All Enshrouded Server JSON Settings

Enshrouded’s server software uses a JSON configuration file to control everything from world settings to player limits. Knowing what each option does helps you fine-tune performance, accessibility, and gameplay experience. While the file may vary slightly with updates, the core JSON settings typically include a mix of network, world, and security parameters.

• name: The server name shown in the public server list (e.g., "My Server")
• saveDirectory: Path where world and progress data are stored
• logDirectory: Directory for server log files
• ip: IP address to listen on. 0.0.0.0 binds to all network interfaces. It's best not to change this option at all.
• queryPort: Port for server status and query services
• slotCount: Maximum number of player slots available
• enableVoiceChat: Toggles in-game voice chat (true/false)
• voiceChatMode: Sets voice chat type: "Proximity" for spatial voice or "Global" server-wide
• enableTextChat: Toggles in-game chat messaging (true/false)
• gameSettingsPreset: Quick difficulty template:
• Default - original balanced experience
• Relaxed - fewer enemies, more resources
• Hard - tougher combat
• Survival - added survival mechanics
• Custom - enables fine-grained tweaking

gameSettings (only active if gameSettingsPreset = "Custom")

• playerHealthFactor / ManaFactor / StaminaFactor / BodyHeatFactor: Scales player stats; values range:
• Health/Mana/Stamina: 0.25–4
• BodyHeat: 0.5–2
• enableDurability: If false, equipment never breaks
• enableStarvingDebuff: Enables starvation effects when hungry
• foodBuffDurationFactor: Alters how long food buffs last
• fromHungerToStarving: Time in nanoseconds before hunger escalates to starvation (min 5 min, max 20 min)
• shroudTimeFactor: Affects the duration players can stay in the Shroud
• tombstoneMode: Defines tombstone behavior on death (e.g., AddBackpackMaterials)
• enableGliderTurbulences: Toggles air turbulence during gliding
• weatherFrequency: Controls how often weather changes
• miningDamageFactor: Scales tool effectiveness when harvesting resources
• plantGrowthSpeedFactor: Speeds up or slows down plant growth
• resourceDropStackAmountFactor: Changes drop count from resources
• factoryProductionSpeedFactor: Alters the speed of automated production setups
• perkUpgradeRecyclingFactor: Fraction returned when recycling perks (e.g., 0.5 = 50%)
• perkCostFactor: Alters resource cost of perks
• experienceCombatFactor / MiningFactor / ExplorationQuestsFactor: Modify XP gain rates for respective activities
• randomSpawnerAmount / aggroPoolAmount: Control the quantity and aggression pool of spawned enemies
• enemyDamageFactor / enemyHealthFactor / enemyStaminaFactor / enemyPerceptionRangeFactor: Enemy stats scaling (percent-based)
• bossDamageFactor / bossHealthFactor: Scaling factors specifically for boss enemies
• threatBonus: Adjusts global threat level (influences spawns, difficulty)
• pacifyAllEnemies: If true, enemies remain passive unless attacked
• tamingStartleRepercussion: On scare, either lose progress or other effects
• dayTimeDuration / nightTimeDuration: Controls length of day/night cycles in nanoseconds
• curseModifier: Adjusts curse effect intensity

userGroups

Defines permission groups:

• name: Group identifier (e.g., “Default”)
• password: Password for group login/access
• canKickBan: Ability to remove problematic players
• canAccessInventories: Permission to access shared inventories
• canEditBase / canExtendBase: Build and expand in protected areas
• reservedSlots: Number of slots reserved for this group (useful for reserved slots for VIPs/admins). Set this value to 0 if you do not want to have a set number of reserved slots.

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By: Alecz R.

Updated on: 21/07/2025