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How to Change Tool Durability on a Vintage Story Server

Use /worldconfig toolDurability X to set a global tool-durability multiplier from 0 to 99 on an existing Vintage Story world. New worlds can use the same setting under WorldConfiguration in serverconfig.json.
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Use /worldconfig toolDurability X to change tool durability on an existing Vintage Story world. Replace X with a whole-number multiplier from 0 to 99; the default is 1, while 2 gives every tool double its normal durability. Run the command in the dedicated-server console or in administrator chat. For a world that has not been created yet, set toolDurability under WorldConfiguration in serverconfig.json.

Change durability on an existing world

The administrator command is the correct method for a world that already exists:

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/worldconfig toolDurability X

Replace X with the multiplier you want. For example:

/worldconfig toolDurability 2

This sets the world-level tool durability multiplier to 2, so tools have double their normal durability. The documented range is 0 through 99, and the default value is 1.

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Run it from the dedicated-server console

  1. Open the console for the Vintage Story dedicated server.
  2. Enter /worldconfig toolDurability X, using a number from 0 to 99.
  3. Submit the command and watch the console for its response or any error message.
  4. Have a player join or continue playing and test a tool when convenient.

Run it from administrator chat

  1. Join the server with an account that has administrator permission.
  2. Open the in-game chat.
  3. Enter /worldconfig toolDurability X.
  4. Submit the command.

The command is case-sensitive. Type toolDurability exactly as shown. The square brackets sometimes displayed in wiki command syntax indicate a replaceable argument; they are not characters to type. Do not enter a literal [X].

Selecting the multiplier

Value Meaning Use case
0 Lowest documented multiplier Use only if you deliberately want the setting at the bottom of the supported range; the documentation does not define additional gameplay behavior for this value.
1 Default multiplier Normal tool durability.
2 Double durability A straightforward way to make every tool last twice as long.
3–98 Higher global multipliers Use when you want tools to last longer than the default without changing individual items.
99 Highest documented multiplier Use only when a very large global increase is intentional.

The setting is a multiplier for all tools. The official description does not document a separate server multiplier for individual tool types, materials, or single player inventories. If you need different behavior for different tools, a world-level command alone does not provide that granularity.

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Set durability before creating a new world

For a new world, you can place the value in the server configuration before world creation. The setting belongs inside the WorldConfiguration object in serverconfig.json:

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{
  "WorldConfiguration": {
    "toolDurability": "2"
  }
}

The documented default in this file is the string value "1". Keep the value formatted as shown when editing the JSON example.

Find and edit the file

  1. Locate serverconfig.json in the dedicated server’s server data directory.
  2. Stop the server before editing the file. This prevents the running process from overwriting your changes and avoids a partially written configuration.
  3. Make a backup copy of serverconfig.json.
  4. Open the file in a text editor that does not add rich-text formatting.
  5. Find the existing WorldConfiguration object. Add "toolDurability": "2" inside that object, using commas correctly if other properties are present.
  6. Save the file and check that the JSON remains valid before starting the server.
  7. Start the server and create the new world.

A missing comma, an extra comma, or a misplaced brace can stop the server from reading the file. If the server fails to start after the edit, restore the backup and reapply the change carefully.

Why the file method is for new worlds

World settings in serverconfig.json are applied before a world is created. Once the world exists, use the administrator /worldconfig command to change this setting rather than relying on a pre-creation configuration entry.

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What the setting changes—and what it does not

toolDurability changes the global durability multiplier used for tools in the world. It is not a command for editing one pickaxe, axe, or other item in a player’s inventory.

Vintage Story’s item data distinguishes between an item’s maximum durability and its current wear:

  • The item definition’s durability value is an integer maximum-use value.
  • When an item reaches zero uses, it disappears.
  • The current remaining durability is stored separately as a treeAttribute.

Because maximum durability and saved current wear are separate data, treat the command as a world-level gameplay setting, not as an operation that directly rewrites a particular tool’s remaining uses. The published documentation does not state whether changing the multiplier recalculates already-worn items, so do not assume that existing tools will be restored, reduced, or otherwise retroactively recalculated. Test on a backup or a disposable tool if that behavior matters to your server.

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Command, JSON, and mod workflows compared

Workflow Best for Access required World timing Scope Version considerations
/worldconfig toolDurability X Changing a live, existing world Dedicated-server console access or in-game administrator permission Use while administering the existing world Global tool multiplier Uses the command supported by the installed Vintage Story version
serverconfig.json Setting a value before a world is created Access to the server data directory and permission to edit files Before world creation Global tool multiplier Keep the configuration syntax compatible with the installed server version
ConfigureEverything mod Servers that specifically want a mod-based configuration route Permission to install and configure server/client mods Depends on the mod’s configuration process Advertises tool-durability configuration; exact behavior depends on the release The listing identifies its latest release as targeting Vintage Story 1.22.0 and may not be current for later versions

The built-in command and configuration file are the documented server mechanisms. A mod should be considered only after checking that its release supports the exact Vintage Story version running on your server and that its configuration syntax is still valid.

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How to verify the change

Verification is useful when several administrators manage the same server or when a configuration file has been edited manually.

  1. Confirm that the command used the exact capitalization toolDurability.
  2. Check that the number is within the documented 0–99 range.
  3. If you edited JSON, confirm that the entry is inside WorldConfiguration, not in a different top-level section.
  4. For a new-world setup, verify that the server was stopped while the file was edited and restarted afterward.
  5. Use a tool in normal gameplay and compare its lifespan with the chosen multiplier. A value of 2 is the clearest sanity check because the documented behavior is double durability.

Do not use one already-damaged tool as the only test of the setting. Its saved current wear is separate from the world multiplier, and the documentation does not establish how a live change treats that existing wear.

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Troubleshooting common failures

The server rejects the command

  • Check capitalization: the documented name is toolDurability, with a capital D.
  • Make sure you entered a number from 0 through 99 rather than brackets, words, or a decimal value.
  • Run it from the dedicated-server console or with an account that has administrator permission in chat.
  • Check the console output for a more specific syntax or permission error.

The JSON edit does not work

  • Confirm that the key is spelled toolDurability and is nested under WorldConfiguration.
  • Keep the value in the documented file format, such as "2".
  • Check commas and braces, then restore the backup if the server will not start.
  • Remember that this file route is intended for settings applied before world creation; use the command for an existing world.

Tools do not appear to change

  • Confirm that the command completed successfully rather than merely appearing in chat.
  • Test with a new or undamaged tool so its prior saved wear does not confuse the result.
  • Check that you changed the intended server and world, particularly if multiple instances use separate data directories.
  • If a mod also changes durability, disable conflicting configuration temporarily or verify which system has priority.

Changing the value back

To return an existing world to the documented default, run:

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/worldconfig toolDurability 1

For a world that has not yet been created, set the JSON value back to "1" under WorldConfiguration. As with any configuration edit, stop the server first, keep a backup, and validate the file before restarting.

Practical recommendations for administrators

  • Use the command for a live world’s routine adjustments because it avoids manual JSON editing.
  • Use the JSON entry when preparing a repeatable configuration for a new world.
  • Record the chosen multiplier in your server’s administration notes so other operators know the intended rules.
  • Tell players whether the change is global; the setting affects all tools rather than one person’s equipment.
  • Before installing a mod, verify its Vintage Story compatibility, especially if the server is newer than version 1.22.0.

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