What Are Hollow Halls in Enshrouded 1.0?
Hollow Halls are large underground dungeons containing the remains of the Hollow, an undead faction connected to Embervale's ancient history.
These crypts were introduced with Enshrouded's first major content update and expanded through later releases.
The full 1.0 version includes six accessible Hollow Halls.
Each dungeon belongs to a different region and features its own enemies, environmental challenges, puzzles, and loot.
How Many Hollow Halls Are There?
There are six Hollow Halls in Enshrouded 1.0.
Springlands Hollow Halls
The introductory dungeon where you rescue the Collector.
Revelwood Hollow Halls
A dangerous crypt featuring the Hollow Cyclops and the quest to unlock the Ectoplasm Press.
Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls
A more difficult dungeon with additional undead enemies, giant creatures, and valuable crafting materials.
Kindlewastes Hollow Halls
A Shroud-infested dungeon featuring powerful enemies and the Elite Hollow armor set.
Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls
One of the new 1.0 dungeons, featuring dangerous mountain creatures and the Hollow Titan.
Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls
The final Hollow Hall, introduced in version 1.0, featuring underwater exploration and the Hollow Wispwyvern.
There are no separate Hollow Halls currently listed for Blackmire or Cinder's Cradle.
Cinder's Cradle contains Beacon Dungeons, but these belong to a different progression system.
Are Hollow Halls Worth Completing?
Yes.
They offer several valuable rewards.
Exclusive weapons
Certain weapons appear in Hollow Halls loot pools and cannot be obtained from ordinary world chests.
Special armor sets
The Kindlewastes and Veilwater Basin dungeons contain unique armor sets.
Crafting materials
Ectoplasm, Giant Bones, Icy Giant Bones, and other resources unlock important Collector recipes.
Building materials
Several dungeons contain decorative blocks and construction recipes unavailable through ordinary gathering.
New crafting survivor
The first dungeon allows you to rescue the Collector, Alden Crowley.
Even if you aren't interested in collecting every weapon, completing the first two Hollow Halls is particularly valuable because they unlock important crafting systems.

All Hollow Halls Locations in Enshrouded 1.0
Each Hollow Hall has a fixed entrance in Embervale.
The Collector's quests reveal the entrances on your map, making them easier to locate.
Here are all six locations.
Springlands Hollow Halls Location
Region: Springlands
Nearby Landmark: Scavenger Stash
Approximate Location: 500 meters south of Scavenger Stash
Quest: Explore The Hollow Halls
Key Required: No
The entrance is also southwest of Braelyn Bridge.
Follow the mountain's lower terrain until you find the uphill path leading toward the crypt.
This is the first Hollow Hall you should explore.
Revelwood Hollow Halls Location
Region: Revelwood
Nearby Landmark: Mark of Sameth
Approximate Location: 460 meters northwest of Mark of Sameth
Quest: Ectoplasm Press For The Collector
Key Required: Revelwood Bone Key
The entrance becomes marked through the Collector's quest.
It's an important dungeon because its boss provides the materials needed for the Ectoplasm Press.
Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls Location
Region: Nomad Highlands
Nearby Landmark: Snapjaw Ruin
Approximate Location: 330 meters southeast of Snapjaw Ruin
Quest: The Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls
Key Required: Nomad Highlands Bone Key
This dungeon features stronger Hollow enemies and additional rewards.
Kindlewastes Hollow Halls Location
Region: Kindlewastes
Nearby Landmark: Ocean's Heart
Approximate Location: 230 meters south of Ocean's Heart
Quest: The Kindlewastes Hollow Halls
Key Required: Kindlewastes Bone Key
Parts of this dungeon are covered by the Shroud.
You should have strong Shroud protection and a reliable Glider before attempting it.
Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls Location
Region: Albaneve Summits
Nearby Landmark: Spooky Tomb
Approximate Location: 250 meters north of Spooky Tomb
Quest: The Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls
Key Required: Albaneve Summits Bone Key
This dungeon was opened with the 1.0 release.
It contains dangerous mountain creatures and the Hollow Titan.
Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls Location
Region: Veilwater Basin
Nearby Landmark: Balefire Tower "1000 Miles"
Approximate Location: 340 meters southeast of the tower
Quest: The Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls
Key Required: Veilwater Basin Bone Key
This is the final Hollow Hall in the current game.
It includes underwater sections, powerful undead enemies, and the Hollow Wispwyvern boss.
The easiest way to find each entrance is to activate the corresponding Collector quest and follow its map marker.
The landmark distances are approximate and should be used as navigation references rather than exact coordinates.
How to Unlock Hollow Halls and Rescue the Collector
Before entering the more advanced dungeons, you need to rescue Alden Crowley.
He is known as the Collector.
This survivor is responsible for crafting Bone Keys and many of the special items associated with the Hollow Halls.
Start Explore The Hollow Halls
The first Hollow Halls quest is provided by the Alchemist.
It becomes available after completing the relevant introductory progression objectives, including Growing Stronger Together and Carpentry Assistance.
Activate Explore The Hollow Halls in your Journal.
The quest points toward the Springlands dungeon.
Enter the Springlands Hollow Halls
The first dungeon doesn't require a Bone Key.
Approach the entrance and enter through the teleportation platform.
Once inside, you'll face undead enemies, traps, and several locked barriers.
Bring healing supplies, food, and reliable weapons.
Reach the Collector
Continue through the dungeon until you reach the survivor's pod.
Interact with it to awaken Alden Crowley.
After rescuing him, return to your base.
Use the Summoning Staff to place the Collector.
Give the Collector Shelter
The Collector requires suitable shelter to access many crafting recipes.
Place a bed in a protected area and assign it to him.
This completes the relevant shelter objective.
Once his crafting services are available, you'll be able to create Bone Keys and special Hollow Halls items.
Rescuing the Collector is the most important reward from your first Hollow Halls run because it unlocks the rest of the dungeon progression.
All Hollow Halls Bone Keys and Crafting Requirements
Every Hollow Hall after Springlands requires a region-specific Bone Key.
You craft these keys through the Collector.
The required ingredients become more advanced as you unlock stronger regions.
Revelwood Bone Key
Required Materials:
5 Ectoplasm Gems
20 Bones
Crafted By: Collector
This opens the Revelwood Hollow Halls.
Nomad Highlands Bone Key
Required Materials:
10 Ectoplasm Gems
1 Giant Bones
Crafted By: Collector
Giant Bones are obtained from Hollow Cyclops enemies.
You first encounter a Hollow Cyclops during the Revelwood dungeon.
Kindlewastes Bone Key
Required Materials:
15 Ectoplasm Gems
1 Giant Bones
Crafted By: Collector
This key allows you to access the more dangerous Kindlewastes dungeon.
Albaneve Summits Bone Key
Required Materials:
20 Ectoplasm Gems
1 Giant Bones
1 Silver Bar
Crafted By: Collector
The recipe becomes available after unlocking the relevant Ectoplasm progression.
Veilwater Basin Bone Key
Required Materials:
25 Ectoplasm Gems
1 Icy Giant Bones
1 Gold Bar
Crafted By: Collector
Icy Giant Bones are obtained from enemies in the Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls, including the Hollow Titan.
This means you'll need to collect the required material before entering Veilwater Basin through the intended progression.
How Many Ectoplasm Gems Do You Need?
Crafting one of each Bone Key requires a total of 75 Ectoplasm Gems.
You may need additional Ectoplasm resources for reward chests and other recipes.
Don't spend everything on optional loot before crafting your next key.
How to Craft Ectoplasm Gems
Ectoplasm Gems are important crafting materials throughout the Hollow Halls.
They are made through the Collector.
Ectoplasm Gem Recipe
Required Materials:
1 Bonemeal
1 Water
2 Ectoplasm materials of a supported tier
Output:
1 Ectoplasm Gem
The supported Ectoplasm materials include:
Ectoplasm Fragment
Ectoplasm Shard
Ectoplasm Crystal
Ectoplasm Cluster
Ectoplasm Aggregate
These materials are collected from enemies and loot within the Hollow Halls.
