How to Configure Building Decay on Your Conan Exiles Server
How building decay works on Conan Exiles servers and how to disable or adjust it.
The decay system automatically removes abandoned buildings to keep the world clean.
How It Works
- Buildings have a decay timer that resets when a clan member is nearby
- If no clan member visits, the timer counts down
- When expired, the building becomes "abandoned" — any player can demolish it
- Eventually, fully decayed buildings auto-remove
- Larger structures have longer timers than small ones
Decay Settings
In ServerSettings.ini:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DisableBuildingAbandonment | False | True = buildings never decay |
BuildingDecayTimeMultiplier | 1.0 | Higher = slower decay |
Disabling Decay Entirely
DisableBuildingAbandonment=True⚠️ Warning: Disabling decay on public servers causes world bloat as abandoned structures accumulate. Only disable on small private servers.
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