How To Configure Your Rust Server For PvE Gameplay

Note:

The server’s PvE mode currently causes self-damage when killing animals by default. If you prefer to avoid this, you can disable PvE mode or try using a plugin to modify this behavior.

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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3. Locate the ‘cfg’ Folder

This folder is located at /home/container/server/rust/cfg.

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4. Create a New ‘server.cfg’ File

If you already have a ‘server.cfg’ file, you can skip Steps 5 and 6 and go directly to Step 7.

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5. Select the ‘Create File’ Button at the Bottom

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6. Enter the Name ‘server.cfg’

Enter the file name in the ‘File Name’ field as ‘server.cfg’.

Select the ‘Create File’ button.

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7. Edit the ‘server.cfg’ File

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8. Disable Player Damage

Enter the following command to disable player damage in a new line.

server.pve true

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9. Optional: Prevent Raiding and Structure Damage

• To stop players from destroying bases, disable structure damage:
  
  server.decay false
  
• Disable explosive damage to structures:
  
  server.bulletdamagemultiplier 0
server.meleedamagemultiplier 0
server.explosivedamagemultiplier 0
  

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10. Optional: Modify NPC

If you want AI enemies like Scientists and Bradley APC to remain aggressive, keep PvE engaging by adjusting their behavior:

• npc.enabled true → Keeps all AI enemies active on your server.
• npc.damage true → Lets AI deal damage to players.
• npc.spawn_max_population_military_tunnels 10 → Sets the maximum number of AI in key locations like military tunnels, controlling difficulty.

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11. Optional: TruePve for Advanced PvE Customization

For more control over PvE mechanics, you can optionally install TruePVE from the ‘Rust Plugins’ tab.

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10. Select the ‘Save Content’ Button

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11. Restart Your Server

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