Different dungeon tiers provide opportunities to obtain different Ectoplasm types.
How to Farm Ectoplasm
Defeat Hollow enemies and collect their drops.
Version 1.0 expanded Ectoplasm availability by allowing additional Hollow enemies, including hounds and melee fighters, to drop it.
This makes collecting the required materials more convenient.
Open suitable containers when you have enough resources.
However, remember that some reward chests also consume Ectoplasm.
Always reserve enough Ectoplasm to craft the next Bone Key before spending the rest on optional chests.
Springlands Hollow Halls Guide: Enemies, Puzzles, and Rewards
Springlands is the introductory Hollow Hall.
Although it belongs to the starting region, it contains enough enemies and puzzles to challenge an unprepared character.
What Enemies Are Inside?
You'll encounter:
Hollow Wretches
Hollow Hounds
Hollow Damned
Hollow Summoners
Hollow Reapers
Hollow Skulls
Bats
Electric Bats
The most dangerous encounters involve groups of undead enemies attacking together.
Don't charge into a room without checking its surroundings.
How to Solve the First Barrier
One of the first major puzzles requires collecting two glowing orbs.
Use the Grappling Hook to reach an elevated platform.
Collect the first orb.
Then use your Glider to reach the lower orb.
Once both have been collected, the barrier opens.
How to Solve the Large Room Puzzle
A later puzzle requires six glowing orbs.
These are spread across several elevations.
Look beneath the bridge, on the upper walkway, near the center of the chamber, and along the surrounding platforms.
Use your Grappling Hook and Glider to reach the more difficult positions.
Don't assume every orb is visible from the main floor.
Defeat the Final Elite Enemies
Near the end, you'll encounter a barrier controlled by five Elite enemies.
Defeating the first Elite opens additional doors.
More enemies then enter the arena.
Defeat the entire group to unlock the final barrier.
Area damage and careful positioning make this encounter much easier.
Springlands Hollow Halls Rewards
The most important reward is:
Alden Crowley — The Collector
You can also discover:
Hollow Halls Blocks
Ectoplasm Fragments
Bone-related equipment and spells
Exclusive Hollow Halls weapon drops
Additional chest loot
The Springlands Hall contains no dedicated named boss.
Its final challenge is the Elite enemy encounter.
Revelwood Hollow Halls Guide: How to Beat the Hollow Cyclops
The Revelwood Hollow Halls introduce one of the most important dungeon bosses.
The Hollow Cyclops is a massive undead creature capable of dealing heavy melee damage.
Defeating it unlocks the next stage of Collector crafting.
What Enemies Are Inside?
Alongside the Hollow, you'll encounter spiders, bats, rats, and other hostile creatures.
Hollow Summoners are particularly dangerous because they add pressure during encounters.
Eliminate them before the room becomes overcrowded.
Hollow Cyclops Boss Mechanics
The Hollow Cyclops uses several attacks.
Club Swings
Powerful melee attacks that punish players standing too close.
Thrust Attacks
A rapid series of forward strikes.
Wide Cleave
A broad attack that threatens players near the boss.
Stomp
An attack centered around the boss's legs.
Hollow Breath
A dangerous attack projected directly in front of the creature.
Hollow Eruption
After a short casting animation, a green targeting area appears around the boss.
Players caught inside can be launched into the air.
Best Strategy Against the Hollow Cyclops
Blunt damage is especially effective against the Hollow Cyclops.
According to version 1.0 enemy data, Blunt attacks deal 150% effectiveness.
Fire damage deals 120%.
Poison is ineffective.
Use a suitable Hammer, Club, or another reliable weapon that exploits its weaknesses.
Stay mobile and avoid the large attack area directly in front of the boss.
When you see the green eruption indicator, leave the affected zone immediately.
Wait for an attack animation to finish before counterattacking.
Don't spend all your Stamina on offense.
