Icarus Tools

Icarus Server Settings Generator

Generate Icarus dedicated server settings. Configure session name, max players, admin password, gameplay rates, and prospect settings — outputs a ready-to-use ServerSettings.ini.

Icarus Admin Command Reference

Searchable reference for all Icarus in-game admin commands and server console parameters. Covers /AdminLogin re-auth requirement, kick/ban syntax, prospect management INI flags, and shutdown timer traps.

Icarus Difficulty & Gameplay Rate Reference

Compare Icarus difficulty presets (Easy/Normal/Hard/Hardcore) with player damage, creature damage, and gather rate modifiers. Explains GlobalExperienceMultiplier and why most other rates aren't configurable on dedicated servers.

Icarus Mod Installation Checklist

Interactive checklist for installing mods on your Icarus dedicated server. Covers the all-players-must-match requirement, Icarus Mod Manager merge steps for multiple mods, and a Discord mod list generator for your community.

Icarus Prospect Backup & Migration Guide

Step-by-step interactive checklist for backing up and migrating Icarus prospect saves — covers local-to-server migration, server-to-server migration, naming rules, and the filename validator that prevents silent corruption.

Icarus Prospect Launch Config Builder

Generate the CreateProspect= INI line for your Icarus dedicated server. Pick map, category (Open World/Mission/Outpost), difficulty, and hardcore mode — outputs the exact positional argument string with critical restart warnings.

Icarus Prospect Reset Checklist

Step-by-step interactive checklist for safely resetting an Icarus prospect or performing a full server wipe. Covers player notification, file backup, config changes, and clean restart — with warnings for the three most common mistakes.

Icarus Server Mode Advisor

Answer 4 questions about your play style and get a tailored Icarus server mode recommendation — Open World, Mission, or Outpost — with explanation and the exact ServerSettings.ini block to configure it.

Icarus Shutdown Timer Calculator

Convert hours/minutes to the second values for Icarus ShutdownIfEmptyFor and ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor settings. Avoid the common trap of 0 (immediate shutdown) or 300 (5 min default that kills servers between sessions).

Icarus Building Material Estimator

Calculate raw materials needed to build an Icarus base. Select material tier (Thatch to Composite) and enter dimensions to get piece counts and full resource totals, including structural integrity guidance.

Icarus Prospect Mission Prep Checklist

Get a tailored pre-drop checklist for any Icarus prospect type and biome. Covers tools, weapons, oxygen supply, food, biome-specific gear, and workstation blueprints — with real-time timer warnings for timed missions.

Icarus Mission Reward & Difficulty Optimizer

Compare Icarus mission types by reward efficiency. Filter by available time, target currency (Rocketbucks or Exotics), difficulty, and DLC — get a sortable table with the best mission picks for your session.

Icarus Skill Build Planner

Plan your Icarus talent point allocation across Survival, Adventure, Habitation, Combat, and Solo categories with a running budget tracker. Includes Hunter, Builder, Farmer, and Solo Survivalist presets.

Icarus Workshop Orbital Loadout Optimizer

Plan your 15-slot Icarus Workshop orbital loadout for any prospect type. Select mission type and items — slot counter warns at the hard 15-slot cap, shows total Ren cost, and highlights mission-appropriate gear.

Icarus XP & Leveling Progression Planner

See XP requirements, talent points per level, and tech tier unlocks for Icarus. Enter your current and target level plus XP rate to estimate hours and sessions to reach milestones — supports server XP multipliers.

Icarus Co-op Role Planner

Divide talent tree specializations across your Icarus co-op group before dropping. Assign Scout, Builder, Hunter, Gatherer, and Support roles — outputs a Discord team sheet with talent focus areas and critical path notes.

Icarus Server Rules Generator

Generate Icarus-specific co-op server rules covering base claiming, prospect launch permissions, extraction protocols, loot distribution, and disconnect policies. Four presets: Casual, Open World, Mission Rotation, Hardcore.

Icarus Prospect Session Planner

Plan and announce upcoming Icarus co-op sessions. Pick prospect type, map, date/time, and group details — outputs a Discord embed with countdown timestamp and plain text for forum or Steam announcements.

Icarus Wipe & Season Reset Announcement Generator

Generate Icarus server wipe and season reset announcements with Discord countdown timestamps. Supports full wipes, prospect resets, map changes, and DLC updates — outputs Discord embed, plain text, and /AdminSay command.