Rust Monument Guide
Complete guide to all 23 monuments in Rust, organized by tier. Learn what loot to expect, which keycards you need, and tips for running each monument safely.
23
Total Monuments
11
With Puzzles
10
With Scientists
9
With Radiation
Tier 0 — Safe Zones & Small
Tier 1 — Green Keycard
Tier 2 — Blue Keycard
Tier 3 — End Game
Monument Quick Reference
| Monument | Tier | Keycard | Radiation | Scientists | Best Loot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit Camp | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Shop |
| Outpost | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Shop |
| Fishing Village | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Shop |
| Lighthouse | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Basic Crate, Barrel |
| Gas Station | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Basic Crate, Barrel |
| Supermarket | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Basic Crate, Food Crate |
| Mining Outpost | 0 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Basic Crate, Barrel |
| Harbor | 1 | ✅ | none | ❌ | Military Crate, Basic Crate |
| Satellite Dish | 1 | ✅ | low | ❌ | Military Crate, Basic Crate |
| Sewer Branch | 1 | ✅ | low | ❌ | Military Crate, Basic Crate |
| Junkyard | 1 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Military Crate, Basic Crate |
| Power Plant | 2 | ✅ | medium | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Water Treatment Plant | 2 | ✅ | medium | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Train Yard | 2 | ✅ | medium | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| The Dome | 2 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Military Crate, Basic Crate |
| Airfield | 2 | ✅ | medium | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Launch Site | 3 | ✅ | high | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Military Tunnels | 3 | ✅ | medium | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Small Oil Rig | 3 | ❌ | none | ✅ | Locked Crate, Military Crate |
| Large Oil Rig | 3 | ❌ | none | ✅ | Locked Crate, Elite Crate |
| Arctic Research Base | 2 | ✅ | low | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Underwater Labs | 2 | ✅ | none | ✅ | Elite Crate, Military Crate |
| Giant Excavator | 2 | ❌ | none | ❌ | Military Crate, Basic Crate |
FAQ
- What is the best monument in Rust for loot?
- Launch Site offers the best loot with 3 elite crates from the red card puzzle and a Bradley APC. Large Oil Rig is the most rewarding offshore monument.
- How do keycard puzzles work in Rust?
- Monuments have green, blue, and red keycard puzzles. Green cards open tier 1 puzzles, which give blue cards. Blue opens tier 2 for red cards. Red cards open the best loot rooms.
- Which monuments have recyclers?
- Bandit Camp, Outpost, Lighthouse, Gas Station, Supermarket, Harbor, Water Treatment, and Airfield all have recyclers.