Rust Beginner Guide: Surviving Your First Wipe
Rust beginner guide for fresh wipes — spawn picks, tool progression, base timing, and avoiding veteran raids.
Rust wipes are brutal. First goal: tools, bow, small base before night two.
First hour
- Spawn — run inland immediately
- Stone hatchet + pickaxe
- Hunt hemp for cloth bow
- 1x1 with airlock before logging off
Progression targets
| Time | Goal |
|---|---|
| Hour 1 | Bow, 1x1 |
| Day 1 | 2x2 stone |
| Day 2 | Workbench L1, furnace |
| Week 1 | Workbench L2, compound |
Bottom line
Bow before PvP engagement. Offline in a secured 1x1 — naked beach spawns are free loot.
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I build my first base in Rust?
Hidden spots away from monuments, not on beaches. 2x2 honeycomb when you have enough stone.