Home Server settings Puppets (zombies) Horde on loot puppet death

Horde on loot puppet death

Whether killing a loot puppet summons a horde.

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INI key
scum.EnableLootPuppetHorde
Default
On
Type
Yes/No
Section
[World]
scum.EnableLootPuppetHorde=True

What does this setting do?

A dying loot puppet calls in reinforcements. That turns rewarding loot into a decision: take it and fight, or walk away. This setting is why towns feel alive on a well-tuned server — it creates pressure exactly where there is something to gain.

Which value suits my server?

Relaxed PvE

On, paired with toned-down horde settings.

Classic PvP

On.

Hardcore

On.

What to watch out for

Noticeable load on small servers

Every triggered horde spawns many puppets at once. With little memory that can stutter briefly.

Related settings

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