All Game Items
All Game Items in Rust
This guide covers every major item in Rust, organized by category. Items are listed with their purpose, how to obtain them, when they are most useful, and any important synergies or upgrade paths. All information applies to both PC and Console Edition unless otherwise noted.
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Resources & Raw Materials
| Item | Description | Obtain | Useful For | Upgrades/Synergies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Basic building and fuel resource. | Chop trees with any tool. | Building, campfires, furnaces, bows. | Higher-tier tools (hatchet, chainsaw) increase yield. |
| Stone | Used for stronger building tiers (stone walls, foundations). | Mine rocks with pickaxe. | Tier 2 building, stone walls, furnaces, quarries. | Pickaxe upgrades to metal pick. |
| Metal Ore | Smelted into metal fragments. | Mining metal nodes with pick. | Metal tools, weapons, armor, Tier 3 building. | Use a furnace to smelt. |
| Sulfur Ore | Smelted into sulfur. | Mining sulfur nodes. | Gunpowder, explosives. | Essential for raiding. |
| High Quality Metal (HQM) | Rare metal used for top-tier items. | Mining HQM nodes, recycling components, looting crates. | Assault rifles (AK-47), bolt actions, metal facemask, chestplate. | Recycler yields HQM from certain components. |
| Fragments (Metal Fragments) | Used for crafting many items. | Smelting metal ore, recycling components. | Metal tools, weapons, armor, building upgrades. | Recycler yields fragments. |
| Cloth | Used for clothing, bandages, sleeping bags. | Harvesting hemp, looting barrels, recycling. | Burlap clothing, medical syringes, sleeping bags. | Can be crafted from hemp in the world. |
| Leather | Used for clothing and armor. | Animal hides from hunting, recycling. | Hide boots, pants, jackets, roadsign armor. | Combine with cloth for higher-tier armor. |
| Animal Fat | Used for low grade fuel. | Cooking animal meat, looting. | Low grade fuel, furnaces. | Essential for running vehicles (minicopter, boat). |
| Low Grade Fuel | Fuel for vehicles, furnaces, lanterns. | Crafted from animal fat + cloth, loot. | Running minicopter, boat, search lights, furnaces. | Store in fuel tanks or containers. |
| Scrap | Primary currency for research, workbenches, and vending machines. | Looting barrels, crates, recycling components. | Researching blueprints, buying items from vending machines, crafting workbenches. | Use at T1, T2, T3 workbenches to unlock tech tree. |
| Sulfur | Key ingredient for gunpowder. | Smelting sulfur ore. | Gunpowder → ammunition → raids. | Combine with charcoal to make gunpowder. |
| Charcoal | Byproduct of burning wood in furnace. | Burning wood. | Gunpowder, explosive materials. | Always collect from furnaces when smelting. |
Tools & Equipment
| Item | Description | Obtain | Useful For | Upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | Starting tool, weak at gathering. | Spawn with it. | Initial gathering, breaking barrels. | Replace with stone pickaxe/hatchet. |
| Torch | Provides light and warmth. | Spawn with it, craft from wood. | Night vision, prevent cold. | Can be crafted. |
| Stone Hatchet | Early wood gathering tool. | Craft from wood + stone. | Chopping trees faster than rock. | Upgrade to metal hatchet. |
| Stone Pickaxe | Early ore gathering tool. | Craft from wood + stone. | Mining stone and metal ore. | Upgrade to metal pickaxe. |
| Metal Hatchet | Faster wood gathering. | Craft from metal fragments + wood (at Tier 1). | Efficient tree chopping. | Can be upgraded to salvatored or machete? No direct upgrade. |
| Metal Pickaxe | Faster ore gathering. | Craft from metal fragments + wood. | Mining stone, metal, sulfur. | Best non-tool-cupboard pick. |
| Salvaged Axe | Higher yield on wood (jackhammer alternative). | Loot from crates, raiding. | Excellent wood farming. | Not craftable; better than metal hatchet. |
| Salvaged Hammer | Used for building placement (requires hammer to place items like doors). | Loot, crafting? Not craftable. | Essential for building structures and deploying items (furnaces, boxes). | None. |
| Bone Knife / Combat Knife | Light melee knife. | Bone knife craft from bones; combat knife loot/craft. | Harvesting animal carcasses, silent killing. | None. |
| Flashlight | Attachable to weapons. | Craft from flashlight components. | Illumination while aiming. | Can be attached to guns. |
| Laser Sight | Reduces weapon spread when ADS. | Loot or craft from tech trash. | Improves accuracy on weapons like SAR, AK. | Attach to any weapon with rail. |
| Silencer | Reduces gunshot noise. | Craft from springs + metal fragments + tech trash (T2). | Stealth gameplay, avoiding alerting players. | Lower range damage; best for SMGs. |
