Rust Raiding Guide
Learn how to raid bases, calculate raid costs, and plan effective raids.
What Is Raiding?
Raiding is attacking another player's base to steal their loot. Every structure has a health value and must be broken down. Raids require planning, resources, and risk calculation.
Raid Methods and Costs
There are many ways to raid. Each method costs different amounts of sulfur:
- Pickaxe raiding - Cheapest. Slow. Good for stone and below.
- Explosives - Most popular. Gunpowder and C4. Good for all tiers.
- Explosives on wood - Very cheap. Fastest for wooden bases.
- Tool raiding - Jackhammer and other tools. Medium cost.
- Torpedoes - For boats and amphibious raiding.
Use our raid calculator to see exact costs for every structure and raid method.
Planning a Raid
Before you raid, ask yourself:
Is the base worth it? Compare raid cost vs expected loot. If you spend 1000 sulfur, you need at least that much loot.
What's the base made of? Stone bases need different strategy than metal. Scout the base first.
Will players defend? Is the clan online? Can they counter-raid you? Be prepared for defense.
Do you have enough resources? Calculate sulfur, gunpowder, and materials needed. Stock up first.
Raid Strategies
Different base types need different approaches:
- Roof camping - Attack from the roof. Get height advantage.
- Offline raiding - Raid when clan is asleep. No defense.
- Door camping - Guard the door and trap defenders.
- Explosive raiding - Use C4 and explosives on walls.
- Silent raiding - Use jackhammer to avoid alerts.
Raid Defense
If you see someone raiding you, you can defend. Read our raid defense guide for tactics.
Raiding Tools
Essential raid tools:
- Jackhammer - silent raiding
- C4 - explosive raiding
- Explosives - dynamite, satchels
- Medkits - healing during raids
- Weapons - rifles, shotguns
Complete Raiding Guides
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Plan Your Next Raid
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