Revelwood Hollow Halls Rewards
Important rewards include:
Hollow Cyclops Head
Giant Bones
Legendary Runes
Red Marble Block
Ectoplasm Fragments
Exclusive Hollow Halls weapons
The Hollow Cyclops Head is particularly valuable because it unlocks the Ectoplasm Press.
After obtaining the head, return to the Collector.
Craft the station and place it at your base.
Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls Guide: Bosses and Rewards
The Nomad Highlands dungeon introduces stronger enemies and more complicated encounters.
It's a useful location for players who want additional Ectoplasm resources and Hollow-related equipment.
What Enemies Are Inside?
Expect:
Hollow Wretches
Hollow Damned
Hollow Hounds
Hollow Summoners
Hollow Reapers
Hollow Skulls
Spiders
Spitting Spiders
Bats
Hollow Cyclops enemies
The dungeon contains multiple Cyclops encounters, making preparation especially important.
Best Combat Strategy
Use the same damage principles as the Revelwood encounter.
Blunt and Fire damage are effective against the Hollow Cyclops.
However, don't assume the entire dungeon can be completed with one damage type.
Other enemies may behave differently.
Prioritize Hollow Summoners whenever possible.
Avoid pulling several groups into the same narrow corridor.
Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls Rewards
Important discoveries include:
Ectoplasm Block
Giant Bones
Ectoplasm Shards
Exclusive Hollow Halls weapons
Golden decorative urns
Additional chest loot
The dungeon contains several unique decorative urns, including Bejeweled Golden Urns, Foreboding Golden Urns, and Inscribed Golden Urns.
These are useful collectibles for players who enjoy decorating their settlements.
Kindlewastes Hollow Halls Guide: Elite Hollow Armor and Bosses
Kindlewastes is one of the more demanding Hollow Halls.
Unlike earlier dungeons, parts of the environment are covered by the Shroud.
You'll also encounter a mixture of Hollow and Fell enemies.
Prepare for Shroud-Covered Areas
The Kindlewastes quest warns players about the need for strong Shroud Passage protection.
You should also bring your best available Glider.
Some sections involve dangerous movement challenges and Shroud exposure.
Don't spend too long fighting ordinary enemies if your remaining Shroud protection is running low.
Kindlewastes Boss Encounters
The dungeon contains:
Hollow Cyclops
A familiar boss with strong melee attacks and dangerous area abilities.
Fell Sicklescythe
A powerful Fell enemy that adds another major combat challenge.
The two boss types have different damage interactions, so don't assume one weapon is optimal for both.
Bring alternative damage options if necessary.
Best Strategy
Clear surrounding enemies before committing to difficult encounters.
Watch for Shroud hazards and keep track of your remaining protection.
Use the terrain to create distance when fighting multiple enemies.
Save strong consumables for the most dangerous rooms.
The dungeon's vertical movement challenges also make Stamina management important.
Kindlewastes Hollow Halls Rewards
The most important reward is the Elite Hollow armor set.
Its five pieces are:
Elite Hollow Helmet
Elite Hollow Chestplate
Elite Hollow Gloves
Elite Hollow Pants
Elite Hollow Boots
These pieces are placed in specific dungeon chests rather than depending entirely on the general random weapon pool.
Additional rewards include:
Ectoplasm materials
Hollow weapon drops
Ancient decorative tomes
Legendary Runes from applicable boss encounters
Other valuable chest loot
Kindlewastes is worth exploring for players who want the complete Elite Hollow armor set and additional Hollow Halls equipment.
Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls Guide: New Dungeon and Hollow Titan
The Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls are one of the two dungeons introduced with Enshrouded 1.0.
This location combines high-level Hollow enemies with dangerous mountain creatures and challenging vertical exploration.
How to Unlock the Dungeon
Craft the Albaneve Summits Bone Key through the Collector.
You'll need:
20 Ectoplasm Gems
1 Giant Bones
1 Silver Bar
Then travel to the dungeon entrance north of Spooky Tomb.
Use your key to unlock the entrance.
What Enemies Are Inside?
