Rust Guides

Everything you need to know about Rust, from your first wipe to end-game raiding.

Your first steps in Rust. Learn spawning, gathering, crafting your first tools, building a starter base, and surviving your first night.

Design principles for bases that survive raids. Learn honeycombing, airlock design, loot room placement, and compound walls.

Everything about raiding in Rust. Choosing targets, calculating explosive costs, raid timing, and online vs offline raid strategies.

How to set up electrical systems. Solar panels, batteries, auto turrets, smart alarms, and common circuit designs.

Grow food and resources with the farming system. Genetics, watering, planters, and optimal crop layouts.

The optimal route through monuments tier by tier. From gas stations to Launch Site — how to progress through the keycard system.

FAQ

Is Rust hard for beginners?: Rust has a steep learning curve but becomes rewarding once you learn the basics. Start by gathering resources, building a small base, and learning the crafting system.
What should I do first in Rust?: Craft a stone pickaxe and stone hatchet. Gather wood, stone, and cloth. Build a small 1x1 or 2x1 base near a road. Place a sleeping bag and tool cupboard. Then start looting barrels for components.