V Rising Server Settings Reference
Every setting that controls your server experience — these two JSON files are the entire control panel, from PvP rules to harvest rates.
⚙️ ServerHostSettings.json — Connection & Identity
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | String | Server name in browser. Keep under 60 chars. |
| Port | Integer | Game UDP port. Default 9876. |
| QueryPort | Integer | Steam query. Must = Port + 1. |
| MaxConnectedUsers | Integer | Max 40. ~200MB RAM per player above 20. |
| Password | String | Empty=public. Set password = private. |
| ListOnMasterServer | Boolean | true=browser. false=Direct Connect only. |
| SaveName | String | World save identifier. Change for multiple worlds. |
| Secure | Boolean | VAC anti-cheat. Disable only for modded servers. |
🎮 ServerGameSettings.json — Gameplay Rules
Game Mode
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| GameModeType | "PvE", "PvP", or "FullLootPvP" |
| CastleDamageMode | "Never", "Always", or "TimeRestricted" |
| ClanSize | 1-4. Set 2 for competitive PvP. |
| BloodDrainModifier | 1.0=normal. 0.5=slower (easier). |
Resource Rates
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| MaterialYieldModifier_Global | 1.0=normal. 2.0=double harvest. |
| InventoryStacksModifier | 2.0=double stacks (popular QoL). |
| CraftRateModifier | Higher=faster crafting. |
| DurabilityLossModifier | 0=never degrades (PvE QoL). |
Castle Limits
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| CastleLimit | Max castles per player. Default 1. |
| FloorLimit | Max floor tiles. Default 250. Reduce for performance. |
📋 Preset Configurations
PvE Casual
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| GameModeType | PvE |
| MaterialYieldModifier | 2.0 |
| InventoryStacksModifier | 2.0 |
| CraftRateModifier | 1.5 |
| DurabilityLossModifier | 0.0 |
| CastleDamageMode | Never |
Hardcore PvP
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| GameModeType | FullLootPvP |
| MaterialYieldModifier | 1.0 |
| DurabilityLossModifier | 1.5 |
| CastleDamageMode | Always |
| ClanSize | 2 |
| BloodDrainModifier | 1.5 |
👑 Admin Commands
Add Steam64 ID to adminlist.txt. Find at steamid.io.
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| kick playername | Kick player |
| ban playername | Ban (adds to banlist.txt) |
| announce message | Server-wide broadcast |
| save | Force world save |
| shutdown | Graceful shutdown |
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