Category Rust

A guide to Rust components — what each one is used for, what they recycle into, and which to hoard versus recycle for scrap and materials.

Every way to get around in Rust — horses, modular cars, boats, the minicopter and scrap heli, and the submarine — and what each is best for.

The best Rust Oxide/uMod plugins grouped by server type — PvE, economy, roleplay and admin — to build exactly the community you want.

Carbon vs Oxide/uMod for your Rust server — how they differ, plugin compatibility and performance, and which to choose for your community.

How to farm crops in Rust — planter boxes, water and sprinklers, hemp and food, and the basics of seed genetics for better yields.

How blueprints work in Rust — learning items with the research table, using the tech tree, and the fastest path to unlock the gear that matters.

How Cargo Ship works in Rust — when it spawns, the crates and scrap it carries, the locked crate event, and how to take it from other players.

How to run Oil Rig in Rust — Large vs Small Oil Rig, the scientists and heli, the locked crate event, and the elite loot worth the risk.

The best weapons in Rust ranked — from early-game bows and the Eoka to the AK-47 and bolt-action, with what to craft at each stage of a wipe.

New to Rust? A first-wipe survival checklist — your opening minutes, a starter base, tools and progression priorities to get you through the first day.

How the Rust tech tree and workbenches work — the scrap cost of each workbench tier, research table vs tech tree, and the smartest unlock paths.

How to farm scrap fast in Rust — roadside barrels, the safest monuments, the best components to recycle, and efficient farming routes for solos.