How to Get Resin in Enshrouded

There are plenty of resources to worry about in Enshrouded, but Resin is one you’ll keep coming back to, so here’s how to get it in the game.

How to Get Resin in Enshrouded

Resin is a bit odd to get in Enshrouded, as it’s not something that drops as a primary resource from anything, instead being a byproduct of sorts from another resource. Thankfully, that other resource is Wood, and given that you always need Wood, just like in any survival game, having Resin be a byproduct of that is absolutely massive.

So, to get Resin in Enshrouded, you just need to chop down trees. The best part of this is that every single tree seems to drop Resin as part of the process of cutting it down, which means that, while it may not be as bountiful as Wood or Stone, you’re still going to be getting a fair bit as long as you don’t mind putting on a flannel shirt and committing to the bit of lumberjacking. We do very much recommend building an axe as soon as you can to actually speed the process up, though, because otherwise, you’ll find that it takes an awful lot of time just to get your hands on Resin in Enshrouded, and that’s just not worth it.

What Resin Is Used For

Resin is worth getting, because not only can you use it to create magical staves, which we all love, let’s be honest, but it also can “Strengthen the Flame” at your base, which grants all sorts of bonuses to your base and character.

Outside of those uses, Resin is key in making fire-based ammo for various weapons and certain types of armor. It’s also a key resource in building various wooden items at your base.

And that’s how to get Resin in Enshrouded, as well as what it does.

Enshrouded is available on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox. If you’re looking for more on the game, check out our guide on how to get Metal Scraps in Enshrouded, as they’re also key for progressing.

Update: This article was updated on 1/31/24 by Escapist Editorial to add more details on what Resin is used for in Enshrouded.