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Build On Platforms
Find A Central Location
Choose A Big Location
Base Building In PvP
Ideal Castle Location Options
Can You Move Your Castle?
Your base in V Rising is a grand castle, which will hold all of your production equipment and valuable loot. Earlier in the game, you will be prompted to place your Castle Heart and settle down, but choosing where to place your castle can be a difficult process.
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The map is quite large, with dozens of possible locations for your castle. Over time, your castle will grow so you will also need to consider the size of the area. In this guide, we are going to go over some of the best locations to build your castle, as well as what to look out for while scouting for a place to call home.
Updated June 15, 2024 by Jacqueline Zalace: The 1.0 launch of V Rising has brought some UI updates and changes to the map, so we've updated this guide with the most current maps in the game. Additionally, the castle relocation process has completely changed, so we've included this information as well.
Build On Platforms
One of the best places to build is on raised ground. These are flat areas with no paths or permanent structures to block your castle.
Raised ground serves as a great, secluded area for you to build on. These areas are easily visible on the map, due to their thick outline; hovering over one will create a white fill, allowing you to see the exact borders.
Some platforms have a lower portion that can be accessed by a natural ramp/stairway. It's important to note that you cannot build on or across these areas. You will only have access to the flat surfaces.
Find A Central Location
Your castle should serve as a central location, allowing you to easily travel around the map. Because of this, it's important to find a location on the map that is near resources.
Locations that would not work well would be around the initial starting area, where you first enter the woods. If you settle in this location, you will have to go on many long journeys just to find basic resources.
Choose A Big Location
Your castle can have multiple floors, but it's always good to have enough space, especially if you are sharing your castle with other friendly players. This means that you need to find an area big enough for you to build on.
At the start of the game, you won't have the most amount of building options, and you will only need to focus on a few production stations. Over time, you will unlock more items and stations that will need their own room in the castle.
You want your castle to look good, so be sure to think about any decorative areas, such as an entrance hall or courtyard.
We recommend looking for a larger platform area, capable of holding all of your belongings. If a raised platform has another tier, you can build a staircase up to this area. Staircases can also be used to connect your castle to another platform if you want to expand your castle grounds even further.
Base Building In PvP
Overall, building your base in a PvP server is pretty similar. One difference to keep in mind is accessibility to other players, who may want to destroy your castle. If you are playing on a PvP server and want to hide your castle, try positioning yourself on a large platform that is out of the way.
Remember to build a Waygate, allowing you to teleport around the map. We also recommend getting yourself a horse so you can travel quickly.
If you want an extra layer of security, you can build your castle in an area with strong enemies that spawn nearby. These enemies will serve as 'guards' that attack other players that try to enter and destroy your castle.
Ideal Castle Location Options
Now, let's take a look at some locations that work great for your castle. This will be separated by area on the map.
Area | Locations To Build |
|---|---|
Farbane Woods |  |
Dunley Farmlands |  |
Cursed Forest |  |
Silverlight Hills |  |
Gloomrot |  We don't recommend building on the northwestern side of Gloomrot, as this area is quite dangerous. |
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If you are playing on a server with several other people, it may be hard to find the ideal spot that you want. Fortunately, there are no 'bad' spots to build, so you shouldn't stress too hard about the decision.
Overall, build at the location that you like the best. Once you have your own Waygate, a horse, and enough resources to be self-sufficient, you do not need to worry as much about the location.
Can You Move Your Castle?
Yes, you can move your castle! From the Foundation tab of the Castle construction menu, you can see 'Castle Relocation Heart'. With 100 Blood Essence, you can plop this down on an empty area to relocate your entire castle.
If you plan to do this, we recommend clearing out the new area of resources and enemies that may be present.
Your entire castle will not be physically teleported to the new area. Instead, you will be able to see all the items in your base, creating a 'pool' of items that you can now build from.
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