How to Get a Cat in Enshrouded: A Complete Guide to Taming Your Feline Companion

Key Takeaways

1. To tame a cat in Enshrouded, you’ll need to embark on a quest involving bait crafting, careful approach techniques, and a lot of patience.
2. Once tamed, the cat can be settled into your in-game home, where you can set up a special bed, food bowl, and enjoy bonuses like the Paw’s Touch buff.
3. Cats not only offer companionship in Enshrouded but also grant a +25 health buff when petted, making them valuable allies in your journey.

As you venture through the frozen, lonely landscapes of Enshrouded, nothing warms the heart more than a loyal animal companion. With the new Souls of the Frozen Frontier update, players can now tame animals, including cats. This guide will walk you through every step you need to know to find, tame, and care for a cat in Enshrouded.

Steps to Tame a Cat in Enshrouded

1. Start the Cat Quest with the Alchemist

Your journey to getting a cat begins with an Alchemist. Upon talking to the Alchemist, you’ll receive the quest “Cat Search,” which introduces several objectives, starting with bait crafting. The Alchemist hints that a rat infestation in the Lone Thistle region has drawn cats, making it an ideal spot for your search.

2. Crafting Cat Food Bait

Crafting bait is the key to attracting and taming a cat in Enshrouded. Here’s what you need to create “Cat Food Bait”:

• Raw Lean Meat x2: Hunt small animals like rabbits to gather this.
• Raw Wolf Meat x1: Find and hunt wolves in the surrounding area.
• Raw Game x1: Hunting large predators will yield this ingredient.
• Stinging Nettle x1: Harvest from plants scattered throughout the game world.

Once you’ve gathered the ingredients, head to the farmer to craft three units of Cat Food Bait, then prepare for the journey to the Alchemist’s Tower.

3. Head to the Alchemist’s Tower at Lone Thistle

With the bait in your backpack, travel to the Alchemist Tower located northeast of the Ancient Spire Springland Fast Travel Point. Using waypoints is recommended to make navigation easier. Upon arriving, you’ll encounter the cat you aim to tame, along with some pesky rats. Clear the rats from the area to prevent any interruptions in your taming process.

4. Taming the Cat with Careful Movements

Approach the cat slowly standing upright will only scare it away. Instead, crouch and maintain a slow approach, as cats are easily spooked. Equip the Cat Food Bait to your quick-access bar.

Using the Bait:

• When near the cat, toss the bait on the ground and wait for it to approach and eat.
• Observe the question mark indicator over the cat’s head. This shows its curiosity; however, if you get too close too quickly, you’ll lose its trust.

Your goal is to fill up three heart indicators over the cat’s head. To do this, follow these steps carefully:

1. Once the cat eats the bait, inch closer while crouched. If a question mark appears, stop moving to give it space.
2. When close enough, press E to pet the cat. This fills one heart.
3. After petting, back away. Throw another bait to lure the cat again, repeating the approach and petting steps until all three hearts are filled.

Be cautious of the exclamation mark indicator. If it appears over the cat’s head, it signals alarm, and staying too close may reset the taming progress. Successfully filling all hearts means you’ve earned the cat’s trust, and you’ll receive the option to pick it up and bring it home.

Creating a Cozy Home for Your Cat

Once you’ve tamed the cat, you’ll need to create a welcoming environment at your in-game home, including a bed, food bowl, and regular petting to keep it happy. The cat will roam freely within your home and doesn’t require constant feeding like a real cat. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Crafting Cat Essentials

• Cat Pillow – Create a cozy bed for your cat using:
  • Wood Logs x1
  • Plant Fiber x2
  • Torn Cloth x1
• Cat Bowl – Allows you to keep a steady food supply available for your cat:
  • Wood Logs x1
• Cat Food – Make additional food to fill the bowl, crafted with:
  • Raw Wolf Meat x1
  • Stinging Nettle x4

2. Place the Cat’s Bed and Food Bowl

Choose a warm spot near the fireplace to place the Cat Pillow, making it the perfect resting spot for your new companion. The Cat Bowl can be positioned nearby for easy access to food, which you can fill up to a maximum capacity of 50 units.

3. Enjoy the Benefits of Petting Your Cat

In addition to the companionship, petting your cat gives you a unique buff called “Paw’s Touch,” which grants a +25 health boost for 30 minutes. You can enjoy this bonus any time by interacting with your furry friend.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many attempts does it take to tame a cat?

• Taming requires three successful rounds of feeding and petting. Approach slowly and avoid alarming the cat to prevent resetting the taming process.

2. Do I need to refill the cat’s food bowl regularly?

• The cat doesn’t require constant feeding; however, keeping food in the bowl can enhance interaction.

3. Can I tame more than one cat?

• Yes, you can tame multiple cats, provided you have the bait and patience needed for each one.

4. What other animals can I tame in Enshrouded?

• Alongside cats, players can also tame dogs, which have their own unique questline and benefits.

5. Will the cat wander outside my house?

• Once placed in your home, the cat will roam within your house but won’t leave the area.