Rust Weapon Damage Chart

Compare all weapons by damage, DPS, fire rate, and range. Click column headers to sort. Use the filters to narrow by weapon type.

	Name ▾	Type ▾	Damage ▾	RPM ▾	Range ▾	DPS ▾	HS ▾
	Assault Rifle (AK-47)	rifles	40	450	300m	300	×2
	LR-300	rifles	40	500	350m	333	×2
	Bolt Action Rifle	rifles	80	32	500m	43	×2.4
	Semi-Auto Rifle	rifles	40	343	300m	229	×2
	M249	rifles	35	500	300m	292	×1.9
	L96	rifles	80	25	600m	33	×2.5
	M39 Rifle	rifles	50	300	400m	250	×2.1
	HMLMG	rifles	33	500	350m	275	×1.8
	Thompson	smgs	38	462	150m	293	×1.95
	Custom SMG	smgs	30	600	120m	300	×1.85
	MP5A4	smgs	35	600	180m	350	×2
	Semi-Auto Pistol	pistols	40	400	200m	267	×2
	Python Revolver	pistols	55	171	250m	157	×2.25
	Revolver	pistols	35	171	220m	100	×2
	M92 Pistol	pistols	45	400	240m	300	×2.1
	Eoka Pistol	pistols	180	30	80m	90	×2.5
	Nail Gun	pistols	18	462	150m	139	×1.5
	Pump Shotgun	shotguns	180	55	100m	165	×1.25
	Spas-12	shotguns	168	120	110m	336	×1.3
	Double Barrel	shotguns	180	200	90m	600	×1.2
	Waterpipe Shotgun	shotguns	180	24	85m	72	×1.15
	Hunting Bow	bows	50	60	250m	50	×2.5
	Compound Bow	bows	100	50	300m	83	×2.7
	Crossbow	bows	60	45	280m	45	×2.4
	Rock	melee	25	100	2m	42	×1
	Bone Club	melee	30	90	2m	45	×1.1
	Machete	melee	40	85	2.2m	57	×1.2
	Salvaged Sword	melee	50	80	2.3m	67	×1.25
	Combat Knife	melee	40	110	2m	73	×1.3
	Bone Knife	melee	15	120	1.8m	30	×1
	Mace	melee	35	75	2.3m	44	×1.3
	Salvaged Cleaver	melee	30	95	2.1m	48	×1.15
	Longsword	melee	60	70	2.8m	70	×1.35
	Stone Spear	melee	25	80	2.2m	33	×1.1
	Wooden Spear	melee	15	90	2m	23	×1.05
	Paddle	melee	25	85	2.4m	35	×1
	Flamethrower	special	35	200	120m	117	×1
	Multiple Grenade Launcher	special	200	50	400m	167	×1
	Snowball Gun	special	5	300	150m	25	×1

FAQ

What is the highest DPS weapon in Rust?

The highest DPS weapons in Rust are typically the M249 LMG and AK-47 for rifles, and the MP5A4 for SMGs. DPS depends on damage per hit multiplied by fire rate.

How is DPS calculated in Rust?

DPS (Damage Per Second) is calculated as: (Base Damage × Rounds Per Minute) ÷ 60. This gives the theoretical maximum sustained damage output.

What does headshot multiplier mean in Rust?

Headshot multiplier is the damage bonus applied when hitting an enemy in the head. A 2x multiplier means headshots deal double the base damage.