| Weapon Holster | Allows quick weapon swap. | Not in game? (Removed) | N/A | N/A |
| GPS | Shows position on map. | Loot from crates, fishing villages, etc. | Navigation, marking enemy bases. | None. |
Weapons
#### Melee Weapons
| Item | Damage | Obtain | Useful For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | Minimal | Spawn | Breaking things, finishing downed animals? | Not viable for combat. |
| Bone Club | Medium | Craft from bones. | Early game melee, animal hunting. | Better than rock. |
| Longsword | High | Craft from metal fragments + wood (T2). | Ranged melee power. | High damage, slow speed. |
| Machete | High | Loot, craft from components? | Harvesting plants, combat. | Good for gathering cloth from hemp. |
| Salvaged Sword | High | Loot from crates. | Late game melee. | Very high damage. |
| Item | Description | Obtain | Useful For | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | Starting ranged weapon. Craft from wood + cloth + rope (T1). | Early pvp, hunting. | Wooden arrows. | High skill ceiling. |
| Crossbow | Higher damage, slower reload. | Craft from metal fragments + wood + cloth (T1). | Silent mid-range kills. | Metal arrows (crafted). |
| Compound Bow | Draw and hold for more damage. | Loot from crates or research. | Stealth pvp, long range. | Arrows. |
| Item | Description | Obtain | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eoka Pistol | Single-shot, unreliable. | Craft from metal fragments + wood + cloth (T1). | 12 gauge shells. | Use for early raiding doors. |
| Waterpipe Shotgun | Single-shot shotgun. | Craft from metal fragments + wood (T1). | 12 gauge shells. | High damage at close range. |
| Nailgun | Fires nails slowly. | Craft from metal fragments + wood + springs (T1). | Nails (ammo). | Low damage, but good for suppressing. |
| Item | Description | Obtain | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolver (Python) | Medium damage, 8 rounds. | Craft from metal fragments + wood + springs (T2). | Pistol bullets. | Good secondary weapon. |
| Semi-Automatic Pistol (SAR) | Slow fire rate, high accuracy. | Craft from metal fragments + metal pipes (T2). | Pistol bullets. | Great for medium range. |
| Double Barrel Shotgun | Two shots before reload. | Craft from metal fragments + wood + springs (T2). | 12 gauge shells. | Devastating at close range. |
| Custom SMG | Fast fire rate, high recoil. | Craft from metal fragments + wood + springs (T2). | 9mm. | Good for close quarters. |
| Thompson | SMG with lower recoil. | Loot from crates, research. | 9mm. | Better than custom SMG. |
| Item | Description | Obtain | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP5 | Premium SMG, moderate damage. | Loot from elite crates, research. | 9mm. | Excellent handling. |
| Assault Rifle (AK-47) | Best all-around gun. | Craft from HQM, metal fragments, wood (T3). | 5.56 rifle ammo. | High damage, versatile. |
| LR-300 | Similar to AK, slightly higher fire rate. | Loot from crates. | 5.56. | Rare, very strong. |
| M39 | Semi-auto rifle, high damage. | Loot. | 5.56. | Good for peek fights. |
| Bolt Action Rifle | Sniper, single shot. | Craft from HQM + metal springs + wood (T3). | 5.56. | High damage, long range. |
| L96 | Bolt action with scope. | Loot from elite crates. | 5.56. | Rare, best sniper. |
| Item | Description | Obtain | Useful For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satchel Charge | Timed explosive. Crafted from small explosives + cloth. | Craft at T2. | Breaking wood, stone doors/walls. |
| Explosives (C4) | High explosive. Crafted from sulfur, metal fragments, cloth. | Craft at T3. | Breaking reinforced metal, armored doors. |
| Rocket | Fired from rocket launcher. Crafted from gunpowder + metal pipes + tech trash. | Craft at T3. | Long-range base destruction. |
| Rocket Launcher | Launches rockets. | Loot from crates or craft. | Raiding. |
| Timed Explosive Charge | Same as C4. | Craft. | Same. |
| F1 Grenade | Thrown explosive. Craft from gunpowder + metal fragments. | Craft T2. | Killing players behind cover. |
| Bean Can Grenade | Crafted from gunpowder + metal fragments + cloth (T1). | Unreliable fuse. | Early raiding. |
Armor & Clothing
#### Clothing (Warmth & Protection)
| Item | Cold Protection | Bullet Protection | Obtain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlap Gloves / Burlap Shirt / Burlap Pants | Low | Very low | Craft from cloth. | Starting gear. |
| Hide Boots / Hide Pants / Hide Poncho | Medium | Low | Craft from leather + cloth. | Basic mid-tier. |
| Roadsign Jacket / Roadsign Pants / Roadsign Kilt | Low | Medium | Craft from metal fragments + metal pipes (T2). | Good protection for cost. |
