# Enshrouded Difficulty Presets (/docs/enshrouded/difficulty-presets)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Set in `enshrouded_server.json`:

```json
"gameSettingsPreset": "Default"
```

Presets [#presets]

| Preset       | Description                                                                                   |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Default**  | All values at default. Recommended for first-time players.                                    |
| **Relaxed**  | Fewer enemies, more resources and loot. Aimed at base-building and light-hearted adventuring. |
| **Hard**     | More enemies that are more aggressive. Tougher combat.                                        |
| **Survival** | Extra survival mechanics on top of more aggressive enemies.                                   |
| **Custom**   | Unlocks 38 individual settings — see [Custom Difficulty](/docs/enshrouded/custom-difficulty). |

> ⚠️ **Important:** If you use a named preset, the `gameSettings` block is **ignored**. You must set `"Custom"` to use individual settings.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Custom Difficulty Settings](/docs/enshrouded/custom-difficulty)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/enshrouded/server-config)