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In many games, a wall is something that players ignore. It does nothing more than define the boundaries of the action, and once players know where they can and can’t go, a wall ceases to have any meaning. In other games, a wall can represent life, death, and all that stands between them.
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Hardcore survival games likeRustmake living as difficult as possible. Between the elements, wild animals, and hostile players, the game world has plenty of ways of killing players, particularly if they are inexperienced. As players build their own bases and try to raid the bases of others, thinking about walls becomes increasingly important. A wall that stands between the player and their objective must be demolished, no matter what it takes. Here’s everything the player needs to know about demolishing walls inRust.
When To Demolish Walls
Bases are at the heart of theRustexperience. Raiding enemy bases isn’t just one of the most fun parts of the game, it’s also one of the best ways to get large amounts of top-tier gear. A good base is also the only thing standing between the player’s own valuables and a squad full of enemies withthe best armorand guns. For this reason, knowing how to construct, maintain, and expand a base (and how to demolish an opponent’s base) should be the top priority for most players.
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There are a few instances in which the player may need to demolish walls.Rustisan immersive crafting game,and base construction is a huge component of it. As the player expands their base, they may find the need to demolish certain walls in order to create a more fortified structure. Having more walls isn’t better if their layout prevents the player from funneling enemies, setting up turrets, or creating storage rooms for all of one’s looted goodies.
If a wall is preventing the player from accomplishing their base goals, it should be demolished.Similarly, not every wall of an enemy compound needs to be destroyed. The object of a raid is to steal opponents' materials and gear, so walls that don’t stand in the way of this objective (such as random perimeter walls and the walls of certain outbuildings) can be ignored. Walls that block entry into deeper parts of the base (and access to better loot) must be destroyed.
How To Demolish Walls
Players whoget a fast startcan have bases built almost immediately after wipe. Players who built a wall in the wrong place or with the soft side facing the wrong direction can rotate or move the wall within 10 minutes of its construction. To demolish a wall during this period, equip aHammer,target the desired wall, open the radial menu (the same one used to upgrade builds to better materials), and select Demolish.
If 10 minutes have already elapsed since construction, the wall is locked in and will need to be demolished just likethe walls of enemy structures.Twig and wooden walls are extremely easy to destroy from the inside and can be broken quickly using basic tools or fire. To demolish one’s own metal walls, remove all sheet metal supplies from the cupboard. After approximately 8 hours, the metal walls will finish decaying and disappear.
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Stone and sturdier walls are a different matter. Generally, the best way to demolish such walls is usingC4 (a Timed Explosive Charge). This expensive explosive is excellent at destroying individual walls, which is why it’s seen in many raids. Simply place some C4 on the desired wall and detonate it, repeating the process if the wall is still standing. Unfortunately,C4 is also expensive, requiring 20 Explosives, 5 Cloth, and 5 Tech Trash to craft.
Rocketsare fantastic for destroying structures (which is why they’re commonly used as the measuring tool for an object’s strength), but the splash damage they cause only makes them suitable for demolishing enemy bases, not remolding one’s own.Rustisone of the longest survival games,so the more prepared the player is, the better off they’ll be.
Rustis available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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