Configuring server settings in ARK: Survival Evolved can significantly impact gameplay, providing a more personalised experience for players. Below are settings that can affect gameplay dynamics, balance challenges, and optimize progression depending on the style of your server.
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Log In to the Game Panel ↗
Select Your Server
Stop the Server
Go to the File Manager Tab
Open the GameUserSettings.ini File
Find the GameUserSettings.ini file, typically located under the ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/ directory.
Add Your Multipliers
Add any of the options listed below under the [ServerSettings] section to change your server multipliers to the desired value, then click Save Content.
Start the Server
Available Multipliers
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
XPMultiplier | Determines the rate at which players gain experience points. A higher multiplier accelerates leveling, allowing for quicker progression through the game’s content. |
TamingSpeedMultiplier | Adjusts the speed at which players can tame creatures. With a higher multiplier, taming becomes more efficient, reducing the time investment required for acquiring new mounts and allies. |
HarvestAmountMultiplier | Controls the yield of resources obtained from harvesting. Increasing this multiplier boosts resource acquisition, affecting the gathering process and supporting construction and crafting needs. |
PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier | Modifies the rate at which a player’s food depletes. Lowering this multiplier extends the time between meals, reducing the frequency of resource management for sustenance. |
PlayerCharacterHealthRecoveryMultiplier | Modifies the rate at which a player’s health regenerates. Increasing this multiplier accelerates healing, promoting faster recovery from injuries and encounters with hostile creatures. |
PlayerCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier | Determines the rate at which a player’s stamina depletes. Lowering this multiplier extends the duration of physical activity before exhaustion, enhancing mobility and combat effectiveness. |
PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier | Adjusts the rate at which a player’s water level decreases. Reducing this multiplier extends the time between hydration requirements, lessening the urgency of finding water sources. |
Sample Values
We know that picking the perfect value for your server is hard and might require some adjustment. The table below will help you choose a value close to what you need.
| Pace | Very Slow | Slow | Default | Boosted | Fast | Very Fast | RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 0.30000 | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | 2.00000 | 4.00000 | 8.00000 | 16.00000 |
Applying a Value
To apply any option in your config, simply use the name=value format.
Example: For a rapid XP gain speed, you would need to add this line:
[ServerSettings]
XPMultiplier=16.00000If any issues arise, contact us ↗.