Raiding is the heart of Rust’s endgame. Here is how it works.
Raiding tools
- Satchel charges: cheap explosives that are good on wooden doors and walls.
- C4: the standard tool for stone and metal.
- Rockets: strong all-round explosives, also useful against vehicles.
- Explosive ammo: lets you finish damaged structures with a rifle.
Find the weak point
Doors are usually weaker than walls. Look for wooden doors, twig parts or a way to reach the Tool Cupboard that crosses the fewest walls.
Protect yourself
- Use armoured or sheet-metal doors.
- Build airlocks (two doors in a row) at every entrance.
- Honeycomb your core with extra walls so raiders need more explosives.
- Split loot between several boxes in different rooms.
Raid timing
Most raids happen while defenders are offline. Raiding a base at night with the owners online is risky. Check your server’s rules, as some community servers limit raiding times.