| Metal Chest Plate / Metal Facemask | Very high | Very high | Craft from HQM + metal fragments (T3). | Best bullet protection. |
| Bone Armor / Wood Armor | Low | Low | Craft from bones / wood (T1). | Cheap early game armor. |
| Snow Jacket / Snow Pants | Very high | Low | Loot or craft from cloth + animal fat. | Best for cold biomes. |
| Hazmat Suit (full) | High radiation protection, low bullet protection | Low | Loot from crates, rad towns. | Essential for high radiation areas (launch site, military tunnels). |
| Item | Description | Obtain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Shield | Blocks melee and some projectiles. | Craft from wood. | Rarely used due to vulnerability. |
| Metal Shield | Better blocking. | Craft. | Same. |
Medical & Consumables
| Item | Effect | Obtain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandage | Heals small amount. | Craft from cloth. | Use multiple times. |
| Medical Syringe | Instant heal. | Craft from medical components + metal fragments + cloth (T2). | Essential for combat. |
| Large Medkit | Heals over time, large amount. | Craft from syringes + cloth (T3). | Best healing item. |
| Anti-Radiation Pills | Reduces radiation. | Loot from crates. | Use in rad towns. |
| Water Bottle | Quenches thirst. | Craft from metal fragments or loot. | Fill from rivers, water catchers. |
| Can of Beans | Food, small healing. | Loot from barrels, crates. | Early food. |
| Human Meat | Uncooked, causes poisoning. | Harvest from dead players | Can be cooked to remove poison? Actually, cooked human meat still gives food poisoning. Avoid. |
| Cooked Deer Meat | Good food source. | Cook raw deer meat. | Best early food. |
| Granola Bar | Medium food, no cooking. | Loot. | Convenient. |
| Chocolate | High food, low healing. | Loot. | Quick snack. |
| Raw Fish | Catch with fishing rod. | Fishing. | Cook to eat. |
| Mushrooms | Found on ground in forests. | Pick. | Minor food, poison chance. |
| Orange | Found in crates? | Not sure – maybe removed. | N/A |
Building & Construction Materials
| Item | Description | Obtain | Used In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Plan | Blueprint for placing foundations. | Default craft from wood. | All building. |
| Hammer (Building) | Upgrade/demolish building parts. | Craft from wood + stone (T1). | Essential for building. |
| Wood | Tier 1 building. | Gather. | Wood walls, floors, doors. |
| Stone | Tier 2 building. | Gather. | Stone walls, foundations. |
| Metal Fragments | Tier 3 building (sheet metal). | Smelt. | Sheet metal walls, doors. |
| Armored (HQM + metal) | Tier 4 building. | Craft. | Armored walls, doors, most durable. |
| Door (Wood/Metal/Armored) | Entry point. | Craft at workbench. | Base security. |
| Window Bars | Reinforce windows. | Craft. | Defense. |
| Ladder | Climb over walls. | Craft from wood and rope. | Raiding. |
| Floor Spikes | Traps. | Craft from metal fragments. | Base defense. |
| Auto Turret | Automated defense. Requires power. | Craft at T3. | Base defense. |
| Shotgun Trap / Flame Turret | Proximity traps. | Craft. | Defense. |
Electrical & Plumbing Components
| Item | Description | Obtain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wire Tool | Run electrical wires. | Craft from metal fragments. | Must have for electricity. |
| Solar Panel | Generates power during day. | Loot from crates. | Pair with battery. |
| Wind Turbine | Generates power constantly. | Loot/craft. | Better than solar. |
| Large Battery | Stores power. | Craft. | Essential for autonomous systems. |
| Switch / Button / Timer | Control circuits. | Craft from metal fragments + tech trash. | Automation. |
| Pressure Pad | Triggers when walked on. | Craft. | Traps, lights. |
| Generator | Burns low grade fuel for power. | Craft. | Backup power. |
| Water Catcher | Collects rain water. | Craft. | Hydration source. |
| Water Pump | Extracts water from ground. | Craft. | Fill water barrels. |
| Sprinkler | Waters crops. | Craft. | Farming. |
Farming & Horticulture
| Item | Description | Obtain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planter Box | Grow crops. | Craft from wood. | Plant seeds. |
| Seed (Corn, Pumpkin, Blueberries, etc.) | Plant to grow crops. | Harvest from wild plants or loot. | Need water and light. |
| Fertilizer | Increases growth speed. | Craft from human poop + wood. | Use on planter. |
| Watering Can | Manual watering. | Craft from metal fragments. | Fill from water source. |
| Sprinkler | Automatic watering. | Craft. | Needs water pipe. |
| Light (Ceiling Light) | Grow lights. | Requires power. | Speed up growth indoors. |
| Hemp | Source of cloth. | Harvest in world or farm. | Plant hemp seeds. |
Vehicles & Transport
