How To Configure Your Rust Server For PvE Gameplay

1. Log In to Your Panel


2. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

Cybrancee panel showing the Rust startup page with the Files tab outlined

3. Locate the ‘cfg’ Folder

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

Cybrancee panel Rust server directory showing the cfg folder outlined

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.

Cybrancee panel Rust server files tab showing the Create New File button outlined

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


6. Enter the Name ‘server.cfg’

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

Select the ‘Create File’ button.

Cybrancee Panel Rust Server Files Tab with Create New File and Enter File Name buttons outlined

7. Edit the ‘server.cfg’ File

Cybrancee panel Rust server directory showing the server.cfg file outlined

8. Disable Player Damage

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

server.pve true


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


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.

11. Optional: TruePve for Advanced PvE Customization

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


10. Select the ‘Save Content’ Button


11. Restart Your Server

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