In Enshrouded, the Grindmill is essential for crafting. It turns basic materials into dusts – like gold dust and gleamroot dust – which you’ll need to upgrade your gear as you progress. Getting the Grindmill unlocked early will save you a lot of trouble, so this guide will show you exactly where to find it and how to use it.
Where to find the Grindmill Blueprint
Okay, so first things first, you’ll want to head to Riverreach. It’s in the southeastern part of Veilwater Basin, and you can’t miss it – it’s the village built with these huge stone buildings, and there’s this massive waterfall right through the middle of it. It’s a pretty iconic spot, honestly!
To reach the mill:
- Go to the top of the waterfall where the water feeds over the edge.
- Look for the two large water wheels mounted in the structure.
- Head toward the intact wheel.
- Break the wooden door through the doorways beside the wheels.
- Go upstairs and turn right twice.
You’ll find the plans for the Grindmill in the last room, posted on the wall. Simply read the background information there to unlock the blueprint, allowing you to craft and build your own mill at your base.
What the Grindmill Produces
Some materials cannot be used until they are ground down into dust. The mill handles that job:
| Material | Result |
|---|---|
| Gold Ore | Gold Dust |
| Gleamroot | Gleamroot Dust |
| Vetro | Vetro Dust |
As you learn new recipes and tools, you’ll have more possibilities. However, dust is essential for improving your equipment and crafting better gear, making the Mill a crucial part of your base very early on.
Powering the Mill
The Mill requires an external power source to operate. This can be provided by either water wheels or windmill sails.
Water Wheel Power
- Place a wheel on a wall surface near flowing water.
- The wheel must make contact with the water flow.
- The Mill must be within 50 meters to receive power.
This is cheap and available early, especially if you build near rivers or waterfalls.
Windmill Sails
- Place sails on walls or tall structures that can catch the wind.
- The sails cost more (resource-wise) but do not require a water source.
- Great for bases far from natural water.
As long as the wheel or sail is spinning, the Mill becomes fully active and can start grinding.
Why You Should Unlock the Mill Early
Without dust, you will hit a progression block fast. The Mill:
- Opens access to major crafting upgrades.
- Supports new armor and gear tiers.
- Pushes you into mid-game exploration sooner.
This update finally lets me start automating things in Enshrouded, which is awesome! I’m using environmental power sources now, and it’s a really welcome change. Plus, it finished the quest the Alchemist gave me – the one where I had to get a Mill.
Final Thoughts
Dealing with dust can be a real problem, but heading to Riverreach to get the Grindmill solves it quickly. Once you have it, you can easily power it with water or wind at your base, letting you turn dust into useful, higher-level crafting materials. It’s a key early upgrade that makes a big difference right away.
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