The dungeon contains:
Hollow Wretches
Hollow Damned
Hollow Hounds
Hollow Summoners
Hollow Necromancers
Hollow Reapers
Summit Spiders
Summit Spitting Spiders
Summit Bats
Summit Spider Mama
Hollow Titan
These encounters can be dangerous because several enemy types can attack from different positions.
Focus on eliminating ranged threats and summoners before engaging larger groups.
Albaneve Summits Dungeon Mechanics
The dungeon features substantial vertical exploration.
Grappling Points and Updrafts help players move between platforms.
Use your Glider carefully.
Don't commit to a long jump without checking your available Stamina.
The dungeon also contains barriers, hidden loot, and areas with dangerous enemies.
How to Beat the Hollow Titan
The Hollow Titan is the main boss associated with the Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls.
It's a powerful undead enemy with substantial defensive capabilities.
Shock damage is especially effective against the Hollow Titan.
Version 1.0 enemy data identifies the following damage effectiveness:
Shock — 140%
Blunt — 120%
Fire — 120%
Ice — 80%
Shroud — 60%
Cutting — 64%
Piercing — 64%
Poison — Immune
This means a Shock-focused Mage or suitably equipped character can have a useful damage advantage.
Blunt and Fire are also practical alternatives.
Avoid relying primarily on Poison.
Best Hollow Titan Strategy
Maintain enough distance to observe its attacks.
Don't spend all your Stamina attacking.
Use your strongest appropriate damage type during safe openings.
If you're playing as a Ranger, keep moving and avoid standing still for extended aiming.
If you're using melee weapons, approach carefully and retreat when the boss begins a dangerous animation.
The exact safest positioning can depend on the attack being used, so learn the encounter rather than relying on one supposedly invulnerable spot.
Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls Rewards
Important rewards include:
Hollow Titan Head
A trophy material obtained from the boss.
Icy Giant Bones
An important resource used for advanced Collector crafting and the Veilwater Basin Bone Key.
Ectoplasm Cluster
A higher-tier Ectoplasm resource.
Dimweald Axe
A named weapon available through dungeon loot.
Dimweald Hammer
Another named weapon associated with the dungeon.
Midnight Tomb Block
A special building material.
Legendary Runes or other eligible boss loot
Additional reward possibilities depend on the boss loot roll.
Don't leave Albaneve Summits without collecting Icy Giant Bones. You'll need at least one to craft the Veilwater Basin Bone Key.
Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls Guide: Final Dungeon and Hollow Wispwyvern
The Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls are the final dungeon in the current Hollow Halls progression.
Added in Enshrouded 1.0, the area combines difficult undead combat with underwater exploration and one of the strongest Hollow bosses.
How to Unlock the Dungeon
Craft the Veilwater Basin Bone Key through the Collector.
You'll need:
25 Ectoplasm Gems
1 Icy Giant Bones
1 Gold Bar
After crafting the key, follow the Collector's quest toward the entrance southeast of Balefire Tower "1000 Miles."
Use the key to open the dungeon.
Prepare for Underwater Exploration
Veilwater Basin introduces aquatic challenges.
You'll encounter flooded areas and sections that require swimming or underwater traversal.
Bring suitable diving equipment if you've unlocked it.
Swimming-related equipment, including the Diving Helmet and Swimfins, can make underwater movement more comfortable.
You should also check your available Stamina and underwater breathing limitations before entering unfamiliar flooded sections.
Don't assume a dangerous underwater area provides unlimited time to explore.
What Enemies Are Inside?
The dungeon contains:
Hollow Damned
Hollow Wretches
Hollow Hounds
Hollow Summoners
Hollow Reapers
Hollow Necromancers
Hollow Skulls
Water Reptiles
Hollow Wispwyvern
The mixture of undead enemies and water-based environmental challenges makes this a demanding location.
How to Beat the Hollow Wispwyvern
The Hollow Wispwyvern is the main boss of the Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls.
It's a powerful Hollow enemy with significant resistance to certain damage types.
Blunt damage is the most effective documented damage type against the Hollow Wispwyvern.
