If you’ve logged into Enshrouded’s 2026 spring content update and hit a wall trying to craft higher-tier flame altar upgrades or enchanted armor, you’re probably wondering where to get amber in Enshrouded without getting mauled by high-level shroud creatures. I’ve spent the last three weeks testing every spawn spot across the map after the patch dropped, and I’ve narrowed down the most reliable, low-effort locations for every playstyle and level range. You don’t need endgame gear to farm enough amber for all your crafting needs, even if you’re only 10 hours into your first playthrough.
Where to Get Amber in Enshrouded: Top 3 Early-Game Farm Locations
New players don’t have to wander into high-risk shroud zones to grab their first batches of amber. All these spots are accessible before you unlock the glider, and most are guarded by weak, low-level enemies you can take out with a basic stone sword or bow. The 2026 patch bumped up amber spawn rates in these areas by 30%, so you’ll get way more per run than you would have in earlier versions. Here are my go-to spots for players under level 10:
I usually run these three spots in a loop when I’m starting a new playthrough, and I get around 30 amber per 15 minute run, which is more than enough to get my first base upgrades done. Just make sure you empty your inventory before you go, so you don’t have to toss useful resources to make space for amber.
Mid-Game Amber Farming Routes for Level 15+ Players (2026 Updated)
Once you hit level 15 and have a glider and basic fire resistance armor, you can start farming amber in much higher volumes to upgrade your flame altar to level 3 and craft enchanted weapons. The 2026 content update added a whole new pine forest biome with 2x higher amber spawn rates than the old mid-game zones, so this route only takes 20 minutes to complete and nets you 50+ amber per run. Start at the top of the Brightspire Mountain fast travel point, glide down to the pine forest below, and hit every amber cluster and sap-covered pine tree you see on the path to the abandoned sawmill. Bring a stack of fire resistance potions if you plan to go into the small shroud patches along the route, as the amber spawn rates are even higher inside those areas, but you’ll burn through your flame protection fast.
You’ll run into a few level 12 bandits and shroud wolves along the way, but they drop extra leather and gold so it’s worth taking them out. If you’re playing with a friend, split up to cover both sides of the valley to cut your run time even more. I usually pair this run with iron farming, since there are tons of iron ore nodes scattered along the same path, so you don’t waste any travel time bouncing between different resource spots.
Pro Tips to Cut Amber Collection Time in Half
Even if you’re hitting all the best spawn spots, there are small changes you can make to get way more amber per hour without extra effort. I picked up most of these tricks from other players in the 2026 Enshrouded community Discord, and they’ve cut my own farming time by almost 60%. First, make sure you use a pickaxe with the resource gathering perk unlocked at level 12. This perk gives you a 25% chance to get double the resources from every node you hit, so you’ll get extra amber from every tree and crystal cluster. Second, farm amber during in-game daylight hours. Spawn rates for amber are 15% higher when the sun is out, and shroud creatures are less active so you don’t get interrupted as often.
Third, sell any extra low-tier resources you pick up while farming to the merchant at the central homestead, and use the gold to buy extra amber when she has it in stock. She restocks 10-15 amber every 2 in-game days, so it’s an easy way to top up your stock without extra farming. If you want to learn more about optimizing your resource farming loadout, check out this 2026 guide to the best Enshrouded farming builds for every level range.
Common Amber Farming Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
It’s easy to waste hours farming amber if you’re making small, avoidable mistakes, especially after the 2026 patch removed a lot of old spawn spots players relied on in earlier versions. The most common mistake I see new players make is going into high-tier shroud zones too early to farm amber. You might get a few extra pieces per node, but you’ll spend most of your time running from high-level mobs or respawning after you die, so you’re actually getting less amber per hour than you would in lower-level spots. Don’t waste amber on low-tier crafting recipes either. A lot of new players use their first batches of amber to make decorative furniture or low-level fire arrows, but you’ll need almost 100 amber to upgrade your flame altar to level 3, which unlocks way more useful crafting recipes.
Another mistake is ignoring the small amber drops from destroying beehives. A lot of players skip beehives because they only drop 1 amber each, but if you hit every beehive you see while traveling between farm spots, you’ll end up with 10-15 extra amber per run without any extra effort. Just don’t stand too close when you break them, or the bees will chase you across half the map.
At the end of the day, figuring out where to get amber in Enshrouded doesn’t have to be a frustrating grind, even with all the changes in the 2026 content update. Start with the low-risk early-game spots if you’re a new player, move to the mid-game pine forest route once you have better gear, and use the pro tips we covered to cut your farming time down as much as possible. You’ll have more than enough amber for all your crafting and upgrade needs in no time, so you can get back to exploring the map and taking on the bigger shroud bosses. If you have any other favorite amber spawn spots we didn’t mention, drop them in the comments below to help other players out.