How to Get Alchemist Mortar in Enshrouded

Discover how to find the Alchemist’s Mortar in Enshrouded, which completes a quest and unlocks new crafting recipes.

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​In Enshrouded, the Alchemist’s Mortar is a powerful crafting tool essential for creating advanced alchemical concoctions. Whether you’re seeking to boost your potions, craft bombs, or explore other mystical abilities, the Alchemist’s Mortar plays a key role in enhancing your journey. However, obtaining this coveted tool requires a bit of effort and strategy. In this Enshrouded guide, we’ll cover where to find the Alchemist’s Mortar, the steps you take to complete the quest, and what you can use the mortar for.

How to Get the Alchemist Mortar in Enshrouded

How to Get the Alchemist Mortar in Enshrouded location map

To get the Alchemist Mortar in Enshrouded you must reach the Alchemist’s Tower, and press the button up in the tower to unlock the gates in the basement where the mortar is.

First, the best way to reach the Alchemist’s Tower is to glide there from the top of the Revelwood Ancient Spire. If you’ve already completed this tower, then it will be easy to fast travel. Move around the tower until you face south, and then jump to glide over. The Alchemist’s Tower will be sticking up out of the top of the shroud.

Depending on the strength of your glider, you may or may not be able to land on the top of the tower. However, this would be the faster route, because you need to follow a couple of steps in The Alchemist’s Mortar quest first.

How to Complete The Alchemist’s Mortar in Enshrouded

How to Complete The Alchemist's Mortar in Enshrouded

Once you reach the Alchemist’s Tower and go inside, a trip to the basement reveals that the mortar is behind a locked gate. You need to gain access to this room in order to get the mortar and complete the quest. To complete The Alchemist’s Mortar quest, follow these steps:

  1. Find the Alchemist’s Tower in the Shroud south of the Revelwood Ancient Spire
  2. From the entrance, climb up the tower.
  3. About halfway up, go out a side door, then around, and into another side door.
  4. Inside this separate space, you’ll find a glowing orange glyph. Press the button below it.
  5. Now you can head back down to the basement laboratory.
  6. The locked gate will now be open, and you can find the Alchemist’s Mortar just inside.
  7. Return to the Alchemist, and physically place the Mortar somewhere nearby.

How to Use the Alchemist Mortar in Enshrouded

Enshrouded - Greater Health Potion Recipe
Enshrouded Chain Lightning Recipe

First, to use the Mortar in Enshrouded you need to return to the Alchemist and place the mortar using the building UI. This officially counts as ‘giving’ the Alchemist the mortar, which will complete the quest and officially unlock new recipes. One of those recipes allows you to create new mortars, should you ever need one. Furthermore, having the mortar for the Alchemist will unlock several brand-new recipes for crafting and consumables. Finding the Alchemist’s Mortar will unlock the following recipes:

  • Potions:
    • Greater Health Potion
    • Mana Potion
    • Flask of the Fell
  • Spell Resources:
    • Fireball II
    • Chain Lightning
    • Chain Heal
  • Crafting Materials:
  • Armors:
    • Healer Set
    • Mage Set

Once you have the Alchemist’s Mortar, you can craft any of these items by visit the Alchemist and initiating dialogue. Then, choose ‘Craft’ and select from the list provided.

FAQs About Alchemist Mortar in Enshrouded

How do you find the Alchemist’s Mortar in Enshrouded?

To find the Alchemist’s Mortar in Enshrouded you must reach the Alchemist’s Tower directly east of the abandoned town of Long Thistle. This location is on the south edge of a shrouded area directly south of the Revelwood Ancient Spire.

How do I give the Mortar to the Alchemist in Enshrouded?

You don’t give the Alchemist the Mortar by speaking with him, but simply by physically placing the mortar down in your base near where the Alchemist is sheltering.

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