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# How to Reset Castle Decay & Clean Up Maps in V Rising

> Clean up abandoned castles on your V Rising server by configuring decay rates, manually removing derelict structures, and reclaiming map space for players.

## World Maintenance: Decay

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> Unlike procedural games (Minecraft, Rust), the V Rising map is static. You cannot "reset chunks" to regenerate resources or clear land. Space is a finite resource. To prevent the map from becoming littered with abandoned tier-1 bases, you must use the **Castle Decay** system to forcibly remove inactive players.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :--------: | :----------: |
|   4 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## Configuring Decay

The Castle Heart consumes "Blood Essence" to stay alive. If it runs out, the castle enters a state of decay.

* **File:** `/save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json`
* **Variable:** `"CastleDecayRateModifier"`
  * `1.0`: Default.
  * `2.0`: Decays twice as fast. Recommended for high-traffic servers to free up "prime real estate" quickly.
  * `0.0`: No decay. Castles stand forever. Not recommended for public servers.

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## Admin Removal (Manual)

If a massive castle is blocking a critical road or a cave entrance and isn't decaying fast enough:

1. **Authenticate:** Open the console and type `AdminAuth`.
2. **Target:** Aim your crosshair directly at the castle structure.
3. **Execute:** Type the command `AdminDestroy` (or `Destroy` in some versions).
4. **Result:** The entire structure connected to that Castle Heart will be instantly demolished. Be careful-there is no "Undo."

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  ### Upkeep Costs

  You can also increase the `"CastleBloodEssenceDrainModifier"` to make castles more expensive to maintain. This forces players to log in frequently to farm essence, ensuring that only active players get to keep their massive fortresses.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **V Rising:** Cleanup protocols active.
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