Rust Tech Tree — All Workbench Tiers
Complete tech tree for all three workbench levels. Plan your research path and calculate total scrap costs.
1125
Tier 1 Total Scrap
4055
Tier 2 Total Scrap
6625
Tier 3 Total Scrap
11805
Grand Total Scrap
Research Planner
Check the items you want to research. The planner calculates total scrap including required prerequisites.
Workbench Level 1 — 26 Items (1125 Scrap)
| Item | Scrap Cost | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden Armor | 20 | Start |
| Bone Armor | 20 | Wooden Armor |
| Hide Poncho | 20 | Start |
| Hide Boots | 20 | Hide Poncho |
| Hide Pants | 20 | Hide Boots |
| Bandana Mask | 20 | Start |
| Boonie Hat | 20 | Bandana Mask |
| Wood Armor Helmet | 20 | Boonie Hat |
| Revolver | 75 | Start |
| Double Barrel Shotgun | 75 | Revolver |
| Waterpipe Shotgun | 75 | Start |
| Compound Bow | 75 | Start |
| Crossbow | 75 | Compound Bow |
| Nailgun | 75 | Start |
| Handmade Shells | 10 | Start |
| Pistol Bullet | 10 | Handmade Shells |
| Shotgun Trap | 75 | Start |
| Snap Trap | 20 | Start |
| Wood Barricade | 10 | Start |
| Lantern | 20 | Start |
| Furnace | 50 | Start |
| Research Table | 75 | Start |
| Repair Bench | 75 | Research Table |
| Sleeping Bag | 20 | Start |
| Water Purifier | 75 | Start |
| Kayak | 75 | Start |
Workbench Level 2 — 27 Items (4055 Scrap)
| Item | Scrap Cost | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson | 250 | Start |
| Custom SMG | 250 | Thompson |
| Python Revolver | 250 | Start |
| Semi-Auto Pistol | 250 | Python Revolver |
| Semi-Auto Rifle | 250 | Start |
| Pump Shotgun | 250 | Start |
| Satchel Charge | 250 | Start |
| Beancan Grenade | 125 | Satchel Charge |
| Hazmat Suit | 250 | Start |
| Road Sign Kilt | 125 | Hazmat Suit |
| Road Sign Jacket | 125 | Road Sign Kilt |
| Coffee Can Helmet | 125 | Hazmat Suit |
| Metal Chest Plate | 125 | Start |
| Hoodie | 60 | Start |
| Pants | 60 | Hoodie |
| Boots | 60 | Pants |
| Garage Door | 125 | Start |
| Code Lock | 75 | Garage Door |
| Large Furnace | 125 | Start |
| Small Oil Refinery | 125 | Large Furnace |
| Ladder | 75 | Start |
| Medium Battery | 75 | Start |
| Solar Panel | 75 | Medium Battery |
| Auto Turret | 250 | Start |
| Flame Turret | 125 | Auto Turret |
| High External Stone Wall | 125 | Start |
| Metal Barricade | 75 | High External Stone Wall |
Workbench Level 3 — 20 Items (6625 Scrap)
| Item | Scrap Cost | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Assault Rifle | 500 | Start |
| LR-300 | 500 | Assault Rifle |
| M249 | 500 | LR-300 |
| Bolt Action Rifle | 500 | Start |
| L96 Rifle | 500 | Bolt Action Rifle |
| MP5A4 | 500 | Start |
| Spas-12 Shotgun | 250 | Start |
| Rocket Launcher | 500 | Start |
| Rockets | 250 | Rocket Launcher |
| Timed Explosive Charge | 500 | Start |
| Explosive 5.56 | 250 | Timed Explosive Charge |
| Metal Facemask | 250 | Start |
| Metal Chest Plate | 250 | Metal Facemask |
| Heavy Plate Armor | 250 | Metal Chest Plate |
| Armored Door | 250 | Start |
| Wind Turbine | 250 | Start |
| Large Battery | 125 | Wind Turbine |
| SAM Site | 250 | Start |
| CCTV Camera | 125 | SAM Site |
| Targeting Computer | 125 | CCTV Camera |
Research Methods Comparison
| Method | T1 Cost | T2 Cost | T3 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Tree | 20-75 | 60-250 | 125-500 | Must follow unlock path. Cheapest overall. |
| Research Table | 75 | 250 | 500 | Need the item. Skips prerequisites. |
| Experiment | 75 | 300 | 1,000 | Random unlock. Can waste scrap on duplicates. |
FAQ
- How much scrap to unlock everything at Workbench 1?
- Unlocking the entire Tier 1 tech tree costs approximately 1,070 scrap total. Prioritize key items like the Revolver, Nailgun, and building components first.
- How much scrap to unlock everything at Workbench 2?
- The full Tier 2 tech tree costs approximately 3,680 scrap. Focus on Thompson, SAR, and Satchel Charges first for PvP and raiding.
- How much scrap to unlock everything at Workbench 3?
- The Tier 3 tech tree costs approximately 5,250 scrap total. AK-47, Bolt Action, C4, and Rockets are the priorities.
- Should I research at the workbench or use the tech tree?
- The tech tree is cheaper if you follow the path. Direct research at a research table costs 75 (T1), 250 (T2), or 500 (T3) scrap per item, but skips prerequisites.