Rustis a multiplayer-onlysurvival video gamethat quickly became a favorite amongst players. It has no meaning, no actual goal, and no right way to play. Players decide how they want to progress, and they decide on what the “rules” are. This makes it a highly popular game and a very fun multiplayer. Not to mention the beautiful scenery that accompanies every player.
But regardless of the non-existent rules and the fact that there is no right or wrong in the game, there are some great tips that will help beginners settle in before the survival of the fittest can start.
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Updated on May 21st, 2021 by Payton Lott:Rust, the classic game that defined the emerging survival genre, is now available on console with a few tweaks and optimizations. Despite a few early access hiccups, many are optimistic that the console version will capture the immersion of the original Rust. Hopefully, things get patched up and people are able to enjoy the new console experience.
Rust’s console release this month means that there will be tens of thousands of inexperienced survivors roaming Rust Island. The first day on the island will often determine progression throughout the first wipe. No one wants to be stuck on spawn beach brawling with other newbies using a rock. By incorporating a few simple tips, players will be in a much better position to build a base, craft clothing and armor, and accumulate valuable resources.
25Choosing The Right Server
Starting from point 0 is a tip that isn’t even part of the game, but crucial nonetheless. Newcomers often choose a server that’s nearly full, for the excitement, but this will only make the game lag, and they’ll die very quickly thanks to the number of experienced players on the server.
Abeginner-friendly, calmer serveris one that isn’t crowded with competition, and players should have a nice “playground” to experiment with techniques and pace. After getting settled, they can go for the more crowded servers to really try themselves out and prove themselves to the competition.
24Crafting A Spear
The first thing players should do when spawning is craft a spear. A new player will almost immediately find themselves in a combat situation after spawning, so this should be the first thing they do no matter what. Before looking around, exploring, gathering, this should always be the first task they tend to.
Of course, players will want to upgrade, but a wooden spear is the cheapest, easiest and fastest tool a player can craft, and it can hold itself in those early combats. Remember, it’s a survival game, and it shows.
23Using A Decoy
Base raids are an inevitable part of the game. People will take whatever they can find, and they will find everything. One of the best ways to throw them off the scent is by making them think they’ve found all there is.
A decoy stash full of lesser loot is a great way of keeping them from searching for the important stuff. As for hiding places…
22Hide Loot In The Foundations
Everyone has their own preferred hiding spots, but there’s no arguing that some are more common than others. A technique that is constantly under refinement is hiding the tool cupboard under the very foundations of the base itself.
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Depending on the method chosen, this can be accomplished with exploits, optical illusions, or simple camouflage. With themyriad ways to put together a base, it’s really up to the player how they want to go about pulling this off.
21Create A Sleeping Bag
Just like inMinecraft, a cozy place to sleep is a safe place. This is another ASAP item, and players will thank themselves later for it. So the second thing to craft will be a handy-dandy sleeping bag. Players will most likelystart building and farming in the deeper parts of the island, and the general respawn point is on the beach.
So having a sleeping bag ready will save players from a lot of frustration when inevitably dying and respawning, having to make their way back to that perfect farming area. Cloth can be found by farming Hemp Fibers. These plants can be easily overlooked, so players have to keep an eye out at all times. They’ll need 30 cloth to make a sleeping bag, but these plants drop 10 cloth each, so it’s not at all difficult.
20Hit The Right Spot
This is something unique inRust, and players have to get used to it quickly if they want to survive. When gathering stone or wood, players will see a red X or sparkles, and hitting those will make the gathering quicker, and items will drop more resources.
This is something players have to learn fast, but because it’s so obvious, it’s not a problem for newcomers either. The number one thing is to always look for it, players shouldn’t forget, that X marks the spot.
19Hold H To Hover Loot
The best part of a successful base raid is the loot. The excitement of some well-earned loot can be enough to throw off the perception of even the most seasoned players.
Even if they maintain total awareness of their surroundings, those few seconds that it takes to transfer the goods could mean the difference between a clean getaway and a retaliatory strike. Activating hover loot cuts this window exponentially by getting rid of the need to click. It’s bound to the h button by default but the player can bind it to any other button they choose.
18Craft A Hatchet ASAP
Once players started gathering and crafting, and they have the much-needed sleeping bag, the next item to craft as quickly as possible is a hatchet. If a player has the opportunity to craft a hatchet before anything else mentioned above, they should definitely go for it.
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A hatchet is one of the most useful items in the entire game, so having on handy can be a literal lifesaver. Players will be dependent on their ability to craft various tools and objects quickly, and this versatile tool will help them do that faster. It’s amazing for gathering, and decent in combat also, so until a players' first base is ready, they shouldn’t focus on other equipment.
17Watch For Animals In The East
Animals inopen-world gamesare often good sources of crafting resources and food,but equally, they pose a real dangerto the player. Sometimes it seems like there are no animals anywhere when the player character is starving, but of course, there are hostile animals everywherewhen it comes time to build, travel, or craft.
That’s why it’s good to know that animals inRustmigrate East. Any player looking for the animals can confidently head that way. Meanwhile, those who want to get on with other things should head West for the least amount of animal interference.
16Create An Airlock
After building the first base, players will think of ways to make it as protected as possible. Raids inRustare the most common events, so resources and materials should be hidden well. For example, when getting into a fight with a very strong player, people often run and hide in their bases.
But if anything goes wrong, and they die, raiders will have an open door leading them right into the base. Instead, if players create an “airlock”, even if something goes wrong, there are two doors to get through. So whether someone dies on their doorstep, or someone somehow breaks in, it won’t be so easy for them and players still have a chance to protect their base.
