V Rising is at its best when your castle, your clan, and your rivals all live on the same persistent world that never shuts down. A peer-hosted game dies the moment the host logs off. A dedicated server keeps Vardoran alive 24/7 so progression, raids, and blood feuds continue while you sleep. This guide covers everything you need to run a stable V Rising server.
Why a Dedicated Server Beats Host-and-Play
When you host directly from the game client, the world only exists while your PC is on and the game is open. Every other player is locked out the second you close it, your upload bandwidth fights with the simulation, and large castles cause lag for everyone. A dedicated server fixes all three: persistent uptime, dedicated resources, and a stable connection for every member of your clan.
System Requirements
V Rising servers are CPU-sensitive because castle simulation, blood pools, and servant missions all run on the main thread. Realistic targets:
- Up to 10 players: 4GB RAM, 2-3 modern cores
- 10-20 players: 6-8GB RAM, 4 cores
- 20-40 players (PvP/clan wars): 12-16GB RAM, 6+ high-clock cores
- Storage: 10-15GB for the game plus save growth; NVMe SSD strongly recommended for save/load speed
High single-thread performance matters more than raw core count. A modern Ryzen 9 chip with a high boost clock keeps tick rates smooth even with sprawling castles.
Server Settings That Matter
V Rising exposes two key config files: ServerHostSettings.json (connection, name, slots) and ServerGameSettings.json (rules). The settings players notice most:
- Game mode: PvP, PvE, or Duo/Trio PvP. Set expectations before launch day.
- Castle limits:
CastleHeartLimitTypeand territory counts control how much each clan can build. Too high and the map fills up; too low and players quarrel over land. - Decay: Castle decay protects an active server from being clogged by abandoned bases. Tune
CastleDecayModeso inactive castles eventually free up territory. - Drop and gather rates: Multipliers on resources, blood, and inventory drops shape your server's pace: hardcore PvP servers often run 1x while community PvE servers run 2x-3x.
- Raid windows: Restrict raiding to set hours so offline players are not wiped while sleeping. This single setting keeps populations healthy.
Clans, PvP, and Raid Balance
The number-one reason V Rising servers lose players is unbalanced raiding. Configure a sensible raid schedule, decide whether golem/siege raiding is allowed, and publish the rules in your Discord. A predictable ruleset keeps casual players around long enough to build the rivalries that make V Rising fun.
Mods
V Rising modding runs through BepInEx. Popular additions include quality-of-life UI mods, expanded build sets, and admin tools. Install BepInEx on the server, drop plugins into the plugins folder, and keep client and server mod versions in sync. Always test a mod on a backup world before rolling it out to your community.
Backups and Updates
V Rising pushes regular patches, and a mid-wipe corruption can erase weeks of castle progress. Automate world backups on a schedule and keep several restore points. After each major patch, update the server promptly, because clients usually cannot connect to an out-of-date server.
Hosting V Rising on Space-Node
Space-Node does not sell V Rising servers as a ready-made product, so there is no V Rising plan to order. The route that works with us is a VPS where you install the dedicated server yourself with the steps above. Our VPS plans run in the Netherlands and are out of stock until about the end of October 2026. If you want help picking the right size before then, contact us.
Whatever you run it on, a small clan can start in the 4 to 6GB RAM range and scale up as the population and castles grow.
Final Word
A dedicated V Rising server turns a weekend co-op session into a living world with politics, rivalries, and 24/7 progression. Get your server settings and raid windows right, automate backups, and pick hardware with strong single-thread performance, then go claim your throne in Vardoran.