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# How to Configure PvP Protection & Raid Times in V Rising

> Define PvP protection windows and raid schedules on your V Rising server to prevent offline sieges, configure golem access, and set fair combat rules.

## Siege Management: Raid Windows

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Beginner
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    5 Minutes
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> In V Rising, "Raiding" involves crafting a Siege Golem to breach enemy castle walls. To maintain a healthy community and prevent "offline raiding" (where players are destroyed while sleeping at 4 AM), we recommend restricting Golem usage to specific real-world hours.

| Reading Time |  Difficulty  | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :----------: | :----------: |
|   5 minutes  | Intermediate | January 2026 |

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## Configuring Time Slots

These settings are managed within `/save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json`.

### 1. Weekday Schedule

```json theme={null}
"VSCastleWeekdayTime": {
  "StartHour": 17,
  "EndHour": 23,
  "TimeZone": 0
},
```

* **Interpretation:** Raiding is enabled from 17:00 (5 PM) to 23:00 (11 PM) server time, Monday through Friday.

### 2. Weekend Schedule

```json theme={null}
"VSCastleWeekendTime": {
  "StartHour": 15,
  "EndHour": 23,
  "TimeZone": 0
},
```

* **Interpretation:** A longer window is typically provided on weekends when more players are active.

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## Golem Mechanics

Beyond the time window, you can tweak the Golem itself:

* **Variable:** `"CastleSiegeTimer": 100`
* **Effect:** This is the time (in seconds) it takes for a Golem to activate after placement. Increasing this to `300` (5 minutes) gives defenders more time to rally and counter-attack before their walls can be damaged.

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<Tip>
  ### PvE Mode

  If you wish to disable raiding entirely, simply change the `"GameModeType"` to `"PvE"`. This automatically disables castle damage and hostile player interactions without needing to manually edit the raid timers.
</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **V Rising:** Siege timers active.
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