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Damage with bare fists

Additional multiplier for unarmed attacks between players.

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INI key
scum.HumanToHumanUnarmedMeleeDamageMultiplier
Default
1
Type
Decimal
Section
[Damage]
scum.HumanToHumanUnarmedMeleeDamageMultiplier=1.000000

What does this setting do?

Applies only to fists and kicks. In SCUM unarmed combat is closely tied to restraint: knock someone out and you can tie them up, search them and drag them off. This value sets how quickly that happens.

A high value makes fistfights a serious threat even to equipped players — which encourages roleplay and captures, but also makes harassment easier. A low value guards against the latter but strips the brawling skill of its purpose.

1
0Default 13

Which value suits my server?

Relaxed PvE

0.5. Scuffles stay harmless.

Classic PvP

1.0.

Hardcore

1.0.

What to watch out for

Tied to restraint mechanics

If you do not want captures on your server, lower this and also review the logout timer for tied-up players.

Related settings

← Damage