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# How to Optimize Tickrate and Slot Limits in MORDHAU

> Optimize your MORDHAU server by adjusting network tickrate and player slot limits to balance smooth melee combat with stable server frame rates.

## Network Performance Engineering

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> Mordhau is a combat-intensive game where every millisecond of latency counts. The "Tickrate" determines how many times per second the server calculates physics and weapon swings. While a higher tickrate results in smoother duels, it drastically increases the CPU load as the player count grows.

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|   5 minutes  | Intermediate | January 2026 |

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## 1. Adjusting the Tickrate

To increase the "smoothness" of combat (especially for Duel servers):

1. Navigate to `/Mordhau/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/`.
2. Open `Engine.ini`.
3. Add or modify the following block:
   ```ini theme={null}
   [/Script/OnlineSubsystemUtils.IpNetDriver]
   NetServerMaxTickRate=60
   ```

* **30 Tick:** Recommended for 64-player Invasion (Stable/Standard).
* **60 Tick:** Recommended for 32-player Frontline (Smooth).
* **120 Tick:** Recommended for 1v1 Duel servers (Ultimate precision).

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## 2. Max Players (Slots)

The slot limit is primarily defined in your FREAKHOSTING **Startup** settings.

* Ensure your `Game.ini` variable `MaxSlots=` matches your plan's allocation.
* **Extreme Tip:** Beyond 64 players, the engine can become unstable. We recommend staying at 64 or lower for public regional servers.

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<Caution>
  ### CPU Saturation

  Increasing a 64-player server to 120 Tick will likely cause massive server-side lag ("Stuttering") as the CPU cannot keep up with the calculations. Always balance your Tickrate against your active player count.
</Caution>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Mordhau:** Performance tuned.
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