If you have not heard,
Facepunch Studio’s multiplayer survival video game Rust is making its way to
PlayStation 4
and
Xbox One
consoles
this year! Players new to the game or looking to refresh their skills ahead of
the release can get plenty of practice on the game’s
Steam
port. If you are looking for a significant competitive edge, you will
want to know how to stave off raiders.
To not get raided in Rust, practice solo on a dedicated server
offline, then incorporate the defensive techniques you learn into
online games. Some of the methods you can use to up your game include
design choices like armored front doors,
trick rooms, walls,
barricades, and traps.
Are you tired of getting raided in Rust and not having that
competitive edge? Read on to learn how to avoid this very scenario.
Rust has a steep learning curve, making online play very difficult if
you are not familiar with the game’s mechanics. After all, crowded
servers will leave your fortress open to multiple raids before you
even get a chance to get a handle on the game.
Luckily, it is possible to play Rust solo offline, leaving you time
and space to practice crafting and building a fortress without outside
interference. Here is a guide to enable offline solo play.
Download the Dedicated Server
The first step to playing solo offline is to
download this dedicated server. This server is a .zip file, which means you will need to extract
the files within the .zip folder to use them. However, both operating
systems should have archiving tools already installed if you are a
Windows
or
Mac
user.
After extracting the files from the .zip, follow these steps to
install the server:
Open the extracted "Rust Server" folder.
Open and run the file named "Run_DS.bat".
The file will install the server.
Once the dedicated server gets installed, you will be able to use it
the next time you run the game.
Configure the Dedicated Server
The next time you play Rust on your PC, follow these steps to set up
the dedicated server:
Open the console with the F1 button.
Next, type the command, "client.connect localhost:28015" into
the console.
After pressing Enter, a new game will start on the offline server.
After you install the dedicated server, you will have a space to
explore the world of Rust and study its gameplay. With no outside
players to disturb you, this is a great tool to craft new tools and
try out different techniques. For example, you can train yourself in
some of the raid prevention methods you can use in online play.
Image: Facepunch Studios
How To Avoid Getting Raided in Rust
Getting raided online playing Rust is practically inevitable. However,
that does not mean there is no preventive measure you can take to make
raids happen less often. Protecting your house against invasions is an
essential part of Rust gameplay.
An intimidating fortress can trap raiders in their tracks and
discourage potential raiders from wasting their resources on a failed
attempt. Here are some tactics you can use to defend your apocalyptic
home:
Find a Secluded Location Away From Raiders
Like in everyday real-estate, location is everything when it comes to
making your house raid-proof. However, it is best to make your
location as inconvenient and inaccessible as possible in this case.
For example, open fields or places close to monuments may seem like a
great option. Unfortunately, if you have an easy time finding your
home, so will raiders. Instead, focus on mountainous, enclosed areas
that your opponents cannot see from a distance.
Furthermore, remember to accommodate for external defenses. Enclosed
areas are great for hiding out. Still, you need enough room to protect
your home if someone else finds it.
Have a Strong Front Door (Sheet Metal or Armored)
House protection is not an ‘open door’ policy. On the contrary, the
door that serves as your front entrance needs to be as impenetrable as
possible. Straightly put, a
Wooden Door
will not do at all. Wooden doors break down quickly with a little
effort from a
hatchet
or
pickaxe.
Sheet metal
or
armored doors
are much better options. These entrances require at least a couple of
Timed Explosive Charges
or a higher number of
Satchel Charges
to destroy.
Furthermore, I highly recommend doubling up your doors. Placing one
door in front of another creates an airlock that will protect you from
getting shot if someone manages to break down the first door.
Create Trick Rooms to Protect Loot From Raiders
Deception makes a great defense, especially against the raiders.
Creating some trick rooms creates mind-boggling diversions that will
redirect your opponents away from important loot. I suggest placing a
pit with a pillar in the center in every trick room you design. This
feature traps your opponent, and the post prevents them from crafting
a staircase and escaping. Even if your opponent avoids falling in,
they will lose resources breaking into the room.
Another deceptive design you can try is a door hidden by a staircase.
This trick is more elaborate than it sounds. The scheme starts with a
hallway lined with metal doors. However, only one of the doors has a
staircase behind it. When the attacker finds the stairs, they will
enthusiastically climb them to the top. In their excitement, they will
miss the wooden door placed behind the staircase. This illusion is due
to the door’s ability to blend in with the stairs.
The wooden door hides the actual staircase that leads to your loot.
The diversion stairs lead to nothing but multiple metal doors. Between
breaking down the entries in the hallway and the doors at the top of
the stairs, the raiders will waste plenty of resources.
Image: Facepunch Studios
Avoid Creating a Loot Room (Chest Room)
One design choice I do not recommend is dedicating one room to all of
your loot. A better strategy is dispersing the loot across multiple
rooms. If you decide to have a dedicated loot room, design it with
some tricks or traps to debilitate your opponents once they find it.
Build High Walls (i.e., High External Stone Walls)
External defenses are another effective defense against raiders when
playing online. High walls are one example you can use. For instance,
High External Stone Walls
are a formidable option. These walls boast 500 health and will not go
down before taking on two Timed Explosive Charges first. However,
these stone walls are subject to decay, which means they require
consistent maintenance.
Additionally, there are many kinds of barricades available to you to
ward off raiders. All you need to do is install them around the base,
except for the front door. Raiders will waste plenty of time and
resources trying to break down these spiked barriers.
Use Booby Traps to Kill Your Opponents
Booby traps offer a dangerous defensive boon that can not only slow
down but injure and kill your opponents. There are plenty of traps to
choose from, including the
Snap Trap, the
Land Mine, the
Auto Turret, and the
Wooden Floor Spikes. These traps all require different materials. Here is a table to
break it all down.
There are plenty of ways you can avoid getting raided while playing
Rust. Beginners should focus on playing solo offline to learn the game
without constant interference from other players. More experienced
players can use their crafting skills to build plenty of defensive
structures in and around their house. Between formidable armored
doors, deceptive tricks, and diabolical traps, players have plenty of
options to make their raiders pay! You can also make sure to have the
best graphics settings for Rust
to prevent lagging, freezing, or choppiness while playing.