| Item | Description | Obtain | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minicopter | Small helicopter (2 seats). | Craft from HQM + metal + springs (T3). | Low grade fuel. |
| Hot Air Balloon | Slow, glider movement. | Craft from cloth + wood + rope (T2). | Low grade fuel (required for lift). |
| Rowboat | Wooden boat (1-2 player). | Craft from wood + rope (T1). | None or sails? Actually rowboat is paddled. |
| Motorboat | Faster boat. | Craft from metal + HQM + fuel? Actually requires crafting at boat vendor or using workbench? Common loot. | Low grade fuel. |
| RHIB | Fast inflatable boat. | Loot from crates or vendors. | Low grade fuel. |
| Camelback / Diving Gear | Not a vehicle but essential for underwater. | Craft from cloth, metal, etc. | N/A |
Key Items & Collectibles
| Item | Description | Obtain | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint (component) | Unlocks craft recipe when researched. | Loot or research. | Use at Workbench to learn item. |
| Research Table | Used to study items and unlock blueprints. | Craft from metal fragments. | Essential for progression. |
| Workbench (Tier 1/2/3) | Required to craft high-tier items. | Craft from metal + wood. | Upgrades unlock more recipes. |
| Tool Cupboard (TC) | Base ownership tool. Place to claim building privilege. | Craft from wood + metal. | Prevents others from building near. |
| Sleeping Bag | Respawn point. | Craft from cloth (T1). | Set to bed. |
| Campfire | Cook food, provide warmth. | Craft from wood + stone. | Early survival. |
| Large Furnace | Smelt ores faster. | Craft from metal fragments + stone. | Smelting efficiency. |
| Recycler | Breaks items into components. | Found in monuments. | Critical for scrap and components. |
| Vending Machine | Trade items with players. | Craft from metal fragments + coms? | Player economy. |
| Keycard (Green/Blue/Red) | Access monument loot rooms. | Loot from scientists, crates. | High tier loot. |
| Fuse | Used in electrical puzzles at monuments. | Loot from crates. | Access elite rooms. |
Currencies & Special Items
| Item | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap | Primary currency for research, workbenches, buying from NPC vending machines. | Most sought-after resource. |
| Sulfur | Used to craft gunpowder, which is used for ammunition and explosives. | Valuable for raiding. |
| High Quality Metal (HQM) | Used for tier 3 weapons, armor, and building. | Rare, can be exchanged for scrap? Not directly, but used in crafting expensive items. |
| Component (e.g., Springs, Gears, Metal Pipes, Tech Trash) | Used for crafting weapons, armor, electrical items. | Recycle for scrap or use in crafting. |
| Skin (cosmetic item) | Changes appearance of items. | Purchased from Steam Market or earned. |
Ammunition Types
| Ammo | Damage | Used By | Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Arrow | Low | Bow, crossbow | Craft from wood + cloth + stone. |
| Metal Arrow | Medium | Crossbow, compound bow | Craft from metal fragments + wood. |
| Stone Arrow | Low | Bow | Craft from stone + wood. |
| Pistol Bullet | Medium | Revolver, SAR | Craft from metal fragments + sulfur + gunpowder (T2). |
| 5.56 Rifle Ammo | High | AK, LR-300, Bolt | Craft from metal + sulfur + gunpowder (T3). |
| 9mm Ammo | Medium | SMGs, MP5 | Craft from metal + sulfur (T2). |
| 12 Gauge Shell | High (close) | Shotguns | Craft from metal + sulfur (T1). |
| Nails | Low | Nailgun | Craft from metal fragments (T1). |
| Handmade Shell | Very low | Eoka, waterpipe | Craft from gunpowder + metal fragments (T1). |
| Explosive 5.56 | Explosive | Explosive bullet (rare) | Craft from sulfur + metal (T3) but only explosive ammo is craftable. Actually, explosive ammo for 5.56 exists and causes area damage. |
| HV (High Velocity) Rocket | More damage | Rocket launcher | Craft rare ammo. |
Special / Event Items
| Item | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Candy Cane | Christmas event item. | Used for crafting festive things. |
| Trick or Treat Bag | Halloween. | Can contain items. |
| Mine | Land mine. | Traps. |
| Bear Trap | Traps animals and players. | Crafted. |
| Supply Signal | Calls in airdrop. | Loot from crates. |
Summary of Progression Synergies
- Early Game: Gather wood, stone, cloth. Craft bow, spear, sleeping bag. Build small base. Research at Research Table using scrap.
- Mid Game: Get Tier 2 workbench. Craft crossbow, revolver, roadsign armor. Raid using satchel charges.
- Late Game: Tier 3 workbench, AK-47, metal armor. Raid with C4/rockets. Control monuments with keycards and fuse.
Remember: The scrap economy is the backbone of progression. Always recycle components you don’t need, and prioritize researching items that give you a combat advantage or building security.