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Sunburn Pack Guide
Everything in the Sunburn Pack. Beach parasols, pools, swimwear skins, water guns, and decorations for coastal bases.
Everything in the Sunburn Pack. Beach parasols, pools, swimwear skins, water guns, and decorations for coastal bases.
The Sunburn Pack delivers beach resort aesthetics to Rust with 15 cosmetic and decorative items. Add functional pools, parasols, lounge furniture, swimwear character skins, water guns, sunglasses, and the instant camera for photography. Perfect for coastal base builders, resort roleplay servers, and players seeking vacation vibes in a survival game.
Above-Ground Pool - A large deployable pool structure that holds water. Players can swim inside for cooling effects during hot biomes. Functions as a decorative centerpiece and roleplay amenity. Requires flat foundation space and looks best as a focal point in resort-themed bases.
Paddling Pool - A smaller pool variant ideal for compact bases. Takes less space than the above-ground pool. Perfect for smaller compounds or tight base designs. Same swimming functionality in a smaller footprint.
Beach Parasol - A large decorative umbrella providing shade visually. Place on patios, near pools, or on beaches. Creates instant vacation atmosphere. Available in multiple color variations for customization.
Beach Recliner - A lounge chair for relaxation. Place poolside or on sundecks. Purely cosmetic but sells the resort theme. Players can sit on recliners for roleplay purposes.
Beach Towel - Decorative textile item available in multiple styles. Place on chairs, beds, floors, or furniture. Adds texture and comfort aesthetic to your base. Completes the beach house atmosphere.
Boogie Board - A decorative surfboard. Hang on walls, place on beaches, or lean against structures. Great for coastal base aesthetics and surfing roleplay.
Inner Tube - A flotation ring decoration. Display in or near pools. Small detail item that enhances pool ambiance. Represents classic beach pool culture.
Swimwear Skins - Multiple swimming outfit options replacing your default survivor appearance. Includes various styles and colors for customization. Purely visual with no gameplay effects. Change freely between sessions.
Sunglasses - Equippable eyewear with multiple style variations. Wear with swimwear for complete beach looks. Purely cosmetic without vision or stat effects.
Water Guns - Functional water blaster weapons dealing minimal damage. Fire water projectiles for target practice, casual play, or water gun competitions. Popular for non-lethal wipe events and team-building activities. Two variants available with different damage profiles.
Instant Camera - Functional photography tool for taking in-game photos. Capture teammates, base moments, or server events. Display photos in photo frames throughout your base as memories.
Photo Frames - Display cosmetic items in three size variants. Show photos taken with the instant camera. Create photo galleries or memory walls. Decorate walls with personal base photography.
Select a coastal location on your map. Water access is not strictly necessary but enhances the theme. Place the above-ground or paddling pool as your centerpiece. Arrange beach recliners in rows around the pool area. Position parasols to provide visual shade coverage. Scatter beach towels, boogie boards, inner tubes, and photo frames throughout for detail and personality.
Use neutral base colors like sandstone, light wood, or concrete to evoke coastal architecture. Avoid dark metals and industrial materials that clash with resort themes. Light, airy base designs complement Sunburn items better than cramped, fortress-like layouts.
Beach bases work best on custom maps with water biome access or island spawns. Official maps with coast access work adequately. Elevation near cliffs overlooking water provides scenic value. Some bases build beach areas on rooftops or upper foundations for visibility.
Resort and hospitality themed servers benefit hugely from the Sunburn Pack. Create functioning vacation destinations where players pay resources to use pool areas, sunbathing zones, and rental rooms. Host pool parties and beach events. Water guns enable low-stakes PvP competitions during wipes.
Tourist roleplay servers use Sunburn items to craft immersive vacation experiences. Players arrive as tourists seeking relaxation. The pack provides thematic amenities that feel cohesive and immersive. Combine with Voice Props Pack for nightclub and entertainment venues adjacent to your resort.
Beach bars and tiki lounges become functional with Sunburn cosmetics. Create gathering spaces where server community congregates for social roleplay outside combat and farming.
