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AtomicBot Roles Overview

AtomicBot uses a small set of Discord roles to control permissions, automation, and in-game account linking. This page explains what each role does and how it affects features across the bot and your Rust servers.

BotOwner / AtomicBot Staff

This role is reserved exclusively for AtomicBot Staff. It grants full access to everything across all guilds:

  • Global bot control
  • Troubleshooting live servers
  • Emergency overrides
  • Access to hidden diagnostic commands

Server owners do not need this role. It is internal only.

BotAdmin Role

The BotAdmin role controls all server-side configuration. Anyone with this role can fully manage AtomicBot’s systems using Discord commands.

Key permissions include:

  • Modifying BattlePass settings
  • Setting ZORP defaults
  • Configuring teleports
  • Setting reward values
  • Assigning channels
  • Managing VIP tiers
  • Setting Welcome messages
  • Editing shop filters & categories
  • Executing all /setconfig subcommands
  • Running /event setup commands

Without the BotAdmin role, users can still play — but cannot configure anything.

Linked User Role

The Linked role is automatically assigned to players who link their in-game profile using /link. Without being linked, players cannot access most gameplay features.

Required for:

  • Tracking currency & balances
  • Receiving BattlePass XP & rewards
  • Claiming in-game items via “Here Take This”
  • Activating ZORP for their team
  • Using Snag-A-Whip vehicle spawning
  • Participating in Raid Alerts
  • Daily rewards & streaks
  • Any command involving the player’s identity

If a user loses this role, their in-game progress cannot be tracked.

VIP Role

The VIP role is linked to the server’s premium perks. When assigned manually (or purchased), players unlock additional benefits depending on their tier.

VIP Perks Include:

  • BattlePass XP boost (10–50%)
  • Exclusive BattlePass reward track
  • Reduced Snag-A-Whip cooldowns
  • Extra daily reward bonuses
  • Special "I HAVE..." wheel kits

VIP is assigned with: 

/add vip <user> <tier>

VIP tiers are stored as vip_status in the database.

How to Configure Roles

Use the /setconfig roles group to assign which roles AtomcBot uses for your guild. 

/setconfig roles admin  <@role>
/setconfig roles linked <@role>
/setconfig roles vip     <@role>
/setconfig roles welcome <@role>

These roles must be configured once per guild before major features work.