three log piles, gave me 22 resin in 30 seconds, way faster than cutting trees for the same amount. You can also find resin in storage chests in small bandit camps, especially chests near workbenches or storage sheds. Most players rush to loot weapon and armor chests and skip the plain wooden storage boxes, but those often hold far more useful crafting resources. If you’ve unlocked the Farmer NPC and the sapling planter recipe, you can also grow your own pine trees right on your base. Plant 10-15 pine saplings in a small grove near your crafting stations, and you’ll have a permanent, unlimited resin source that you don’t have to travel for. You don't get resin from dead or rotting trees though, so make sure you plant your saplings in open, unshrouded ground to keep them healthy.
Common Resin Farming Mistakes to Avoid
Even if you follow the best routes, small mistakes can cut your resin yield in half or make your runs far longer than they need to be. The most common mistake I see new players make is chopping every tree they see, instead of only targeting full-grown pine trees. Oak, birch, and other tree types give zero resin, so you’re just wasting stamina cutting them if you’re only farming for resin. Another big mistake is not clearing your inventory before you start a run. Empty all non-essential items from your inventory before starting a farming run, keep only your axe, food, and glider, so you can carry as much resin and extra wood as possible before you need to head back to base to unload. I used to carry all my building supplies and combat gear with me on runs, and I’d run out of space halfway through every time. You also don’t need to venture into high-level shrouded areas for resin until you’re late game. Pine trees in shrouded areas do drop slightly more resin per tree, but the level 15+ mobs that spawn there will kill you fast if you’re undergeared. I tried to farm in a shrouded pine forest at level 8 once, died three times and only walked away with 12 resin total, it’s just not worth the risk until you have at least iron armor and a good weapon.
Resin is one of those resources that feels impossible to find when you need it, but once you lock in a good routine, you’ll have more than you know what to do with. You don’t need to spend hours grinding every time you run low, either — even a 10 minute run through your chosen route will stock you up for days of building and crafting. Whether you’re a new player just setting up your first base or a late-game player prepping for a boss fight, these tips make it easy to learn how to farm resin in Enshrouded without the frustration.