Swimwear skins are purely cosmetic replacements for your character's default appearance. No gameplay advantages or disadvantages result from wearing them. Equip swimwear for beach gameplay sessions, switch back for combat or farming. The cosmetics persist across the server wipe.
Sunglasses layer with swimwear for complete beach looks. Mix and match sunglasses variants with different swimwear styles. Some players collect all variants to switch outfits based on activity or mood. Create a wardrobe of beach looks for variety.
Cosmetics are entirely optional. Play in default survivor gear if you prefer. Cosmetics serve personal preference and roleplay, not gameplay optimization.
Water guns function as low-damage or no-damage toy weapons. They fire water projectiles suitable for target practice or casual play. Some servers host water gun competitions during server maintenance windows or special events. Water guns create fun, non-lethal gameplay alternatives to constant PvP tension.
Water gun events build server community and provide breaks from typical survival grinding. Team water gun tournaments, capture the flag with water guns, or elimination matches. These events foster camaraderie and provide entertainment beyond standard combat.
Recliners look best arranged in organized rows or clusters around pool areas. Create sunbathing sections with 4-8 recliners grouped together. Space them for visual appeal without overcrowding. Parasols should be staggered or spread around recliner clusters to provide shade visually.
Inner tubes float in pools or lay on ground near water. Beach towels drape over recliners or lay on the ground. Boogie boards lean against walls or lean propped near pool areas. Layer items at different heights and distances to avoid cluttered or flat appearances.
Combination with barricades, tables, and other base decorations creates depth. Large resort bases dedicate entire compounds to pool areas with multiple pools, seating zones, changing facilities, and refreshment stands.
The instant camera captures in-game moments. Use it to photograph your base layout, teammates at events, monuments, custom server landmarks, or wipe progression. Photographs become decorative items displayed in photo frames.
Create dedicated photo galleries in your base. Designate wall space or a room for displaying photos. Build a tradition of capturing and displaying significant server moments. Photos personalize your base and create shared memories with teammates.
Some bases maintain a living photo gallery updated throughout the wipe. Raid victories, base expansions, team events, and personal milestones get documented. End-of-wipe photo albums memorialize the season.
Pools look best when not directly on building floors or inside rooms. Create dedicated open pool areas or courtyards with sky access. Above-ground pools can sit on large flat platforms or terrain for visual appeal. The visual impact is far stronger than enclosed pools.
Beach themes work in any season but feel most thematic during in-game summer. During cold biome wipes, beach bases feel less immersive but still function and look aesthetically distinct. Many servers reset monthly or monthly, allowing seasonal base theme rotation based on map biomes.
Consider your server's biome when building beach bases. Desert or temperate biomes complement beach aesthetics. Snow biomes create comical contrast if intentional. Coastal monument access enhances the theme immersion.
The Sunburn Pack pairs well with the Instruments Pack for beachside music venues. Combined with Voice Props Pack, you can create beach nightclubs with disco floors, lights, and lasers adjacent to your resort. The Artist Pack enables beach gallery spaces for creative displays.
Avoid combining Sunburn heavily with military packs like Warhammer 40K or Pilot Pack. The aesthetic clash is significant. Focus on beach and creative themes when using Sunburn cosmetics for visual cohesion.
Using the Sunburn Pack signals to your server that you value relaxation and creative spaces. Others approach you differently than they would pure PvP warriors. Creative and roleplay-focused players naturally gravitate toward beach bases. This creates interesting social dynamics on community servers.
Your resort base becomes a landmark on the server. Other players visit your pools, attend your events, and socialize in your spaces. The Sunburn Pack facilitates this community building and social connection.
Clan bases using Sunburn cosmetics become known for hospitality rather than aggression. This creates positive server reputation and attracts like-minded teammates who value community over pure PvP dominance.
Highly recommended for coastal base builders, resort-themed servers, and creative players seeking aesthetic diversity. The 15 items provide genuine visual appeal and functional roleplay amenities. The swimwear skins and water guns add personality and fun mechanics. For purely combat-focused players without beach interests, it remains optional. However, even hardcore PvP clans benefit from resort spaces for team gatherings. Frequently discounted during Steam seasonal sales, improving value further.