Conan Exiles: Best Engine.ini for Server-Side Smoothness

The primary goal for Conan Exiles server optimization is Simulation Consistency. The game’s default Unreal Engine 4 network settings are often too conservative for modern high-speed connections. This configuration focuses on increasing the data transfer limits (Bandwidth) and the server’s internal update frequency (Tick Rate), which directly reduces the “ghosting” effects seen during PvP.

Hardware Compatibility & Expectations

• The 30-Tick Standard: By default, Conan servers run at 30 FPS. Increasing this to 60 FPS requires a high-performance CPU (3.5GHz+ single-core speed).
• RAM Overhead: Higher network rates increase the memory pressure on the server’s network stack. Ensure you have at least 16GB of RAM for a smooth 40-player experience.
• Disk IO: For the best results, use an NVMe SSD. Conan Exiles frequently reads/writes to the game database, and disk lag can cause “hiccups” in the tick rate.

File Location

For a dedicated server, the configuration is located in the WindowsServer (or LinuxServer) directory:

[ServerPath]\ConanSandbox\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Engine.ini

Technical Configuration (Code Block)

Open your Engine.ini and add or modify the following sections. These values are tuned to remove bottlenecks in the Unreal Engine 4 network driver:

[/script/onlinesubsystemutils.ipnetdriver]
# Increases the server update frequency
NetServerMaxTickRate=60
# Unlocks network bandwidth for high-speed clients
MaxClientRate=100000
MaxInternetClientRate=100000

[/script/engine.gamenetworkmanager]
# Total available bandwidth for all connections
TotalNetBandwidth=4000000
# Dynamic range for client bandwidth
MaxDynamicBandwidth=100000
MinDynamicBandwidth=20000

[/script/engine.player]
# Recommended to match on both Client and Server for best sync
ConfiguredInternetSpeed=100000
ConfiguredLanSpeed=100000

Strategy for Server-Side Smoothness

To transform your server into a high-performance environment:

• The Tick Rate Rule: Do not set NetServerMaxTickRate to 60 unless your server hardware can consistently stay above 60 FPS in the ToggleDebugHUD view. If your hardware is weak, it is better to have a stable 30 than a fluctuating 60.
• Bandwidth Saturation: The default MaxClientRate (often around 10k-20k) is too low for players with complex bases. Increasing it to 100,000 allows the server to send building data faster, significantly reducing “pop-in” and loading lag when players approach large fortresses.
• NPC Aggro Cull: While not in Engine.ini, combining these tweaks with a reduced MaxAggroRange in ServerSettings.ini (e.g., setting it to 1000-2000) offloads massive amounts of AI pathfinding logic, keeping your Tick Rate stable.

Key Performance Parameters

Parameter	Recommended Value	Impact
NetServerMaxTickRate	60	Higher update frequency for smoother combat and AI.
MaxClientRate	100000	Faster data transfer; fixes slow base loading.
TotalNetBandwidth	4000000	Increases the server’s capacity to handle multiple players.
ConfiguredInternetSpeed	100000	Aligns client/server expectations to prevent desync.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Conclusion and Expected Results

By manually refining your Engine.ini to prioritize network throughput and an elevated tick rate, you are providing your players with the most stable Conan Exiles experience possible. You can expect near-instant base rendering, crisp hit registration in PvP, and highly responsive thrall AI across the Exiled Lands.