Version 1.0 enemy data identifies:
Blunt — 150%
Fire — 120%
Ice — 100%
Shock — 100%
Cutting — 80%
Shroud — 80%
Piercing — 60%
Poison — Immune
These values suggest that a well-equipped melee character using Blunt damage can perform particularly well.
Fire-focused Mages also have a useful advantage.
However, you still need to recognize enemy attacks and avoid unnecessary damage.
Best Hollow Wispwyvern Strategy
Prepare before entering the boss area.
Repair your weapons and replenish consumables.
Use a suitable Blunt or Fire weapon when possible.
Maintain enough Stamina to dodge.
Avoid standing still while attempting long attack combinations.
If you're playing with teammates, spread out enough to reduce unnecessary overlapping damage.
Don't assume that adding more players makes the encounter easier without increasing the boss's durability.
Its Health scales with additional players.
Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls Rewards
Important rewards include:
Hollow Wispwyvern Head
A boss trophy.
Icy Giant Bones
A valuable crafting material.
Legendary Runes
Used in advanced equipment progression.
Ectoplasm Aggregate
A high-tier Ectoplasm material.
Venerable Hollow armor set
The dungeon contains all five pieces:
Venerable Hollow Helmet
Venerable Hollow Chestplate
Venerable Hollow Gloves
Venerable Hollow Pants
Venerable Hollow Boots
These armor pieces are placed in specific dungeon chests.
The area also contains additional weapon loot and decorative recipes.
Veilwater Basin is one of the most rewarding Hollow Halls for advanced players because it combines powerful boss materials with a complete armor set.
Best Hollow Halls Rewards Worth Farming
Not every reward is equally valuable for every player.
Some are important for character progression.
Others are valuable for collectors, builders, or players experimenting with different weapons.
1. Alden Crowley — Essential Progression Reward
Rescuing the Collector unlocks Bone Keys and additional crafting systems.
This should be your first priority.
2. Ectoplasm Press — Essential Crafting Station
The Ectoplasm Press unlocks more advanced Ectoplasm processing.
You obtain its recipe through the Revelwood quest after defeating the Hollow Cyclops.
It supports additional Collector crafting recipes and consumables.
3. Elite Hollow Armor — Kindlewastes
This is a complete armor set available through the Kindlewastes Hollow Halls.
It is particularly useful for collectors and players exploring specialized Hollow equipment.
4. Venerable Hollow Armor — Veilwater Basin
A later armor set available through specific chests in the final Hollow Hall.
Its higher-level progression makes it worth checking when you're exploring advanced dungeons.
5. Exclusive Hollow Halls Weapons
Several weapons belong to Hollow Halls-specific loot pools.
Examples include:
Bonescourge Mace
Silvershot Bow
Snakespine Wand
Sinister Crescent Staff
Sacrilegious Steelsword
Spinechill Axe
Veilrift Axe
Fool's Errand
Cursed Mocking Shield
Version 1.0 reworked these special weapons so that they perform particularly well against Hollow enemies while remaining useful against other opponents.
However, these weapons come from eligible random chest loot.
Don't assume every dungeon clear guarantees one particular weapon.
6. Hollow Boss Materials
Giant Bones and Icy Giant Bones are particularly useful.
They support Bone Keys and additional Collector recipes.
Collect them before spending resources on optional equipment or decorations.
7. Exclusive Building Materials
Hollow Halls also provide unusual building blocks and decorative recipes.
Examples include:
Hollow Halls Block
Red Marble Block
Ectoplasm Block
Midnight Tomb Block
Red Marble decoration recipes
Crypt furniture
Golden decorative urns
These rewards are especially useful for players who enjoy creating crypts, ancient temples, or gothic-style settlements.
How Hollow Halls Reward Chests Work in Enshrouded 1.0
Hollow Halls contain multiple chest types.
Some provide ordinary loot.
Others have specialized rewards.
Certain chests require Ectoplasm materials before they can be opened.
Ectoplasm Chest Costs
Some dungeon reward chests consume Ectoplasm when opened.
This creates an important resource-management decision.
You can spend Ectoplasm immediately for loot or preserve it for the next Bone Key.
