Block Limits
Server, grid, and universe-wide block restrictions to keep performance optimal for everyone.
📘 General Information
Block limits are an essential part of keeping server performance at a good level. Thank you for understanding!
🧱 Blocks
Buildable items in Space Engineers are called blocks. Every item built equals 1 block — whether it's a door, a thruster, or a reactor. Different blocks affect server performance differently.
⚠️ Enforcement
Exceeding limits will result in warnings and/or blocks being disabled. We will not destroy, damage, or remove blocks except in extreme cases.
Your grids may be sent to your Dockyard or deleted, depending on the situation, the player, and the staff member involved.
📋 Block Limits
A blank cell means there is no established limit for that listing.
⚔️ Server Limits
| Block | Server | Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons | — | 40 |
| Quantum Shield Emitters | — | 10 |
| Assemblers / Ammo Factory | — | 4 |
| Refineries | 15 | 60 |
| H2/O2 Generators | — | 16 |
| Programmable Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Projector | — | 4 |
| Timer Block | 4 | 4 |
| Safe Zone | 2 | — |
| Piston | 4 | 4 |
| Rotor / Hinge | 4 | 4 |
| Gravity Generator | — | 2 |
| Thrusters | — | 100 |
| Drills | 16 | 16 |
| Mk4 Drills | 4 | 4 |
| Welder | 10 | 10 |
| Grinder | 10 | 10 |
| Cargo Containers | — | 15 |
| All Blocks | — | 40K |
⌨️ In-Game Commands
Check your limit usage directly in-game. All commands use the !limits prefix and are available to all players.
!limits mylimits
Show a quick summary of your current limit usage — only displays limits you have exceeded or are near exceeding.
!limits
Show detailed limit information with progress bars for each limit rule applicable to you.
!limits grid
1 param
Show limit usage for a specific grid by its entity ID. You can find the entity ID using various admin/plugin tools or by asking a staff member.
!limits faction
Show faction-wide limit usage across all your faction members.