Configuring Out-of-Battle Status Effects in Pixelmon
The Out-of-Battle Status Effect section contains the options Pixelmon uses for this part of the server. Configure poison, environmental damage, and other status behavior outside Pokémon battles.
Pixelmon Out-of-Battle Status Effect Settings
The settings below are listed in the same order as they appear in outside_effects.yml. The table preserves each default and identifies the accepted value type. The Setting column shows a reader-friendly name first, followed by the matching outside_effects.yml key for reference.
| Setting and Config Key | Default and Accepted Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Use Outside Effects use-outside-effects | Default: true Values: true or false | Whether or not outside effects is enabled or disabled. |
| Steps To Apply Effects steps-to-apply-effects | Default: 15 Values: whole number | Amount of steps for effects such as Poison to be applied. |
| Poison Max Damage poison-max-damage | Default: 5 Values: whole number | The maximum amount of damage Poison can do outside of battle to a poisoned Pokémon. |
Important Out-of-Battle Status Effect Setting Notes
Defaults and Value Types
Boolean toggles, numeric rates, timers, lists, and mappings use different value formats. Preserve the value type shown in the table and keep collection syntax intact when changing outside_effects.yml.
Settings That Work Together
Several out-of-battle status effect options can affect the same outcome. Review related rates, limits, timers, and lists together before deciding that one value is responsible for a result.
Testing Changes
Change one related group of settings at a time so its effect is easy to measure.
Test the result under the conditions affected by the setting, including relevant dimensions, player states, or encounter types.
Keep a copy of the previous values so unexpected balance or performance changes can be reversed quickly.
Final Thoughts
Out-of-Battle Status Effect settings are easier to balance when changes are deliberate and documented. Start with the defaults, adjust only what the server needs, and verify the result before moving on to the next group.
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