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.json with 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 slotCount to 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.