Windrose Server Guides
Windrose Online private server setup, NPC and world configuration, dungeon scripting, and server administration guides.
Installing and Starting a Windrose Dedicated Server
Deploy a Windrose dedicated server on a Pterodactyl panel using SteamCMD and the official egg.
Configuring Your Server with ServerDescription.json
Edit ServerDescription.json to set your server name, password, player limit, invite code, and world assignment.
Tuning Gameplay Settings and Multipliers
Adjust loot rates, XP multipliers, stack sizes, and other gameplay parameters through WorldDescription.json and WindrosePlus.
Direct Connect vs Invite Codes: How Players Join
Understand the difference between direct IP connection and invite codes, and configure the right method for your network.
Port Forwarding and Network Configuration
Configure firewall rules and port allocations to expose a Windrose server for direct IP connections.
Setting Up Admin Access with WindrosePlus and RCON
Configure admin Steam IDs and the RCON dashboard using the WindrosePlus mod and windrose_plus.json.
Installing Mods with UE4SS and WindrosePlus
Install UE4SS and Windrose mods including WindrosePlus to extend your dedicated server.
Backing Up and Restoring Your World
Back up Windrose world data and ServerDescription.json, and restore from backup safely.
Creating and Managing Worlds
Create new worlds, switch between worlds, and understand how world IDs link saves to your server configuration.
Updating Your Windrose Server
Update Windrose server files using SteamCMD through the panel, and handle post-update steps safely.
Performance Tuning and Hardware Recommendations
Meet hardware minimums, tune RAM and storage allocation, and address VRAM and Wine-related performance issues.
Troubleshooting Common Windrose Server Issues
Diagnose and resolve the most common Windrose dedicated server problems including startup failures, connection errors, and crashes.
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