Enshrouded Server Settings and Configuration
Customize your Enshrouded server by adjusting the configuration file to match your preferred gameplay experience.
Configuration File Location
The main configuration file is located at the root of your server:
enshrouded_server.json
Edit this file via the File Manager in the control panel or through SFTP.
Server Configuration Options
Basic Settings
{
"name": "My Enshrouded Server",
"password": "yourpassword",
"saveDirectory": "./savegame",
"logDirectory": "./logs",
"ip": "0.0.0.0",
"gamePort": 15636,
"queryPort": 15637,
"slotCount": 16
}
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
name |
Server name shown in browser | Enshrouded Server |
password |
Password to join (leave empty for public) | - |
gamePort |
Main game port | 15636 |
queryPort |
Steam query port | 15637 |
slotCount |
Max players (2-16) | 16 |
Game Settings
Enshrouded supports various gameplay modifiers in the config:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
playerHealthFactor |
Multiplier for player health |
playerManaFactor |
Multiplier for player mana |
playerStaminaFactor |
Multiplier for player stamina |
weaponDurabilityFactor |
How fast weapons degrade |
foodBuffDurationFactor |
Duration of food buffs |
fromHungerToStarving |
Time before starving penalties |
shroudTimeFactor |
How long you can stay in the Shroud |
tombstoneMode |
What happens to items on death |
Enemy and Combat Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
enemyDamageFactor |
Damage dealt by enemies |
enemyHealthFactor |
Enemy health multiplier |
enemyStaminaFactor |
Enemy stamina multiplier |
enemyPerceptionRangeFactor |
How far enemies detect players |
bossDamageFactor |
Boss damage multiplier |
bossHealthFactor |
Boss health multiplier |
Resource and Crafting Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
miningDamageFactor |
Mining speed multiplier |
plantGrowthSpeedFactor |
How fast crops grow |
resourceDropStackAmountFactor |
Resources per drop |
factoryProductionSpeedFactor |
Crafting station speed |
perkUpgradeRecyclingFactor |
Rune return on respec |
perkCostFactor |
Cost of perk upgrades |
Example Configurations
Relaxed / Casual
{
"playerHealthFactor": 2.0,
"enemyDamageFactor": 0.5,
"enemyHealthFactor": 0.5,
"shroudTimeFactor": 2.0,
"resourceDropStackAmountFactor": 2.0,
"tombstoneMode": "AddBackpackMaterials"
}
Challenging / Hardcore
{
"playerHealthFactor": 0.75,
"enemyDamageFactor": 1.5,
"enemyHealthFactor": 1.5,
"shroudTimeFactor": 0.5,
"tombstoneMode": "None",
"foodBuffDurationFactor": 0.5
}
Applying Changes
- Stop your server
- Edit
enshrouded_server.jsonwith your desired settings - Save the file
- Start the server
Note: Some settings may require a new world to take full effect. Always back up your save before making major changes.
Performance Tips
- Set
slotCountto only as many players as you expect - don't max it out unnecessarily - Monitor server RAM usage in the control panel
- If experiencing lag, reduce enemy-related multipliers
Need help configuring your server? Contact our 24/7 support team.