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To set raid times on a V Rising PvP server, open save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json, set "CastleDamageMode": "TimeRestricted" (and "PlayerDamageMode": "TimeRestricted" for player fights), then set the hours under PlayerInteractionSettings: VSCastleWeekdayTime and VSCastleWeekendTime for raids, VSPlayerWeekdayTime and VSPlayerWeekendTime for PvP, plus a TimeZone. Save and restart the server.

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Which PvP and raid settings are there?

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How to set raid windows

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Stop the server and open the file

Stop the server and open save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json in the File Manager. If it doesn’t exist, create it from the default file; see server settings explained.
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Turn on time-restricted raids

Set:
Leave PlayerDamageMode on Always if players may fight at any time and only raids are limited.
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Set the hours

Edit PlayerInteractionSettings. This example allows PvP and raids from 19:00 to 22:00 UTC on weekdays and from 17:00 to 23:00 UTC at weekends. Local follows the server machine’s clock, so a fixed zone such as UTC or CET is clearer for players:
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Leave the preset empty and restart

Keep Game Settings Preset empty on the Startup page, save the file and start the server.

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Which time zones can I use?

TimeZone accepts Local, UTC, PST (UTC-7), EST (UTC-4), CET (UTC+1) and CST (China Standard Time, UTC+8). Hours use the 24-hour clock. Choose the zone most of your players live in and tell them the window in your Server Description.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I turn off raiding but keep PvP?

Set "CastleDamageMode": "Never" and leave PlayerDamageMode on Always. Players can fight, but castles can’t be damaged.

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How do I stop offline raiding?

Use time windows so raids only happen when most players are online, or set CastleDamageMode to Never. See offline raiding settings.

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How long is new player PvP protection?

It depends on PvPProtectionMode, from Disabled to Long (7200 seconds, two hours).

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Can I switch a PvE server to PvP?

Change GameModeType and restart, then test it. The panel notes that some settings may not apply after the save file is first created, so for a clean switch start a new world with a new Save Name.

V Rising server guide

Every V Rising page in one place.

Offline raiding

Protect castles when owners are away.

Castle decay

Decay speed and Blood Essence use.

Clan size

Limit raid group sizes.

Server settings explained

Create and edit ServerGameSettings.json.
Checked against the official V Rising dedicated server instructions and the V Rising Wiki server settings page on 30 October 2026; panel steps tested on our Game Panel. Values may change with game updates.

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Last Updated: October 2026