Enshrouded Dedicated Server: Memory Requirements and Performance Guide
Enshrouded utilizes a highly detailed voxel engine that allows for total world manipulation. While visually stunning, this creates a significant load on dedicated server hardware. To host a lag-free environment for up to 16 players, understanding the hardware bottleneck is essential.
🧭 Voxel Data
Every hole dug and every wall built is stored as voxel data, so a heavily built world takes longer to save and load than a fresh one.
🚀 CPU Speed
Enshrouded servers are heavily reliant on single-core clock speeds for physics and AI calculations.
Official vs. Realistic RAM Requirements
Most guides quote 8 to 16 GB for an Enshrouded dedicated server. The servers we run use far less: 1.1 GB typical and 1.7 GB at the busiest across 17 servers, and 0.7 GB typical a few hours after the 1.0 update. The table below leaves generous headroom on top of that; see server requirements for the measurements.
| Player Count | Recommended RAM | CPU Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 Players | 4 GB | 4 Cores (3.0GHz+) |
| 5-10 Players | 6 GB | 4-6 Cores (3.5GHz+) |
| 11-16 Players | 8 GB | 6 Cores (4.0GHz+) |
Top Tips for Server Performance
1. Regular World Backups
The voxel engine can occasionally experience "chunk corruption" if the server crashes unexpectedly. Ensure your hosting provider offers automated backups every 6-12 hours - managed Enshrouded dedicated server hosting typically handles these snapshots for you.
2. Network Bandwidth
Because Enshrouded sends large amounts of data to sync voxel changes, a server with a 1Gbps uplink is recommended. Avoid hosting on home connections with low upload speeds (less than 50Mbps).
3. Keep the Save Folder Clean
Characters are stored on each player's own PC, not on the server, so there are no player files to prune. A 1.0 server's savegame folder holds just world0.ksd, its backup folder and, after the update, a migrated folder with the old Early Access files. Leave those in place until you are sure the converted world is good, then archive them off the server.
Warning: Hosting an Enshrouded server on a HDD (Hard Drive) will cause massive stuttering during world exploration. NVMe SSDs are mandatory for a smooth experience.
High-Performance Enshrouded Hosting
Don't let lag ruin your adventure in Embervale. At Supercraft, our Enshrouded server hosting utilizes high-frequency DDR5 RAM and enterprise NVMe drives, providing the overhead needed for massive builds and intense 16-player combat.