V Rising server hosting for your vampire clan
Rule Vardoran on your own terms: PvP or PvE, the clan size, how many castles a player may build and when raids are allowed. Set it all in two settings files, and let the world wipe on a schedule if you like.
- PvP or PvE with raid hours you choose
- Clan size, castle limits and decay
- Scheduled wipes with ResetDaysInterval
- Admin list, ban list and RCON
- PlayersStunlock lists 128 as the technical maximum; MaxConnectedAdmins keeps slots free for admins when the server is full.
- MaxConnectedUsers, up to 128
- PortsSet Port and QueryPort in ServerHostSettings.json or with -gamePort and -queryPort; RCON uses its own TCP port.
- Game and query port (UDP)
- Settings
- ServerHostSettings.json · ServerGameSettings.json
- VersionVersion 1.1 arrived in April 2025 and needed a new save; Stunlock does not expect another save reset soon.
- 1.1 (Invaders of Oakveil)
- Platforms
- PC and PS5 servers are separate
- Anti-cheat
- VAC (Secure=true)
Server styles
- PvP
- PvE
- Duo
- Solo
- Raid hours
- Scheduled wipes
- Modded
Game facts from Stunlock Studios’ official server instructions and blog, checked in October 2026.
- DDoS protection
- 20 game server locations
V Rising plans are being prepared
Tell us your clan size, game mode and preferred location, and our team will reply with the options. Or open a ticket and we will let you know when the plans are online.
How much RAM does a V Rising server need?
Stunlock publishes no server hardware figures. Single-core speed is the usual bottleneck, and memory grows with players and castles.
Find your size
| Feature |
Small clan
Up to 10 players
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Recommended Community
Up to 40 players
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Large
Up to 128 players
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| Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore. | 8–12 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores. | 4 | 4–6 | 6–8 |
| Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods. | 20 GB | 25 GB | 30 GB |
| Typical use | A clan of friends | A PvP or PvE community | Large public servers |
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Small clan
Up to 10 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 8–12 GB
- CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores.
- 4
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 20 GB
- Typical use
- A clan of friends
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Recommended
Community
Up to 40 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 16 GB
- CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores.
- 4–6
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 25 GB
- Typical use
- A PvP or PvE community
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Large
Up to 128 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 32 GB
- CPU coresThe game simulates the world mostly on one thread, so fast cores matter more than many cores.
- 6–8
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 30 GB
- Typical use
- Large public servers
Stunlock publishes no server hardware figures; these sizes follow common practice. Stunlock recommends restarting the server once a day.
Rules, castles and wipes
Everything that makes a V Rising server yours lives in two settings files.
PvP or PvE
GameModeType sets PvP or PvE; CastleDamageMode decides whether castles can be raided always, never or only at set times.
Raid hours
With TimeRestricted, set the PvP and castle siege hours and the time zone they follow.
Clans and castles
Set the clan size, how many castles a player may own and how fast castles decay without blood essence.
Scheduled wipes
ResetDaysInterval and DayOfReset start a fresh world on a schedule you choose.
Admins and bans
List admins in adminlist.txt and banned players in banlist.txt, one SteamID per line; admins sign in with adminauth in the console.
Community mods
There are no official mod tools. Community mods use BepInEx and can break after big updates.
Set up your V Rising server
Four steps to your clan’s first castle.
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Pick size and rules
Use the table above, then decide on PvP or PvE, the clan size and raid hours.
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Pick a location
Choose the one closest to your clan from our 20 game server locations.
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Edit the settings files
Set the name, password and ports in ServerHostSettings.json and the rules in ServerGameSettings.json; add your SteamID to adminlist.txt.
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Join the server
Open Online Play, Find Servers, then use Direct Connect with the address and port, or search the list.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
How many players can a V Rising server hold?
Set MaxConnectedUsers in ServerHostSettings.json; Stunlock lists 128 as the technical maximum. MaxConnectedAdmins keeps slots free for admins when the server is full.
Can PC and PS5 players play together?
No. PC and PlayStation 5 servers run separately, and PS5 servers use their own branch of the dedicated server.
Which ports does the server use?
A game port and a query port on UDP, set with Port and QueryPort or -gamePort and -queryPort; Stunlock’s examples use 27015 and 27016. RCON, when you turn it on, uses a TCP port and needs a password.
How do I set raid hours?
Set CastleDamageMode to TimeRestricted, then the PvP and castle siege hours and the time zone in ServerGameSettings.json.
Can my server wipe automatically?
Yes. ResetDaysInterval and DayOfReset start a fresh world on a schedule; keep a backup of the save first.
Can I use mods?
There are no official mod tools. Community mods built on BepInEx run on many servers, but they can break after big updates and are not allowed on official servers.
How do I become an admin?
Add your SteamID to adminlist.txt, then open the console in the game and type adminauth.
Why can’t I see my server in the list?
The list does not always show private servers. Use Direct Connect with the address and port, and check ListOnSteam and ListOnEOS in the host settings.
Do updates need a new save?
Version 1.1 in April 2025 needed one. In March 2026 Stunlock said it does not expect another save reset soon.
How often should the server restart?
Stunlock recommends a restart once a day. Set the auto-save count and interval so that a restart never costs much progress.
Ready to rule Vardoran?
Tell us your clan, rules and location, and we will help you pick the right V Rising server.