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Enabling and Configuring AI Bots on a DayZ Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

AI bots add more challenge and immersion by introducing NPC survivors, bandits, or military AI to your DayZ server. This tutorial will guide you through enabling and configuring AI bots using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

  • A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.

  • Access to VolticHost Game Panel.

  • An AI bot mod such as Expansion AI or VPPBots installed.

1️⃣ Installing an AI Bot Mod

  1. Download an AI bot mod such as DayZ Expansion AI from Steam Workshop.

  2. Extract the mod files and ensure you have a folder named @modname (e.g., @ExpansionAI).

  3. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  4. Click on your DayZ server to open the management dashboard.

  5. Navigate to the File Manager tab and upload the @modname folder to the root directory.

  6. Move the .bikey file from the mod folder into:

    /keys/

✅ The AI bot mod has been installed!

2️⃣ Enabling the AI Mod in Startup Parameters

  1. In VolticHost Game Panel, navigate to File Manager.

  2. Open serverDZ.cfg in:

    /config/

  3. Add the mod to the startup parameters:

    -mod=@ExpansionAI

  4. Save the file and exit.

✅ The AI mod is now enabled!

3️⃣ Configuring AI Behavior and Spawn Locations

  1. In File Manager, navigate to the AI mod’s settings folder:

    /profiles/ExpansionMod/AI/

  2. Open AISettings.json and adjust:

    • Bot Difficulty:

      "AI_Accuracy": 0.75,
"AI_ReactionTime": 1.5

    • Max Bots on Server:

      "MaxAI": 20

    • AI Spawn Locations:

      "SpawnPositions": [
    [5000, 15, 4000], 
    [6200, 20, 3000]
]

  3. Save the file after making changes.

✅ AI settings have been configured!

4️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply AI Bot Settings

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

  3. Click Start to restart it with the new AI settings.

  4. Join the server and verify that AI bots are spawning and behaving correctly.

✅ AI bots are now active on your server!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully enabled and configured AI bots on your DayZ server! This adds NPC survivors, enemies, and military patrols for a more immersive gameplay experience.

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