Version 1.0 reduced the costs of opening chests in Hollow Halls end rooms by 25%.
This makes collecting rewards less expensive than before.
However, the cost reduction doesn't remove the need to manage your resources.
Fixed Rewards vs. Random Drops
A fixed reward is tied to a specific chest or location.
For example, particular armor and building materials are associated with designated dungeon chests.
Random loot is different.
A Hollow Halls weapon may appear from an eligible loot pool, but you aren't guaranteed to receive that weapon every time.
If you're farming a specific item, check whether it's a fixed dungeon discovery or a random chest reward before repeating the entire run.
Best Builds and Preparation for Hollow Halls
Hollow Halls can be completed solo or with friends.
However, preparation makes a considerable difference.
Best Warrior Setup
A Warrior benefits from:
Reliable melee damage.
Strong physical armor.
A Shield or another defensive option.
Sufficient Stamina.
Blunt weapons when fighting certain Hollow bosses.
This setup is especially useful against Hollow Cyclops enemies.
Best Ranger Setup
A Ranger should bring:
A reliable Bow.
Plenty of arrows.
Good Stamina management.
Mobility skills.
Suitable armor for surviving unexpected melee attacks.
Ranged attacks can help clear dangerous enemies before they reach you.
However, don't stand still when several Hollow enemies are approaching.
Best Mage Setup
A Mage benefits from:
Fire or Shock damage options.
Area-of-effect attacks.
Mana recovery.
Defensive mobility.
Healing supplies.
Fire works well against several Hollow bosses.
Shock is particularly effective against the Hollow Titan.
Area spells can also help clear groups of weaker enemies.
Best Solo Preparation
If you're playing alone, prioritize survivability.
Bring enough healing supplies and avoid engaging too many enemies simultaneously.
A defensive melee build or balanced Battlemage can provide useful flexibility.
Use the dungeon's terrain to your advantage.
However, don't assume elevated positions make you completely safe.
Enemies can sometimes reach platforms or attack from a distance.
Common Hollow Halls Mistakes to Avoid
Entering without enough supplies.
Hollow Halls contain many enemies and can take substantial effort to complete. Prepare food, healing, ammunition, and equipment durability before entering.
Forgetting the Bone Key.
Every Hollow Hall after Springlands requires its corresponding Bone Key. Craft it through the Collector before traveling.
Spending all Ectoplasm on chests.
You'll need Ectoplasm Gems for later Bone Keys. Reserve enough resources for progression.
Ignoring Hollow Summoners.
Summoners can make encounters more dangerous by keeping additional enemies active. Prioritize them when necessary.
Ignoring Reanimators.
Some bone piles continually raise undead enemies. Destroying these Reanimators can make rooms much easier to clear.
Missing glowing runes or orbs.
Barriers often require collecting glowing objectives from different elevations. Check upper platforms, lower passages, and hidden corners.
Entering Kindlewastes without Shroud preparation.
Parts of the dungeon contain dangerous Shroud. Improve your protection and bring the appropriate movement tools.
Using Poison against Hollow bosses.
The documented Hollow Cyclops, Hollow Titan, and Hollow Wispwyvern boss templates are immune to Poison damage.
Using Piercing damage without considering resistances.
Several Hollow bosses resist Piercing damage. Blunt or appropriate elemental damage can be more effective.
Leaving Albaneve without Icy Giant Bones.
You'll need this material for the Veilwater Basin Bone Key.
Assuming every weapon drop is guaranteed.
Hollow Halls-specific weapons can appear through random chest loot. Not every run produces the same items.
Confusing Hollow Halls with Beacon Dungeons.
Cinder's Cradle Beacon Dungeons belong to a different story system and aren't part of the six Hollow Halls.
The best way to complete Hollow Halls efficiently is to prepare your equipment, preserve key materials, and understand each dungeon's enemies before attempting its boss.
Enshrouded 1.0 Hollow Halls FAQ
How Many Hollow Halls Are There in Enshrouded 1.0?
There are six Hollow Halls.
They are located in Springlands, Revelwood, Nomad Highlands, Kindlewastes, Albaneve Summits, and Veilwater Basin.
