Simulation Balance: Difficulty & AI
Arma 3 offers one of the most granular difficulty systems in the military simulation genre. Instead of a simple “Easy” or “Hard” toggle, server administrators must configure a specific profile file to dictate every aspect of the environment - from third-person camera restrictions to the exact spotting distance and accuracy of enemy AI units.Difficulty
Intermediate
Time
10 Minutes
Locating the Arma3Profile
Difficulty settings are not stored in your primaryserver.cfg. Instead, they are found in your server’s “User Profile” file.
Find the Config Path
In the Game Panel File Manager, navigate to:
/files/config/Users/Server/Server.Arma3Profile
(Note: The exact path may vary depending on your specific server template).The Custom Difficulty Block
We strongly recommend using theCustom difficulty class. This gives you absolute control over HUD elements and realism settings.
Taming the AI: Skill vs. Precision
Arma 3 AI units are notorious for performing “instant headshots” from extreme distances. To prevent frustration, you must tune them to be “Tactical but Inaccurate.”- skillAI (Tactics)
- precisionAI (Accuracy)
Recommended: 0.85
A high value ensures the AI performs advanced maneuvers like flanking, using smoke grenades for concealment, and suppressing your position intelligently.
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Last Updated: January 2026 | Arma 3: Combat loop optimized.