Optimizing VEIN Server Performance
Reduce lag and improve server tick rates with these optimization techniques.
RAM Allocation
VEIN is memory-intensive. Undersized RAM causes constant stuttering.
Recommended RAM by player count:
1-8 players: 8GB minimum
9-16 players: 12GB minimum
17-24 players: 16GB+ recommended
Upgrade your plan if players report rubber-banding during horde nights.
View Distance Settings
Lower view distance = better performance. Edit in ServerSettings.ini:
[Gameplay]
ViewDistance=6 ; Default is 8, reduce to 4-6 for better performance
EnemySpawnDistance=60 ; Lower from default 80
MaxZombies=60 ; Reduce from 80 if CPU limited
Auto-Save Intervals
Frequent saves cause lag spikes. Adjust save frequency:
[Server]
AutoSaveInterval=900 ; 15 minutes instead of 5
BackupCount=3 ; Keep fewer backups to reduce disk I/O
Startup Parameters
Add these launch options in your Pterodactyl startup configuration:
-UseMultithreadedAI
-MaxObjects=1000
-NoAsyncLoading
These distribute AI calculations across CPU cores and reduce memory churn.
Performance Monitoring
Use the Pterodactyl console to monitor CPU/RAM usage. If CPU stays above 80% consistently, your server is undersized for your player count. Consider upgrading to a higher plan.