Which plants give Plant Fiber
Plant Fiber is a common level 1 material that stacks to 250. You gather it from small shrubs, bushes and tall stem-like plants across Embervale. Large trees give wood and resin instead, so ignore them when you need fiber.
The interaction prompt is the quickest test. Plants that say Collect usually give Plant Fiber, while plants that say Harvest tend to give food such as berries. Bushes with large purple berries are a common trap, because they give berries and no fiber.
Guides report a small amount per bush, often around two or three pieces. That is why fiber feels slow if you gather it one bush at a time. Clear a whole patch at once, then move on to the next cluster.
Where to gather it
The wiki data lists no single source biome for Plant Fiber. Bushes grow in every early region, so gather fiber while you travel to other objectives. Open, grassy areas near your base are usually quicker than dense forest.
For a steady supply, rescue the Farmer and grow plants at your base. One guide places the Farmer north of the Springlands Ancient Spire. Once the Farmer lives in your base, farming saves repeated walks across the map.
- Collect from bushes with a Collect prompt, not a Harvest prompt.
- Skip large purple-berry bushes and full-sized trees.
- Clear whole patches instead of single plants.
- Rescue the Farmer to grow plants at your base.
- Turn spare fiber into String during downtime.
What Plant Fiber crafts
The most important early use is String, which you can craft by hand from three plant items. String then feeds into armor, gliders and many building pieces. A large fiber stock keeps those recipes from stalling.
| Recipe | Station | Other ingredients listed |
|---|---|---|
| String | Hand crafting | Made from 3 plant items |
| Crude Mattress | Workbench | String, Torn Cloth |
| Firefly Lamp | Workbench | Fire Fly |
| Explosive Barrel | Alchemist | Black Powder, Wood Planks, Nails |
| Goat Food | Farmer | Corncob |
| Big Straw Mat | Hunter | None listed |
The wiki data lists 16 recipes that use Plant Fiber directly, from pillows to animal food. That data predates the 1.0 launch, and 1.0 changed some recipes. Check the exact amounts in your crafting menu before a big session.
Fiber and your next goals
Plant Fiber pairs with other early materials on the path to your first glider. You will also need Shroud Wood from trees inside the Shroud. The resources guide shows how these materials fit into early progression.
If you are starting fresh in 1.0, follow the 1.0 beginner guide for the opening steps. A base with a Farmer makes fiber far less of a chore. The base building guide helps you leave room for planting beds.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I find Plant Fiber in Enshrouded?
- Collect it from small bushes and tall stem-like plants in any early region. Look for the Collect prompt.
- Why am I getting berries instead of fiber?
- Bushes with a Harvest prompt, especially large purple-berry bushes, give food rather than Plant Fiber.
- What is Plant Fiber used for?
- Mainly String, plus items such as the Crude Mattress, Firefly Lamp, Explosive Barrel and animal food.