Which Hollow Halls Were Added in Version 1.0?
The Albaneve Summits and Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls opened with the full 1.0 release.
Both contain new challenges and additional rewards.
How Do You Unlock Hollow Halls?
Start Explore The Hollow Halls through the Alchemist.
Complete the Springlands dungeon and rescue Alden Crowley.
The Collector then provides Bone Keys for the remaining dungeons.
Where Is the Collector?
Alden Crowley is rescued near the end of the Springlands Hollow Halls.
After awakening him, summon him at your base using the Summoning Staff.
How Do You Craft Bone Keys?
Bone Keys are crafted through the Collector.
Each dungeon requires different materials, including Ectoplasm Gems and, for later keys, Giant Bones or Icy Giant Bones.
What Is the Best Weapon Against the Hollow Cyclops?
Blunt weapons are particularly effective.
The Hollow Cyclops takes 150% Blunt damage and 120% Fire damage according to version 1.0 enemy data.
Where Do You Find the Hollow Titan?
The Hollow Titan is the boss associated with the Albaneve Summits Hollow Halls.
Its most effective documented damage type is Shock.
Where Do You Find the Hollow Wispwyvern?
The Hollow Wispwyvern is the boss of the Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls.
It drops Icy Giant Bones, Legendary Runes, and other materials.
Which Hollow Hall Drops Elite Hollow Armor?
The Kindlewastes Hollow Halls contain the Elite Hollow armor set.
Its five pieces are available through specific dungeon chests.
Which Hollow Hall Drops Venerable Hollow Armor?
The Veilwater Basin Hollow Halls contain the Venerable Hollow armor set.
All five pieces are associated with designated dungeon chests.
Can You Complete Hollow Halls Solo?
Yes.
However, Hollow Halls are challenging dungeons designed to provide difficult combat and exploration.
Solo players should prepare carefully and use suitable defensive abilities.
Are Hollow Halls Weapons Useful Outside the Dungeons?
Yes.
Version 1.0 reworked Hollow Halls weapons to perform well against Hollow enemies while remaining useful in other combat situations.
Can You Farm Hollow Halls More Than Once?
Yes.
You can revisit Hollow Halls for enemies, resources, and chest loot as normal world regeneration allows.
However, rescuing the Collector and completing the original quest objectives are one-time progression milestones.
Are There Hollow Halls in Cinder's Cradle?
No separate Hollow Hall is currently listed for Cinder's Cradle.
The region contains Beacon Dungeons associated with the floating-island story progression, but these aren't the same activity.
Final Thoughts: Are Hollow Halls Worth Completing in Enshrouded 1.0?
Hollow Halls are among the most rewarding dungeon activities in Enshrouded 1.0.
They combine challenging combat, exploration puzzles, unique crafting systems, and valuable equipment into some of Embervale's most memorable encounters.
And with two new dungeons added to the full release, players now have even more reasons to revisit the underground crypts.
Start by completing the Springlands Hollow Halls and rescuing the Collector.
From there, unlock the other dungeons through their Bone Keys and collect the materials needed for future progression.
Revelwood provides the Hollow Cyclops Head required for the Ectoplasm Press.
Nomad Highlands offers additional Hollow resources and loot.
Kindlewastes contains the Elite Hollow armor set.
Albaneve Summits introduces the Hollow Titan and the Icy Giant Bones required for later crafting.
Veilwater Basin offers underwater challenges, the Hollow Wispwyvern, and the Venerable Hollow armor set.
Throughout your journey, remember to manage Ectoplasm carefully and bring equipment suited to each boss's weaknesses.
Don't rush through difficult rooms without checking for hidden rewards.
And don't assume every valuable chest contains guaranteed loot.
Whether you're hunting for exclusive weapons, completing your armor collection, or simply enjoying challenging dungeon content, Hollow Halls provide a rewarding reason to explore beyond Embervale's surface.
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Prepare your Bone Keys, sharpen your weapons, and descend into all six Hollow Halls to uncover their secrets and claim their rewards.