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Rust Raid Cost: Rockets, C4 and Sulfur for Every Wall and Door

A stone wall takes 2 C4 (4,400 sulfur) or 4 rockets (5,600); a sheet metal door takes 1 C4 or 63 explosive rounds. The full chart, the sulfur math and a raid planner.

Oct 12, 2026 15 min read

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Rust Weapon Damage: What Kills a Player, and How Fast

A naked player has 100 health: one shotgun shell drops them, an AK needs two body shots or one headshot inside 20 m. Here is how hit areas, range and ammo change every gun.

Oct 13, 2026 14 min read

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